Real Talk: Highlanders need eyebrows

Iirc it was to do with rituals that they performed before going to war, one of them being shaving off their eyebrows.

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Originally Posted by DarkmoonVael

Iirc it was to do with rituals that they performed before going to war, one of them being shaving off their eyebrows.

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I wouldn't mind if they retconned that chunk of lore, honestly.

edit - if it's even accurate and not made up by some fans.

It's to give them a tougher look.

Do you find it works? I think Roegadyn look tougher, and they have eyebrows.

Iirc it was a cultural aspect. Often thought to make themselves more fierce and or intimidating to their enemies. One must recall the Highlanders are a war like culture, the martial, spiritual and even physiological advantages would have been taken very seriously.

The question itself was answered on a stream before Dreams of Ice patch, unfortunately I cannot find it but hopefully someone may know where better to look.

Eyebrows are for the weak.

Eyebrows keep sweat, blood from your eyes.

Unfortunately, along with most other vanity things in this game, it's going to be a long up hill battle to get this changed. But I for one fully support it.

I want big bushy eyebrows that go up to my floppy wizard hat

Well, if you choose black hair and makeup you can paint some on your face and they will look somewhat authentic depending on the eyebrow choice you picked. (they bend weirdly for some)