Elven language. Anyone speaks it at all?

[Rainbow Prism]

I noticed how many elves around. Just wanted to ask if someone tries to RP using true languages and dialects?

The cause of my question is wish to not be killed on surface when I speak traditional SURFACE elven greeting and get "GAAAH! ACCURSED DROW WORDS! DIE!"

Also, what is politics of the DMs on these languages?

[Luna]

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[Maecius]

I am going to assume that you are asking whether we have seen players using words from the Forgotten Realms's elven language to fluff up their roleplay, as opposed to using the in-game language commands?

I've seen several people use the in-game language commands to roleplay as someone (usually an elf) who does not speak Common. But if you mean using elven words to spice up normal dialogue, then I can't say that I have personally seen many surface elves do this. A lot of drow players use drow to fluff up their dialogue in this way, however, with mixed feelings from the player base (some love it, some hate it).

If you want to use elven words to make your roleplay feel more elven, the best dictionary that I know of can be found here:

http://www.candlekeep.com/library/artic ... on_elf.htm

[Rainbow Prism]

Can I count on DM support if when I use non kemo elven someone will not understand it and consider that I use drowish and will metagame me? If not much people understand elven or do not know it, won't it get stupid situations?