Cultural Considerations

Regional Variations

Twilight Belt settlements:

• Tend toward wind/storm-related sounds
• Harder consonants, reflecting environmental harshness
• Examples: Thryne Stormridge, Zade Thornvale

Night-side cave dwellers:

• Softer sounds, more vowel-rich
• Names often shorter, more whispered
• Examples: Lyanne Velseris, Feryn Loraketh

Day-side workers (rare):

• Sharp, heat-evocative sounds
• Strong emphasis on harsh consonants
• Examples: Khoran Ashenfall, Zhyrin Ryshar

Psychic Ability Influences

Weatherworkers:

• Names often contain wind-like sibilants (sh, zh, s)
• Examples: Shavina, Zhayrin, Saeris

Thermal Sensors:

• Names with hard stops and thermal associations
• Examples: Kaleth, Tyras, Ferith

Deep Bonders:

• Flowing, connected sounds
• Examples: Luyana, Elorin, Velathis

Naming Ceremonies

Names are typically given in infancy but can be amended or expanded upon demonstrating psychic abilities or achieving significant milestones. Some individuals earn additional names reflecting their roles or accomplishments.