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Common Suffixes

Duskaran Names Guidelines Quick Reference Tables

Feminine: -a, -ra, -na, -ssa, -elle, -yne, -is, -e, -i, -th Masculine: -or, -ic, -el, -yn, -os, -...

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Common Prefixes

Duskaran Names Guidelines Quick Reference Tables

Prefix Sound Usage Ae- /eɪ/ Mystical, psychic Kh- /x/ Strong, resilient Zh- /ʒ/ Adapta...

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Naming Ceremonies

Duskaran Names Guidelines Cultural Considerations

Names are typically given in infancy but can be amended or expanded upon demonstrating psychic ab...

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Psychic Ability Influences

Duskaran Names Guidelines Cultural Considerations

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

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Regional Variations

Duskaran Names Guidelines Cultural Considerations

Twilight Belt settlements: Tend toward wind/storm-related sounds Harder consonants, reflecting e...

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Step 6: Add Surname

Duskaran Names Guidelines Name Assembly Process

Select or create a surname using compound or native patterns

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Step 5: Test Pronunciation

Duskaran Names Guidelines Name Assembly Process

Say it aloud—should flow smoothly Avoid awkward consonant collisions Ensure 2-4 syllables maximum

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Step 4: Apply Appropriate Ending

Duskaran Names Guidelines Name Assembly Process

Choose from gender-appropriate endings listed above

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Step 3: Build Core Syllables

Duskaran Names Guidelines Name Assembly Process

Add 1-2 middle syllables using: Common patterns: ya, ra, el, or, yn, is, ar Vowel sequences: ae,...

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Step 2: Select Starting Sound

Duskaran Names Guidelines Name Assembly Process

Pick an initial consonant or cluster that fits the character's nature: Hard survivors: K-, Th-, ...

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Step 1: Choose Gender Expression

Duskaran Names Guidelines Name Assembly Process

Determine if the name should be feminine, masculine, or neutral

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Construction patterns

Duskaran Names Guidelines Surnames

Compound: [Environmental/thermal term] + [geographical feature] Ash + fall = Ashenfall, Thorn +...

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Typical endings

Duskaran Names Guidelines Surnames

-eth/-ith: Loraketh, Fenorith, Zorathis, Shaerith -ar/-or: Zyltar, Vorien, Vosir -yn/-yn: Telynn...

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Structure Types

Duskaran Names Guidelines Surnames

Compound descriptive (Earth-influenced): Environmental: Thornvale, Ashenfall, Emberlyn Pattern: ...

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Gender-Neutral Names

Duskaran Names Guidelines First Names

Typical endings: -yn: Zoryn, Taryn, Myrin -el/-en: Arlen, Lynel, Toren -th: Aelith, Thalith, Ery...

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Male Names

Duskaran Names Guidelines First Names

Typical endings: -or/-ar: Khoran, Lysander, Torik, Althar -ic/-ric: Dalric, Valric, Tharic, Faed...

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Female Names

Duskaran Names Guidelines First Names

Typical endings: -a: Aelira, Zorathi, Vynara (most common) -ra/-ara: Zihara, Isarra, Luminara -n...

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Syllable Structure

Duskaran Names Guidelines Phonetic Foundation

Length: 2-4 syllables Patterns: CV (consonant-vowel), CVC, CVCC Stress: Usually on first or seco...

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Vowels

Duskaran Names Guidelines Phonetic Foundation

Primary: a, e, i, o Y as vowel: Common in endings and middle syllables Diphthongs: ae, ai, ey, a...

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Consonants

Duskaran Names Guidelines Phonetic Foundation

Common clusters: zh, kh, sh, th, ry, ly, ny, vy, kr, br, dr, tr, vr, sr Initial consonants: K, Z...

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