Emote

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Emotes are commands that are entered on the chat line. All commands are prefaced by '/'. Emotes can also be activated by clicking on the chat bubble and making a selection from the emote menu.

You can perform a custom emote by using the /me or /em command on the chat line. This has no animation, but allows you to supply your own emote text. You can also override the default message for any of the other emotes by specifying additional text after the emote on the command line.

Emotes can be further customised by creating an alias.

Example: -- Creating an alias called ";hi":
/alias ;hi /shakefist shakes his fist at ;target and yells, 'Get off my lawn!'
By selecting another player and typing ";hi" -- your character performs the /shakefist emote animation and outputs the text:
<your name> shakes his fist at <your selection> and yells, 'Get off my lawn!'

See: Aliases and Quickslot Shortcuts for more information.

The first line of text in the list below is the output of the emote when nothing is selected. The second line of text is the output when anything (such as another character or an object) is selected.

Unless otherwise noted, the emotes have a corresponding character animation.

  • Update 17.2 added Emotes to the Collections panel. This panel displays ALL of the emotes in the game.
The Collections pannel is accessed via the arrow menu on the left of your UI Tool Bar or Control + C (Note: this is Control-Shift-C) Emotes are selected by clicking on the "quotation marks bubble" on the left.
The green bar across the top of the panel shows how many total emotes there are, and how many your character has obtainted.
Emotes are listed in alphabetical order left-to right, top to bottom.
Emotes which the particular character has obtained, either by completing some in-game deed or quest, or purchased from the in-game store are highlighted.
You can select a number of different displays by selecting the tic-boxes on the left.
When you click on an emote, the small character portrait in the upper left will show you the animation which is executed by that emote.
Beneath the portrait will be an explanation of the source of the emote - be it a hidden deed or purchaseable from the in-game store.

Targeting Emotes

Many quests and deeds in LOTRO require that you "Target" a player or NPC to perform an emote.
Targeting for an emote is done in the same manner as for any other action...
select the target by clicking on it
use one of the Function keys to select the target. See commands#Selection for details.

Standard Emotes

This table is in the form:

Seen by the player when no target is selected Seen by others when no target is selected
Seen by the player when a target is selected Seen by others when a target is selected

