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    $\begingroup$ for the most part the order like most monasteries would be self sufficient. I'm thinking some along the lines of your draw of the hat idea could work. Maybe it would be names of items ex: tree, sky, rock, etc. So the monks would have a "campaign name", but once the campaign is over they go through a ceremony to renounce their campaign name. That way it's seen more as a necessary evil that they later atone for. $\endgroup$ Commented Jun 23, 2019 at 18:05
  • $\begingroup$ Battle name: "The Brother with the Third Legion". Or just say "the Third Legion" if context makes it clear that you are talking about a Brother. Reassign them often. $\endgroup$ Commented Jun 24, 2019 at 7:13
  • $\begingroup$ +1 BTW, the draw a name method is used in A Song of Ice and Fire for the Unsullied (though as a way to de-humanize the slave soldiers). "Grey Worm" is named thus because that was the insulting name that he pulled out of the pot on the day that he was freed. $\endgroup$ Commented Jun 24, 2019 at 21:02
  • $\begingroup$ You are so mean. Whenever I think "But that would imply this" or "I'd add that anyway", this or that are just what your next paragraph is about xD ... there is, however, one thing I can still add: Since the monks are very personal amongst each other and the order believes in deeds, propably including fighting, they should easily be able to form a common identity where even outsiders can reference them as "brother/s" and taxes and crime accusation could be adressed to the order itself. Bedroom eyes are not a problem. The orde has rules for it but since it's about actions, it should be fine. $\endgroup$ Commented Jun 25, 2019 at 14:57
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    $\begingroup$ @CelestialDragonEmperor I think that would give far too much credit to these references. If you have to quickly comunicate tactics in a fight, go along with any reference, and as soon as that's not needed anymore, just drop it. They might even use the object-trick there too: give names to the swords or give them colored belts or something like this (that are randomely picked before every fight). $\endgroup$ Commented Jun 25, 2019 at 15:03