Slang of the San SAba
The inhabitants of Bravado have a language of their own, and some common phrases and terms have emerged in the dusty streets of the town. Here’s a list of some common slang you might hear in our game.
Zed — This is a common term for a zombie. It’s easier to shout across the way, and some linguists think it comes from the way that some cultures pronounce the letter “Z”.
Duster — A new player. This is a the name given to someone that just arrived in Bravado, as a reference to the dust that is often on them after a trip on the Oxline.
Breacher — Someone that has broken the laws of the San Saba or a contract. Violators may be assessed a hefty fine, assigned a collective punishment of their peers through a ritual known as the Gauntlet, or be hunted by the Law Dogs.
Vagrant — Those that have not signed a contract with a faction, or have purposefully chosen to forsake Contracts are known as Vagrants. Vagrants are considered untrustworthy, often incriminated in crime (rightfully or not), and only the most resourceful survive for long without the protection of the factions.
Delver — This refers to any of the brave or foolhardy explorers that purposefully descend into the ruins under Bravado in search of scrap or glory. The primary reason a person comes to Bravado is to take their chances at fortune by becoming a Delver.
Contract — This is an in-game way to refer to your character sheet. If you need to pull out the sheet to make a note or write down a Mind expenditure, we generally refer to it as your Contract. You might hear NPCs or Guides ask to “check your contact” if they need to check for a particular skill or society membership on your sheet.
Oxblood — The primary export of the town is the oily fuel known as “Oxblood”. Sometimes called “Texas Tea”, this chemical is used to power the Ox across the vast distances of the San Saba. It can be drunk as a brew by especially foolhardy Nomads.