Assorted Slang and Terminology - Volume 1 - Thieves Cant
Thieves Cant, sometimes referred to as the Cant, rogues' cant or TC for short, was/is a secret language formerly used by thieves, beggars and hustlers in Great Britain and other English-speaking countries.
It is a common trope of the fantasy genre – a series of coded words or phrases so the rogues and thieves can talk about... [click here for more]
Assorted Slang and Terminology - Volume 2 - Nautical
Land-lubbers, Port, Abeam. These and many others words can seem odd and almost alien to those not of a nautical nature.
But worry not, the ASAT Guide is here to help you, the GM or storyteller.
Within is a collection of terms used by those who travel the numerous seas and ocean. Some terms are military based, others from sea-going... [click here for more]
Assorted Slang & Terminology: Volume 3 – Collective Nouns
A collective noun is a name for a collection or group of things. Rather than saying “that group” or “or those (x) over there” you would use a collective-noun to give the group/collection its proper name.
The following format is used for each entry: [subject] [collective noun]
This would tell you that, for example,... [click here for more]
Assorted Slang & Terminology Volume 4 Occult & Magic
The Assorted Slang & Terminology series is a collection of pdfs that give you a glossary or series of terms themed around a certain subject.
This edition is themed around the occult and magic, with a bit of the supernatural and mythology thrown in as well.
Designed for any genres where the occult and those who practice... [click here for more]
Assorted Slang & Terminology Volume 5 – Sci-Fi
The Assorted Slang & Terminology series is a collection of pdfs that give you a glossary or series of terms themed around a certain subject.
This edition is themed around Science-Fiction, or Sci-Fi for short, with a bit of real-world science terms thrown in for good measure.
Disclaimer/Note from the Author - This pdf is not... [click here for more]
Assorted Slang & Terminology Volume 6 - Cyberpunk
According to Wikipedia, Cyberpunk is defined as “... a subgenre of science fiction in a futuristic setting that tends to focus on a "combination of lowlife and high tech" featuring advanced technological and scientific achievements, such as artificial intelligence and cybernetics, juxtaposed with a degree of breakdown or radical... [click here for more]