I think the names of the traditions is fluff, you don't like Emerald Frost call it 'Brass Monkeys' or whatever you fancy. Fluff names annoy me ALOT (Dragon Tail Cut anybody) but at least they are easily changed- as long as there are not too many of them! I would prefer a simple name for the rules (Cold or Frost tradition) then a list of options that are used in game, e.g. 'in FR it is called Emerald Frost, in GH ....., for your homebrew campaign you could try........' Then you get crunch which is short and sweet and easy to fit on your character sheet and lots of options in the fluff for however you play it
If the fluff annoys you, just print out the SRD, cross out 'SRD', and write 'Player's Handbook' there instead. Fluff, by its very nature, is not loved by everyone.
"Salutations. I am Fedoure, initiate of the Seventh Circle, acolyte of Balzar, master of the path of the Emerald Frost."
"Merry meet, 'friend,' I am Fedoure, master of that which must not be named, and I have come here today to teach you the wonders of that great Shadow which lurks beyond."
Fluff, by its very nature, is not loved by everyone.
