Dexter's Nadlies!

[the Jester]

What kind of original curses (that won't bring Eric's Grandma's wrath down on my shiny new thread) exist in your game? Does your cleric swear on his god's lost hand? Is there a word with strange etymology that is a universal exclamation? ("Slaadiswort!")

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My game has a few that have been established...

"Dexter's Nadlies!"- of course, Dexter Nadly is the Jesus-figure of the primary religion of the campaign world; you can read about his adventures in my Early Years story hour if you're interested (back before he was the Jesus-figure... when he was a villain!) (link in sig below). Typically used as a general exclamation of surprise or distress (much like many Americans use 'Jesus Christ!')

"By the Sea Queen's teat!"- the Sea Queen being the most prevalent sea deity, known by a thousand names... it's an ocean world. This is usually used in a sense of wonder - 'By the Sea Queen's teat, that's a beautiful waterfall!' Almost always references water or living things when used.

"By my dragon's horde"- used as an oath by dragon worshipers. The 'my' implies not that the dragon is owned or served by the worshiper, but rather the reverse. The implication is that you don't mess with a dragon's horde; you don't mess with this oath. 'By my dragon's horde, I'll kill you if you harm her!'

"Boccob's eye!"- an exclamation used by Boccobites. Usually used to indicate distress; 'Boccob's eye, a beholder!'


If I think of any more from my campaign, I'll post them...

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

I've always been a fan of two simples ones...both get constant use in my games too.

"By the Gods..." just as a little twist to "My God" and such.
"What in the Nine Hells...?" another twist. Its amazing how just adding in "Nine" almost completely changes the tone of it.

 

[the Jester]

Nobody else??

 

[shilsen]

"Moradin's Mammoth Mammaries!" Or at least that's one my elf uses to upset the dwarven cleric of Moradin in the party.

 

[TracerBullet42]

Nobody else??

Well, nothing too great comes to mind from my group, but when we have frustrations with the rules sometimes we just say, "Game mechanic!" in a less than nice tone.

One time, a newbie to the group misunderstood it as, "Gay mechanic". It was met with a puzzled glance. And ever since, it just doesn't have the same feel to it.