Vea-Rin

Vea-Rin or simply Vea is the language of pitates, ships and sea. It is a patois or blend of the languages used throughout the empire.

We've picked up words and phrases from every port we've visited and from every crewman that has stood our planks. To us we hear the languages and dialects drifting like a warm breeze to others are left the sound warring ships crashing together, leaving a jumble that only we can make sense of.

It is not uncommon for words in other languages to be shortened using a barely recognized version of the word. Also common on board a ship are a variety of hand signs and light (not fire) symbols which can be seen not heard. It was thought to be started by early sea faring elves and half elves.

Inspired by the Belter Creole of the Expanse books and TV series.

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