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C r o w:
The winds that howl trough the ambush-filled canyons north of Yesha product numerous sounds, one of these sounds remembers one of a whale. Since stories about Skywhales have been going around forever, some speculated that some whale-like sounds are actually emitted by Skywhales. As they echo triugh the canyons, they assume a lament-like sound.
Thus the so called ''Skywhale's Lament'' was born.

As generous as a Baron

HamsterIV:
The militaristic culture of the Baronies has prioritized ship and munition production over all other facets of the economy including food and medical needs. As a result the only thing a Baron of the Fjords can be generous with is bullets and ships. The expression "As generous as a Baron" has come to mean throwing ships and bullets at a problem that would normally be solved with food and medicine.

Glindrolling

C r o w:
A not well specified and understood economic maneuver used by the Guild merchants to make every job offered by the Guild appear more appealing, even in the case that they would mean an almost certain death.

Anvalan kiss

Ightrril:
A particularly violent ram, often performed at the start of an engagement in order to force crews to stumble, or even fall off the ship. Unwary traders are often greeted in dangerous areas by a raider Anvalan kiss.

Chaladonian Horse

The Mann:
A species of horse native to the isle of Chaladon.

It's twice the height of a conventional horse and has two hearts and 2 sets of lungs - necessary to survive and prosper in the rich vegetation and acidically fertilised fields.

Baronite Charge

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