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Character names in the style of Glorantha, the Bronze Age world of RuneQuest: Orlanthi names with deed bynames like Varmast Windwalker and Erniva Hearth-Mother, Lunar names with imperial epithets like Phaelides the Crescent-Blessed, Praxian nomads like Akeva Dust-Rider and Esrolian names like Amarisa Barley-Rich.

About Glorantha names

Glorantha is the Bronze Age fantasy world behind the RuneQuest and HeroQuest tabletop games and the computer game King of Dragon Pass. Its people have no medieval surnames. A person carries a given name and, once they have earned it, a byname for a deed, a trait or a piece of bad luck, the way the setting's own heroes are remembered as Kallyr Starbrow or Harmast Barefoot. Kin, clan and tribe say the rest.

This list follows five of the best-known cultures. The largest share is Orlanthi, the storm-worshipping hill clans of Sartar and Dragon Pass: plain given names, names with deed bynames (Varmast Windwalker, Jarissa Feud-Ender) and names tied to a clan, a stead or a role such as lawspeaker or thane. Lunar names take smoother, longer forms with imperial epithets about the moon and the Empire's offices (Phaelides the Crescent-Blessed, Darsenius Tax-Counter), and the Dara Happan names beside them lean on sun, gold and law. Praxian names belong to the beast-riding nomads of the wastes (Akeva Dust-Rider, Ilvara of the Bison Riders). Esrolian names come from a land ruled by its grandmothers, where earth, grain and house matter most (Amarisa Barley-Rich, Grandmother Pelvina).

The names were put together for this page in the setting's style. None is presented as canon, and the bynames use plain words only.

How to choose Glorantha names

  • Give the given name first and let the byname be earned in play. Starting as plain Dorast and becoming Dorast Oathkeeper after the first adventure suits a world where a byname has to be earned.
  • Make the byname a story hook. Jarstan Twice-Outlawed, Vargald Three-Feuds and Orsalin Sword-Widow each hand the gamemaster a piece of history to pull on.
  • For an Orlanthi character, decide the clan before the byname. Brandulf of the Black Ram clan tells the table where his loyalties lie; swap in your own clan's name.
  • Use epithets to show rank in the Lunar Empire: office and duty words for functionaries (Navarius the Auditor, Petrandros Census-Taker), moon words for the devout (Rovenia Moonblessed).
  • Keep one culture per character. An Esrolian name with a Praxian byname can work for an exile or a captive, but it should be a choice with a reason behind it.

Frequently asked questions

Are these official Glorantha names?

No. They are names put together in the style of the setting, not a copy of any rulebook's name list. The guide names Kallyr Starbrow and Harmast Barefoot only to show the pattern. If a name here happens to match a published character, that is a coincidence.

How do Orlanthi bynames work?

An Orlanthi is known by a given name plus a byname that the community hands out for a deed, a habit, a look or a misfortune. On this list that gives names like Hrolmar Troll-Slayer, Enhart Greybeard, Welira Peaceweaver and Durnast Half-Deaf. A byname can be proud, plain or unkind, and a hero may collect more than one in a lifetime.

Which names fit a Lunar or Dara Happan character?

Look for the longer, smoother names with epithets. Lunar names such as Yanavar Moon-Sworn, Halcyros the Illuminated and Gallenia Full-Moon-Born carry moon and office words, while Dara Happan names such as Anaxarus the Just and Urvantinus Sun-Crowned carry sun, gold and law. The split is this page's reading of the two cultures, so mix them as your table sees fit.

Can I use these for RuneQuest or King of Dragon Pass?

Yes. They suit adventurers, clan ring members, rival chiefs, Lunar officers, Praxian raiders and Esrolian matriarchs in any Glorantha game. Pick from the culture your character comes from and reroll until a byname suggests a story.

