#Xune the drow

[mrsthunderkin]

There is

A TAIL TOUCHIN'

EPIDEMIC

[friendlyfish32]

my goth drow girl <33

[mooncrest-druid]

Meet Xune, She's my Lolthsworn drow ranger (Subclassing in Gloomstalker).

I'm having her romance Halsin.

[ymbrynae]

Xune, charismatic drow with magic powers ✨ Commission art piece, thank you for supporting me!

I love elves, but you probably already know that 😅

[irisacherontia]

Seven Deadly Sins Tag

Joining the open tag of @willtheweaver

Rules: Which of your OCs would you assign to which of the seven deadly sins and why?

Lust: Nyloth

He wants to satisfy his desires without regard for the people he might hurt in the process, sometimes tossing caution and pragmatism to the wind for the sake of the pursuit of a whim.

Envy: Maszenkain

He envies the fact that Aelar has a caring brother while his brother is... well... Nyloth. He is also somewhat jealous of the bond Aelar and Immeral share. To be fair to the poor little meow meow, he does have his reasons.

Wrath: Adran

In both versions of the story I'm writing he has plenty of things to be angry about: Hunter and co. dragging the honor of the city guard through the mud and him being stuck with a drow are just the tips of the iceberg.

Greed: Another one for Nyloth.

What he has isn't and will never be enough.

Gluttony: Xune

Hunger for power and prestige describes every single priestess of Lolth.

Sloth: no character comes to mind.

Pride: Thamior

He may cast his pride aside for the sake of his people, especially his sons, but oh does it hurt his ego.

Tagging: @paradoxvictor + open tag

[olive-branch-witch]

The Start of Something Wonderful

A/N: I've been feeling the urge to write something with Gale and my Tav OC Xune (zoo-neh). I plan on writing different characters, but I'd like to finish their romance first. This is my first time writing fanfic since I was like 12, so any constructive criticism is greatly appreciated!

Warnings: Canon accurate racism against drow

WC: 1,689

The sunlight beamed down on Xune's face as they blinked awake. They flinched slightly, becoming aware of the pounding in their head as they looked up. There's no point in sitting around, I guess. They thought as they slowly stood up from the ground. They leaned against a nearby rock outcropping as they tried to ground themselves to reality.

I... I blew up a nautiloid. Xune glanced around to confirm what they remember. Large pieces of burning wreckage lay on the ground around them, the acrid scent of smoke now becoming noticeable. They recoil a little at the sight before taking stock of themself. They miraculously seem to be relatively uninjured, aside from their splitting headache.

Xune took a deep breath as they closed their eyes, attempting to block out the sunlight. They weren't used to the world being so... bright. It hurt their eyes.

A low groan came from somewhere off to their right. Their eyes shot open as they turned to look in the direction of the sound, causing them to wince. Shielding their eyes from the light, they took a couple shaky steps forward.

Oh shit. There was a body laying in the sand. Their eyes widened as they continued forward. As they got closer, they recognized the person as the one they freed from the mind flayer capsule. Shadowheart. Their memory of what happened on the ship was blurry, but they think that's what she said her name was.

Thankfully she also appeared to be uninjured and was breathing with no issue. Xune noticed the strange artifact she was insistent on bringing with her laying next to her. Their curiosity piqued, they slowly leaned over her to try and get a better look.

As they did, Shadowheart's eyes opened. They locked gazes. Xune brought their hands up in a gesture of peace.

"What were you doing?" Shadowheart asked defensively, quickly swiping the artifact into her bag as she did so.

"I was trying to wake you up," Xune replied, their voice raspy.

Shadowheart nodded skeptically, looking them up and down. "Right, if you say so..."

Xune's head tilted to the side and their brows furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean by that?"

"Oh, nothing," she said, "just that I'm not sure I believe you. Drow are known to be untrustworthy, after all."

Xune stepped back slightly, not expecting that response. They looked away before nodding to themself and beginning to walk away.

"Where are you going?" Shadowheart called after them, jogging to catch up.

"Away."

"Oh come on, surely you hear that all the time," she justifies, "and besides, if I really didn't trust you then I wouldn't have followed you on the nautiloid."

Xune glances at her as they walk, nodding curtly. They brought their hand up to shield their eyes from the sun again as the two of them walked away from the wrecked ship.

"Hearing it all the time doesn't make it hurt any less..." Xune grumbles, pulling ahead a bit.

Shadowheart falters at this, stumbling over a piece of ruin. Xune turns to look back at her harshly.

"I'm... I'm sorry," She whispers, guilt in her eyes, "you're right. I shouldn't have said that. I don't think I'm in the right state of mind right now. I think the worm is messing with my head."

The worm... Xune's eyes widened. They completely forgot about the worm in their brains.

