Amber

[scionoflegend]

HARK, fellow denizens of the tree!

[The amber shows a quick view of the quest mirror; it's not close enough to make out the words on it, but there are definitely words there. The image then whips around to Owain's grinning face.]

Behold, the Mirror Shard of Secret Mystery awakens! The hour of our redemption is at hand, and upon my mighty blade, I swear we shall not be thwarted a second time! See, luckily for everyone, I've totally got that last line covered.

[He holds up a rough piece of tree-made paper. The words WEAPON NAMES adorn the top, and scrawled below them, taking up every available bit of space, is a barely-legible list of names. Some have exclamation points. Some have several exclamation points. One has crude flames drawn around it, and another appears to have lightning bolts shooting out of it.]

"Those that serve have earned the right of a name." So sayeth the Mirror! ...Okay, so I dunno who "those that serve" are, but if we just name everything we're bound to get them named too, right? [He pulls his list back and looks it over.] Now, most of these names are for weapons, true, but a lot of them'll work for other things. Flamenugget would be good for a firefly... ooh, and Storm Tempest would be great for one of the baby birds. And there are plenty more where these came from! [He taps his head.]

So GO FORTH, heroes of fairy-dom, and name all you lay eyes upon! And if you need ideas, I'm your man! [With that, he looks as though he's going to set the amber down... then abruptly catches himself as he remembers something else.] --Oh, and if anyone wants to contribute to the Master List of Epic Names... [He flips his list around. The other side is also full, except for a bit of space along one edge.] ...I could probably fit two or three more on here.

[He salutes with the hand that is still holding the paper.] Owain, AWAY!

Comments

amber;

[bestworstdad]

I've got a name! But I don't know if you're ready for it just yet.

amber;

[scionoflegend]

HA! You realize you're talking to the reigning Master of Monickers here, right? I was born ready! C'mon, let's hear it!

amber;

[bestworstdad]

I've gotta somehow prove you're worthy.

Already, if you're the Master of Monickers, give me 7 synonyms for the word "energetic". GO!

Amber

[blood_and_thunder]

[... This is all so amazingly normal she doesn't even respond to it.]

Owain, about that... Didn't it also say "A treat will be given for each secret shared."

Doesn't that mean... we also have to share secrets?

Amber

[scionoflegend]

Did it? [He looks at the mirror again.] ...Oh yeah, I didn't notice that one. [The 'name' line commanded his full attention, obviously.] I dunno, I wonder if the treats are anything good... ooh, do you think they have any legendary regalia to give away?

Amber

[blood_and_thunder]

I guess we can't say either way.

But since I haven't done much here... I'm going to tell you a secret, and see if anything happens. All right?

amber;

[2wei]

Do you really think that they would actually like those names..?

amber;

[scionoflegend]

Well yeah, why not? Granting them heroic names elevates them to the status of trusted comrades! That's way better than just "those that serve", right?

amber;

[2wei]

Well, that's true, but... we should make sure they actually like those specific names.

amber;

[steelmyself]

[ For a long moment, there's just this face staring at Owain judgmentally through the amber.

When Archer finally speaks, his voice is filled with about as much disgust as you'd expect. ]

You don't, in fact, appear to be "away."

amber;

[scionoflegend]

[He waves a hand dismissively.] Details. It's just a thing heroes say when they're embarking on a great quest for justice, but I can understand how the complex nuances could be lost on the uninitiated. Don't let it get you down.

[steelmyself]

[ The disdain in Archer's stare continues to build. ]

I'm afraid you're mistaken about something.

[monster_san]

[Oh goodness, Owain. She really can't help but grin.]

I suppose there is something in that logic. I think the fireflies and glowworms would be the most likely candidates. They're so helpful, lighting things up for us and allowing us to use them as stoves.

[She is. Going to try and get to the firefly in their house before it ends up being called Flamenugget, though.]

[scionoflegend]

[He knew he could count on you, Fuu.]

Right! Good thing I've got a lot of fire-related names here. [He skims over his list.] Flamestorm, Flamewave, Exploding Fiery Inferno Killer, Holy Lance of Sacred Flaming Stabbing... okay, we might have to replace 'Lance' with 'Worm' or something on that one...

[But c'mon Flamenugget is the best one.]

[monster_san]

[She really isn't sure about those, but there are so many people trying to shut him down, she has to humor him.]

Flamewave would fit the best, I think. 'Lightwing' might be good for another firefly, too--what do you think?

[thunderbeast]

Windbag.

[Wait. No. Not wind. This guy isn't worthy of that element at all.]

Actually, I think even that might be too good of a name for you.

[scionoflegend]

Windbag? [He totally thinks you're offering it up as a bug name suggestion.] ...I dunno, it really doesn't seem all that heroic, you know? Unless it means something different in your realm.

[princeandscholar]

[… This is what Owain has been using his paper for?

THIS?!

Deep breath, Orcelito. He calms himself before he picks up the amber.]

Owain. [No ‘sir’ today.] I don’t think those names are appropriate. [What would the mother bird think, after all?] We should find more suitable names for the animals and insects. [What is a suitable name for an insect? Who even names insects?]

[scionoflegend]

[Hey, these are very important hero notes.]

You... don't think my names are suitable? [He looks a little hurt by that, and scrutinizes his list.] ...Okay, maybe they're not all my best work, but I thought there was some top-tier stuff in here. Do they lack the spark of passion? Are they not epic enough? What if I changed it to Tornado Storm Tempest?

amber;

[isolophobia]

...you realize that just repetitively calling a baby bird 'Storm Tempest' will make it no more likely to come close to you?

amber;

[scionoflegend]

That's not even the point, though! Granting something a name elevates it beyond the status of mere tool, and makes it an ally! It is our sacred duty to bestow this honour upon our helpful fellow tree-dwellers in thanks for their service!

[Amber]

[alley_kit]

[Kit's not even going to comment on those weapon names. Or what she can read of them anyway.]

Don't forget the other part, Owain! It said we have to 'make them known'. Which I guess means 'make sure everybody knows about the names we pick'.

[Kit holds up her glowworm so he's in the amber's view.]

Like this is my glowworm, and his name is Joe. And Chime is Chime, of course.

[Amber]

[scionoflegend]

Ah, excellent point. We must proclaim these great names for all to hear! A name can't strike terror in the hearts of one's foes if no one knows it, after all!

...Just "Joe", though? Nothing more? [That is a far shorter name than he has ever given anything in his life.]

( amber )

[knight_king]

"Master list of Epic Names"?

[She is reluctant to ask this.]

Although, I am not against solving the riddle, we should not start naming all we see.

( amber )

[scionoflegend]

[He holds his list up to the amber again.] INDEED! ...Well, the actual Master List is back home, but this will suffice for now.

And why shouldn't we name everything?! What's the worst that could happen?