Etymology (Word Origins) of All 12 D&D 5e Class Names
Channel: Fantasy Roots
Date: 2024-01-29

Where do words like "druid" and "warlock" come from? Why is "monk" spelled with an "o" when it sounds like "munk"? Why did ancient Romans call some people "barbarians"?

In this video, I'll look at the word origins of all 12 classes from Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, uncovering the twists and turns that led them to their current English terminology. Some are pretty straightforward, while others that might seem simple at first glance, like "fighter," have followed a more complex path to their modern forms than you might expect!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:34 Barbarian
03:51 Bard
04:25 Cleric
05:53 Druid
07:10 Fighter
08:07 Monk
09:12 Paladin
10:00 Ranger
10:55 Rogue
11:29 Sorcerer
12:14 Warlock
13:25 Wizard
14:04 Conclusion

If you like this kind of video and want me to look into other historical roots of gaming, let me know!

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