<name>: Name of the player doing the emote
<target>: Target selected


afk - This emote indicates to others that you are away from your keyboard.
You are now AFK with the message, I am currently away from my keyboard..
agree
You agree. <name> agrees.
You agree with <target>. <name> agrees with <target>.
ahem
You cough politely. Ahem! <name> coughs politely. Ahem!
You direct a polite cough at <target>. Ahem! <name> coughs politely at <target>. Ahem!
angry - This emote causes you to become angry.
You get angry. <name> appears angry.
You are angry with <target>. <name> is angry with <target>.
assist
You need assistance! <name> needs assistance!
You decide to assist <target>. <name> will assist <target>.
attack
It is time to attack! <name> wants to start the attack!
You want to attack <target>. <name> wants to attack <target>.
away - This emote does not set the AFK flag on your character.
You go AFK. <name> goes AFK.
You go AFK. <name> goes AFK.
beckon - This emote causes you to beckon.
You beckon to no-one in particular. <name> beckons to no-one in particular.
You beckon to <target>. <name> beckons to <target>.
beg - This emote causes you to beg.
You beg for help. <name> begs for help.
You beg <target> for help. <name> begs <target>.
bio - This emote tells others you are taking a short break to refresh yourself.
You go off for a bio break. <name> goes off for a bio break.
You go off for a bio break. <name> goes off to relieve himself.
blush
You blush crimson. <name> blushes crimson red.
You blush when you glance at <target>. <name> glances at <target> and blushes.
bored - This emote causes you to look bored.
You look bored. <name> looks rather bored.
You yawn at <target> in boredom. <name> yawns at <target> in boredom.
bother
You try to bother anyone around. <name> is being a bother.
You try to bother <target>. <name> tries to bother <target>.
bow - This emote causes you to bow.
You bow. <name> bows deeply.
You bow deeply before <target>. <name> bows deeply before <target>.
brb
You'll be back shortly... <name> will be right back...
<target> should wait, you'll be right back... <name> informs <target> that he'll be right back...
burp
Burp! <name> burps loudly.
You burp at <target>. How rude! <name> burps at <target>. How rude!
bye
You wave goodbye. <name> waves goodbye.
You wave goodbye to <target>. <name> waves goodbye to <target>.
calm
You try to calm everyone down. <name> encourages everyone to remain calm.
You try to calm <target> down. <name> encourages <target> to stay calm.
challenge
You roar your challenge to the heavens! <name> challenges the heavens themselves!
You challenge <target> to personal battle! <name> challenges <target> to personal battle!
charge
You start to charge. <name> starts to charge.
You start to charge <target>. <name> starts to charge <target>.
cheer - This emote causes you to cheer.
You cheer. <name> cheers.
You cheer at <target>. <name> cheers at <target>.
chuckle
You chuckle. <name> chuckles.
You chuckle at <target>. <name> chuckles at <target>.
clap
You clap your hands. <name> claps his hands.
You clap for <target>. <name> claps for <target>.
confused - This emote causes you to appear confused.
You look confused. <name> looks confused.
You look at <target> in confusion. <name> looks at <target> in confusion.
congratulate
You congratulate everyone. Well done! <name> congratulates everyone for a job well done.
You congratulate <target>. Good job! <name> congratulates <target> for a job well done.
cough - This emote causes you to cough.
You cough. <name> coughs.
You give <target> a polite cough. <name> gives <target> a polite cough.
cower - This emote causes you to cower in fear.
You cower in fear! <name> cowers in fear!
You cower in fear before <target>! <name> cowers in fear before <target>!
crazy - This emote causes you to mime insanity.
You look a little crazy. <name> looks a little crazy.
You indicate that <target> may be crazy. <name> signs that <target> may be crazy.
cry - This emotes causes you to cry.
You begin to cry. <name> starts crying.
You begin to cry. <name> starts crying.
curtsey
You curtsey politely. <name> curtseys politely.
You give <target> a polite curtsey. <name> gives <target> a polite curtsey.
dance - This emote causes you to dance.
You dance around. <name> begins dancing!
You begin dancing with <target>. <name> begins dancing with <target>.
dance1 - This emote causes you to dance.
You dance around. <name> begins dancing!
You begin dancing with <target>. <name> begins dancing with <target>.
dance2 - This emote causes you to dance.
You dance around. <name> begins dancing!
You begin dancing with <target>. <name> begins dancing with <target>.
dance3 - This emote causes you to dance.
You dance around. <name> begins dancing!
You begin dancing with <target>. <name> begins dancing with <target>.
drink - This emote causes you to drink.
You drink. <name> takes a drink.
You drink to <target>'s health. <name> drinks to <target>'s health.
drool
You drool a little. <name> drools a little.
You drool a little at <target>. <name> drools a little at <target>.
dustoff - This emote causes you to dust yourself off.
You dust yourself off. <name> dusts himself off.
You dust yourself off. <name> dusts himself off.
eat - This emote causes you to eat.
You have a little bite to eat. <name> has a little bite to eat.
You have a little bite to eat. <name> has a little bite to eat.
faint - This emote causes you to faint.
You faint dead away. <name> faints dead away.
You glance at <target> and faint dead away. <name> glances at <target> and swoons.
fidget
You fidget restlessly. <name> is fidgeting restlessly.
You glance at <target> and fidget nervously. <name> glances at <target> and fidgets nervously.
fight
You want to start a fight! <name> wants to start the fight!
You are ready to fight <target>. <name> seems ready to fight <target>.
flex - This emote causes you to flex.
You flex mightily! <name> flexes mightily!
You flex mightily before <target>. <name> flexes mightily before <target>.
flip - This emote causes you to make a flip.
You perform a flip! <name> does a flip!
