Lord vs Darth?

[Teynara Jeralyr]

I'd agree - just as the Jedi use 'Master' to refer to any higher-ranking/higher-placed Jedi, so to do the Sith use 'My Lord'. So occasionally it's as much an honorary title as one with real substance behind it.

 

[Sinistra]

It is a lot of personal preference.

Where I started RPing, writers rarely used the Darth title. They went for Lord/Lady or used their chosen Sith name that became their identifier.

I like the sound of Lord Sinistra, so I use that. [member="Dar Moraal"]

 

[Darth Ferus]

The Darth name is also remnant of a tradition where the master bestows the title upon the student as a mark of achievement. Ferus was given the name from his master, and I made a habit of giving the titles out to 'worthy students'. Be it Darth or Lord, its often a title given to those of high esteem, as many have said. Ferus would call most by Lord, even if they didn't use a Darth name like [member="Vrag"] . when he did use Darth, it was often used as an antagonistic reminder of their position, and how they should act. Or as a compliment to those who impressed him.

This has all probably been said already, just wanted to toss in my examples with Ferus when he was around.

 

[Dar Moraal]

Well say I wanted to go darth. How do you pick/make a good darth name?

 

[Darth Carnifex]

I got my Darth title from the Dark Lord of the One Sith.

Well, I choose it OOCly and it was bequeathed to me ICly by the Dark Lord, but still.

 

[Teynara Jeralyr]

[member="Dar Moraal"] Look for a Latin descriptor and use that: most of the Darth names are either latin derivatives of a quality or concept, or something in English (consider Bane). Vader was German, but the others are all mostly derived from Latin. Have a play around.

 

[Dar Moraal]

Ah last question (And serious thanks for answering! I never expected to get so many replies!) In IC When I become a knight how does the whole dark lord gives me title and name thing work?

 

[Darth Ferus]

[member="Dar Moraal"]

I've no idea how that works. [member="Darth Ophidia"] should.

But sometimes your master can make it. Ferus's did, Ferus has for his apprentices. Etc.

 

[Darth Carnifex]

In IC When I become a knight how does the whole dark lord gives me title and name thing work?

The Dark Lord doesn't always give every Sith their Darth title, and when it does its an extremely rare case.

 

[Darth Ophidia]

Latin is always good for names, but you'll find a lot of them being recycled. I took mine from the scientific latin name of an order of animals with which my character shares a theme. Wordplay works nicely, like [member="Darth Hauntruss"]. Canon-based names like Vornskr work well. [member="Darth Pyrrhus"] has his from a historical figure. It really comes down to making a name that resonates with your character and is preferably unused.

As to being granted one's name. From what I've gathered, there is no set tradition common for the whole faction. Ophidia received hers from her master, some simply claim theirs on their own.

For the Dark Lord to come in and give the name is quite special. They say his voice tears eardrums apart by the molecule; his sight boils your blood in the vein and peels flesh from bone. If he sent his thoughts into one's head, they may become catatonic as their feeble minds cannot comprehend the power he holds.

But sure, we may be persuaded to bring him out for something special.

 

[Darth Carnifex]

For the Dark Lord to come in and give the name is quite special. They say his voice tears eardrums apart by the molecule; his sight boils your blood in the vein and peels flesh from bone. If he sent his thoughts into one's head, they may become catatonic as their feeble minds cannot comprehend the power he holds.

He made Vornskr cry blood.

 

[Darth Ophidia]

He made Vornskr cry blood.

And he was already powerful. I'd think a newly appointed knight would tear himself limb from limb in a maddened frenzy.

 

[Dar Moraal]

I like the sound of this guy. Do you think the dark lord would mind if I friended him on facebook?
Oh! Dark Lord vs Sidious= Fight of the century
[member="Darth Ophidia"]
[member="Darth Vornskr"]
[member="Illaudata Renovare"]

 

[Darth Ophidia]

[member="Dar Moraal"]

I don't know, your face might melt.

 

[Dar Moraal]

I don't have a face! XD
[member="Darth Ophidia"]

 

[Darth Ophidia]

[member="Dar Moraal"]
Well that's rather unfortunate. I'm sure he finds something to melt.

 

[Dr. Xris]

THis is One Sith there are no Ranks. Everyone is equal >=P

Everyone is an acolyte, knight, lord and Darth here.

 

[Chaos Maxtor]

Iconic can also mean cliche, truth be told.

Always remember that a cliche is cliche for a reason.

 

[Dar Moraal]

Very true.

 

[Darth Timoris]

[member="Dar Moraal"]

There are also Sith:Basic translators on the Internet.

Sometimes these work better than Latin.

#justsayin'