The Seafarer's Guide to Elanthia/Sea Terms

This section will be dedicated to various terms a seafarer may use.
Term 	Description
Charl's Deep Abyss 	A term used to describe where one goes when they die at sea. Much like "beyond the Ebon Gate" for landlubbers!
The Black Spot 	A phrase used to symbolize a threat or mutiny. In most cases, it can mean a death threat.
To Crack Ivas' Whip 	A phrase meaning to spend the night in a house of ill repute, a brothel or a bathhouse.
Letter of Marque 	A phrase or physical letter that allows piracy as long as it is from an enemy nation.
Loaded to the Gunwale	To be drunk.
Parley 	A discussion to settle a dispute.
Run a rig 	To fool someone
By Niima's Grace 	A term for good luck or fair sailing.
Dredgie 	Ghosts and ghouls of pirates.
Scallywag 	A term used to describe a sly friend or a villanious or bothersome person.
Squiffy 	Buzzed, in drinking.
Cholen's Folly 	Booze, in terms of rum or whiskey.
No Prey, No Pay 	A common pirate law meaning a crew received no wages, but rather shared whatever loot was taken.