You perform a flip! <name> does a flip!
flirt - This emote causes you to flirt.
You flirt with yourself. Interesting. <name> seems to be flirting with himself. That's really more than you needed to know.
You flirt with <target>. <name> starts flirting with <target>.
followme
You indicate that you should be followed. <name> want's everyone to follow.
You tell <target> to follow. <name> tells <target> to follow.
giggle
You giggle uncontrollably. <name> giggles uncontrollably.
You giggle uncontrollably at <target>. <name> giggles uncontrollably at <target>.
grumble
You grumble about this and that. <name> grumbles about this and that.
You grumble at <target>. <name> grumbles at <target>.
hail
You hail everyone. <name> hails everyone.
You hail <target>. <name> hails <target>.
handstand - This emote causes you to perform a handstand.
You perform a handstand. <name> performs a handstand!
You perform a handstand for <target>. <name> performs a handstand for <target>.
hug - Performs an emote.
You hug yourself. Don't you feel better? <name> hugs himself and seems happier.
You give <target> a big hug. <name> gives <target> a big hug.
impatient - This emote causes you to act impatient.
You seem impatient - let's get on with it! <name> looks quite impatient.
You look at <target> impatiently. <name> looks at <target> impatiently.
innocent
Who, me? <name> acts innocent.
You let <target> know you are innocent. <name> lets <target> know he is innocent.
kiss - This emote causes you to kiss.
You pucker up - but who are you kissing exactly? <name> puckers up.
You kiss <target>. <name> kisses <target>.
kneel - This emote causes you to kneel.
You kneel. <name> kneels.
You kneel before <target>. <name> kneels before <target>.
laugh - This emote causes you to laugh.
You laugh. <name> laughs.
You laugh at <target>. <name> laughs at <target>.
liedown - This emote causes you to lie down.
You lie down. <name> lies down.
You lie down next to <target>. <name> lies down next to <target>.
listen - This emote causes you to listen.
You listen. <name> listens.
You listen to <target>. <name> listens to <target>.
lol
You laugh out loud. <name> laughs out loud.
You laugh out loud at <target>. <name> laughs out loud at <target>.
look
You peer into the distance. <name> peers into the distance.
You look at <target>. <name> looks at <target>.
lookaround - This emote causes you to look around.
You look around. <name> looks around.
You look at <target>. <name> looks at <target>.
meditate
You sit and meditate quietly. <name> sits down and meditates quietly.
You sit and meditate with <target>. <name> sits and meditates with <target>.
mock - This emote causes you to mock.
You make a mockery of yourself. <name> makes a mockery of himself.
You mock <target>. <name> openly mocks <target>.
mood_angry - facial expression change
You are angry. <name> is angry.
You are angry at <target>. <name> is angry at <target>.
mood_apprehensive - facial expression change
You are apprehensive. <name> is apprehensive.
You are apprehensive of <target>. <name> is apprehensive of <target>.
mood_calm - facial expression change
You are calm. <name> is calm.
You are calmed by <target>. <name> is calmed by <target>.
mood_confused - facial expression change
You are confused. <name> is confused.
You are confused by <target>. <name> is confused by <target>.
mood_fearful - facial expression change
You are fearful. <name> is fearful.
You are fearful of <target>. <name> is fearful of <target>.
mood_happy - facial expression change
You are happy. <name> is happy.
<target> has made you happy. <target> has made <name> happy.
mood_mischievous - facial expression change
You are mischievous. <name> is mischievous.
<target> has made you mischievous. <target> has made <name> mischievous.
mood_sad - facial expression change
You are sad. <name> is sad.
<target> has made you sad. <target> has made <name> sad.
mood_sleepy - facial expression change
You are sleepy. <name> is sleepy.
<target> has made you sleepy. <target> has made <name> sleepy.
mood_solemn - facial expression change
You are solemn. <name> is solemn.
<target> has made you solemn. <target> has made <name> solemn.
mood_surprised - facial expression change
You are surprised. <name> is surprised.
You are surprised by <target>. <name> is surprised by <target>.
mourn - This emote causes you to mourn.
You mourn for the sorry state of the world. <name> falls into mourning.
You mourn the fate of <target>. <name> mourns the fate of <target>.
mumble
You mumble something. <name> mumbles something. Speak up!
You mumble at <target>. <name> mumbles at <target>. Speak up!
munch - This emote causes you to eat continuously until interrupted.
You munch on some food. <name> munches on some food.
You munch on some food. <name> munches on some food.
no - This emote causes you to indicate 'no'.
Nope. You don't think so. <name> shakes his head. No way.
You indicate 'no' to <target>. <name> shakes his head 'no' to <target>.
nothing
You do nothing. <name> does nothing.
You don't do anything to <target>. <name> doesn't do anything to <target>.
oop
You announce that you are out of power. <name> is out of power.
You indicate you are out of power to <target>. <name> indicates he is out of power to <target>.
pat
You pat your belly happily. <name> pats his belly happily.
You pat <target> on the head. <name> pats <target> on the head.
pick - This emote causes you to pick a wedgie.
You pick an uncomfortable wedgie. <name> picks a wedgie. How uncouth.
You pick an uncomfortable wedgie. <name> picks at his trousers. How uncouth.
point - This emote causes you to point.
You point into the distance. <name> points something out.
You point at <target>. <name> points at <target>.
poke
You poke yourself. Odd. <name> pokes himself. Strange.
You poke <target>. Hey! <name> pokes <target>. Hey!
pose - This emote causes you to pose like a bodybuilder.
You pose! <name> poses!
You pose before <target>. <name> poses before <target>.
pushups - This emote causes you to do push ups.
You drop and start pushing. <name> drops and starts doing pushups.
You drop and start pushing. <name> drops and starts doing pushups.
