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[eHalcyon]

While Dominion is not the most cohesive when it comes to flavour (especially in the base game), the names are all generally medieval-sounding.  I thought it might be nice for fan-card makers to have a repository of names they can draw on.  I'll start:

Locations (good for alt VPs, among other things):

Enchanted Forest, Orchard, Battlefield, Grotto, Dungeons, Windmill, Fountain, Castle, Palace, Chateau, Citadel, Manor, Burial Chamber, Cloister, Sanctuary, Monastery, Convent, Satrapy, Observatory, Harbour, Pier, Lumber Yard, Shipyard, Greenhouse, Aqueduct, Cove


People:

Vagabond, Mercenary, Infantry, Cavalry, Itinerant Knight, Troubadour, Minstrel, Bard, Druid, Magus, Abbot, Vicar, Friar, Cardinal, Royal Guard, Herald, Harbinger, Artificer, Courtier, Gaoler, Surveyor, Shipwright, Pilgrim, Outcast


Objects:

Totem, Signet Ring, Chalice, Goblet, Chariot, Almanac, Topiary, Sundial


Villages:

Metropolis, Ghost Town

[eHalcyon]

Added some more ideas.

Bumping because maybe this thread can gain some traction, what with the set design contest and all.

[werothegreat]

Mercenary is taken.

Locations:
Keep, Bailey, Tomb, Cemetery, Moor, Swamp, Bog, Fen, Meadow, Sewer, Outhouse, Kitchens, Hospital, Foundry, Solar, Secret Passage, Mausoleum, Ditch

People:
Footman, Archer, Heretic, Cleric, Charlatan, Harlequin, Inquisition, Pope, Cardinal, Merchant, Fishmonger, Thatcher, Carpenter, Jeweler, Missionary, Monk

Objects:
Rosary, Indulgence, Heirloom, Sword, Skull, Gravestone, Crown, Tattoo, Gauntlet, Astrolabe, Sextant, Orrery, Clock, Spellbook, Grimoire, Illuminated Manuscript, Printing Press, Fancy Hat

Villages:
Castle Town, Secluded Village, Cottage

New Category - Events:
Parade, Solstice, Sacrifice

[eHalcyon]

Oops.  Original post came before DA, thanks for the catch.

And nice additions!

[werothegreat]

Another one I came across - Quacksalver.  Basically, a mountebank, a charlatan, a snake oil seller.  Where we get our current word "quack," in the sense of a fraudulent physician."  It's Dutch!

[werothegreat]

This was on the latest QI: Shapesmith - a personal trainer.  The word just sounds medieval-y, and was used at least around Samuel Johnson's time.

[yuma]

This was on the latest QI: Shapesmith - a personal trainer.  The word just sounds medieval-y, and was used at least around Samuel Johnson's time.

certainly would be an attack card that ended up benefitting your opponent. At least that is how I felt about my personal trainer.

[Davio]

This would probably serve better as a dictionary, no? English is not my main language, so sometimes I use Wikipedia to look for a translation for my entries.

Of all the noble titles, I believe "marquess" is still free.

[ConMan]

Actually, there's another pair of (slightly more Middle Eastern) noble titles up for grabs - Sultan, which sounds like it could be a neat semi-powerful Attack, and Sultana, which would presumably have the type Action - Dried Fruit.

More seriously, what about Vizier? Everyone knows the Vizier is always evil and plotting, so again some kind of attack and/or setting up future turn stuff?

[eHalcyon]

Bump.

[Drab Emordnilap]

More seriously, what about Vizier? Everyone knows the Vizier is always evil and plotting, so again some kind of attack and/or setting up future turn stuff?

And then you can have the Grand Vizier, who you can't buy with copper in play.