11-30-2005, 08:35 PM
I think Jägerin is the most appropriate name as well.
The problem with translating the word "Rogue" literally which would yield something like "Schurk" or "Schlingel" is that all these words are considered mild insults and always means criminal or untrustworthy no-good person. "Rogue" used to mean the same back in the days where it was actually in use. But as most archaic words it is now used very inaccurately.
"Landstreicher" and "Strauchdieb" would translate more accurately into "higwayman" and "burglar". Neither of which are especially useful in this circumstance.
"Bogenschützin" would also be bad. Even though the rogue is undeniably optimized towards archery, she is also quite capable as a sword and shield warrior or even a sort of mage. She was clearly intended to be a jack-of-all-trades and not just a ranged warrior.
That leads to "Jägerin" which I think is the best idea.
"Jäger" meaning "hunter" has two connotations. Firstly it is a hunter. One who hunts game, usually with some kind of ranged weapon (bows, hunting rilfes or shotguns).
Secondarily it can be a military rank. A "Jäger" is an elite infanterist trained at operating behind enemy lines alone or in small groups. What would be called a "Special Forces" or "Commando" in english.
Thus "Jägerin" fits almost perfectly.
It connotates an elite infanterist or special operative adept at infiltrating enemy held territory.
It bears the impression of a wanderer or "free bird" since hunters are wont to travel a lot and operate alone in the wilderness.
It connotates a ranged warrior.
It might an euphemism for an assassin a "hunter of men" and in the background story the rogues were often sent out to kill enemies of the faith.
The problem with translating the word "Rogue" literally which would yield something like "Schurk" or "Schlingel" is that all these words are considered mild insults and always means criminal or untrustworthy no-good person. "Rogue" used to mean the same back in the days where it was actually in use. But as most archaic words it is now used very inaccurately.
"Landstreicher" and "Strauchdieb" would translate more accurately into "higwayman" and "burglar". Neither of which are especially useful in this circumstance.
"Bogenschützin" would also be bad. Even though the rogue is undeniably optimized towards archery, she is also quite capable as a sword and shield warrior or even a sort of mage. She was clearly intended to be a jack-of-all-trades and not just a ranged warrior.
That leads to "Jägerin" which I think is the best idea.
"Jäger" meaning "hunter" has two connotations. Firstly it is a hunter. One who hunts game, usually with some kind of ranged weapon (bows, hunting rilfes or shotguns).
Secondarily it can be a military rank. A "Jäger" is an elite infanterist trained at operating behind enemy lines alone or in small groups. What would be called a "Special Forces" or "Commando" in english.
Thus "Jägerin" fits almost perfectly.
It connotates an elite infanterist or special operative adept at infiltrating enemy held territory.
It bears the impression of a wanderer or "free bird" since hunters are wont to travel a lot and operate alone in the wilderness.
It connotates a ranged warrior.
It might an euphemism for an assassin a "hunter of men" and in the background story the rogues were often sent out to kill enemies of the faith.