A perhaps stupid elf-related question...

Started by NoteworthyFellow, March 05, 2009, 11:49:52 AM

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March 05, 2009, 11:49:52 AM
How long are elven ears, in general, on Zalanthas?  I mean, are we talking long like Link?



Or even longer, like an elf from the Warcraft world?



Or are they short, and just pointy, like Legolas' depiction in the Lord of the Rings films?



I've been wondering this for a while, so I find it odd that I just now decided to make a thread about it.  Anyway... yeah.  How big are Zalanthan elf ears?
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March 05, 2009, 11:50:56 AM #1
I've always pictured them somewhere between Link and Spock.
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March 05, 2009, 11:53:41 AM #2
Spock=dwarf

Link=elf

???
March 05, 2009, 12:30:52 PM #3
Ever see fake elf ear at Ren Fest/Sci-Fi Conventions? That's what I always picture.
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March 05, 2009, 12:51:30 PM #4
Legolas = half elf
Link = elf
WOW = demon freak
March 05, 2009, 12:53:38 PM #5
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March 05, 2009, 01:06:52 PM #6
Quote from: Twilight on January 22, 2013, 08:17:47 PMGreb - To scavenge, forage, and if Whira is with you, loot the dead.
Grebber - One who grebs.
March 05, 2009, 01:09:17 PM #7
That picture is the ONLY time you'll ever see those races standing that close together ... ... ... and even then, the halflings couldn't help themselves.
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March 05, 2009, 01:10:18 PM #8
I've always loved how the mantis is about to gank the mul.
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March 05, 2009, 05:37:28 PM #9
What is that thing chewing on the giants foot?
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March 05, 2009, 06:58:53 PM #10
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March 05, 2009, 07:19:14 PM #11
March 05, 2009, 09:17:13 PM #12
Quote from: FantasyWriter on March 05, 2009, 01:10:18 PM
I've always loved how the mantis is about to gank the mul.

No he is trying to hug the mul! Have you hugged a mul today?

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March 06, 2009, 01:43:51 AM #13
I figure it's something that could vary from elf to elf. I mean, in the real world, human ears are all sorts of different shapes and sizes, aren't they?

Though I always figured the LOTR-style pointed ears would better suit half-elves or dwarves, just because they weren't all that pointed.
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March 06, 2009, 02:04:49 AM #14
I picture them with Drew Hayes elf ears.

March 06, 2009, 02:05:45 AM #15
Wow ... those ears are worthy of netsex.
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March 06, 2009, 02:06:02 AM #16
Those aren't ears. Those are practically wings.
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March 06, 2009, 02:07:06 AM #17
Quote from: Fathi on March 06, 2009, 02:06:02 AM
Those aren't ears. Those are practically wings.

And after a second look, I noticed that the ears actually keep going, it's just that the top of the picture crops them off.
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March 06, 2009, 07:42:37 AM #18
Quote from: FantasyWriter on March 05, 2009, 12:53:38 PM
Quote from: RogueGunslinger on March 05, 2009, 11:53:41 AM
Spock=dwarf
Link=elf

Quote from: a strange shadow on March 05, 2009, 12:51:30 PM
Legolas = half elf
Link = elf
WOW = demon freak

Agreed.

How uncomfortable would a raised hood be with warcraft ears?
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March 10, 2009, 07:51:47 PM #19
I have never noticed that thing gnawing on the half-giant's foot.
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March 16, 2009, 04:34:41 PM #20
I'm willing to bet that that elf could easily beat the human and the half-elf in arm-wrestling. More strength to the elves!
March 16, 2009, 07:51:03 PM #21
Ever notice that the mantis is missing a set of legs?
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March 19, 2009, 09:20:32 AM #22
Quote from: Bogre on March 10, 2009, 07:51:47 PM
I have never noticed that thing gnawing on the half-giant's foot.
March 19, 2009, 11:29:12 AM #23
I picture more like the Link ears on elves. Though the Drew Hayes elf there looks like a real badass, doesn't he?
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March 19, 2009, 02:55:05 PM #24
I think a taller lankier legolas, with much more angular features and more almond shaped eyes is  a Zalanthan elf to me.

I've always pictured them to be just extremely lanky, angular-feature, almond-eyed humanoids.


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March 19, 2009, 03:08:51 PM #25
 ??? I've never noticed before while playing WoW....but youd think Elves would at least attempt to trim thier eyebrows....they must tuen into sideburns whenever a helm's put on.
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March 19, 2009, 04:19:24 PM #26
Quote from: X-D on March 16, 2009, 07:51:03 PM
Ever notice that the mantis is missing a set of legs?

Mantis have six?
March 19, 2009, 04:26:25 PM #27
mantis can now climb
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March 20, 2009, 09:38:28 AM #28
and do fractions.
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March 20, 2009, 09:46:20 AM #29
Well, I've not actually looked at one IG in a long time, But last time I did, it showed as legs and two sets of arms.

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March 21, 2009, 06:14:21 PM #30
I think that picture needs to be posted here:

http://www.armageddon.org/general/races.html

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March 22, 2009, 03:31:26 PM #31 Last Edit: March 22, 2009, 03:33:08 PM by RogueGunslinger
From the docs:
QuoteMantises are hulking insectoids who generally stand about 85 inches in height at the shoulder (they are nearly 48 inches longer than they are tall). They are six-limbed exoskeletal creatures, covered by a hard, sandy yellow-to-ruddy brown carapace. Their heads are wedgelike, with two black compound eyes on either side and a laterally-working jaw at the front. Two antennae grow from between their eyes, and serve as aids to movement when in darkness.

That's four legs, and two arms. As the picture suggests, though two of the legs are pretty hard to spot.


Edited to add: I believe, however, that Darksun Mantises have four arms and four legs.
March 22, 2009, 03:33:43 PM #32
I thought it was two legs and four arms?
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March 22, 2009, 03:35:23 PM #33 Last Edit: March 22, 2009, 03:38:45 PM by RogueGunslinger
The same docs suggests that they don't sleep, but couldn't if they wanted to because of their limbs. I'd take that to mean that they have four, like a cow. But honestly, I don't know now.
March 22, 2009, 10:22:22 PM #34
Quote from: Bogre on March 10, 2009, 07:51:47 PM
I have never noticed that thing gnawing on the half-giant's foot.
March 22, 2009, 11:55:12 PM #35
Quote from: Vessol on March 22, 2009, 10:22:22 PM
Quote from: Bogre on March 10, 2009, 07:51:47 PM
I have never noticed that thing gnawing on the half-giant's foot.

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