Ask English Localization Lead Kate Cwynar Lore & Localization Questions

[Iscah]

Can we please get naming conventions for races beyond the playable ones, such as the Thavnairians and races of the First?

Given that female Hrothgar are on the way, it would also be useful to update their naming conventions sooner rather than later, so people can start picking out character names as soon as possible.

[Iscah]

Why was the decision made to alter it in this case and lose the implications it has on the characters' relationships?

I can't edit, so I will have to ask separately:

Can you please consider changing this approach to be in line with the Japanese version?

[LystAP]

Hello Kate! It's been some time since ARR and I have always wondered - What was the story behind the two lalafell guards with the Scions? The ones that were there when we joined the Scions, then buried later. The other fallen Scions had names and interactions, but these two always remained nameless.

[nyanonense]

Hello Kate! Which character's dialogue or type of text is your favorite to work with during localization? Like, is there a character that whenever they pop up you're like yes! I'm so excited!

[nyanonense]

Of course the MSQ right now focuses on Vrtra's relationship with Azdaja, but what is his relationship like with his other siblings? Has he met all of them, and what do they think of each other?

[nyanonense]

In ARR, we're told that Moenbryda was 'like a sister' to "Yda", well before we find out Lyse's true identity. Was the person who was so close to Moenbryda Yda, Lyse, or both of them? We know the scions knew Lyse's true identity, but did Moenbryda know it as well?

[BBP]

Hello Kate and team

I appreciate the dedication to details you put into localization so thank you and much love

my question
"can the WoL and other Ancients be reborn in any race or do souls have restrictions to what race they get reincarnated in?"

we see in the sundering scene of Endwalker Venat walking among sundered ancients no lalafell, viera or hrothgar among them we also know from 5.2 that not all souls have the echo i assume because they are "new souls"? so are there restrictions to what races ancients can be reborn in? can the WoL be reborn say in a Kobold's body?

[nyanonense]

What's the diet of dragons, especially the first brood? If they don't need to eat regular food, could they if they wanted to?

[nyanonense]

If you had to pick one of the twelve as your patron, who would you pick, and why?

[nyanonense]

Out of the NPCs in game, minor or major, who would be your light party of choice to accompany you?