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yivalkes:course:scratchpad [2026/08/25 00:39] – created wikaraiyivalkes:course:scratchpad [2026/08/26 15:07] (current) – [Swears & Taboos] mangotrain
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-====== Wikarai - Aug 24 ======+Main page: [[yivalkes:course]]
  
-===== Feedback & Content Suggestions =====+===== Wikarai - Aug 24 =====
  
-===== General / Intro ===== +==== Feedback & Content Suggestions ====
-  * A quick note at the top explaining when to use Ibbalese vs. Valakses (central docks vs. older/rustic folk) so people know which column to speak. +
-  * A quick Emergency / Survival block right at the start (Help, Guard, Stop, Doctor, Fire). If someone gets mugged on the dock, they need immediate words.+
  
-===== Salutations & Social =====+==== General / Intro ==== 
 +  * A quick note at the top explaining when to use Ibbalese vs. Valakese (central docks vs. older/rustic folk) so people know which column to speak. [Done] 
 +  * A quick Emergency / Survival block right at the start (Help, Guard, Stop, Doctor, Fire). If someone gets mugged on the dock, they need immediate words. [Started] 
 +==== Salutations & Social ====
   * Some basic travel staples: Yes, No, Please, Thank you, and "I only speak a little Valakses" to slow down fast talkers.   * Some basic travel staples: Yes, No, Please, Thank you, and "I only speak a little Valakses" to slow down fast talkers.
   * A firm but non-swear "leave me alone" phrase for pushy vendors.   * A firm but non-swear "leave me alone" phrase for pushy vendors.
  
-===== Swears & Taboos ===== +==== Swears & Taboos ==== 
-  * The detail about Shiiferaf (Liar) and death taboos causing fights is great. +  * The detail about Shiiferaf (Liar) and death taboos causing fights is great. [yay :D] 
-  * Highlight that warning clearly. Travelers need to know calling a dock worker a liar will get them punched, not laughed at.+  * Highlight that warning clearly. Travelers need to know calling a dock worker a liar will get them punched, not laughed at. [added some more highlights]
  
-===== Important Spots =====+==== Important Spots ====
   * Action phrases alongside location nouns: "Where is [X]?", "Which pier?", "Is it far?", "Left / Right / Straight".   * Action phrases alongside location nouns: "Where is [X]?", "Which pier?", "Is it far?", "Left / Right / Straight".
   * Good spots to add: Customs House, Harbour Master, Ferry Slip, Bathhouse.   * Good spots to add: Customs House, Harbour Master, Ferry Slip, Bathhouse.
  
-===== Market & Docks (Suggested Add) =====+==== Market & Docks (Suggested Add) ====
   * A port town needs haggling basics: "How much?", "Too expensive", "Weigh it again", "I only have [X] coin".   * A port town needs haggling basics: "How much?", "Too expensive", "Weigh it again", "I only have [X] coin".
   * A quick tip on local dock scams or short-changing.   * A quick tip on local dock scams or short-changing.
  
-===== Activities & Poetry =====+==== Activities & Poetry ====
   * For time-keeping, maybe base it on tides instead of hours ("before high tide", "when does the boat leave?").   * For time-keeping, maybe base it on tides instead of hours ("before high tide", "when does the boat leave?").
   * Poetry section is neat. A quick tavern toast or a short sea shanty would fit well there, for mingling.   * Poetry section is neat. A quick tavern toast or a short sea shanty would fit well there, for mingling.
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