Naming a Weapon

**Graywolf** · 2010-01-23, 05:41 AM (ISO 8601)

In a recent D&D game my character acquired a +1 Icy burst greatsword. Not wanting to just refer to it as a +1 Icy burst greatsword though I have decided to name it.

Now the best idea I've had for a name so far is Icerazor. While I don't have a problem calling it that, I figured I'd ask and see what other ideas people may have for naming a weapon. (Whether it's my sword, or just named weapons in general)

**Innis Cabal** · 2010-01-23, 05:43 AM (ISO 8601)

Direfrost, Kelvin's Edge

**ondonaflash** · 2010-01-23, 05:47 AM (ISO 8601)

... your name is Graywolf, and you have trouble naming a +1 Icy Burst greatsword? Really? Honestly and truly?

Fine, I say you should name it Varscona. I mean really! Come on!

**Narazil** · 2010-01-23, 05:47 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Innis Cabal

Kelvin's Edge

I see what you did there.

Frostmourne. The Arctic Reaper. The Chill of Death?

**Melamoto** · 2010-01-23, 05:51 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Narazil

I see what you did there.

Frostmourne. The Arctic Reaper. The Chill of Death?

I'd reserve that for a +5 Icy Burst Unholy Ghost Touch greatsword, or something of the like. Maybe better.

**Kris Strife** · 2010-01-23, 05:54 AM (ISO 8601)

What race and class is your character, what kind of setting is it and what sort of society is he from?

**ZeroNumerous** · 2010-01-23, 05:56 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Melamoto

I'd reserve that for a +5 Icy Burst Unholy Ghost Touch greatsword, or something of the like. Maybe better.

+5 Anarchic Axiomatic Holy Unholy Greatsword. Just so that you get a negative level(or two) regardless of your alignment.

**Gnorman** · 2010-01-23, 06:01 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by ZeroNumerous

+5 Anarchic Axiomatic Holy Unholy Greatsword. Just so that you get a negative level(or two) regardless of your alignment.

True Neutral?

**Calmar** · 2010-01-23, 06:06 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Graywolf

In a recent D&D game my character acquired a +1 Icy burst greatsword. Not wanting to just refer to it as a +1 Icy burst greatsword though I have decided to name it.

Now the best idea I've had for a name so far is Icerazor. While I don't have a problem calling it that, I figured I'd ask and see what other ideas people may have for naming a weapon. (Whether it's my sword, or just named weapons in general)

Did you conquer it? The name could give a clue about the previous owner (if s/he/it was infamous enough), or the battle you fought to get it rather than its abilities.

Originally Posted by ZeroNumerous

+5 Anarchic Axiomatic Holy Unholy Greatsword. Just so that you get a negative level(or two) regardless of your alignment.

This sounds like the description of the mighty blade Oxymoron to me.

**Saph** · 2010-01-23, 06:10 AM (ISO 8601)

Icingdeath, Frostrazor, Chill Edge, Chill Touch, Winter's Breath, Jack Frost, Sharp Snow, Cold Snap, Bloodsnow, Shiva, Dire Winter, Wind Chill, Freeze, Freezer . . . you get the idea.

**Kris Strife** · 2010-01-23, 06:20 AM (ISO 8601)

If you want to mislead people, call it Bob.

Or better yet, The Butterfly.

**PhoenixRivers** · 2010-01-23, 06:25 AM (ISO 8601)

Frostbite.

Nuff said.

**Admiral Squish** · 2010-01-23, 06:40 AM (ISO 8601)

...killyoudead.

**Actana** · 2010-01-23, 06:42 AM (ISO 8601)

Make it adamantine (or get one that is) and name it Ice.

**Eldariel** · 2010-01-23, 06:44 AM (ISO 8601)

I think this showcases a good method. It's written for a character but they work just as well for a weapon.

**Shpadoinkle** · 2010-01-23, 06:51 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by PhoenixRivers

Frostbite.

Nuff said.

Sounds good to me.

If you don't want to go with that, I suggest finding the name of whatever god is associated with winter or cold or something like that and name it (Deity's) Razor or something. Assuming of course your god is on good terms with the god of winter.

**toasty** · 2010-01-23, 07:13 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Kris Strife

If you want to mislead people, call it Bob.

Or better yet, The Butterfly.

The Butterfly is one of the most dangerous Agi-Weapons in a certain video game I play... (DotA, fyi)

Frostemourne, while obviously derivitive, is cool. Especially if you go for the whole "evil death-knight" thing.

Personally "The Blade of Frost" works for me. How about Black Ice?

**Calmar** · 2010-01-23, 07:36 AM (ISO 8601)

Winterhaunt's Icy Blade

Icicle

Cold Blessing

Plusoneicyburst

**Lapak** · 2010-01-23, 07:39 AM (ISO 8601)

Winter's Kiss

Heart of Ice

Sunsdeath

**Kris Strife** · 2010-01-23, 07:41 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by toasty

The Butterfly is one of the most dangerous Agi-Weapons in a certain video game I play... (DotA, fyi)

I'm currently 94.4635% brain dead, so what does DotA stand for again?

And I suggested it because "No one ever suspects the Butterfly!"

**Narazil** · 2010-01-23, 07:42 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Kris Strife

I'm currently 94.4635% brain dead, so what does DotA stand for again?

And I suggested it because "No one ever suspects the Butterfly!"

Defender of the Ancients. Popular Warcraft 3 map.

**Kris Strife** · 2010-01-23, 07:46 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Narazil

Defender of the Ancients. Popular Warcraft 3 map.

Oh, right. Sorry, never did much multiplayer on that.

**Harperfan7** · 2010-01-23, 08:03 AM (ISO 8601)

My cousins first character was an arcane archer who had a +3 Icy Burst longsword made of black ice, "The Black Blade of Winter."

Though for you, ...Rimefire?

But yeah, go with Varscona. You know you wanna.

**J.Gellert** · 2010-01-23, 08:35 AM (ISO 8601)

Yeah, the sword you are holding is already called "Varscona", so just call it by its real name

**KillianHawkeye** · 2010-01-23, 08:38 AM (ISO 8601)

Frostfang

Wintergale

Icesaber?

**Anonymouswizard** · 2010-01-23, 08:48 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Calmar

Originally Posted by ZeroNumerous

+5 Anarchic Axiomatic Holy Unholy Greatsword. Just so that you get a negative level(or two) regardless of your alignment.

This sounds like the description of the mighty blade Oxymoron to me.

Master enchanters appear to have a sense of humor:

I will defeat you next time, just let me change my enchanter!

**Kobold-Bard** · 2010-01-23, 08:54 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Gnorman

True Neutral?

Throw Balanced onto it as well.

Flash Frost
Yeti's Claw/Tooth
Frostbite (my personal preference)

**Anonymouswizard** · 2010-01-23, 08:57 AM (ISO 8601)

Thebladeinmyhandistheonethatisgoingtokillyouifyoud onotsurenderallyourlootandxpnow.

Nameless.

Snowstrom.

Thereissnowreasonforyoutonametheswordbutyoucanifyo uwantto.

**Foryn Gilnith** · 2010-01-23, 08:58 AM (ISO 8601)

My Sword. My characters don't get sentimental about inanimate objects.

**Kobold-Bard** · 2010-01-23, 09:00 AM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Foryn Gilnith

My Sword. My characters don't get sentimental about inanimate objects.

WillBeReplacedAtTheFirstOpportunity perhaps?

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