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A: 21 names

  • Aduna Cactus-Heart
  • Akeva Dust-Rider
  • Aldarn Sky-Shouter
  • Aldessa Goosefriend
  • Amandros the Glib
  • Amarisa Barley-Rich
  • Anaxarus the Just
  • Andarl
  • Andira of the Wet Cloak clan
  • Andrala Temple-Keeper
  • Andrast Cow-Counter
  • Arneth Feast-Mother
  • Arnioth
  • Arvenia Starlit
  • Arzantha Sun-Daughter
  • Ashun Hard-Rider
  • Aslarn Night-Rider
  • Astarl of the Iron Gate clan
  • Astrava Cloud-Chaser
  • Aurenia the Glowing
  • Avivanus High-Seated

B: 25 names

  • Baranth Raven-Fed
  • Bardun Sable-Eye
  • Barngar
  • Belak Sand-Sleeper
  • Belvar Harbor-Hand
  • Belvarius Twice-Promoted
  • Belvenyra the Veiled
  • Belvina of the Granary
  • Belzarelm Sky-Watcher
  • Benira of the Salmon Run clan
  • Benwara
  • Berneva Rain-Welcomer
  • Bersina the Litigant
  • Bevara Calf-Carrier
  • Borlan Seven-Cows
  • Brandarl
  • Brandig Rain-Caller
  • Brandulf of the Black Ram clan
  • Brelioth Song-Keeper
  • Brenioth Deep-Roots
  • Brennor Hawk-Feather
  • Brisenia Lantern-Eyed
  • Brolarn Many-Sheep
  • Brolgar the Lame
  • Brolvast of the Bent Spear clan

C: 13 names

  • Caldarius the Recruiter
  • Calestra Many-Daughters
  • Calvandros the Convert
  • Chalesh Three-Herds
  • Chalun Mirage-Seer
  • Chief Korgast of Raven Hill
  • Corlan Wolfrunner
  • Corlinda Butter-Churner
  • Corsan the Ferryman
  • Corvak Raid-Leader
  • Corvarius the Garrison-Born
  • Corvela Dowry-Keeper
  • Corventyu the Pure

D: 31 names

  • Damestra Husband-Chooser
  • Dangarl Hillstrider
  • Dargast the Herdsman
  • Darsene Shield-Sister
  • Darsenius Tax-Counter
  • Darstin Snowblind
  • Darvin of Cold Spring stead
  • Darvo Bison-Friend
  • Darzanus the Archer
  • Delantes the Reformed
  • Delmira the Weaver
  • Delmor Wife-Chosen
  • Demenia the Sleepless
  • Dendarus Gold-Handed
  • Dernald Lightning-Scar
  • Dernira
  • Dervala Earth-Blessed
  • Deshun Sun-Squint
  • Dessarin Root-Digger
  • Desteva Sharp-Shears
  • Dorast Oathkeeper
  • Dorenia the Balanced
  • Dorgarn
  • Dorlessa White-Hands
  • Dorvald the Peacemaker
  • Dorvesh Spirit-Talker
  • Dorzanthe Gold-Braided
  • Dunarl
  • Dunesh Loud-Hooves
  • Dunstal of Split Rock stead
  • Durnast Half-Deaf

E: 34 names

  • Ejara Far-Grazer
  • Eldarth Last-to-Flee
  • Eldira of the Burnt Hall clan
  • Elvanna Grain-Counter
  • Elvara Storm-Season-Born
  • Elvarius Scroll-Keeper
  • Elzarast Falcon-Eyed
  • Enarl
  • Enessa
  • Enestra Wind-Sworn
  • Enhart Greybeard
  • Erindra
  • Ernaleth Barley-Hand
  • Ernelda
  • Ernessa Loom-Singer
  • Ernira of Three Oaks stead
  • Ernisa
  • Erniva Hearth-Mother
  • Ernulf the Tall
  • Ernwyth Apple-Cheeked
  • Erynda Cattle-Mother
  • Erzalina Lamp-of-the-House
  • Erzanyu the Unbending
  • Eshveni Rain-Finder
  • Eskarl Oak-Splitter
  • Eslanda
  • Estarius Red-Cloaked
  • Estarl
  • Estavan Net-Mender
  • Estrava of the Red Fox clan
  • Ethandros Law-Bringer
  • Eumenia the Soft-Spoken
  • Evalda Harvest-Queen
  • Evara Tallest of Riders

F: 9 names

  • Faressa Loom-Mistress
  • Farun the Outcast
  • Faustides the Laughing
  • Fenak Waterfinder
  • Fenarius the Far-Posted
  • Fenioth Thunder-Bride
  • Finnalf Flint-Eye
  • Fiorala Harbor-Wise
  • Florandros Wine-Pourer

