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I need to name a holy two handed sword that I am putting in my campaign for the Paladin.
And I am drawing a blank...
Please list any suggestions you have. Even if you think it's awful. It can be anything from real world words to made up words or even words in another language. You never know where inspiration might come from and right now I am needing some big inspiration.
I need to name a holy two handed sword that I am putting in my campaign for the Paladin.
And I am drawing a blank...
Please list any suggestions you have. Even if you think it's awful. It can be anything from real world words to made up words or even words in another language. You never know where inspiration might come from and right now I am needing some big inspiration.
Judgement
Reverie
Sorrowful Ultimatum
<the god's> Final Decree
I don't have much either.
Good luck
Greg
It's a start, thanks. If it helps his god is Iomedae.
The Inheritor's Honor
Scribe of the Acts
Rightous Punishment
Greg
I'll keep thinkin pon it.
I need to name a holy two handed sword that I am putting in my campaign for the Paladin.
And I am drawing a blank...
Please list any suggestions you have. Even if you think it's awful. It can be anything from real world words to made up words or even words in another language. You never know where inspiration might come from and right now I am needing some big inspiration.
Does the sword have a history?
Was it used by a Crusader that failed and died? Crusader's Folly.
Was it made to defeat a *sepcific* Demon/Devil? Nogatgan's End.
Is it is a double edged sword (not a double balde, but sharp on each side, not like a scimitar)? Truth and Honor.
Is it being made for a specific Paladin? Hansrek's Test
Let the campaign name it for you :)
GNOME
... a "Paladin's Two Handed Sword ...
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Lots of good questions FireberdGnome. The player decided to take the trait that gives him a mark on his body of his deities symbol and he can use it as his holy symbol. The Paladin, Kahlias, was born with Iomedae's symbol prominently and clearly on his face. The church received a prophecy saying that he would come and they should make this blade for him. It has not been revealed what this is all for. Only that there will be great trials that will demand one of his stature to face them.
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I need to name a holy two handed sword that I am putting in my campaign for the Paladin.
And I am drawing a blank...
Please list any suggestions you have. Even if you think it's awful. It can be anything from real world words to made up words or even words in another language. You never know where inspiration might come from and right now I am needing some big inspiration.
Penance
-Vaz
Blade of Prophecy
Iomedae's Judgment
Blade of the Foretold
Iomedae's Light
seems a long sword would be a better choice, being her favored weapon and instructing her clerics to forge it...
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I agree about it being a long sword but the character uses a two handed sword. Also, he has really put forth some great effort being true to the concept of the paladin. He has made it to 6th level without even the hint of a blemish on his character. He has done a great job and I wanted to give him something special.
Retribution
Final Judgement
Atonement
Armageddon
Brand of Iomedae
Just my 2c.
Light Sabre!
sorry couldnt resist.
Fidelacchius (Sword of Faith)
Esperacchius (Sword of Hope)
Amoracchius (Sword of Love)
Bob the Blade
"Can we slay it?"
"Yes we can!"
The Pen (mightier than any sword)
Fiat (Latin, "let it be done")
I'm partial to Holy Thunderforce myself.
The Pen (mightier than any sword)
Fiat (Latin, "let it be done")
Not makes sense. It is a sword. Calling it pen, because those are supposed to be mightier than swords, means that the thing is mightier than itself. That also means, that it is weaker than itself. And I want a weapon that is at least as good as itself, in every definition!
Plus, did you read what I just wrote? It's befuddling, and I'm a genius. The average paladin can't think its way out of a room if the floor is pulled out from under him. You don't want them to get confused when they're supposed to fight.
And Fiat? I prefer my swords to not be called after auto brands known for small cars.
I need to name a holy two handed sword that I am putting in my campaign for the Paladin.
And I am drawing a blank...
My best advice when naming equipment is, "Go with a theme."
For example:
My Pally/Ranger/Justiciar used to use an Aurorum throwing hammer named "Law", a Solarian Truesteel greatsword named "Order" and a Serren wood comp. longbow named "Justice".
So, pick a them for your combat gear. Like a returning javelin named Loyalty, A shield named Duty and a sword named Honor.
Hope that helps!
...Did I miss "Lawgiver" somewhere upthread? :)
...Did I miss "Lawgiver" somewhere upthread? :)
I think I saw it posted somewhere over in MegaCity-One.
Greg
Inheritor's Tongue.
Last Resort.
Bulwark.
Fiend's End.
Woundsealer.
Tyrantbane.
Here ends the lesson.
Final Mercy.
Sun at night.
Burden.
Her Will be Done.
Prayer for Peace.
Needs Be.
Inheritor's Tongue.
Paladin: "Now you shall feel the Inheritor's Tongue!"
Enemy: "So she wants to ''convince'' me to be good now? Hur hur hur!"Paladin: "What?"
Enemy: "Damn choir boy!"
Vera
If its a truly favoured weapon then it's like a good ship, and they all be ladies.
Inheritor's Tongue.
Paladin: "Now you shall feel the Inheritor's Tongue!"
Enemy: "So she wants to ''convince'' me to be good now? Hur hur hur!"
Paladin: "What?"
Enemy: "Damn choir boy!"
You live ina skeery place, KaeYoss. Fun..but skeery.
Greg
Try something from heroic literature. Like "Durandal" from The Song of Roland.
How about a play on Iomedae's aphorism?
The Victorious Heart
From the "For victory, for the heart" saying.
Iomadae's Promise
The Inheritor's Promise
Iomadae's Ideal
The Inheritor's Ordained
:D
What are ya leaning towards now?
GNOME
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I still don't know yet. I want something evocative. The player is 16 years old and I want him to look back on this experience and say, "I used to play this Paladin and I had this awesome sword called ________."
There are two sides to how our games play out.
I try to keep the background, names, and details of the campaign all very serious and a bit dark. It fuels the imagination of the kids, makes for good imagery, and everybody enjoys the story lines and gets into the game.
The other side is that at some point all of our sessions devolve into jokes and laughter.
I'm leaning more toward something dark and inspiring. I think the one word that has really sparked my imagination so far was Penance. Strangely that post is now missing.
Personally, I would lean towards a more aggressive name. A two-handed sword is in no ways a defensive weapon, and should be named as such.
<Saint's name>'s Retribution
Holy Vindicator
Holy Purifier
Etc
How about a play on Iomedae's aphorism?
The Victorious Heart
From the "For victory, for the heart" saying.
Maybe something a bit less hair metal?
I need to name a holy two handed sword that I am putting in my campaign for the Paladin.
And I am drawing a blank...
Please list any suggestions you have. Even if you think it's awful. It can be anything from real world words to made up words or even words in another language. You never know where inspiration might come from and right now I am needing some big inspiration.
This link is from a MMO, but there's a bunch of epic-sounding greatsword names there.
The Punisher
Lightbringer
Lawgiver
Justicar
(Greased Lightning:-)
GRU
Lilarcor >_>....<_<.....>.<
Fiend-thrasher
Dusk-splitter
Iomedae's Wrath
Indignation
Archonic Devastator
Dragonprobe.
Hopestroke.
Earl.
Catamite's bane.
Cowdropper.
Edge of faith.
Daubendiek
Death had been his only friend, his sword Daubendiek his only lover ...
—The Swordbearer
