Noble Euphemisms

Noble Euphemisms are phrases and words used by nobles to express certain subject matters, often using gods as metaphor.

Noble euphemisms are perceived hard to learn, but are very important to know when living in noble society. For a noble it is considered somewhat unseemly to use direct language in most situations.

The vast majority of them leave room for interpretation, allowing nobles to wriggle out of what might sound like binding promises to less educated individuals, sometimes turning conversations into de-facto battles of wits.

Some nobles also use these euphemisms to trick commoners into signing unfavourable contracts without them even noticing until it's far too late.

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On top of the use of euphemisms noble communication is also highly structured when it comes to greetings.

When two nobles meet for the first time on a given day, the person of lower rank kneels down, crosses their arms in front of their chest and ask formally for permission to pray to the deity of the season. After being given permission, this is followed up by an actual prayer and blessing. Should two nobles of the same rank meet, the guest speaks first.

When a commoner merchant and a noble meet the merchant as the person of lower rank always has to speak first. Since they are not able to grant blessings, they only greet the noble by invoking the name of the gods, with the noble granting a blessing in return. Unlike with greetings between nobles, small variations appear to be acceptable when a commoner is involved.