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Dominant language spoken by polders in '''Vasloria''' is '''[[Languages|Vaslorian]]''' followed by '''[[Khoursir|Khoursirian]]''' {{Cite web/ds december 2024|39}} | Dominant language spoken by polders in '''Vasloria''' is '''[[Languages|Vaslorian]]''' followed by '''[[Khoursir|Khoursirian]]''' {{Cite web/ds december 2024|39}} | ||
=== Common names === | |||
In Vasloria, poders' names contained a first and a last name. Their first names seemed chosen to imply a degree of sophistication, whilst their surnames tended to be common, compound words. A few examples: {{Cite web/Ancestry Names}} | In Vasloria, poders' names contained a first and a last name. Their first names seemed chosen to imply a degree of sophistication, whilst their surnames tended to be common, compound words. A few examples: {{Cite web/Ancestry Names}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:49, 28 April 2025
Polders were the most numerous and diverse ancestry in Orden, after humans. Reputed as excellent spies and thieves, but polders could be found in almost every profession, especially in cities. [1]
Physiology
Shadowmeld
Polders had the capability of becoming one with a shadow. This ability elevated their reputation as spies and thieves in Orden. [1]
Psychology
Polders viewed their reputation as sneaky criminals as mostly defamation, pointing out that they themselves were also famed chefs. [1]
Notable polders
- Jackson Bootblack [1]
- Angel, Chain's spymaster
- Harlo Honeygrin [2]
Cultural groups
Polders did not have cultures of their own and lived mostly in and amongst humans. Sharing their gods and languages. [1]
Vasloria
Dominant language spoken by polders in Vasloria is Vaslorian followed by Khoursirian [3]
Common names
In Vasloria, poders' names contained a first and a last name. Their first names seemed chosen to imply a degree of sophistication, whilst their surnames tended to be common, compound words. A few examples: [4]
Masculine: Aimsley, Alderson, Bancroft, Beechwood, Billingsworth, Broderick, Langston, Owlswick, Patterson, Willoughby
Gender Neutral: Bellamy, Bethell, Carrington, Madison, Mallory
Feminine: Agatha, Amaryllis, Beverly, Esmerelda, Marceline, Modesty, Penelope, Rosemarie, Ursula, Weatherly
Surnames: Bottlebrush, Bracegirdle, Cheesewright, Cobblestone, Cordwainer, Lamplighter, Pinwhistle, Thistlethrush, Twobuckle, Underhill
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Rules, December 2024 Patreon Packet (PDF). (Patreon), pp. 33-34. Retrieved on 2024-12-21.
- ↑ Matthew Colville, et al. Flee, Mortals!. (MCDM Productions), pp. 373.
- ↑ Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Rules, December 2024 Patreon Packet (PDF). (Patreon), pp. 39. Retrieved on 2024-12-21.
- ↑ Matthew Colville Character Names by Ancestry (PDF). (Patreon). Retrieved on 2025-2-19.