It only works if they know of the weapon's properties.
If a companion needs to jump into fire, they can simply yell "IcingDeath" to me, and I will know they need to use my blade to be immune to it. If I need cover or need an enemy to be struck from what they think it is a safe hiding place, I can shout "Taulmaril" while pointing and Catti-brie would use shoot at them with a powerful arrow. If we are walking and not in a fight, I can simply say "Twinkle", and they will know the blade has detected danger. If we need a blade that can cut through nearly anything, saying "Khazid'hea" and pointing at the object makes the intent clear. Aegis-Fang means to either bash or throw the war hammer. It allows us to clearly communicate our intent without our enemy knowing the ability of the weapon until after it is too late.
It only works because we are close companions that have fought many battles, even wars, together. Otherwise, the names would be worthless.
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If a companion needs to jump into fire, they can simply yell "IcingDeath" to me, and I will know they need to use my blade to be immune to it. If I need cover or need an enemy to be struck from what they think it is a safe hiding place, I can shout "Taulmaril" while pointing and Catti-brie would use shoot at them with a powerful arrow. If we are walking and not in a fight, I can simply say "Twinkle", and they will know the blade has detected danger. If we need a blade that can cut through nearly anything, saying "Khazid'hea" and pointing at the object makes the intent clear. Aegis-Fang means to either bash or throw the war hammer. It allows us to clearly communicate our intent without our enemy knowing the ability of the weapon until after it is too late.
It only works because we are close companions that have fought many battles, even wars, together. Otherwise, the names would be worthless.
[Yeah, well.]