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Weird Question: Help Me Name a Universe

Submitted by Daniela Wolfe on Wed, 2025/11/12 - 2:08pm

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  • Daniela A. Wolfe

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Hey everyone,

I'm mulling over a new story universe name for the Aeldstorm Saga books, and I'd love your gut reactions.

The name I'm considering is Himingrath.

For context: Think Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere (or the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a more mainstream example). There would be multiple worlds, different stories, all connected within one larger universe. The Aeldstorm Saga would be one series within this broader setting, but there will be other stories, other worlds, different mythologies and pantheons, all linked together. I'm also planning to expand and rewrite my Spellbinder stories to fit into this universe.

I'm trying to decide if Himingrath works as that overarching universe name, or if it's too obscure/hard to remember/doesn't quite land.

So, quick poll:

Does "Himingrath" sound intriguing or confusing?

Is it memorable, or does it feel like a mouthful?

Does it make you curious about what it means?

Would you pick up a book if you saw "Part of the Himingrath universe" on the cover?

No wrong answers here, I genuinely want honest reactions. If it doesn't work, I'd rather know now than after I've committed to it across multiple books!

Drop your thoughts in the comments. Bonus points if you tell me what vibes/imagery the name gives you.

Thanks for indulging this bit of authorial anxiety!

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