Scarfolk Slang

Common phrases for friendly faces used by the Nurbotu Scarfolk in Anvil.

The Nurbotu Scarfolk are a very close-knit community from Anvil that have been unfairly branded by the outside world as a group of outcasts and troublemakers due to their uncivilised methods of survival and living.   These false accusations have caused great mistrust between the scarfolk and city dwellers, so they have come up with ways to safely communicate with each other when travelling into the major capital markets to trade.   One of the methods they use is black plantain skins, which when placed in certain positions can indicate various meanings for a trader, such as a merchant’s stock being about to spoil in the next few days (so be sure to ask for a discounted price and consume your goods quickly), or perhaps that the merchant is well connected and can supply you with other wares that are not visible on the table.   However, the real insider knowledge comes from their banter. Here are a few examples that you can hear around the marketplace:  
Slang / Phrase Meaning
Did you know that the only the best plantains grow in the desert oasis? I am a friend of the scarfolk, you can trust me and I will not judge you.
The sun shines brightly today! / The stars shine brightly this night! We have unwanted attention on us and are being watched.
Friend, your button is undone! That person just stole from you, check your belt!
The trees offer little shade today. The people here drive a hard bargain.
I must run an errand for the stablemaster else I lose my booking for the night. Time to pack up shop and head home quickly, things are about to go down.
I had a terrible sleep last night, didn't shut my eyes for more than three minutes! This is not a safe place to be.


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May 23, 2021 14:18 by Morgan Biscup

That table is great. These are all so believable.

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May 24, 2021 14:40 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

I love the examples of phrases. They ring so true.

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Jul 1, 2021 11:45 by Avalon Arcana

This is actually brilliant. I can see where all get their interpretations from but they don't sound so overly outlandish to use in actual conversation. Nice.

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