Common Phrases in Unsu Language in Chronicles of Unsu | World Anvil
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Common Phrases in Unsu

Universal Phrases

 
Ancients be damned.
  A common phrase to use when things have gone wrong. Some times used as a swear when someone hurts themselves. The phase is used as a way to put the blame upon the ancients ones as if a person's current situation can be traced back to these beings.  
By the ancestors.
  This is a Phrase used to bring honor to one ancestor. Commonly used by warriors before a great battle in hopes of doing their ancestors proud. It has also been used before a great sacrifice or offering.  
For those who have Fallen
  This phrase is used to honor the dead. Mainly used for those who died for the freedom of all or for those who fought to protect their people. This phrase was common to use during the many wars that have taken place for the last hundreds of years. Though recently it has become tainted by the cult of the fallen one.  

Deminor Phrases

 
We are bound by our nature
  A phrase used by the deminor as a representation of their strong connection to nature. It also represents how many deminor carry aspects of their primal spirit in their actions. It can also be used as a warning to those that try their best to deny who they truly are.  
The taint of sin is a blight on us all
  A common saying or teaching amongst the deminor. It is tied to the belief that those tainted by sin are a danger to others, not through their actions but through the effects that it may cause others to commit similar sins. To the deminor any who break the rules or poses a danger to deminor society is a sinner.  

Presari Phrases

 
By the Elements
  A term used by the presari when they come across something surprising. Especially when things seem out of balance.  
Order through Service
  A phrase used by the presari to denote their belief in every presari must serve the nation in some way. It is a common phrase used by every presari and has a connection in the mandatory military service all presari must do as citizens.  

Fenrian Phrases

 
With Fangs and Claws
  A term used normally when issuing a challenge. It means unarmed or only with what comes naturally. Sometimes used when explaining how someone accomplished something.


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