Common Phrases

"Linebound." - "Adventurous."

• These phrases come from the line on the map known as the limit of navigation. Beyond that point compasses no longer work and the area is almost completely unexplored. The phrase can be used to describe a person as adventurous or to say that they are on an adventure.

"Making that leap." - "Doing something dangerous."

• This phrase acknowledges that at any moment someone can be within jumping distance of a ledge. Jumping near ledges is considered bad luck in many areas.

"Taking that step." - "Dying."

• The origin of this phrase has to do with executions in which a person is forced to walk of the edge of an island and fall into the storm. It is also associated with suicide.

"When left with no alternative, jump. You may just fly." - "When left with no options, make one."

• The small village of Swinefall was created at the location where hunters chased boars and cornered them on an outcropping. With no other options the boars jumped. The phrase is used to describe creative ideas and as a humorous saying.

"Over the edge." - "Crazy."

• This is used to say that a person has gone crazy. Fits of rage and insanity are described with this.

"Is your needle skipping?" - "Are you thinking straight?"

• The phrase comes from the compass. It is a rude way to respond to crazy, unexpected, and out-of-character comments.

"An empty sail." - "A useless thing."

• This analogy compares an item to an empty sail which is no good. It can be used rudely to call a person useless.

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