ready
You are ready. <name> is ready.
You indicate to <target> that you are ready. <name> indicates to <target> that he is ready.
resist
You draw upon hidden reserves of strength to resist falling into despair. <name> draws upon his hidden reserves of strength to resist falling into despair.
You draw upon hidden reserves of strength to resist giving in to despair. <name> draws upon hidden reserves of strength to resist giving in to despair.
rest
You need to rest for a bit. <name> asks for a short rest.
You ask <target> to stop for a short rest. <name> asks <target> to stop for a short rest.
roar - This emote causes you to roar.
You let out a mighty ROAR! <name> lets out a mighty ROAR!
You ROAR at <target>! <name> roars at <target>!
rude - This emote causes you to make a rude gesture.
You make a rude gesture towards no-one in particular. <name> makes a rude gesture.
You gesture rudely at <target>. <name> gestures rudely towards <target>.
sad - This emote causes you to become sad.
You look sad. <name> looks sad.
You become sad with <target>. <name> becomes sad with <target>.
salute - This emote causes you to salute.
You salute smartly. <name> snaps off a quick salute.
You give <target> a quick salute. <name> salutes <target>.
scold - This emote causes you to scold.
Who are you scolding? <name> seems to be scolding someone.
You scold <target>. <name> scolds <target>.
scratch - This emote causes you to scratch yourself.
You scratch uncomfortably. <name> begins scratching himself uncomfortably.
You scratch uncomfortably. <name> begins scratching himself uncomfortably.
shakefist - This emote causes you to shake your fist.
You shake your fist in the air. <name> shakes his fist in the air.
You shake your fist angrily at <target>! <name> shakes his fist angrily at <target>!
shiver
You shiver for a moment. <name> shivers for a moment.
You look at <target> and shiver. <name> looks at <target> and shivers.
shrug - This emote causes you to shrug.
You shrug. <name> shrugs.
You shrug at <target>. <name> shrugs at <target>.
sigh - This emote causes you to sigh.
You sigh. <name> sighs.
You sigh at <target>. <name> sighs at <target>.
sing
You sing a brief melody. <name> sings a short song.
You sing to <target>. <name> sings to <target>.
sit - This emote causes you to sit.
You sit. <name> sits down.
You sit with <target>. <name> sits with <target>.
slap
You slap yourself on the cheek. <name> slaps himself on the cheek.
You slap <target> on the cheek. <name> slaps <target> on the cheek.
smackhead - This emote causes you to smack yourself.
You smack your head. Idiot! <name> smacks himself in the forehead.
You smack your head. Idiot! <name> smacks himself in the forehead.
smoke - This emote causes you to smoke.
You begin to smoke. <name> begins to smoke.
You begin to smoke with <target>. <name> begins to smoke with <target>.
smoke1 - This emote causes you to choke on your pipe smoke.
You choke on your pipe smoke. <name> chokes on his pipe smoke.
You choke on your pipe smoke. <name> chokes on his pipe smoke.
sorry
Oops. That was your mistake. <name> is very sorry for that.
You apologise to <target>. <name> apologises to <target>.
stare
You stare off into space. <name> stares off at nothing.
You give <target> a good, hard stare. <name> gives <target> a hard stare down.
story
You tell a story. <name> tells a story.
You tell a story to <target>. <name> tells a story to <target>.
stretch
You stretch your muscles. Time for adventure! <name> stretches out his muscles. It's time for adventure!
You make sure <target> notices you're stretching. You are ready for some adventure! <name> stretches to catch <target>'s attention. Someone is ready for adventure!
succumb
You succumb to despair. <name> succumbs to despair.
You gaze upon <target> and succumb to despair. <name> gazes at <target> and succumbs to despair.
surrender - This emote causes you to surrender.
You surrender! <name> surrenders!
You surrender to <target>! <name> surrenders to <target>!
sweat
You sweat a bit. <name> sweats a bit.
<target> causes you to sweat a bit. <target> is causing <name> to sweat a bit.
talk - This emote causes you to talk.
You chatter away to anyone willing to listen. <name> is chatting with everyone nearby.
You talk with <target>. <name> talks with <target>.
tantrum - This emote causes you to throw a tantrum.
You throw a violent tantrum. <name> throws a violent tantrum.
You launch a violent tantrum at <target>! <name> launches into a violent tantrum towards <target>!
tear
You shed a single tear. <name> sheds a single tear.
You shed a single tear for <target>. <name> sheds a single tear for <target>.
thank - This emote causes you to thank someone.
You give a hearty thank-you to those around. <name> gives a hearty thank-you to everyone nearby.
You thank <target> heartily for his help! <name> thanks <target> heartily for his help!
think
You think about what's next. <name> thinks for a moment.
You think about <target>. <name> thinks about <target>.
wait
You make it obvious you want to wait. <name> seems to want to wait.
You ask <target> to wait. <name> asks <target> to wait.
wave - This emote causes you to wave.
You wave to everyone. <name> waves to everyone.
You wave to <target>. <name> waves to <target>.
whippitydo
You are just SO excited. <name> doesn't seem that thrilled.
You don't seem so thrilled with <target>. <name> doesn't seem that thrilled with <target>.
whistle
You whistle. Over here! <name> whistles out loud.
You whistle at <target>. Hey there. <name> whistles at <target>.
wince
You involuntarily wince. <name> winces suddenly.
You look at <target> and wince involuntarily. <name> looks at <target> and winces suddenly.
wink
You wink. You know what's going on. <name> winks. Does he know something?
You wink at <target>. Let him wonder... <name> winks at <target>. Interesting.
yawn
You let out a big yawn. <name> lets out a big yawn.
You yawn at <target>. <name> yawns at <target>.
yes - This emote causes you to indicate 'yes'.
You agree. <name> nods in agreement.
You agree with <target>. <name> nods in agreement with <target>.

