The-Bad-Guys-With-No-Name Kinda Need A Name (just a little bit)

[Pen_for_Christ205]

Hey y’alls!

I have a problem and just thought of posting it here a few minutes ago.

Like the title says, my bad guys need a name.

Let me tell you a little about them.

My WIP book is set in a beautiful medieval land that is yet to be named (guess I’m not good with names).

My group of bad guys is a highly organized and sophisticated (and brutal) organization. They are far-reaching in my country, with many dominated fortresses and cities. Their manpower is about equal to that of the country itself (yes, there will be an epic battle, so stay tuned 😏). Their most prominent leaders and organizers make up most of the brutality in the organization. The lower leaders and soldiers just joined because they wanted to be a part of something powerful. They have a highly-organized power hierarchy, with one person at the very top who is responsible for their most important decisions.

They usually spread chaos and take over cities to gain power and want to eventually overthrow the monarch, rule the country, and conquer surrounding countries as well (SPOILER: they’ll get close to accomplishing that goal until some brave soul pays the price to stop them).

hmm, I think that’s all for the info.

I’m looking forward to what you all come up with 🙂

Thanks for the help in advance 🙂 🙂 🙂

 

 

@freedomwriter76 @koshka @keilah-h @godlyfantasy12 @joy-caroline @power @mineralizedwritings @elishavet-pidyon @ANYONE ELSE

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[GodlyFantasy12]

@pen_for_christ205

*runs in, nearly tripping over my cat made of goo named Squish.*

Ahem! *bows dramatically* most call me Godly,  AT YOUR SERVICE!!! Character names are my specialty! (But not naming anything else 🤣 I mean…I can’t try but… XD) so I’m not entirely sure if I can help with a name for an organization…

 

 

AHHH VILLAINS!! MEDIEVAL TIMES!! I must ask, is this a fantasy? Or more historical-ish fiction and what not? Either way, sounds splendid!!!

 

(and if u ever need help naming a character u know who to call XD)

 

and no it’s not ghostbusters…

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[Elishavet Elroi]

@pen_for_christ205

Ooooo, names! I love names. (Though they can be a pain at times.)

First, do you need a name for an organization/governing body of bad guys or specific people?

Second, what name pool/culture does your country have? For instance, are they kinda English-ish like with names like Winston, Audrey, Henry, Elizabeth, Collin, John, and Alice (even more fantastic names)? Or maybe Norse/Viking-ish like Jesper, Eric, Ragnarok, Orla, Viktor, and Ursa? Figuring that out helps narrow down the millions of names possible.

Lastly, if this is an organization, is there some symbol or emblem that means a lot to them? They could be called that, like “The Order of the Scarlet Serpent” (made up on the spot), or something that means that, like The Rote Schlangen (red serpents in German).

Anyway, that’s a bunch of thoughts that may or may not be helpful. If you want specific suggestions, I can help with that too, whatever you need.

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[Koshka]

@pen_for_christ205

*Swings in through window*

Aha! I have arrived.

I’m supposing you need a name for the organisation, with a medievalish sound. This said band of bad guys not only thinks there powerful but also actually are. People join for that reason. They’re also forming a coup on the crown, so maybe there needs to be some secrecy here, and possibly a reference to who they want on the throne (themselves).

As they want to take over, they have a reason, whether anger, bitterness, lust for power…yeah, that last one sounds right. But wait- you don’t just want to say “I’m here for power!” That tends to cut down on support. Instead the name needs to say, “Let’s get power in the right hands!” (Because of course, those hands are ours)

So, this name needs to sound powerful, a little mysterious, with a hungry but justified tone, and a medieval twist. And as this is a book, we need it to be simple enough to not annoy our readers, but fancy enough not to bore them.

Are there any symbols or animals that hold significance in this kingdom/world? Are colors important, like in the war of the roses?

*Gears whirring in background*

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[Folith-Feolin]

@pen_for_christ205
Ohhh I know!

Call them mooks

It is kind of ironic (see link below for more information)

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Mooks

[Keilah H.]

@pen_for_christ205 Hmm….My brother’s good with that. I’ll ask him.

 

He says what is their theme? What style of fighting do they use? How do they conquer cities? What weapons do they use the most?

For example, my brother called one villain group he made the Rippers, because to show they had defeated an enemy, they would leave their foe’s flag or emblem at the site of the battle, flying but ripped to shreds.

Where'd I get ya this time? The liver? The kidney? I'm runnin' outta places to put holes in ya.

[Power]

@pen_for_christ205

Here are just some names.

For the fearful foes

1. Blood Ravens
2. DEATH
3. The Burning
4. Black Roses
5. Bane
6. The Plague
7. Menaces
8. Devastators
9. The Shadow
10. Beware

Political foes

• People of Freedom
• Bearers of Liberty
• White Stallions
• Swords of Justice
• Sovereign Forces
• Green Irises

Titles to add in here or there

• Union
• Band
• Fellowship
• Confederation
• Federation
• Alliance
• Pack
• Riders
• Men
• People
• Followers
• We are the Big Bad Bad Guys of Big Bad Ouchies.
• (Colors)

You will love what you spend time with.

[Pen_for_Christ205]

*walks into room, shocked by the prompt responses* Okay, let’s answer all the questions.

 

@godlyfantasy12

I must ask, is this a fantasy? Or more historical-ish fiction and what not?

It’s a mix of both. I don’t like research, but history has some great ideas I like to use. But of course, there’s a bit of fantasy too, like the dragomoth and other mythical creatures. Thanks for your help btw 🙂

@elishavet-pidyon

First, do you need a name for an organization/governing body of bad guys or specific people?

I need a name for the entire organization. Countries and groups are hard to name, unlike people.

Second, what name pool/culture does your country have?

The names in my book are mostly English and sometimes French if they sound English enough. Some characters include Colette, Richard, Henri, Kieran, Dominic, Landon, etc.

Lastly, if this is an organization, is there some symbol or emblem that means a lot to them?

I haven’t thought of anything yet, but that might be a good idea for their name. Thanks so much. 🙂

@koshka

Are there any symbols or animals that hold significance in this kingdom/world? Are colors important, like in the war of the roses?

The creatures in my world are mostly like what we have today, but I have a few mythical creatures too (or a twist on a real creature ex: bloodwolves)

Their main color is dark blue, so their tunics and cloaks are that color, but I don’t think there is any actual significance in what they stand for (except that dark blue is the color of the night)

Your recap is wonderful btw 🙂 Thanks so much

@keilah-h

He says what is their theme? What style of fighting do they use? How do they conquer cities? What weapons do they use the most?

They’re warriors. Since they have much manpower, they usually conquer a city head-on with their forces. They tend to come into the city without resistance and start the attack from within. They tend to fight with swords and daggers and don’t use cannons unless they’re breaking down a tower or castle.

@power

Wow, that’s a long list. I think I might settle on a few of these. Thank you so much 🙂

• This reply was modified 1 year, 11 months ago by Pen_for_Christ205.

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[GodlyFantasy12]

@power

 

bruh that second to last one….yessss XD XD XD that’s the best lol

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#ProtectMarcel
#ProtectSeb

[Keilah H.]

@pen_for_christ205 My brother suggested “Order of the Cobalt Blades” as the name of the group or maybe the name of a rank within the group? We looked up words for dark blue and combined that with their fighting strategy.

Where'd I get ya this time? The liver? The kidney? I'm runnin' outta places to put holes in ya.

[Pen_for_Christ205]

@keilah-h

Thanks, that sounds cool 🙂

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