G: 24 names

  • Galdric the Bargeman
  • Galessa of the Old House
  • Gallenia Full-Moon-Born
  • Ganna Bone-Reader
  • Garesh Salt-Lick
  • Garleth Bread-Breaker
  • Garnath the Twice-Wed
  • Garrand
  • Garstin Shieldbreaker
  • Garvald of the Stone Hawk clan
  • Garvenyu Horse-Tamer
  • Gavarius the Requisitioner
  • Gavun Broken-Lance
  • Gelmina the Shrewd
  • Gesha the Herdless
  • Glorenia the Phase-Watcher
  • Gordulf Ram-Shearer
  • Grandfather Ornast of Far Pasture
  • Grandmother Pelvina
  • Grandmother Sarvessa
  • Grandmother Tolmira
  • Grandmother Ulvina
  • Grandmother Vestrala
  • Gunnarth First-in-the-Fray

H: 32 names

  • Hadun Long-Lance
  • Halcyros the Illuminated
  • Halira
  • Halmira Grandmother's Voice
  • Halmor Field-Husband
  • Halmund
  • Halvarth Storm-Eye
  • Halvessa the Dyer
  • Hareva Herd-Counter
  • Harliva Quick-Tongue
  • Harmessa
  • Harnast
  • Harneva of the Swift Otter clan
  • Harnulf Loud-Laugh
  • Harstal Bright-Helm
  • Harstelm Dawn-Greeter
  • Harvenya the Dutiful
  • Harzanelm Star-Counter
  • Heldric Plow-Breaker
  • Heliantes the Flatterer
  • Hendarl the Ransomed
  • Hengarl Farseer
  • Hengarth
  • Hengor the Thane
  • Hesperion the Unblinking
  • Hesta Oasis-Keeper
  • Hestrala Peace-Bringer
  • Hovak the Survivor
  • Hroldar of Old Bridge stead
  • Hrolmar Troll-Slayer
  • Hrothmar
  • Hylenia Tide-Reader

I: 22 names

  • Icarion Half-Moon
  • Illarg Gale-Tossed
  • Ilsarin Flax-Hair
  • Iluzantha Bright-Hearth
  • Ilvantes the Courteous
  • Ilvara of the Bison Riders
  • Ilvessa of the Elk Ford clan
  • Imbrina of the High Terrace
  • Imren Chewer of Roots
  • Indreva Storm-Singer
  • Ingarth Stormcrow
  • Ingeth Red-Spear
  • Instara
  • Insterra Spear-Daughter
  • Iovantes the Twice-Exiled
  • Irivantus the Lawful
  • Isarius Red-Sash
  • Isheva Herd-Mother
  • Isolina Seed-Blessed
  • Ivak Trail-Loser
  • Ivarla
  • Ivarth Quick-to-Anger

J: 22 names

  • Jarella God-Talker
  • Jarenwa
  • Jarissa Feud-Ender
  • Jarnath Wind-Brother
  • Jarneva Night-Weaver
  • Jarstan Twice-Outlawed
  • Jarstund
  • Javesh of the Sable Riders
  • Jesha Thorn-Picker
  • Jesmar the Potter
  • Jesmira Green-Fields
  • Joldrin Cloudleaper
  • Joralf Thunderstep
  • Jorgulf of Smoke Hollow
  • Jorlessa Far-Sighted
  • Jornulf Slow-to-Feud
  • Jorun Hide-Scraper
  • Jorvandros Banner-Bearer
  • Jorzanelm Tower-Builder
  • Jovina Wine-Presser
  • Justenia Bright-Robed
  • Juvantes the Missionary

K: 29 names

  • Kallestra Good-Counsel
  • Kallira
  • Kalvarth the Left-Handed
  • Kalvessa Snake-Dancer
  • Karvelm Bright-Faced
  • Kastarl Long-Stride
  • Kastelides the Perfumed
  • Kavren Thorn-Foot
  • Kelioth Lamb-Saver
  • Kelmira Fig-Gatherer
  • Kelvarius of the Red Road
  • Kelvira of Seven Pines stead
  • Kenvald Mead-Bringer
  • Kerlan Mountain-Climber
  • Kernald Hearthguard
  • Kernioth Geese-Minder
  • Kessa Eater of Dust
  • Kestanyu of the Yellow Robe
  • Kesteva
  • Kestrava Ewe-Counter
  • Kestrin the Skald
  • King Vargarl of the River Tribe
  • Kolun of the High Llama
  • Korlath Cattle-Rich
  • Korlmund
  • Kormast
  • Korvald Weaponthane
  • Kovun Dark-Season-Born
  • Kyrentia Dark-Phase