"We need to find a healer. Now." They grit out, turning back to the path and setting out.

"Do you know what these things will do to us?" She asks.

"Nothing good. I read some books about mind flayers ages ago when I was bored. I can't remember anything specific, but I do know that we have a limited amount of time." They answer dourly. "Do you have any idea where we are?"

"I- no. I don't recognize this place."

Xune opens their mouth to reply when they notice a trace of red on the ground. They frown and take a closer look. Blood. They feel the blood drain from their face as Shadowheart peers around them.

"Oh..." She says.

"Oh indeed." They say as they start walking away.

After that, the hike was blessedly peaceful. At several points, Xune stopped and just took in the environment. Their eyes were slowly but surely getting used to the sunlight on the surface.

The pair walked in somewhat companionable silence. There was still some tension between them, but it was put aside for the moment. They have bigger issues to worry about.

Like that weird glowing purple rock on the side of the path.

Xune's eyebrows furrowed as they approached the stone cautiously. An arm reaches out from the rock, startling them into taking a step back.

"A hand? Anyone?" A voice calls.

Xune stares in shock for a moment, unsure of what to do, before lightly slapping the hand in a high five.

"Perhaps I should have clarified," The hand points up, "A helping hand? Anyone?"

Xune looks back at Shadowheart, who shrugs warily, before reaching out and grabbing the hand. They pull as hard as they could, digging their heels into the ground to gain traction.

Then all the resistance to them vanishes. They fall backwards onto the ground, and a body comes flying out from the stone.

Okay... Surprisingly not the weirdest thing I've seen all day. Xune thinks, looking at the person.

He seems human, with shoulder length graying brown hair and a short beard. He has an earring that looks familiar, but they just can't quite place it.

Then he looks up.

Xune and the new person lock gazes for a second, which is apparently enough for the parasites in their heads to create a connection. Xune winces and brings a hand up to their head as visions of large bookshelves and evenings gazing at the sunset rush over them.

The visions fade.

Xune looks at the human curiously.

"Hello," He greets, "I'm Gale of Waterdeep. Apologies, I'm usually better at this."

Xune blinks at him owlishly before responding, "No, no it's quite alright. Are you hurt?"

"A bit shocked, but it's a relief and a pleasure to make your acquaintance." He pauses for a second, looking at them closer. "Say, but I know you don't I?"

I'm sure I would remember meeting you... The thought can barely flash through Xune's head before they push that idea down. No. No we do not have time for this. Let him finish speaking.

"In a manner of speaking." He corrects, "You were on the nautiloid as well."

They nod at him, not daring to say anything in case their mouth refuses to listen to logic and blurt out everything they're thinking about him.

"There's no use sugarcoating anything, so I'll be blunt," He says, suddenly looking much more serious than before, "These parasites, are you aware that after an excruciating gestation period they will turn us into mind flayers?"

Xune's face pales. "I... I've read something like that, yes." They whisper.

Gale's face scrunches up in sympathy at their reaction before continuing in a softer tone. "It is a process known as ceremorphosis, and let me assure you, it is to be avoided." He turns his gaze from them to Shadowheart. "Neither of you happen to be clerics by any chance? A doctor? Surgeon? Uncannily adroit with a knitting needle?"

Xune looks at him in shocked disbelief. He just said that they were all going to become mind flayers, and he's making jokes? All they can do is shake their head mutely.

Thankfully, Shadowheart decides to speak up, "You seem to know enough about our condition to realize that it is beyond most cleric's skills."

"Most, no doubt. But I find myself hoping to be in the presence of the few. You don't happen to be one of them?" He inquires, glancing between the two of you.

"No, unfortunately," She sighs.

"I suppose that is to be expected. It's not exactly a common affliction." Gale concedes. "We're most certainly going to need a healer, and soon. How about we work together on this and look for one together?"

Xune finally regains control of their voice, "Of course. That seems like the best course of action." They croak.

"Most excellent. A parasite shared is a parasite halved," He pauses, "Or, something to that effect. Oh! But before you think you're about to embark on a journey with most ill-mannered a man: thank you for pulling me out of that stone."

Xune smiles at him shakily, "You're welcome."

Gale returns the smile warmly. "It was an act of foresighted kindness I assure you, for I have the feeling ample opportunities will present themselves for me to return the favor."

Xune nods wearily, "I'm sure there will be. We really should get moving if we want to find a healer."

"You've got that right," Shadowheart says. "I'm Shadowheart, by the way."

Gale looks at Xune expectantly.

"My name is Xune, it's nice to have you, Gale of Waterdeep."

He smiles at that before asking for a quick word. "Listen, I'm sorry for what I said earlier. You... you didn't seem to handle it well."

