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<blockquote data-quote="Stalker0" data-source="post: 3855631" data-attributes="member: 5889">Before I go into the name, I think a new way of thinking is required about the whole naming thing in general.So far, we have been obsessed with finding a new that fits the &quot;leader&quot; concept but that fits the standard historical and fantasy cues. But that's a limitation we don't need. For example, to this day arguments are seen on enworld about the ranger archetype. People still don't feel that the mechanics of the ranger fit the archetype they see in their head.So why not make up a word. As long as the word is cool sounding, sounds sufficiently &quot;bad-ass&quot; without being so awesome it couldn't fit a 1st level character.So here's my attempt: Ayran (prounounded I - ran)Ayran is a celestial word that best translates as &quot;Inspiring Soul&quot;. It has had many uses over the years. In some cultures, the name literally means leader, and has the same meaning as king. However, more commonly it is given as a description, often a compliment, to one who has shown great courage and concern for others.&quot;I am Ayran Taurus Bullock!!&quot;&quot;I may be the leader of this unit, but Orrus over there is the real heart of the team. A true Ayran if I ever saw one.&quot;&quot;My name is Yaurus Bail.&quot;&quot;Don't be so modest, your people have sent word of your arrival ahead of time. They called you Ayran Yaurus Bail. Such a title is a great honor amongst your people. I would be very interested to hear the story of how you came by the name.&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Stalker0, post: 3855631, member: 5889"] Before I go into the name, I think a new way of thinking is required about the whole naming thing in general. So far, we have been obsessed with finding a new that fits the "leader" concept but that fits the standard historical and fantasy cues. But that's a limitation we don't need. For example, to this day arguments are seen on enworld about the ranger archetype. People still don't feel that the mechanics of the ranger fit the archetype they see in their head. So why not make up a word. As long as the word is cool sounding, sounds sufficiently "bad-ass" without being so awesome it couldn't fit a 1st level character. So here's my attempt: Ayran (prounounded I - ran) Ayran is a celestial word that best translates as "Inspiring Soul". It has had many uses over the years. In some cultures, the name literally means leader, and has the same meaning as king. However, more commonly it is given as a description, often a compliment, to one who has shown great courage and concern for others. "I am Ayran Taurus Bullock!!" "I may be the leader of this unit, but Orrus over there is the real heart of the team. A true Ayran if I ever saw one." "My name is Yaurus Bail." "Don't be so modest, your people have sent word of your arrival ahead of time. They called you Ayran Yaurus Bail. Such a title is a great honor amongst your people. I would be very interested to hear the story of how you came by the name." [/QUOTE]

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