L: 19 names

  • Lavesh Far-Wells
  • Lendira
  • Lendra of Goose Marsh stead
  • Lenira Keys-Bearer
  • Lesha of the Impala Riders
  • Lessandra Long-Memory
  • Lisandra Earth-Sworn
  • Lissandor Oar-Master
  • Lodan Red-Dust
  • Londarl No-Kin
  • Lormund Quickblade
  • Lorneth Fire-Tender
  • Lorvina the Scribe
  • Lorzarus Long-Shadow
  • Losha Axle-Breaker
  • Lucandros the Polished
  • Lukandrus Noon-Born
  • Luvarius Road-Builder
  • Lysantes the Gracious

M: 20 names

  • Mahzarus the Upright
  • Manivelm Even-Scales
  • Maridenia the Reflective
  • Marisk Sun-Cracked
  • Markalor Spear-Shaker
  • Marlesta Wise-in-Herbs
  • Marvan Grain-Carrier
  • Marvella of the Deep Cellar
  • Marzelina of the High Wall
  • Melenia Silver-Sandaled
  • Mesalva Night-Gardener
  • Mirandros Silver-Tongued
  • Mirasin Dream-Speaker
  • Mirnak Lance-Breaker
  • Mirnast the Outlaw
  • Morgaleth
  • Morgeth Snake-Friend
  • Morneva Ring-Wearer
  • Morvak of the Rhino Riders
  • Morvala of Barley Hill

N: 14 names

  • Nadun Dry-Well
  • Navarius the Auditor
  • Neldira Cradle-Rocker
  • Neldor Far-Wanderer
  • Nerantes the Patient
  • Nerissa Bread-Giver
  • Nerzanyu the Unsmiling
  • Nesmor the Second Husband
  • Nestiva Hall-Keeper
  • Nevara of the Ostrich Riders
  • Norlesta Wound-Binder
  • Noruva Night-Herder
  • Novarius Red-Banner
  • Novelsa Axe-Sister

O: 35 names

  • Octarion the Stargazer
  • Oddarl Stead-Burner
  • Oduna Wearer of Scars
  • Okarion the Waning
  • Old Dorvast the Lawspeaker
  • Old Ernwara the Healer
  • Old Kernast Ring-Counter
  • Olgarth the Generous
  • Olvarth Truth-Teller
  • Ombrisa the Avenging
  • Onelsa
  • Onessa Honey-Voice
  • Oresta Bee-Charmer
  • Oreva Bull-Roarer
  • Oriphane Mirror-Bright
  • Orlbrand Longspear
  • Orlene
  • Orlessa of the White Hart clan
  • Orlgar the Stubborn
  • Orlinda
  • Orlkar
  • Orlmar of the Blue Boar clan
  • Orlmund Redhand
  • Orlstan the Unlucky
  • Orlvar Swift-Raider
  • Orlvast
  • Ormalf Fairspeaker
  • Ornald
  • Orsalin Sword-Widow
  • Orsaval Ship-Carpenter
  • Orsenia Moon-Dancer
  • Orun Waste-Walker
  • Orvalina the Matron
  • Orvantus the Resplendent
  • Orvessa Storm-Chaser

P: 12 names

  • Pallenia Seven-Phased
  • Parnella Hill-Walker
  • Parntor Ford-Holder
  • Pavren Caravan-Taker
  • Pelmar Olive-Grower
  • Pelmira Honey-Hand
  • Pelzarus Sun-Sworn
  • Penneth the Midwife
  • Pesha Tent-Mender
  • Peshka Calf-Finder
  • Petrandros Census-Taker
  • Phaelides the Crescent-Blessed

Q: 5 names

  • Queen Amestra of the Wide Fields
  • Queen Jarnessa of the Hill Tribe
  • Queen Ysabrina the Bountiful
  • Quessana the Moneylender
  • Quirandros the Mask

R: 17 names

  • Ragnalf Hill-Shaker
  • Raivandus the Charioteer
  • Rangarl of Windy Ridge
  • Rangor
  • Ranira the Avenger
  • Rannioth Sure-Foot
  • Ranu Stray-Catcher
  • Rasenia of the Silver Shadow
  • Rashek Wind-Bitten
  • Rastarl Bridge-Burner
  • Rendarl Rain-on-Barley
  • Rillenia the Dreamer
  • Rosalva Ship-Owner
  • Rosmar the Doorkeeper
  • Rostiva Blood-Price
  • Rovak Dust-Devil
  • Rovenia Moonblessed

