Draconian Nicknames

For Only the Most Notable Draconians

Draconian nicknames are a sign of respect, that one has transcended the person that they once were and have become someone of great importance.

An Earned Title

Gaining a Draconian nickname is a sign in Draconian society that one has etched their place into history itself.
Only those who achieve a particular level of notability may be given this title, be it power, fame, knowledge, strength, or skill. The nickname can be given by anyone, but it must catch on both among the commonfolk and scholars for it to be noted down in historical accounts.
It is a way for the populace to remember these figures without memorizing their names, as well as knowing their stories and their importance in history without the need for knowing every detail.
As Draconian historian Workris Galkan once said:

"There is a story in every name, but it is hidden in long rambling texts. A nickname can distill a legend into a singular phrase, one that catches in the hearts and minds of the people. That is what Draconian Nicknames hope to achieve."

— Workris Galkan

Impak Daxur by Jarhed

Origin

The tradition of Draconians being given nicknames dates back to times before a unified Draconian nation and culture.
While the villages of Helle (Evity, Tamd, Ealla, Erdenn) were thriving as a series of villages that at least shared a similar culture, Bortan was more isolated in their worship of Phrixus, as well as their location much further west than the others.
Impak Daxur, Village Chief of Bortan, stood his ground against Dwarven soldiers, unlocking fire magic and defeating an entire army.
His legend went down as being a fearsome, monstrous dragon, and so the Dwarves called him "The Red Dragon" as a sign of their fear.
The Bortanni found it to be a badge of honor, and they called Impak by the same nickname to honor him.
Eventually, more Draconians would reach positions of honor in Bortan, and when other places heard these names, they did not understand the meaning behind them. What honor could be had in erasing ones name? But to the Bortanni, it was not erasing ones name, it was elevating ones soul beyond the name and into legend.

Kilprax Ildial by Jarhed

It would eventually catch on when Kilprax Ildial united the Draconian people, and Bortanni, having witnessed his power, began calling him the Grand Wizard. Others began to follow suit, and soon the custom grew in the other villages as well, in part due to Kilprax's practices of sharing the traditions of the villages to the others so they would be more alike.
Other prominent figures of the time, such as Lorzavur Exikmaan, were soon called by Draconian nicknames as well, as the practice became common when Tobor Tuldad betrayed Kilprax Ildial, with most of the nation calling him the Traitor.

The Grand Precedent

When the Grand Wizard nickname caught on as a title for those that filled Kilprax Ildial's position, it became a certainty that anyone to take the position would get a Draconian nickname. It would be determined first when they took the position, and by the end of their tenure, it would be looked at again.
Brenvorth Taldis was the only one who lost his original title, as he was called a coward for resigning from his position to avoid a battle, being called the Coward instead of the Enchanter.

Known Draconian Nicknames

There have been hundreds, perhaps thousands of people to hold a Draconian nickname throughout history. Below is a list of those that are either most notable or best recorded in history.

• Impak Daxur- The Red Dragon


• Kilprax Ildial- The Grand Wizard


• Lorzavur Exikmaan- The Druid


• Tobor Tuldad- The Traitor


• Iorkul Kricel- The Beastmaster


• Cruldor Daxur- The Valedictorian


• Crimras Thampoc- The Elf


• Workris Galkan- The Historian


• Wiscys Nicandir- The Witch


• Nawunax Valdacmith- The Necromancer


• Brenvorth Taldis- The Enchanter The Coward


• Perzita Theldrar- The Strongest


• Medroth Umtic- The Scourge


• Qelbor Vammush- The Plaguebearer


• Fearvroth Clolith- The Pizzaman


• Vimbish Baxcol- The Joke


• Viaxis Vammush- The Plaguewalker


• Fulkac Sagar- The Unlucky


• Felonius Questus- The Sullen One


• Salasar Feaphed- The Scholar


• Fepar Tilrak- The Guardian of Peace


• Drorthod Lormorn- The Traditional


• Sirlini Glirdog- The Comedian


• Urokris Erthar- The Pacifist


• Vardid Vracrath- The Ice Queen


• Higar Vixik- The Professor


• Nalrik Tilrak- The Impossible


• Vornush Wrakris- The Greedy


• Sinner Caerxan- The Hunter


• Orlayas Ojeux- The Magician


• Hameila Neconkus- The Adventurer


• ???- The Mighty Herald


• ???- The Jackal


• Draqiroth Lealred- The Conqueror


• Rhoziros Nimphonker- The Alchemist


• Ardar Tilrak- The Bard


• Naxiris Daxur- The Living Meteor


• Ohymm Daxur- The Dragon


• Caergrax- The Faceless


• Tograx Daxur- The Dim-Witted

Sirlini Glirdog by Jarhed

When the Grand Wizard Struggle began, slowly but surely, the nicknames were used less and less, with most of them fading into obscurity as people started to ignore whoever took up the title.
Only after Salasar Feaphed gained notoriety did the title become noteworthy again, and thus nicknames for those that took it up returned as commonplace.

Non-Draconians

Very few non-Draconians have ever gained a Draconian nickname, simply because it is seen to only be for those who earn their place in Draconian culture and history.
It was controversial to even suggest non-Draconians could take up a Draconian nickname, but when non-Draconians began to find their place in Draconian villages, society, culture, and politics, it was deemed inevitable. They were just as Draconian as those with scales and elemental breath.
Two famous examples are the first two non-Draconian Village Chiefs: Sirlini Glirdog and Sinner Caerxan.

Hidden Identities

Some figures have only gone by their Draconian nicknames, with their true identities being shrouded in mystery.
The Professor, a famed alchemist, never revealed his identity publicly. While some were said to know who he truly was, there was never any record of it.

The Mighty Herald by Jarhed

The same could be said of the Mighty Herald and his right-hand, the Jackal. The Mighty Herald led a cult, with no sign of who he truly was beneath the blindfold and hood. Even if there was, he had done quite a bit to shroud that information, intending to only be remembered by his Draconian nickname.
Meanwhile the Jackal has kept the title for reasons unknown, though many believe it was to distance herself from family or friends that she intended to leave behind when joining the cult.

Self-Proclaimed and Unwilling Nicknames

Some people declare their nicknames themselves, making self-proclaimed Draconian nicknames. These are only recognized if they can live up to them and if they are spread enough.
Other Draconian nicknames come from insults thrown at particular Draconians. The Elf and the Coward are two such nicknames that were not loved by those given the name, but they caught on and described them accurately enough, so they were immortalized in the historical records.