Drow. Image by Vadim Marchenkov
The drow are evil subterranean creatures descended from the elves.
When declining by the forces of evil they were expelled by the elves of the forest towards the underground caves.
Physically, a drow is very similar to an elf, especially in the elongated hands and pointed ears. However, the drow has dark skin and very light hair, usually white. They are quite thin and not very tall. They usually dress in black and wear special elven cloaks that make them virtually invisible in their surroundings.
The drow are highly intelligent beings who often speak several languages. In addition, they have a silent language based on signs that they practice with their nimble hands. They possess qualities typical of underground life, such as infrared vision, and also elven abilities, such as detecting secret doors thanks to their amazing perception of air currents.
In their matriarchal society, very strict hierarchical rules are respected. Whenever there is a group of elves, no matter how small, there is a leader. She is usually a warrior-mage or a warrior-priestess. The priests, mostly women, are very important in drow society, and they worship a dark goddess called Lolth.
Drows. Image by Francis Tsai
The drow are evil beings who are always in conflict. For their battles they carry adamantine armor and shields, and also use daggers and swords. To beat them you have to know their weak point: bright light. They have not seen the sun for so many years that direct light is blinding.
They live in underground caves where they have built huge and impressive cities of stone and other minerals. These cities are a refuge for evil creatures that also inhabit the underground environment. Their main enemies are the dwarves, with whom they share a habitat.
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