In regards to Au Ra lore and naming conventions..

When could we reasonably expect some of this info to be revealed?

I started playing at 2.0 beta and so, of course, at that time the races were already set and the lore carried over from 1.0. I don't know if race lore and naming conventions were revealed prior to the original 1.0 release, and if that's how they're going to do it for 3.0, that's fine, too. The reason I ask is that some players, myself included, would like to get crackin on choosing a good Au Ra name :cool:

I cant remember when the naming conventions became available but I want to say that when Phase 1 of beta, they were on the forums. I know for sure they were there on phase 2. I know some of the conventions didn't exsist in 1.0, male miqo'te/female Roe...

I agree with you though, I'm hoping the Au Ra conventions come out sooner then later.

I can't wait either... I would make an Au Ra placeholder if I knew what name I could give... My first thought was a Japanese name and then someone pointed out that that might just be DOMAN convention and not Au Ra... and so... I wait and hope to learn more...

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Originally Posted by Terrini

I can't wait either... I would make an Au Ra placeholder if I knew what name I could give... My first thought was a Japanese name and then someone pointed out that that might just be DOMAN convention and not Au Ra... and so... I wait and hope to learn more...

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Either, even if it is "Doman" convention, or if Yugiri is a normal Au Ra name, naming one thus would still fit within a Lore perspective. Names Doman? Your Au Ra came from Doman with the refugees. It is a typical Au Ra name? *shrug*.

I'd take a guess that the two tribes have different conventions; one has more Dravanian names (probably come from Coerthas/Dravania somewhere, being the "original" Au Ra) and the other has Doman names (had some disagreement with the others and migrated to Doma, eventually integrating with their culture).

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Originally Posted by PArcher

I'd take a guess that the two tribes have different conventions; one has more Dravanian names (probably come from Coerthas/Dravania somewhere, being the "original" Au Ra) and the other has Doman names (had some disagreement with the others and migrated to Doma, eventually integrating with their culture).

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This is a very good guess, and I'm inclined to believe it. However, we won't know for sure until SE decides to reveal the naming conventions. I'm really hoping they give them to us in either February or March.

I would hope sooner, but by February or March would be appreciated! :3

Similar to what we've done for the other races, we’re planning to add a naming convention sticky thread in the Lore forum for the Au Ra as well.

That still doesn't say when! I had no doubt it would happen... the when is the question.

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Originally Posted by Terrini

That still doesn't say when! I had no doubt it would happen... the when is the question.

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My guess is...soon. At least, that's all they are going to tell us.

It will be Soon™

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Originally Posted by Grekumah

we’re planning to

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Originally Posted by Terrini

That still doesn't say when!

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Originally Posted by Sylentmana

My guess is...soon.

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Originally Posted by Oghmanyte

It will be Soon™

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"...we're planning to..." is always code for certainty following an undetermined period of (everyone together now!) Please look forward to it!™

In addition to Au Ra naming conventions, can we also get naming conventions for Goblins, Vanu Vanu, Gnath, and the Dravanians? (seeing as they're all going to be relevant in Heavensward)

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Originally Posted by Zohar_Lahar

In addition to Au Ra naming conventions, can we also get naming conventions for Goblins, Vanu Vanu, Gnath, and the Dravanians? (seeing as they're all going to be relevant in Heavensward)

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And the Garleans while we are at it. I want a nice list of what van, sas, yae, zos, deus, nan, and tol mean. And I want an answer that doesn't require a history degree (like Tribunus Angusticalvius)

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Originally Posted by Balipu

And the Garleans while we are at it. I want a nice list of what van, sas, yae, zos, deus, nan, and tol mean. And I want an answer that doesn't require a history degree (like Tribunus Angusticalvius)

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Deus is not a Garlean title or prefix. It is latin for God and it only applied to corrupted Nael for obvious reasons. You will not find it in a Garlean list.

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Originally Posted by Balipu

And the Garleans while we are at it. I want a nice list of what van, sas, yae, zos, deus, nan, and tol mean. And I want an answer that doesn't require a history degree (like Tribunus Angusticalvius)

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It seems that it indicate your position in the hierarchy, Z being the last letter, so Zos is the highest rank used only for the emperor, also yes, deus isn't a garlean rank.

so Zos ( Emperor )> Yae ( Prince ? )> van (General) > tol > sas.

Goblins seem to follow the FFXI gender conventions: if it ends in -ix, it's a boy; if it ends in -ox, it's a girl. also seems the last name is more of the profession/title/notable traits amongst gobs.

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Originally Posted by lololink

It seems that it indicate your position in the hierarchy, Z being the last letter, so Zos is the highest rank used only for the emperor, also yes, deus isn't a garlean rank.

so Zos ( Emperor )> Yae ( Prince ? )> van (General) > tol > sas.

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now THIS idea is actually pretty nice. If we follow this logic the garlean title for crown prince would be something with X. Still we still don't know what Nero's position actually is/was. He seemed to be an odd mix of spymaster and head technician. Nan is most likely minister.

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Originally Posted by Balipu

now THIS idea is actually pretty nice. If we follow this logic the garlean title for crown prince would be something with X. Still we still don't know what Nero's position actually is/was. He seemed to be an odd mix of spymaster and head technician. Nan is most likely minister.

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X comes before Y.. so Yae is already there. as for Nero.. we know his Rank. his is Tol. http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Nero_tol_Scaeva

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Originally Posted by DoctaruRavenbe

X comes before Y.. so Yae is already there. as for Nero.. we know his Rank. his is Tol. http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Nero_tol_Scaeva

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Yes, we know that his rank is Tol. We know everyone's rank. What we don't know is, what those ranks actually are.

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Originally Posted by Balipu

I want an answer that doesn't require a history degree (like Tribunus Angusticalvius)

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It's on the list of known upcoming posts, but hasn't made it through the tubes yet.

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Originally Posted by Balipu

Yes, we know that his rank is Tol. We know everyone's rank. What we don't know is, what those ranks actually are.

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Based on the context clues, my bets for the ones we've seen so far are:

• zos Emperor
• yae High Legatus (or Imperial family standing coincidentally held by Varis that is higher than High Legatus)
• van Legatus
• tol Tribunus Laticlavius
• sas Tribuni Angusticlavii (inc. Praefectus Castrorum, if applicable)
• rem Pilus Prior
• nan Imperial Minister (?)

Some terms do require a little Wikipedia browsing to get the full idea, but hey, it's complex worldbuilding. Thems the breaks.

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Originally Posted by lololink

It seems that it indicate your position in the hierarchy, Z being the last letter, so Zos is the highest rank used only for the emperor, also yes, deus isn't a garlean rank.

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Oh, holy crap, it is in reverse alphabetical order...