They look at him, slightly shocked, "I... didn't. But you don't need to apologize for it," They assure, "I would much rather have all the information, no matter how disturbing, than turn into a mind flayer with no warning."

Gale nods slowly at that, smiling. "Well, I'm thankful you aren't too upset. It wouldn't do to start our adventure off making one of the party members hate me."

Xune returns his smile softly, mumbling agreements under their breath. I don't think I could hate you... They shake their head lightly in frustration at their thoughts. You don't know him. You have a mind flayer parasite in your skull. Stop.

"We need to start walking," They say lightly.

"Indeed we do, my friend!" Gale agrees enthusiastically.

The two of them set out, halfheartedly attempting to catch up to Shadowheart before deciding to simply walk together behind her.

Despite everything, Xune was hopeful. They hadn't felt that in a long time.

[james-march]

Behold, the dance of death!

Xune | The Dark Urge | Gloomstalker Ranger | Drow | Neutral Evil

[svartalfhild]

Meet my Tav (and her Guardian)!

Name: Xelakiir

Race: Drow (Seldarine)

Age: 112

Class: Sorcerer (Wild Magic)

Background: Entertainer

My concept for Xelakiir is that she's the daughter of Solaufein (from BG2) and a druid named Xune who raised her in a remote community of Eilistraeean Drow in Tethyr that lived both on the surface and below, straddling an entrance to the Underdark. She developed a talent for magic very early in life, and it didn't take long before Wild Surges started happening to her. For the first few decades of her life, nothing too disastrous came of it, and her family and community tried to be supportive and understanding of this quirk, but one day, she accidentally caused an explosion that could have brought the entire cavern down on them.

Deemed a danger to the community, she was pressured into leaving, so she acquiesced and went off to find herself a job as a dancer in Athkatla, where she was forced to stop doing magic altogether to avoid being arrested by the Cowled Wizards. She lived like this for many years, but a combination of multiple horrible work experiences and increasing suspicion about her arcane powers eventually drove her north to Baldur's Gate, where she hoped to find a new job and perhaps find and reconnect with her older brother, Vloraen, whom she'd not seen since before she'd left home. Sadly, she was taken by the illithids before she could even reach the city.

The concept behind her Guardian is that she wants someone sweet who understands her feelings of otherness. A Half-Drow won't judge her for being Drow and will know what it's like to be an outcast in your own community.

[samazingly]

I'm madly in love with my newest Tav/Durge. She's a half elf-drow, I went monk because well as a Durge she likes to use her hands. I also plan to do a few levels on rouge, for RP ideas she likes to hit things with sticks and slice their throats. You know smash and slash.

Meet Xune

[ladyanuzin]

{ ooc The lady Speaks:

                              Whoop, been DnD’ing again, so Inxyra returns! However, only one of their party knows her actual name. Alas, they only know Xune, so heres a few looks at her design~ }

[galaxyofgover]

Been testing out Procreate on my ipad lately, It's great for sketching but I think I still prefer using CSP for inking, colouring and shading. Pulled out my Drow Monk Xune for this piece.

[mizunosuzuka]

Finished working on my DnD party! Devon Window the bard, Krafad Warbrow dwarf ranger, Meeka Greatclothes, goblin sorcerer, Marden Tinklefinger, half elf ranger, Xune, drow cleric, and gnome rogue, Grumble Beebulboop!

Enjoy!

[mooncrest-druid]

Act 1 spoilers

My drow tav Xune failed the nature check for the blacksmith blueprints you find in act 1. Girl, you’re from the underdark and a ranger how do you fail that?

[weatheredlaw]

Our Monday night Dnd party, drawn by a friend! Jimmy (halfling barbarian), Xune (drow warlock), Lorfdin (lizardfolk bardbarian), and Joy (tiefling cleric - and me!)

[inkyowlcat]

An experimental piece shortly after I upgraded my tablet. This stars my drow Xune again. She’s not much of a bookworm, but those surface world romance novels are verrrrrrrry interesting...

[444names]

the entire drow dictionary (link below)

