Duskaran Names Guidelines
Overview
Duskaran names reflect the harsh beauty of a tidally locked world, blending the cultural heritage...
Name Structure
Duskaran names follow a hierarchical structure that has developed over eight centuries: Personal ...
Wind-Kin Designations
Wind-Kin affiliation denotes extended family clan membership and is part of formal naming. These ...
Phonetic Foundation
Consonants Common clusters: zh, kh, sh, th, ry, ly, ny, vy, kr, br, dr, tr, vr, sr Initial conso...
First Names
Female Names Typical endings: -a: Aelira, Zorathi, Vynara (most common) -ra/-ara: Zihara, Isarra...
Surnames
Structure Types Compound descriptive (Earth-influenced): Environmental: Thornvale, Ashenfall, Em...
Name Assembly Process
Step 1: Choose Gender Expression Determine if the name should be feminine, masculine, or neutral ...
Cultural Considerations
Regional Variations Twilight Belt settlements: Tend toward wind/storm-related sounds Harder cons...
Examples of Name Construction
Female weatherworker from twilight belt: Start: Sh- (wind sound) Core: -av-in- (flowing) End: ...
Quick Reference Tables
Common Prefixes Prefix Sound Usage Ae- /eɪ/ Mystical, psychic Kh- /x/ Strong, resilient ...
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Don't overcomplicate: Keep to 2-4 syllables Avoid Earth name copying: Create new combinations, d...
Naming Examples
This document provides examples of Duskaran names in various contexts and formats. Name Structure...
Name Sample Lists
Here are lists of personal names, all drawing inspiration from Duskara's culture and environment:...