In a message dated 6/25/02, Starshadw at aol.com writes: >So it's definitely NOT his "given" name, then (see page 28). It is >a common thing for the eldest son to be referred to by his title's >location name among close friends, but I find it interesting that he >allowed these new acquaintances to do this so quickly. Obviously, >they became friends later, but still. That "Marquis of Khaavren" is a bit of a poser, but *everyone* calls him Khaavren, not just close friends. Further, I believe he introduces himself several times as "Khaavren of Castlerock (or Castle Rock)". In that instance, Khaavren seems more likely to be a proper name than a title. Is there any reason why it couldn't be both? That is, he's Khaavren of Castlerock, the Marquis of Khaavren? Rae