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Dragon Naming Convention

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cantripca:
I was thinking of introducing a rather young dragon as a key npc in my game, one born early in the Sixth Age, but I am having a little trouble coming up with a name that doesn't sound...pedestrian. How would a Great Dragon name a child, or do they?

FastJack:
Ooh, tricky stuff. Before I head off to bed, check Dragons of the Sixth World and The Clutch of Dragons. I'm not sure of what may be in there right now (because I'm flippin' tired), but I'll be sure to check in the morning.

FastJack:
The main takeaway is that Dragons name themselves, and may choose that name when they reach adolescence (about 200 years). Up until then, they are remain near their Caregiver and don't stray more than 4 days walking (by metahuman standards) from that lair. I can't remember off the top of my head who's the current caregiver. (Like I said, I'm flippin' tired).

cantripca:
Thanks to you both for your replies.

I am guessing Hatchlings are given a milk name, something meaningless until they chose a name upon becoming or as part of becoming an adult. 

FastJack:
Well, it goes beyond that. Hatchlings look like winged serpents with stubby hindlegs and no forelimbs. It's not until adulthood that they go through a "molting" process where they transform into the dragons that everyone sees in the world. Which is why they don't stray from their caregiver unless it's for the utmost importance.

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