“Stormfather’s mercy” — said when narrowly avoiding disaster.
“Salt-bitten” — someone hardened by sea life; also used as an insult.
“Deep-cursed” — describes someone who’s doomed or unlucky.
“Brineborn” — slang for anyone raised on ships or docks.
“Tideblind” — someone who ignores obvious danger.
“Redwake” — a violent aftermath; blood in the water.
“Gutterwind” — rumors spreading fast through the streets.
“Blackwater deal” — a shady or illegal arrangement.
“Kelp-kisser” — someone who fell overboard; used jokingly.
“Ropewise” — clever, experienced, hard to fool.
“Lantern-low” — tired, drunk, or emotionally drained.
These phrases give NPCs and players a shared vocabulary that instantly grounds them in the world.