(10-13-2015, 12:17 PM)TK Hikaru Wrote: So, the character I intend to roleplay with is a bit of an oddity concerning her name.There's a reason they're called naming CONVENTIONS rather than IRON CLAD NAMING RULES, JAIL IF BROKEN. They're guidelines to the 'usual'. For a character to have a name outside of naming conventions is not lorebreaking. The character simply has a strange or unconventional name. Which honestly is fine, and can serve as a conversation piece during roleplay at times.Â
She's a highlander Hyur named Chouwa Morrison. The reason for the obviously Doman given name is due to the fact her mother was Doman and wanted to honor her heritage. Chouwa herself does acknowledge the fact her name is strange, but also admits she likes it.
The surname however doesn't comply with Highlander naming conventions, sounding more like a Midlander's surname. My best guess is that her Highlander side of the family's always been a bit odd with their surnames.
None the less, I wanted to know if anyone would have any issues concerning her names.
I can have a Roegadyn named I'lberd Nunh, and that's not lorebreaking in the least. It is simply in the world a name that does not fit the norm of what a Roegadyn is named. Of course, there are steps I can take to explain this if I so choose ("HE WAS ADOPTED BY A MIQO'TE WHO WANTED HIM TO BE A GREAT MAN." "B-Berrod please..."). Or, I can simply decline explaining it at all in favor of keeping the mystery alive. Anyone who has a problem with it can perhaps take some time to reflect on why they're getting so fanny flustered over a simple, unconventional name.Â
Go forth with your name! You may choose to explain it, you may choose not to, it's all up to you! It's a big world out there filled with people who do unusual stuff, and a strange name is the least of your worries! Have at, and have fun.
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