S: 22 names

  • Salioth the Bright
  • Sareva Milk-Sharer
  • Sarnulf the Younger
  • Saronna
  • Sarstan
  • Sarvenelm Flame-Keeper
  • Selmina Silk-Trader
  • Selvan Granary-Guard
  • Sendrava Oath-Witness
  • Sennestra Kin-Binder
  • Sevak Far-Rider
  • Sevarius the Well-Read
  • Sorasin Seed-Keeper
  • Sorleva
  • Sorvala of Green Ford
  • Sothenar the Golden
  • Sothenya the Unshadowed
  • Soventes Coin-Clipper
  • Stenarl Feast-Giver
  • Stenvald the Cottar
  • Storlan Thunder-Voiced
  • Sunar Hoof-Listener

T: 19 names

  • Talmor Sea-Trader
  • Talvera of the Market Gate
  • Tarkarl Woad-Face
  • Tarneva the Fair
  • Tarnulf
  • Tarsenius the Lamp-Bearer
  • Tarvald the Trader
  • Tavarius the Scimitar
  • Tavesh Llama-Tall
  • Tessarin Grain-Giver
  • Tevun Horn-Collector
  • Thalenia Crimson-Veiled
  • Tharzanus the Elder
  • Tolvarth Grey-Cloak
  • Torgast Bull-Wrestler
  • Torvin the Plowman
  • Tovira Hard-Bargain
  • Tulan Ghost-Friend
  • Tyrenia the Unveiled

U: 16 names

  • Udara Reader of Winds
  • Ulanda the Stern
  • Ulfarn of the Long Barrow clan
  • Ulfgar Blackbrow
  • Ulgarth
  • Ulmar the Younger Son
  • Ulren Impala-Swift
  • Ulvandros the Envoy
  • Umbrina the Eldest
  • Urnioth Milk-and-Honey
  • Urvanthe Noon-Eyed
  • Urvantinus Sun-Crowned
  • Urvesh Early-Waker
  • Urzandyu Gate-Warden
  • Urzanes the Provincial
  • Usgarl Ash-Spear

V: 26 names

  • Vadek Rhino-Hide
  • Valarius of the Long March
  • Valdric Vine-Tender
  • Valessa Third-Daughter
  • Valmirades the Waxing
  • Valneth Sun-Freckled
  • Vanthelm the Ancestral
  • Varesh No-Tent
  • Vargald Three-Feuds
  • Varlinda Never-Wed
  • Varmast Windwalker
  • Varnald
  • Varnast of the Grey Heron clan
  • Vasenna
  • Vasiroth Storm-Daughter
  • Vastarl the Gale
  • Vendarth Kin-Avenger
  • Venelsa the Steadfast
  • Venira of Nine Hearths
  • Venstan
  • Verenia the Moon-Touched
  • Vingara
  • Vistella Night-Bloom
  • Vorlan Cold-Morning
  • Vosha Hunger-Friend
  • Vostarl

W: 4 names

  • Welira Peaceweaver
  • Wendarn Law-Breaker
  • Wulmar Ring-Giver
  • Wyneva Frost-Braid

X: 3 names

  • Xantara Pale-Hand
  • Xenantes the Heartlander
  • Ximara the Heir

Y: 17 names

  • Yaldun Ostrich-Legs
  • Yanavar Moon-Sworn
  • Yanessa of Thunder Oak stead
  • Yanestra Red-Braid
  • Yaniva
  • Yarnessa Twice-Widowed
  • Yarun Twice-Stranded
  • Yarzinus the Overseer
  • Yesha Loser of Herds
  • Young Erneva of Tall Oak
  • Young Orlast of High Meadow
  • Yrsalor Goose-Thief
  • Yrsina of Stormwatch stead
  • Yselda Law-Rememberer
  • Ysenia Crescent-Crowned
  • Ysolina of the Sacred Field
  • Ystrid Loom-Wise

Z: 9 names

  • Zarek Grass-Seeker
  • Zavarius the Tribune
  • Zelmira Clay-Shaper
  • Zelmor Cart-Driver
  • Zenavelm Ten-Generations
  • Zerentia the Serene
  • Zevara Finder of Sweet Water
  • Zorandros the Magistrate
  • Zunar One-Waterskin