Summary
After nearly two decades, players can finally jump into a more refined version of Cyrodiil or experience the classic RPG for the first time. While much has changed inOblivion: Remastered, players will still need to name their character at the start of the game.
Agood character name forOblivion, or anyRPG with character creation, can help with immersion and flesh out a character if it is part of their background. The following tips and ideas will help players choose a name worthy of an adventurer and the soon-to-be Hero of Kvatch.
6A Name Based On Race
Races In Tamriel Have Their Own Naming Customs
During character creation, players will choose from one of ten races, such as Nord, Dunmer, or Orc. Aside from aesthetics and a perceived backstory, races inOblivion: Remasteredmatter most for the stats and passives they grant. Additionally, in a continent as varied as Tamriel, a character’s race should arguably be the biggest factor behind a name.
For example, the Khajiit name of Ra’Kothre is vastly different from the Dunmer name of Edras. Given the number of characters across theElder Scrollsfranchise and supplementary lore, players should have no problem finding names or even naming conventionsfor each race. Of course, players could also give their character a backstory where they were raised by a different race and have their name.
5A Name Based On Character Class
Thieves Might Have Sneaky-Sounding Names, While Knights Have Heroic Noble Names
While a given name does not have to be defining, it can be fun to name characters based on their class or play style. For example,a Bardwould suit a flowery, often made-up name, while Sorcerers may have magical-sounding names which invoke power.
A simple name would be befitting of Pilgrims and Monks, while Thieves and Assassins might have names which suggest they shouldn’t be messed with. A Barbarian’s name could sound wild, whereas a Knight could have a noble name of heritage. While not necessary at all, this could help with roleplaying.
4Choose An NPCs Name From Oblivion Or Other Elder Scrolls Games
In Real Life, People Have The Same Names
Often in fiction, characters have different names to avoid confusion and increase individuality. In real life, however, names are shared. Thus, players should not feel like they can’t simply take an NPC’s name fromOblivionor any of the otherElder Scrollsgames.
These names are naturally perfect for Cyrodiil or Tamriel and can be easily found by searching forNPC names from any of the games. Simply browse through the long lists of names until a suitable one is found. These fantasy names can also be tweaked or spelled slightly differently for more individuality.
3Use Names From Other Fantasy Games, Books, & Shows
Lord Of The Rings, Dungeons & Dragons, & Other Franchises Have Fitting Names
At its heart,Oblivion: Remasteredis afantasy game like many others, and names from other fantasy franchises will most likely fit the vibes of Tamriel. For ideas, look at game series such asBaldur’s Gate,The Witcher, andDiablo. Fantasy books and their film or TV adaptations are another great place to look, especially withThe Lord of the Ringsserving as inspiration for most fantasy.
All of these have hundreds of characters, including iconic names, as well as a wealth of minor character names that can be scrolled through until a perfect match is found.
2A Nickname Or Title
An Adventurer May Want To Keep Their Identity Secret
Over the course of the game, the main playable character will gain many titles, such asHero of Kvatchand Champion of Cyrodiil, which NPCs may use. However, this does not mean that they can’t give their character a cool title or nickname from the start.
Adventurersoften go by nicknames, either to preserve their identity or because of a certain attribute. A nickname can instill fear in foes, or it can be an inside joke between friends. To come up with one, think about the way your character looks, what they could have done in the past, or get super creative. For inspiration, think about groups of outlaws and brigands in fiction, as they often go by nicknames rather than first names.
1A Historical Name
Look At Medieval & Roman Names In Particular
Nothing is created in a void, and theElder Scrollstakes some inspiration from historical time periods such asthe Middle Ages, but also the classical Roman era, when it comes to Imperials in particular.
Thus, medieval and Roman names can work perfectly inOblivion: Remastered, so players can look up names of kings, emperors, poets, duchesses, and commoners. These names can be used directly, tweaked, or serve as inspiration. Names from medieval literature, such as the tales of King Arthur, can work well too.
