I’m obsessed with Avowed’s made-up curse words, which have a surprisingly practical purpose in the world of Eora

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In a friendly, playful manner borrowed from the mountain dwarves’ language (the Lembur dialect), I’m addressing you as “nimdut.” Although it may sound like an insult in some situations, I assure you it’s meant affectionately here. The Avowed lore tab has been instrumental in making the events and history of The Living Lands more accessible for newcomers to Pillars of Eternity, while also providing a rich education on various cultures and their languages within the fantasy world. It’s especially fascinating to learn about expletives and curse words from different races, like my dwarven companion Marius who often employs them.

Whenever Marius uses that term, I quickly click the lore tab button as if the world depends on it, to understand its meaning. As more words become familiar, I grasp their significance during our camp conversations or encounters in Eora’s realm. This connection deepens my immersion in Obsidian’s RPG universe and the characters I meet there. Truth be told, I get a thrill from delving into fantasy languages and lore.

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In my experiences exploring Avowed, it appears that among the various words Marius uses in his native tongue, nimdut is one of the least intense. Some examples of more colorful terms include “saca,” which essentially means ‘excrement,’ or “jitule” when expressing anger towards someone, which translates to ‘bastard.’ If someone’s telling a tall tale, you might respond with “pe dracu,” meaning you’re calling them out on their ‘bullshit.’ One of the most satisfying expletives in Lembur, though, is “Fuitu meu,” used to express disbelief or, as Marius often does, skepticism. Translated literally as ‘Fuck me,’ it’s clear that saca has hit the fan whenever he uses it during the numerous ups and downs of my adventures in the Living Lands.

In my journey through Avowed, I’ve come across several languages, but none as familiar as Lembur due to Marius’ frequent use of words and phrases. Occasionally, I’ve even picked up some Rauatai curse words like “kuta bau”, which translates to “damn it”. Whenever characters mention a specific drink, I find myself consulting the lore tab. As I learn more terms, I become increasingly connected to the world’s culture and inhabitants, enhancing my gaming experience in an enjoyable manner.

To put it simply, Avowed’s lore tab seems similar to the glossary sections I’ve encountered in numerous visual novels I’ve played before. These sections have always been helpful in providing detailed explanations or additional context for terms or events that appear throughout the story. In role-playing games (RPGs), I’ve admired features like the codex in Dragon Age, which collates significant documents and lore tidbits found within the game world to enrich the overall experience.

As a passionate gamer delving into the Pillars of Eternity universe by Obsidian Entertainment, I find immense pleasure in engaging with their rich dialogue and lore. It’s not just about comprehending the world’s history, but also forging connections with the diverse characters I encounter. The intricate fantasy languages, tales of pivotal events, and even the peculiarities like understanding what a “Wodak” drink means (for those interested, it’s a potent alcoholic beverage favored by Pargrun dwarves) have enriched my gaming experience in ways I never anticipated. Learning from this immersive content has been an absolute joy!

Although I may regret using the term “nimdut,” I am not going to express remorse about my enthusiasm for delving into exotic fantasy insults. This is precisely the type of role-playing game (RPG) intrigue that excites me.

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2025-03-08 17:13