New name for Warlord

[Joker]

Lord of War!

"I like my way better."

Though I should say I have a penchant for Sarge. I can only think of badass connotations when hearing that word.

 

[hero4hire]

Maestro?

 

[Olgar Shiverstone]

Though I should say I have a penchant for Sarge. I can only think of badass connotations when hearing that word.

LOL. Then we'll have a class named "Master Chief."

 

[Kae'Yoss]

...Director...?

I can already see lots of those with weird, circular slashing weapon's called "Director's Cut"

 

[Kae'Yoss]

Of the choices presented, I do think the Warlord is among the best.

Battlesmith, Cavalier, Herald, Noble, Strategist, Tactition and Warmonger are right out.

Commander isn't quite right, I think, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
Marshal could work, but I prefer Warlord. Same for Warmaster. I could also go with Captain, since that sounds somewhat dashing.



"Oh Warlord, my Warlord!"


And sure, Warlord sounds a bit too prestigious for 1st-level, but so does Paladin in my opinion. And it's not like you could start your career as Warmaster, Captain or Marshal, either.


"Wardude, where's my siege engine?"


Negative connotations aren't exclusive to warlords, either. What about "sorcerers" or "warlocks". Most of the time I heard those, it was part of the name of some evil bastard.

 

[Klaus]

Y'know, I read this on the "what to call a fighter-mage" thread, and can't believe I haven't thought of it:/

Myrmidon.

- It's historical, but obscure enough as to not cause confusion with some other common term.

- It has no social status or hierarchical connotation.

- Myrmidons tended to fight as part of a unit, which makes sense if the class is all about granting your companions bonuses.

 

[Frostmarrow]

Y'know, I read this on the "what to call a fighter-mage" thread, and can't believe I haven't thought of it:/

Myrmidon.

- It's historical, but obscure enough as to not cause confusion with some other common term.

- It has no social status or hierarchical connotation.

- Myrmidons tended to fight as part of a unit, which makes sense if the class is all about granting your companions bonuses.

Sadly it's kind of boring to say. Murmudon.

 

[Klaus]

Sadly it's kind of boring to say. Murmudon.

Actually, it's Meer-mee-dawn.

 

[blargney the second]

That's a good one, Klaus!

 

[Reaper Steve]

So close...
I thought Myrmidon might be cool, so I looked it up. Other than the historical "soldier of Achielles' which is no big deal, the other definition is 'a loyal follower, esp one who executes orders unquestioningly.' Bummer...that's just the exact opposite of a martial leader class. Cool name, though.