Greetings all,
I have this problem that keeps causing me some headache. I have this order of men for which I don't really how to call them. I suggest I briefly let you visualize the world and give you a brief overview of what I've documented so far.
World:
The setting itself is pretty standard fantasy. Imagine medieval Western Europe. Populated by mostly humans. Dwarves, Trolls and Giants form the minority. With dwarves being the more secluded race. Don't expect something fancy from trolls and giants. The story evolves mostly around humans.
Although magic exists, it is only available to very few people. I intend to build an adrenaline-based magic system, but it still needs some work.
Religion:
Several religions exist, from the more tribal/pagan ones to the typical monotheistic ones.
They believe that they are given a - relatively - short period of time to proof themselves worthy. In a way, dying is something they look forward to. They don't propagate their faith though. (You choose in what you believe) Because this clashes with the ideology of the main religion they are portraited as infidels. Which means they should be trialed, meaning convert of die. This forces them to remain scattered throughout the world. They do not like it when people are forced into something.While this also covers religion, most of them believe that there is this life is just a stepstone to the next(eternal) life.
Order:
Okay, more to the point. The first members were men that were part of a magical experiment gone bad(conducted by both male and females magicians). This same experiment was conducted to animals causing magical/enhanced creatures to appear. Now, due to the expirement conducted, these human test subjects gained enhanced physical abilities aswell as the potential to do some basic magic casting. While others consider them cursed, they believe that they are given a gift. One that they believe shouldn't be eradicated. If they spot somebody with the same gift they offer apprenticeship. (Need to work on the apprenticeship)
As an order they symbolize freedom of will. They serve nobody, and try to remain neutral in political discussions. They believe though that each and every one of them has a goal that they should pursue. It's ok to be selfish.
Since they also need to survive, they go out and do jobs for hire. From protecting someone, to assasinating a magical creature. While looking moral-less to the world, the follow their own code of conduct. So, while everybody judges them for what they do and are, they are - in a way - necessary.
eg: If a creature terrorizes a certain place, then they themself will judge if it is really required to kill the beast. Even if they are offered more money.
When it comes to other races. They don't think less of any one.
Skillset:
Now, these are names that already popped inside my head, but there is none that stands out.
Have any of you an idea of a name that could match the above description, or do you feel that there's one in my above list that could work.
Thx in advance,
Vara
I have this problem that keeps causing me some headache. I have this order of men for which I don't really how to call them. I suggest I briefly let you visualize the world and give you a brief overview of what I've documented so far.
World:
The setting itself is pretty standard fantasy. Imagine medieval Western Europe. Populated by mostly humans. Dwarves, Trolls and Giants form the minority. With dwarves being the more secluded race. Don't expect something fancy from trolls and giants. The story evolves mostly around humans.
Although magic exists, it is only available to very few people. I intend to build an adrenaline-based magic system, but it still needs some work.
Religion:
Several religions exist, from the more tribal/pagan ones to the typical monotheistic ones.
They believe that they are given a - relatively - short period of time to proof themselves worthy. In a way, dying is something they look forward to. They don't propagate their faith though. (You choose in what you believe) Because this clashes with the ideology of the main religion they are portraited as infidels. Which means they should be trialed, meaning convert of die. This forces them to remain scattered throughout the world. They do not like it when people are forced into something.While this also covers religion, most of them believe that there is this life is just a stepstone to the next(eternal) life.
Order:
Okay, more to the point. The first members were men that were part of a magical experiment gone bad(conducted by both male and females magicians). This same experiment was conducted to animals causing magical/enhanced creatures to appear. Now, due to the expirement conducted, these human test subjects gained enhanced physical abilities aswell as the potential to do some basic magic casting. While others consider them cursed, they believe that they are given a gift. One that they believe shouldn't be eradicated. If they spot somebody with the same gift they offer apprenticeship. (Need to work on the apprenticeship)
As an order they symbolize freedom of will. They serve nobody, and try to remain neutral in political discussions. They believe though that each and every one of them has a goal that they should pursue. It's ok to be selfish.
Since they also need to survive, they go out and do jobs for hire. From protecting someone, to assasinating a magical creature. While looking moral-less to the world, the follow their own code of conduct. So, while everybody judges them for what they do and are, they are - in a way - necessary.
eg: If a creature terrorizes a certain place, then they themself will judge if it is really required to kill the beast. Even if they are offered more money.
When it comes to other races. They don't think less of any one.
Skillset:
- Capable of casting basic magical abilities(push/pull objects)
- Experienced swordfighters
- Capable of disabling a sence to enhance the others
- Sense the proximity of something magical, but aren't able to make a distinction
- Can recover from injuries. But they need to immersed into water(eg bath/lake)
Now, these are names that already popped inside my head, but there is none that stands out.
- Nightingale
- Vagabond
- Wraith
- Maverick
- Wrangler
- Stalker
- Nightblade
- Nighthawk
- Zephyr
- Sin Eater
Have any of you an idea of a name that could match the above description, or do you feel that there's one in my above list that could work.
Thx in advance,
Vara