Post by Brant DeWitt on Oct 5, 2018 20:15:08 GMT
Rwby naming rules
The original guidelines set by Monty Oum
The Color Naming Rule is a set of guidelines that define how characters in the world of RWBY are named. The rules were first revealed by series creator Monty Oum as a guide for naming fan-created original characters. Virtually all canon characters follow the rule.
The rules state that names of characters in RWBY must be at least one of the following:
A color
Sound like a color
Mean a color
Makes people think of a color
Characters usually have a distinguishing feature (clothing or hair/eye color) that matches their namesake, but this is not always the case.
In addition, all team names must be a four-letter acronym that spells a word that also abides by the above criteria.
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Background
An in-universe justification for the rule is given by Professor Ozpin in the episode "Field Trip".
During the Great War, one side destroyed art as part of their goal of suppressing all forms of self-expression. In defiance, those who opposed this tyranny began naming their children after a fundamental aspect of art - color. This symbolic gesture demonstrated that neither they nor the generations to come would tolerate such oppression. The latter group eventually prevailed, and the tradition of naming children after colors continues into the present day.
The original guidelines set by Monty Oum
The Color Naming Rule is a set of guidelines that define how characters in the world of RWBY are named. The rules were first revealed by series creator Monty Oum as a guide for naming fan-created original characters. Virtually all canon characters follow the rule.
The rules state that names of characters in RWBY must be at least one of the following:
A color
Sound like a color
Mean a color
Makes people think of a color
Characters usually have a distinguishing feature (clothing or hair/eye color) that matches their namesake, but this is not always the case.
In addition, all team names must be a four-letter acronym that spells a word that also abides by the above criteria.
Contents[show]
Background
An in-universe justification for the rule is given by Professor Ozpin in the episode "Field Trip".
During the Great War, one side destroyed art as part of their goal of suppressing all forms of self-expression. In defiance, those who opposed this tyranny began naming their children after a fundamental aspect of art - color. This symbolic gesture demonstrated that neither they nor the generations to come would tolerate such oppression. The latter group eventually prevailed, and the tradition of naming children after colors continues into the present day.
