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{{Related|Character Creation|Character_Creation/Racial Lore{{!}}Character Creation - Racial Lore|Cultures}} == Aluvian == {{Printed Material | Date = November 1999 | Title = Aluvian | Text = '''Female''' :Many Aluvian women have only a first name, with no surname. Examples: Lissith, Ulewinn, Sothlal.<br><br>Others use a first name, plus 'the' and a word. Examples: Domlan the True, Arryn the Cat, Ethew the Fair.<br><br>A few use a proper surname, with the suffix '-mad' {meaning 'daughter'). Examples: Dirnmod Blodmad, Hasbroc Grithmad, Cenhar Estmad. '''Male''' :Many Aluvian men have only a first name, with no surname. Examples: Hundreng, Cuthstan, Wothgryn.<br><br>Others use a first name, plus 'the' and a word. Examples: Osgeld the Clever, Burwylf the Wary, Forstlan the Ox.<br><br>A few use a proper surname, with the suffix '-sun' {meaning 'son'). Examples: Scingrim Emersun, Arbrim Rynesun, Rimgar Ethsun. }} == Gharu'ndim == {{Printed Material | Date = November 1999 | Title = Gharu'ndim | Text = '''Female''' :There are three ways Gharu'ndim women's names are formed:<br><br>'ism: A first name, with no surname. Examples: Jaidmala, Di'zarafa, Hajliya<br><br>Hisba: A first name, plus 'al-' and a surname. Examples: Qaysbah al-Halras, Nuhnada al-Thudadh, Majqiya al-Ruz.<br><br>Nasab: A first name, plus 'bint' (meaning 'daughter of') and a surname. Examples: Ashrifa bint Yazman, Shulima bint Bashr, Khayla'ida bint Tiqiq. '''Male''' :There are three ways Gharu'ndim men's names are formed:<br><br>'ism: A first name, with no surname. Examples: Sunnuj, Tiqabar, Abham.<br><br>Hisba: A first name, plus 'al-' and a surname. Examples: Ma'whar al-Qutuz, Uzik al-Zaraf, Fadlmar al-Tuwah.<br><br>Nasab: A first name, plus 'ibn' (meaning 'son of') and a surname. Examples: Abdiris ibn Mauki, Tashtal ibn Yufa, Dharilal ibn Qa'yam. }} == Sho == {{Printed Material | Date = November 1999 | Title = Sho | Text = '''Female''' :Sho women's names have the surname first and the 'first name' last. Examples: Jyigo Anming, Chueh Zho-Gau, Houlai Youh. '''Male''' :Sho men's names have the surname first and the 'first name' last. Examples: Ninwa Xaojhen, Fenping Banli-Zan, Shui Chon-Po. }} == Viamontian == {{Printed Material | Date = July 2005 | Title = Viamontian | Text = '''Female''' :Commoners tend to have a given name followed by a surname. Examples: Lurissa Falzohn, Dinala Roma, Sina Luchezzi.<br><br>Noblewomen have a given name followed by the article 'du' which precedes the name of their fief. Examples: Eleonora du Bellenesse, Catlina du Cenza, Marena do Lotila. '''Male''' :Commoners tend to have a given name followed by a surname. Examples: Anton Silezzi, Lorca Sammel, Daved Coppocilla.<br><br>Noblemen have a given name followed by the article 'di' which precedes the name of their fief. Examples: Darren di Marden, Lorenzo di Ricci, Carlo di Cenza. }} == Shadow == {{Printed Material | Date = April 2010 | Title = Shadow | Text = '''Female''' :Female Umbraen and Penumbraen tend to take named either along the lines of the other Isparian Heritage groups, or names that epitomize their newly-embraced chaotic nature. They are naming themselves anew, in celebration of what they have become, and are thus only restricted by their own creativity. Examples: Leikny Shadowsworn, Leila, Kurayami Mika, Elda du Nerezza. '''Male''' :Male Umbraen and Penumbraen tend to take named either along the lines of the other Isparian Heritage groups, or names that epitomize their newly-embraced chaotic nature. They are naming themselves anew, in celebration of what they have become, and are thus only restricted by their own creativity. Examples: Uor Darkbound, Sariyah, Kurasa Fudo, Vittore di Nerezza. }} == Gear Knight == {{Printed Material | Date = June 2010 | Title = Gear Knight | Text = '''Female''' :Female Gear Knights tend to take very short first names followed by surnames inspired by the energies of their construction. Examples: Bei Flamewalker, Loe Lightningborn, Mila Lightdancer, and Elt Steamrent. '''Male''' :Male Gear Knights tend to take very short first names followed by surnames inspired by the materials their construction [sic]. Examples, Ulm Brassguard, Sor Ironstrider, Kor Redgear, Vol Bolthammer. }} == Undead == {{Printed Material | Date = September 2010 | Title = Undead | Text = '''Female''' :Female Undead, like their male counterparts, either maintain their formal names, like those Dericost they are fleeing from, or adopt new names in the manner of the Isparians who have given them a place in society. Some choose to keep their House name, Mhoire. Examples: Lady Aerfenye Mhoire, Tamara, Mhoire Atsuko. '''Male''' :Male Undead, like their female counterparts, either maintain their formal names, like those Dericost they are fleeing from, or adopt new names in the manner of the Isparians who have given them a place in society. Some choose to keep their House name, Mhoire. Examples: Lord Davarri Mhoire, Joseph, Mhoire Kuri. }} == Empyrean == {{Printed Material | Date = November 2010 | Title = Empyrean | Text = '''Female''' :Empyrean names vary considerably, as their culture is ancient, and a conglomeration of many empires. Examples: Adja, Nalicana, Malia, Aerfalle. '''Male''' :Empyrean names vary considerably, as their culture is ancient, and a conglomeration of many empires. Examples: Asheron, Harlune, Kellin, Atlan. }} == Aun Tumerok == {{Printed Material | Date = October 2011 | Title = Aun Tumerok | Text = '''Female''' :Tumerok names are often short Tumerok words or abbreviations that associate the female with some important deed or occasion. As such, most Tumeroks gain a new name when they reach adulthood. Female Tumeroks tend to favor short names. Tumeroks tend to use a tribal prefix only in formal occasions. Examples: Noua, Aeu, Kuri, Faun. '''Male''' :Tumerok names are often Tumerok words that associate the male with some important deed or occasion. As such, most Tumeroks gain a new name when they reach adulthood. Tumeroks tend to use a tribal prefix only in formal occasions. Examples: Faranua, Amanua, Mireona, Taguauri. }} == Lugian == {{Printed Material | Date = April 2012 | Title = Lugian | Text = '''Female''' :Lugian names are usually descriptive of the Lugian's strength or skill. Examples: Kresovous, Turikas, Menloth, Kanteroth. '''Male''' :Lugian names are usually descriptive of the Lugian's strength or skill. Examples: Nimias, Arstuus, Rikal, Namlos. }} == Olthoi == {{Printed Material | Date = November 2010 | Title = Olthoi | Text = '''Male and Female''' :Although Olthoi identify each other by both scent and series of clicks, the other races of Dereth quickly assign descriptive names to specific Olthoi so they can recognize their recurring theats. Your name represents the title you are given by the other races. }} [[Category:Lore]] [[Category:Player Guides]] [[Category:Getting Started]]
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