Special Emotes

There are also special emotes that are not part of the default emote set, but can be learned, or acquired, via quests or social activity such as receiving emotes.

Social Emotes

These emotes are earned by receiving a number of emotes from other players.

  • heropose - This causes you to stand in the Hero Pose.
    • You pose heroically.
    • You pose heroically for <name>.
    • Obtained by receiving the /bow emote 100 times (hidden deed: Hero). Only increments 5 times per day.
  • swordsalute - You draw your sword in salute.
    • You draw your sword in salute.
    • You draw your sword in salute to <name>.
    • Obtained by receiving the /salute emote 100 times (hidden deed: Sword Salute). Only increments 5 times per day.
  • juggle -- You perform a juggling emote.
    • Obtained by receiving the /laugh emote 200 times (hidden deed: Juggler). Only increments 5 times per day.
  • firebreath - You light a torch and spit (harmless) fire in front of you.
    • You perform a fire-breathing act!
    • You perform a fire-breathing performance for <name>!
    • Obtained by receiving the /cheer emote 100 times (hidden deed: Fire-breather). Only increments 5 times per day.

Emotes from Festival Dance Quests

  • dance_hobbit - This causes you to dance the Hobbit dance.
    • You dance around like a Hobbit.
    • You dance with <name>.
  • dance_hobbit2 - This causes you to dance the second Hobbit dance.
    • You dance around like a Hobbit.
    • You dance with <name>.
  • dance_elf - This causes you to dance the Elf dance.
    • You dance around like an elf.
    • You dance with <name>.
  • dance_elf2 - This causes you to dance the second Elf dance.
    • You dance around like an elf.
    • You dance with <name>.
  • dance_dwarf - This causes you to dance the Dwarf dance.
    • You dance around like a dwarf.
    • You dance with <name>.
  • dance_dwarf2 - This causes you to dance the Dwarf dance.
    • You dance around like a dwarf.
    • You dance with <name>.
  • dance_man - This causes you to dance the Men dance.
    • You dance around like a man/woman.
    • You dance with <name>.
  • dance_man2 - This causes you to dance the second Men dance.
    • You dance around like a man/woman.
    • You dance with <name>.

