correct D&D grammar

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  1. Moosehead

    Moosehead Rubber nipple

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    Is the correct way of writing (and saying it) "Elven", "Elvish", "Elfin" or "Elfish"? Or something completely fifth? or sixth? Elvis? El Fin? Cocky Gringos?
     
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  2. Shiningted

    Shiningted I want my goat back Administrator

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    I would personally say such things predate modern English (see Tolkien's comment re 'dwarvish' at the beginning of the Hobbit) and thus there is no 'correct' form.

    Use whatever u like.
     
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  3. Heavydan85

    Heavydan85 Drinking Champion

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    I'd go with Cocky Gringos
     
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  4. Gaear

    Gaear Bastard Maestro Administrator

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    Orcs and goblins are the same thing though.
     
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  5. Lord_Spike

    Lord_Spike Senior Member Veteran

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    They are the Olve in the ancient Oeridian; or Olven folk...which in the common tongue has become "Elves" or the "Elven folk".

    Tolkien would have called them the Eldar.
     
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