I'm putting together a kenku bard, and the D&D Beyond page for kenku implies that they name themselves, and only after sounds that they frequently hear. Do all kenku names follow this onomatopoeia convention and can anyone workshop me a few name suggestions?
Kenku I have played or had in my games. Fizzle: Wizard/Cook Whiporwill: Range Ruffle: Arcane Trickster Notes: Bard
The names don't always come from them, sometimes the name is given by companions. Groups of Kenku I think would generally have names from whatever culture they are living near. So a flock that lives in a tower of high elves may get elven names.
In my homebrew campaign setting, there is a guild known as "The Glorious Guild of Scribes and Scroll Makers" who has a branch office in a magic academy. It consists of four Kenku siblings, who copy scrolls and books for students, named Scribbles, Scratches, Scuffs, and Sigh.
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I don't even know these characters and Sigh is still my favorite. I hope he's just the exasperated one that sits in the back and periodically sighs whenever someone asks him for his opinion.
I don't even know these characters and Sigh is still my favorite. I hope he's just the exasperated one that sits in the back and periodically sighs whenever someone asks him for his opinion.
Good news. He now is.
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I don't even know these characters and Sigh is still my favorite. I hope he's just the exasperated one that sits in the back and periodically sighs whenever someone asks him for his opinion.
I would copy the naming convetion of the Tengu race from Guildwars: Most tengu have short and sharp forenames, and clan names that can be seen as consisting of two parts. The first part tends to be descriptive (e.g. bright, gold, true), and the second part often refers to an element of avian anatomy (e.g. crest, talon, claw).
Combine that with the D&D suggestion of naming themselves after sounds, you could get things like: Hiss Whisperclaw, Krah Songtalon or Hush Screamwing
How about Strum; after the name of the sound of a Lute Playing. . . Perfect name for a Kenku Bard. . . especially since it relates to their Profession. . .
I played a swashbuckler rogue that's backstory involved him being the lookout for a pirate ship. Name was Siren and he lived in the crow's nest of the ship lol
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I'm putting together a kenku bard, and the D&D Beyond page for kenku implies that they name themselves, and only after sounds that they frequently hear. Do all kenku names follow this onomatopoeia convention and can anyone workshop me a few name suggestions?
"The Epic Level Handbook wasn't that bad, guys.
Guys, pls."
Kenku I have played or had in my games.
Fizzle: Wizard/Cook
Whiporwill: Range
Ruffle: Arcane Trickster
Notes: Bard
The names don't always come from them, sometimes the name is given by companions. Groups of Kenku I think would generally have names from whatever culture they are living near. So a flock that lives in a tower of high elves may get elven names.
In my homebrew campaign setting, there is a guild known as "The Glorious Guild of Scribes and Scroll Makers" who has a branch office in a magic academy. It consists of four Kenku siblings, who copy scrolls and books for students, named Scribbles, Scratches, Scuffs, and Sigh.
GM of The Bonus Role - We are playing a 5E game set in my homebrew world of Audra check us out Sunday's at 10 AM CST and follow us at the following social media links.
https://www.twitch.tv/thebonusrole
@BonusRole
I don't even know these characters and Sigh is still my favorite. I hope he's just the exasperated one that sits in the back and periodically sighs whenever someone asks him for his opinion.
"The Epic Level Handbook wasn't that bad, guys.
Guys, pls."
I just tend to name my kenku characters off of sounds that would make for fun names. I have a kenku running right now, a warlock named Skritch.
Good news. He now is.
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https://www.twitch.tv/thebonusrole
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"The Epic Level Handbook wasn't that bad, guys.
Guys, pls."
I would copy the naming convetion of the Tengu race from Guildwars: Most tengu have short and sharp forenames, and clan names that can be seen as consisting of two parts. The first part tends to be descriptive (e.g. bright, gold, true), and the second part often refers to an element of avian anatomy (e.g. crest, talon, claw).
Combine that with the D&D suggestion of naming themselves after sounds, you could get things like:
Hiss Whisperclaw, Krah Songtalon or Hush Screamwing
How about Strum; after the name of the sound of a Lute Playing. . . Perfect name for a Kenku Bard. . . especially since it relates to their Profession. . .
I played a swashbuckler rogue that's backstory involved him being the lookout for a pirate ship. Name was Siren and he lived in the crow's nest of the ship lol
"I like my belly and intend to keep it, thank you. I may even add some more to it!"
-Rumblebelly