Emotes from Reputation Factions

  • dance_jig - This causes you to dance a happy jig.
    • You dance with <name>.
    • Earned by having Friend Reputation with The Inn League and purchasing a tome
  • spin
    • You spin around. Wheee!
    • You spin around into <name>.
    • Earned by having Friend Reputation with The Grey Company and bartering for Spin Emote
  • jump - This causes you to leap into the air!
  • drive - This causes you to swing a club as if driving a golf ball into the distance.
  • putt - This causes you to swing a club as if sinking a winning putt.

Festival Emotes

  • boo
    • You jump out and shout BOO!.
    • You startle <name>.
    • Obtained by bartering for BOO! during the Fall festival
  • fishslap - This slaps the target with a fish - oddly trout-like in appearance.
  • snowwizard - This emote causes you to create a snow wizard.
  • warmhands - This emote causes you to warm your hands.

Emotes from Epic Quests

  • sos - This emote causes a burning ring symbol - identical to when ready to hand in at quest givers - to appear above your character's head.

Emotes from Deeds

  • bringiton
    • <name> is ready to rumble.
    • You show <name> you are ready to rumble.
    • Obtained by completing the meta-deed Skirmisher of Middle-Earth

LOTRO Store Exclusive Emotes

  • banneranorien - This emote allows you to plant a red banner with the sun-and-tree symbol of Anórien into the ground in front of you, where it will wave in the breeze.
  • feather - This causes you to toss feathers into the air - this is great for weddings.
    • You toss feathers into the air.
    • You toss feathers at <name>
  • groundroll
    • You roll around on the ground.
    • You roll around on the ground.
  • howl
    • You howl!
    • You howl at <name>!
  • jazzhands
    • You vigourously shake your hands.
    • You vigourously shake your hands at <name>. Look at me!
  • jjacks - This emote causes you to perform a few jumping jacks.
    • You do some jumping jacks.
    • You do some jumping jacks.
  • mountrearup
    • Your mount rears up in a flourish.
    • Your mount rears up toward <name> in a flourish.
  • mountkick
    • - pending -
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  • mountbow
    • Your mount bows at your command.
    • Your mount bows to <name> at your command.
  • orb_red
    • - pending -
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  • paper
    • You throw paper in a test of stone-paper-scissor.
    • You throw paper against <name> in a test of stone-paper-scissor.
  • rainbowfountain
    • - pending -
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  • scissor
    • You throw scissor in a test of stone-paper-scissor.
    • You throw scissor against <name> in a test of stone-paper-scissor.
  • stoicpose
    • - pending -
    • - pending -
  • stone
    • You throw stone in a test of stone-paper-scissor.
    • You throw stone against <name> in a test of stone-paper-scissor.
  • wipesweat - This emote causes you to wipe your brow in a sigh of relief.
    • You wipe sweat from your brow.
    • You wipe sweat from your brow.


Unknown Emotes

As of January 2016, the command /help revealed these new emotes not included in the previous lists; however there's no further information about how to obtain them (reputation, festivals, etc.) or the action descriptions. Help by including them in the proper previous sections and adding the action descriptions, please!

  • airlute
  • bark
  • blowglass
  • chase
  • chest
  • chicken
  • chitter
  • dance_dwarf3
  • dance_elf3
  • dance_hobbit3
  • dancing
  • dangle
  • die
  • dig
  • fart
  • golf
  • read
  • shake
  • sniff
  • spit
  • squish
  • stomp
  • taunt
  • victory
  • wag
  • weave

Reference sheet

Players can download and print the Emote Sheet (printable version) for easy reference of all these emotes. It includes checkboxes for the earnable emotes to help remember which ones are usable by the character. (Please install Alegreya Sans if you have trouble viewing the SVG file.)

See Also