I've set up some of the words, if not most of them, to be able to directly replace curses in text, but I understand that that may not be sufficient for more complex curses such as "Damn you to hell" ("Tercer you to the abyss" just doesn't have the same ring to it, if you get what I'm saying). And the words themselves can also be changed if people feel like it isn't cursey enough too. I'm just throwing pasta at the wall and see what sticks, so any and all help is appreciated!
Curses:
- Skepre- Direct translation to Common: Bugger off
- Chak/ing-Direct translation to Common: Fuck/Fuck you
- Avent- Direct translation to Common: Shit
- Tercer- Direct translation to Common: Damn/Dammit
- Giss- Direct translation to Common: Ass/asshole
- Dravent- a stupid person; moron. Direct translation to Common: dipshit [Credit to DemonAnastasi]
- Galster- Someone who defames or slanders the family name
- Fifter- An egregious coward. Direct translation to Common: someone who poops the bed
- Balko- A man who beats his wife or children. A wife-beater. Coined from an old, fictional folk tale about a Hellbend named Balko and his family, telling young women to heed caution when marrying a man just for his wealth, lest they fall prey to abuse.
- Bolka- A less common but equally derogatory term for a woman who beats her husband or her children. A man-beater. Coined from the same story above but the name is altered to refer to the role reversal of the wife and the husband.
- Spad- An outlandish fool, someone who makes a mockery of themselves. Direct translation to Common: Someone who runs naked in the streets.
- Gundrow- Someone who is being excessively inappropriate or rude. Direct translation to Common: A dick or cunt
- Dohi- Someone who is extremely annoying, persistent, and loud, like a bug. Direct translation to Common: hissing cicada
- Aper- Someone who smells extreme bad or does not care about their personal hygiene, especially in regards to a salty or fishy smell. Direct translation to Common: someone who has lain with fishes
- Siph- Someone who uses magic to cast ill will onto others or for other nefarious purposes, especially if Siphonics is involved.
- Lapin- A derogatory word for someone who chooses to be a visual companion for someone else in exchange for money, in particular when they are meant to intimidate or bring visual/sexual appeal to their companion. Direct translation to Common: A muscle or escort
- Sword- A male prostitute. While derogatory historically, the Swords and Sandals have reclaimed the term in some way by affirming that no one should be denied love, regardless of gender or circumstance.
- Catch a swordfish- Having sex with a man. Primarily used to refer to gay men, especially those who frequent the Swords and Sandals.
- You a Bastard Sword?- Do you have a big penis?
- Slap- Both a noun and a verb meaning good fun. When you are "having a slap" you are having a good time, usually with many laughs and great fun. When someone "is a slap" that means that they are someone who knows how to have a good time and is good fun to be around. Primarily used by those raise or born within Avakaron, this term is thought to have developed due to the common response of slapping someone's arm, shoulder, or leg when they tell a good joke. In reality, this is likely not the true origins of the phrase, as the history of the phrase itself has long since been lost in time.
- Muostas's Depths! -- an exclamation/interjection denoting surprise/exasperation. Equivalent of irl God's Wounds/Zounds and God's Body/Odbodkins (which are both archaic). Also equivalent to Davy Jones' Locker, or Hell. Sailors and other seafarers would be most likely to use this phrase.[Credit to DemonAnastasi]
- Cheon's Domain -- equivalent of irl usage of Hell. "What in Cheon's Domain"/"What the hell." Would have more connotations of death and time rather than eternal torture, obviously. Would be considered blasphemous by more devout Hellbends, but other Hellbends such as sailors wouldn't care. [Credit to DemonAnastasi]
- Cheon tercer you! -- the equivalent of irl God damn you. A euphemism would be Cheon take you, being less harsh, but still with death implications, and considered blasphemy by the more devout either way. [Credit to DemonAnastasi]
- By (Deity's name)! -- equivalent of Elder Scrolls' usage of By the Gods/By the Nine Divines/By the Eight/By Shor/etc. Easily usable by characters of any background. (Note: "by" can be added to both Muostas's Depths and Cheon's Domain for an exasperated effect -- also I haven't used this phrase in Currituck's interactions yet.) [Credit to DemonAnastasi]
- Mune- A woman of great merit and inner strength. A woman who is highly saught after or has many suiters. Direct Translation to Common: Damsel or maiden
- Whalerman- A man who seeks adventure and/or is known for great adventures. A term coined by early Hellbend sailors to describe those who caught a whale for food during a great famine to bring back to the city of Avakaron.
- Wailerman- The opposite of a Whalerman— a man who actively avoids adventures or strife, often described as wailing and moaning at any sign of change. Not necessarily used to describe someone who fears adventure rather describe someone who enjoys the simplicities of life and doesn't need thrills to bring them joy. However, the term is commonly misused as a term for a lazy or boring person.
Children's Song [Credit to DemonAnastasi]
I'm a little dohi, short and stout
Here are my wingtips and here is my snout
When you're in the forest and you hear me shout
Better save your ears and get the chak out!
