Tongue-Wise

When the All-Gods Temple accepted the Numis and their faith in Nufthesy they also accepted Tongue-Wise, the language of sharing wisdom through proverbs.
It is a concept language rather than a proper one of specific sounds and lettering. Instead, it is a way of speaking that imparts wisdom in an everyday way by quoting a proverb whenever the speaker feels a moment needs it.

Oft-Used Proverbs

Bad coins always turn up

The clipping, or shaving off a tiny piece, of coins is a common practice. Clipped coins have come to be called "bad coins". And, with this practice so prevalant, bad coins also show up. This proverb takes this concept even further as the bad coins it refers to are often a disreputable person or unwanted event, and like bad coins, they keep returning or happening again.

Backward in coming forward

Backear refers to being shy or unwilling and coming forward refers to presenting oneself into view. This proverb is an observation on someone of something being shy or reluctant to do something. In Numis culture, this is seen as a sign of immaturity and can be taken as an insult in a fully grown Numis.

Fickle whispers

Fickle refers to something being insincere and whispers refers to shared knowledge. This proverb warns that someone may be spreading lies.

The bones have been tossed

The bones refer to a seer rolling out a collection of six-sided knuckle bones with a rune painted on each side and reading them to predict a future occurrence. In Numis tradition, once the bones have been tossed, the fate they reveal is sealed. This proverb refers to an irrevocable choice being made.

Worms even turn

Worm refers to both the humblest and the weakest, often at the same time. This proverb means that even the humblest and the weakest with retaliate if sufficiently provoked.

More claws less fingers

This refers to the Numis having claws rather than fingernails. This proverb notes someone uses their hands like paws more hands and means they are clumsy. It is often used as a warning that cold weather is coming. Numis are a cold-blooded people and chill weather can affect their dexterity if they fail to prepare for it.