Phrase Dictionary
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Navigating the Verbiage of Empirica Sin
Well, obviously we all have conversations. I would say most of us know at least one of the "other" languages, plus Common - it's the only way to make it in the world. That just means there's a lot of things you can say in one place that'll make sense in other places too. Sometimes we say it a little different from spot to spot... plus there's the stuff the Aedvects keep throwing out there. I don't know why they stick so hard... maybe the novelty. Anyway, it's just a matter of paying attention.
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Variations: Zozun: kirer sii
Variations: "You know someone by their rage."
Use Example: "I always thought Belis was a good-hearted man. I guess it's true that a person is known by their rage."
Notes: Originated in Incaendium.
2. The moment when any Celestial first comes to consciousness.
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C
Variations: Caelestis, pl. Caelestise (Diursparid)
D
Variations: Sura, pl. Kasura (Zozun)
Variations: kasura unaven (Zozun - literally "Demons don't sleep.") Notes: The original zozun phrase has an ominous feeling, and is used by Demons as a threat with a meaning to the effect of "I'll never stop doing [harmful thing]" (e.g. I'll never stop coming after you to kill you! I'll never stop plotting my revenge because you ate my pie! Don't let your guard down, I'm after you and I won't stop!) The more common phrase has a warning tone and is primarily used by non-demons to remind one another not to trust demons.
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F
Variations: Phrase or word
Use Example: Use Example
Notes: No one outside of Astrum cares about this.
G
Variations: kivalor ni ne kopalor (zozun, 'lit. greatness is not nobility')
Use Example: Use Example
Notes: This phrase can have different implications depending on the one using it. In most use cases, it is a warning that just because a thing is impressive or powerful, that does not imply they are inherently moral or kind. However, when used inside Incaendium, it will usually imply the opposite - that strong morality does not make a person inherently impressive.
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Also sometimes used to describe any ability that substantially exceeds that of the speaker. For example, a human might use that term when referencing the natural strength of a Nephilor even if the Nephilor is not extraordinary by the standards of their own species.
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Ti-zukasat
A Zozun word meaning "one who is savage" - an insult to the person's intelligence, sophistication and capability. It also implies that a demon fights without focus or skill.
Primary Region of Use: IncaendiumU
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Vahesar
A Zozun world meaning "contaminant." It can refer to a literal toxin or contaminating substance, but is also used as an insult, implying that the person in question poisons the world by their very existence.
Primary Region of Use: Incaendium
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