D&D 3E/3.5 Scientific names

[abe ray]

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


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[Dannyalcatraz]

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]

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]

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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[Dannyalcatraz]

Or homo bovis.

 

[abe ray]

That too.


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[abe ray]

Beholder-orbus horibilus sapian?


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[Dannyalcatraz]

Polyoculus Rex

 

[abe ray]

Genus extraplanius for outsiders?


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[Dannyalcatraz]

Genus extraplanius for outsiders?


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Hmmm..."praeternaturalis" = beyond nature?