it's a story about a guy who's an alchemist/occultist. what name could i use for him? I like the name Edward... does that fit? and he's travelling with his 2 years younger brother, who isn't 'magic' like him... what could i name the brother? and what could Edward's girlfriend be named? and... last question, really, what is the difference between alchemy and occult?
2006-07-29 13:28:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
or something besides 'occult', i just found out it's sorta different. what else is along the lines of alchemy?
2006-07-29 13:28:59 · update #1
might i add that king_of_hyrule is very wrong. is NOT a rip. first off, i picked the name edward cuz i know someone im basing this on. OF COURSE HE IS GOING TO LIKE A GIRL, just about every guy on the planet does. and who else does he travel with, his cousin? i don't care how they're related, but they're related! going by himself would be idiotic, he'd die and no one would know it, and he'd be talking to himself a lot. and who the heck is Winry? all i'm asking is what could the brothers/cousins' names be, the girlfriend's name be, and what could the guy and girl be, something relating to magic.
2006-07-29 13:40:05 · update #2
yes... i aspire to be an author... but right now, i'm fourteen. i'm not so worried about that right now.
2006-07-29 13:43:00 · update #3
the 'magic' brother is a hot headed guy who hates to think first and is all for the action. the brother is always forever getting him out of trouble. the girl is sweet, and really good at the magic thing, she's suffering the loss of her little brother.
i think this is in a sort of modernish/mideval time... i don't really know much. it's like, not in the USA but more of a time-of-believing-in-magic place.
2006-07-29 13:44:18 · update #4
king_of_hyrule: why am I getting mad at YOU? because u INSULTED me, psycho! and that usually generates anger, btw. if u want to misenterpret my story, fine, be that way, don't answer then. it DOES NOT already exist, i just phrased it wrong, so u jumped to conclusions. it is about 2 dudes who are brothers, one does magic one doesn't, who kidnapped a girl who's also good at the magic, and the magic guy falls in love with her. that is not like fma.
2006-07-29 13:51:11 · update #5
This sounds like a ripoff of Fullmetal Alchemist. The main character is an alchemist named Edward who travels with his little borther named Alphonse. And there's a girl he likes named Winry. Alchemy is just ancient chemistry with spiritual elements and the occult is all spiritual rituals and what-not.
*EDIT* Response to ASKER's EDIT
I don't know why you are getting mad at me you psycho. You're the one crafting a story that already exists.
*SECOND EDIT* Response to ASKER's SECOND EDIT
Why don't we review you *****, I didn't call you a psycho until after you acted all b1tchy when I so graciously revealed to you, based on the information YOU gave, that such a yarn already existed, and it is called FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST. WTF is wrong with you?!
2006-07-29 13:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Term, "OCCULT' is an Umbrella-term for all Magical Or MYSTICAL Powers & Things that can't be Explained by Reason or Science. ALCHEMY is just a part of this Occult Practices.
'Alchemy' generally means a Mysterious Power or Magic that can Change Things( Some tried to discover how to change base Metals Into Precious GOLD) Midas's Touch?
Regarding Names: I'd suggest Paracelsus for the Alchemist & Occultist, , Maud Gonne for his his girlfriend & George for his li'l brother
2006-07-29 21:08:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alchemy is the quest to find methods for transforming base metals (usually lead) into gold, and for creating the elixir of eternal life (the philosipher's stone).
Occult means 'hidden' (the moon occults the sun during an eclipse) and generally refers to knowledge.
The names would surely depend on the time period in which your story is set. There used to be a very (in)famous occultists called Alistair.
If you aspire to be a serious writer you need to start conducting your own research.
2006-07-29 20:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alchemy is a rudimentary form of chemistry, known for the attempts to convert lead into gold. Occult (meaning: "hidden") is the broader term for all supernatural or magical secret or guarded teachings and activities.
2006-07-29 20:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by alchemist0750 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like to name characters based on personality (more then age)
if the little brother is a crazy kid who knows nothing and keeps getting into trouble he would have a different name then if he was the voice of reason always getting his magical brother out of magical trouble by regular human ways
and the girlfriend - is she smart or flakey?
2006-07-29 20:40:01 · answer #5 · answered by math guru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he could be a shaman (medicine man)
2006-07-29 20:39:44 · answer #6 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could use the term philosopher...
2006-07-29 20:36:28 · answer #7 · answered by Charity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