Derogatory term for...

[Ugghe]

So I have an encounter coming up where a Rakshassa is going to try to kill a Deva PC. I'm writing some snide comments for him to make and the question formed in my head "What's a derogatory word for Angel?"

I've had some ideas like "Astral lapdog" or "Forgotten godchild".

So, I was thinking it would be cool to compile a list of insulting terms for fictional races. (examples "Pointy ears" or "Golden haired sissy boy" for elves.)

Anyone any insults (or lists of insults) they care to share?

 

[hamishspence]

Given the construct-like nature of angels in 4E:

"construct with delusions of grandeur" might fit.

 

[Nichwee]

Dwarf:
Stumpy
Bearded Rock

Elf:
Treelover
Natureboy

Eladrin:
Fairyboy
Port-pup

Dragonborn:
Lizard
Scaleface

Tiefling:
Hellspawn
Demon/Devilchild
Hornhead
Abyss Ape

Human:
Also-ran
Infestation (as they are normally the "norm"/most prolific race)

Halfling:
Child
Halflife

HalfElf:
Crossbreed
Mungrel
Contaminated

Deva:
Godsperm
Castouts

Gnome:
Pixies
Spritespawn

Goliath:
Rockheads
Vagabonds

HalfOrc:
Crossbreed
Tuskface
Canines

Shifter:
Animals
Bitch/Sow/Mutt
Pet

 

[Ryujin]

The best insults are usually single-word. Sure, you can throw descriptive phrasing into a monologue, but quips that are thrown into regular conversation are usually short.

Not that I have any good ones, off the top of my head, but how about:

Dwarf:
Pudgy

Elf:
Pointy

Eladrin:
Fancypants

Dragonborn:
Gecko

Tiefling:
Tainted

Human:
Virus

Halfling:
Shorty

HalfElf:
Neither/nor

** Oops, missed a few:

Deva:
Forgetful

Gnome:
Bignose (classic D&D)
Infant (current)

Goliath:
Tiny

HalfOrc:
Orc

Shifter:
Rover

 

[LuckyAdrastus]

Hey!

You guys just hurt my feelings!

 

[DracoSuave]

The thing is, according to Daeva believe, a Rakhasa is just a Daeva gone bad...

So one that probably stings to the quick would simply be 'Rakhasa,;

Those guys do like their subtle quips.

 

[Pssthpok]

Derogatory term for angel?
- Devil in disguise
- God-slave

...that's all I've got. Still need coffee.

 

[ExploderWizard]

Have the Rakshasa tell the character to stop being such a deva and toss him a candy bar.

 

[Stormtalon]

Actually, I think the absolutely most insulting thing a Rakshasa could call a deva is....

Brother -- said with a mixture of scorn, envy and insinuation.

 

[RangerWickett]

Gopher (as in someone inconsequential who does errands for the gods). Possibly God's Little Gopher.

Dodo. Nice wings you've got there. The thing they're most famous for is how often they died.