D&D 3E/3.5 Scientific names

abe ray · Jun 29, 2017

What would be the various scientific names for the various creatures of dnd?

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Dannyalcatraz · Jun 29, 2017

The AD&D MM had scientific names for some critters- Draco horriblis was one, as I recall- but even then, it was inconsistently done.

therios · Jun 30, 2017

Draco horriblis is a good example. Just make up a name describing the creature and translate it to Latin.

For example: Owlbear => Feathered bear => Ursus Pinniger

abe ray · Jul 3, 2017

This is mostly a thought exercise for people, but your on the right track though.
A good name for Minotaur though would be homo bulius.

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