TrashMan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 So I visit the 40Kfanon wikia after an extended hiatus, only to find out that my articles were deleted. Gone. Apparently some admin didn't like the heading I was using for my chapter article and deleted it, which in turn deleted all the splinter articles too. So now I have to write it from scratch. Almost. I salvaged the chapter stuff, but it remains to be seen if I can salvage the characters (which is a far bigger loss IMHO). So, given that I'm going over everything anyway, I want some opinions. Firstly I'm trying to done down things that stand out too much, possibly play the grudge with the Dark Angels angle more. Secondly..the names. I can't decide on the names. Since I'm re-writing everything, I might as well go over the names. Fist things first. Chapter Master - Arturian Draco. Obvious reference to Arthur Pendragon. To obvious. I have to dress it up differently. Cheif Librarian - Avernus sidh. Avernus is a potent sounding name, it kinda invokes the image of a mage. Sidhe is a play on Sidhe, the fay beings from arturian legends. Kinda works for the whole Avernus being Merlin angle. Captain 1st company - Uriel Ignis. Uriel is the Archangel of Fire. Called the sword of God or Fire of god. Ignis is latin for fire. Maybe too obvious. And I already had peoeple confusing him with Uriel Ventris. So...what to do with those names. I'm a sucker for elvish and names with meaning, so I have a few ideas I'm mulling over. Now these are the possible words to use as a basis for a lastname: blessed almaarea, herenya, maanabrilliance alkar(e), rilya, rillecraftsman tanocunning finiedagger-minded sikahondaDaybringer Aryantedaylight auredragon fenume, amlug, angulooke, lookeeagle sorne\sorni, soron\sorniPhoenix, firebird soronarr(o)exalted vardafaithfu vorondafallen talantfiery sun uur-anorflame N naar(e)foundation talmagleam,silvery sildaglorious alkarinqua, alkarinhero kalloholy aina, aireilluminate kalyaimmortal ilfirinimmoveable tulkaking haran\harniking (of whole tribe) taarlion raa\raaviprominent mindaproper vanimaprosperous alyaradiant alkarinqua, ankalima sagacious finwasanctuary yaanascholar istyarshepherd mavarshadow loomin, lumbe, mordosilver telempe, ilsa, telpe, telemna, telpina, tindasilver (archaic/poetic) silmestarlight ilma, silmetongue lambe, quetiltower,isolated mindovaliant astaldovaliant A astaldo Or I could do anagrams? Or combos (silver-tongue?).. I dunno. I hate it that I'm practically stuck on such a simple thing, and yet the devil is in the details. So advice? Ideas? Link to new (unfinished) article: http://warhammer40kfanon.wikia.com/wiki/Phoenix_Knights Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Dude names are my bane but I like the list you put there. best of luck. Im also currently with a crisis on my hands cant go with the theme of the chapter. Death reapers, samurais, knights, or vampires. Again best of luck! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3847322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashMan Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Dude names are my bane but I like the list you put there. best of luck. Im also currently with a crisis on my hands cant go with the theme of the chapter. Death reapers, samurais, knights, or vampires. Again best of luck! Why not vampire death knights with katanas? but seriously, my person recommendation - don't go with the samurai. I don't see them working well and the tau already have the weabos covered. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3847329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I know thats why I dropped the idea. Also Vampires is covered by BA. Why don't call your librarian Kalya Looke Or Urr-Annor? Personally like Urr-Annor. Since its phoenix-fire-flame-light Hmm how is it called inspired? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3847340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashMan Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hm.." illuminated dragon"? Not bad... I could go for silmelamb, telempequetil, or ilsaquet, ilsalamb(ar) .. silver-tounged. Nice ring for a diplomat. anklimindo - radiant tower? otharkaleo - warrior of light rilyatano - brilliant craftsman? nah. vardataar - exhalted king? ankalimavar - radiant shepard? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3847357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Well if you libby is more versed on pyromancy something with dragon or flame is cool. Craftsman could go with a techmarines, shepard for chaplain. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3847365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashMan Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hm..looking into the entymology yiels little: The meaning of this name is unknown. It could be derived from the Celtic elements artos "bear" combined with viros "man" or rigos "king". Alternatively it could be related to an obscure Roman family name Artorius. OTHER LANGUAGES: Artur (Czech), Artturi, Arto, Arttu (Finnish), Artur (Galician), Artúr (Hungarian), Arturo (Italian), Tuur (Limburgish), Artūras (Lithuanian), Artur (Polish), Artur (Portuguese), Artur (Romanian), Artur (Russian), Artair (Scottish), Artur (Slovene), Arturo (Spanish) hm..bear-king? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3847367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hmm going into name meanings like that is a completly different game and can be very time consuming. I usually avoid to delve so deeply in names meanings. My Chapter Master is Vitus Corr which is a mock of my own name. I would use my own name, Vitor due to its cool meaning. But it feels a bit weird. Since phoenix come from greek I think, maybe some greek names? If you want to keep it celtic search irish mithology. I think the Elven names are a cool idea. (Being a tolkien fan). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3847386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashMan Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 So... thinking this: Chapter Master: - Artair (scottish for arthur) Vardataar (exhalted king) - Arturian Kalyalooke (illuminated dragon) Chaplain: Istar for name. - Ankalimavar - radiant shepard - Ilfirinamar - immortal shepard (chaplain take on the skull mask, seemingly immortal) - Mindamar - prominent shepard - Maanamar - blessed shepard Captain: Uriel for name - Soronarr (phoenix) - Aryante (day/light bringer) Librarian: Averus Sidh Ur-Annor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3847420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hmm, well the Chapter Master could also take the Vardataar name, like the Chaplain. (i like exalted king) Imortall shepard is cool too. Uriel Aryante sounds good too. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3847586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashMan Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hmmm... I'll wait for some more opinions. I find selecting names the most difficult decision to make. Silly, I know, and yet I can't help myself. Also, any criticism in general about my chapter and characters is welcome. Will update this when I re-do the character articles. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3848193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Dont worry, everyday I have a coue of ideas for DIY chapters. But I think im going to roll with greek mithology. Myrmidons centaurs kinda thing. Maybe I will call the Golden Host chapter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3848352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashMan Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Updated the articles. And added two articles for 2 characters. Shaping along nicely. If people have any suggestions about anything, I'm all ears. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298615-diy-phoenix-knights-take-2/#findComment-3859388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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