Amanita
Maester
Probably, no one else will have this problem on a fantasy-writing forum but I'd still like to get your opinions.
Do you think it's better to use real or made-up names for chemical warfare agents in a fantasy story set in an alternate world where trains, cars, computers and mobile phones are common.
Making names up would probably be the less offensive way but it would also require unnecessary explanation. At the moment, it's only for a conversation between the characters where they're discussing if they can protect themselves with their elemental powers or not.
For the elements, I've stayed with real names to avoid confusion, dyes, pesticides etc have made-up names. I didn't want to get into trouble with any company there.
Do you think it's better to use real or made-up names for chemical warfare agents in a fantasy story set in an alternate world where trains, cars, computers and mobile phones are common.
Making names up would probably be the less offensive way but it would also require unnecessary explanation. At the moment, it's only for a conversation between the characters where they're discussing if they can protect themselves with their elemental powers or not.
For the elements, I've stayed with real names to avoid confusion, dyes, pesticides etc have made-up names. I didn't want to get into trouble with any company there.