https://eilistraee.com/chosen/language.php?page=drow

A'cks Aba'cone Abastes Absurds Achiren Acoln Adess Advendnin Afwiser Ageonret Aluforn An'ssby Anatall Anssize Approun Arknulit Arnattle Arniblocce Aross Asier Aszithiryse Athil'ester Aungersune Avion Babben Bacce Beguiiks Beklay Bel'rol Beldisury Belking Belows Berecave Berns Bidenes Bihkaa Brady Bre'u Brets Brisareake Busrive Buwu'zikkin Buwynuk Cappoised Caunarr Cenaus Chind Ching Cleme Colds Colla Commagin Comp'les Confuret Consil Copecint Cothaurn Couther Coveld Crane Crifigglir D'lonikkung D'sar D'sishing Darrenton Deantes Dell'q Demasarev Dhrite Dinded Dodty Dofalshaper Doiselg'lay Donduul Doned Dra'le Drace Dramina Dreenss Drinaslus Drishend Dronszith Dumaraind Dushk Dwedthins Dweterts Eadiness Easinsan Elbodlyur Eldursusted Ember Emetow Enden Etiortul Evera Excuthal Explyn'hus Exunces Fah'are Falke Fating Featch Feirnamider Fentic Ficah Ficiluk Fiern Fiestear Fighj Finguic Firvess Fislang Folillewort Fring Fulenclansu Fulkyib Fum'ta Gange Gargtharl Gazzikuth Gerfinte Glarthus Gobal Godly'ssuu Godween Gonqu'fer Gorga Grath Greless Grows Gruulantar Gustred H'rin Haas' Hanos Harkmzith Haseb Hence Heszilestoh Housse Howince Huelggoth Hukiks Hummed Hustoner Hut'rhuen If'loth Illithainth Ilnis Imath Indraginkin Insin Invithere Iwaolocipt Jadoing Jahaven Jahing Jahlynn Jal'a Jeadkil Jilune Jimicanna Jinith Jivanne Jives Jourl Jurnints Justs Kahar Kahk'loot Kegracy Kethara Khling Kilnironn Kisperfear Kispicer Krahra Krane Kruesing Kurlogg Ky'orlar Kynae Kyoribe Kzathakhyj L'accollope L'intice Lat'abse Lessim Limirked Local Lodly Loil'kle Lolly Lonszith Lornes Lorta Ludeek Magenth Magmaen Mahka Mak'sountim Mandep Maund Mazed Mianeth Mingluf Mirkith Mistulggs Mithan Mokinga Moretter Moriiletelg Morin Moverven Muffeck Mutticale Na'klenceps Naubwalcon Neemba Neous Nesninnir Nialithlnir Niana Nindus Nishan Nobabel Noicko Nucker Obloza Ocibiser'ce Oftel'sing Oor'admani Or'il'oss Oressaaki Orsek Paszaktaed Patedestar Pattrang Pec'n Penatay Phopetluk Pi'denenss Pi'sharil Piria Plaver Plavereg Plyatiusve Pracereaff Prammafor Praniate Praquen Prauhn Prilness Privellaly Prodiss Propp Proth Psidecuree Psinhing Ptione Pulas Qosturbdrix Qu'tar'zit Quaged Quate Querrunduim Queth Quils Quily Quis'la Quolnied Raenreth Ragans Ragder Raiinemits Rand'essil Reems Rhowns Rikin Ritian Rivvul'zle Rnsheur Robods Roldus Rreakes Rrhar Rryorr Rukkh Rused Ruste S'larns Sa'ciftle Sagesh'siik Santins Saphinsh Saq'tar Sarithinnam Sarmon Sclus Scoldrier Scovingbol Sdkard Seapheth Seenueb Seerry Senam'ar Sergulkih Sessalmary Shamziths Shaven Shing Shinszin Shka'luse Sides Siizznit Sinthol Sirin Sisily Sithal Sithaunq' Sking Skrile Slagil Slamolo Sleveer Smila Spenruk Spinges Ssiirplar Ssisa Ssnare Ssnatin Sstriludiu Ssual Ssurvished Ssuul'er Stals Stiot Stuboki Suinuhyj Summe Suncal Susrilf Sutionainy Sving Sviol Swaymeur Sworruktony Sythlinge Szithe Szitsalhant T'damaride T'kle T'plythin Tabbar Tance Tancen Tasyde Tayin Te'in Tefulen Telgeryana Temmamempen Tenoan Thluk Tiant Tlanne Tlezle Toofkerce Toolak Touhuntah Treer Trendaus Trenderlia Tresst Treye Triallthan Triessua Trits Trunug Tuankyil Twiss Ulk'ning Ulkivving Ulnir Undur V'elplyar V'rile Vaersorthal Vala'ue Valil Vanders Vanel Vanik Vater Velvellonen Vendra Venred Verelg'can Vettolon Vhaund Viirvalla Vinfurse Virtaer Vreenda Wa'reer Warjar Watin Wealzent Wenau Wenthu Wents Werivented Werizzile Whighin Wingtudat Wititharmsh Wornail Worr' Wu'fy Wylith Wynaushne X'rler Xec'e Xeter Xuned Xunsos Yawle Yelg'j Yes'ust Yibilard Yighing Yusaff Z'hacru'm Z'ola Z'phy Ze'hh Zelvey Zhannagra Zhautul Zhing Zo'xild Zsang Zsassid