RP Challenge: Write a dance
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:26 am
OK, just for funs, write the emotes for a Geas dance. Tell us who dances it and for what purpose (just fun? Ceremonial? etc.), and whether it has a name
Dwarven greeting dance. Participants stand in two lines, facing one another in pairs. Danced to heavy drum music.
speak khuzdul
shout "HAOO!
emote slams their right forearm against their chest, rhythmically
shout "HAOO!
emote picks up the rhythm of their chest beating
shout "HAOO! HAOO!"
emote places their right hand on the left shoulder of #partner# and pull them inwards, crashing their chests together.
shout "HAOO!"
emote takes a step back, grabbing the right hand of #partner# with theirs and holding it, elbow to elbow
shout "HAOO!"
emote swings their left arm around in a slow, deliberate arc, until their hand rests on the back of #partner#s neck.
shout "HAOO! HAOO!"
emote pulls sharply with their left hand smashing their head together with #partner#s
shout "HAOO! AAAAAH!"
The dance concludes, typically with hugging and back slapping.
This short dance is used to begin auspicious meetings of two groups, typically between clans. It is intended to show unity between the groups (the clasping of hands) but allows each side to demonstrate they are not afraid to brawl nor of pain (the headbutt). It's not uncommon for a nose to be bloodied but it's ill mannered to try and injure your partner intentionally. The headbutt is actually a very subtle gesture. The idea is to allow your partner to pull your head inwards, rather than moving your head. Resisting the movement will be seen as cowardice, moving your head forward will be seen as aggression.
Dwarven greeting dance. Participants stand in two lines, facing one another in pairs. Danced to heavy drum music.
speak khuzdul
shout "HAOO!
emote slams their right forearm against their chest, rhythmically
shout "HAOO!
emote picks up the rhythm of their chest beating
shout "HAOO! HAOO!"
emote places their right hand on the left shoulder of #partner# and pull them inwards, crashing their chests together.
shout "HAOO!"
emote takes a step back, grabbing the right hand of #partner# with theirs and holding it, elbow to elbow
shout "HAOO!"
emote swings their left arm around in a slow, deliberate arc, until their hand rests on the back of #partner#s neck.
shout "HAOO! HAOO!"
emote pulls sharply with their left hand smashing their head together with #partner#s
shout "HAOO! AAAAAH!"
The dance concludes, typically with hugging and back slapping.
This short dance is used to begin auspicious meetings of two groups, typically between clans. It is intended to show unity between the groups (the clasping of hands) but allows each side to demonstrate they are not afraid to brawl nor of pain (the headbutt). It's not uncommon for a nose to be bloodied but it's ill mannered to try and injure your partner intentionally. The headbutt is actually a very subtle gesture. The idea is to allow your partner to pull your head inwards, rather than moving your head. Resisting the movement will be seen as cowardice, moving your head forward will be seen as aggression.