Oaths, idioms, and colloquialisms

This page lists common phrases and oaths in the Realms, those that are not specific to any faith or culture.

Oaths

 * By the great mystery : This was exclaimed when one witnessed something magical or unnatural. Jalma cried this when chasme demons burst through her window and Vajra Valmeyjar swore it when she saw a basilisk turned to stone.


 * By the sainted dog : Vajra gasped this when Priam Agrivar healed her injuries and woke her.

Idioms

 * Coin kept at home is begging to be stolen : A common Waukeenar saying about not using money.


 * He/she counts like a halfling : Someone is just being difficult for no good reason. This was a reference to how halflings were known to count the days of the week starting with their pinky fingers instead of starting with their thumbs like everyone else.


 * Utter discretion, with coded receipts : A common Waukeenar saying about doing 	discreet business, also used by moneylenders.