1. Glossary

In addition to the usual distinctive terms and phrases, Exile humans use many unique colloquialisms, including some no longer used by Cassians of the Dominion. These include:

Accord

Short for an agreement between two individuals (formal or informal—like "making a deal.") Most famously used in "the Exile Accords," the agreement forged by Exile humans and others that binds the Exiles together.

Chronicles

Official histories told by chroniclers. Considered more authoritative than mere tales told by typical Exile humans.

Critters

Chua.

Emperor's _

An adjective that can be added to anything (often in a sly or ironic manner) to make it unlikable or bad, often used to get a dig at the Luminai masters of the Dominion—similar to the way the English call STDs "French" and the French call them "English" or "Spanish." Common examples: "Emperor's kiss" for a punch in the face or a lash of the whip, "Emperor's ale" for foul water, "Emperor's breeze" for a foul odor, or "the Emperor's thanks" for a cold-blooded murder.

Findings

Investigative hearings that replace criminal trials in Exile human society. Ends with a telling.

Ghoulie

A Mordesh.

Hornheads

Draken.

Stars, the

Used in place of "god" or "gods" in colloquialisms. E.g., "Thank the stars." ("Thank God.") or "Stars blast them to pieces." ("God damn it.") Never to be used with "my" as in "oh, my stars."

Tales

Stories based in truth, but which might have exaggerations for dramatic or comic effect. Used colloquially to mean "lies."

Telling

A recounting of a true chronicle by a chronicler. Part of many other rituals and traditions, such as criminal justice, weddings, and funerals.

Source: Loremageddon