Whistling on deck is believed to summon storms.
A gull landing on a ship’s mast is a sign of death.
Sailors throw a pinch of salt overboard before departure “to pay the sea.”
Never speak a dead sailor’s name at night — their ghost may hear you.
Tattoos inked with squid dye are said to ward off curses.
Children tie blue string around their wrists to keep sea spirits away.
A ship that creaks at night is “talking to the deep.”
Breaking a lantern on deck is considered a terrible omen.
A ship’s figurehead is believed to absorb bad luck.
These superstitions give players hooks to interact with NPCs and rituals.