10-24-2011, 08:59 AM
(10-24-2011, 01:35 AM)KasperKalamity Wrote: populating my magic town. everyone has really dumb names like Lachet and Cholera and Feoras. I used to use ingredient lists from food labels that were in reach, but there's nothing near me and i don't feel like getting up.pity the person named Cholera...
For names I either use this site: http://www.behindthename.com/ which lists pretty much every last name in existence along with their meaning. It also has a counterpart for surnames.
Or I make 'em up like Pherione, which just comes from the dark depths of my mind. I do look out that I don't mix up name groups too much. Fantasy names are usually used according to the right setting. For example, Pherione originated in the Dragon world and is a member of the Drakon family, so you won't encounter the name Pherione in other worlds unless the family has immigration roots.
The country Chronica uses mainly old english names like Charles Beck to preserve the post-medieval steampunk theme of the nation.
Of course everyone has his/her own technique ^^ just sharing.
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Gazetteer responsible for Pherione's Developer Interviews. My thread here.
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Gazetteer responsible for Pherione's Developer Interviews. My thread here.
More info or questions? PM me

