II Mythos Races an advantage over paper and ink in that the method operating on surface dwellers find their talents in much remains viable above and below water demand Gnorri surgeons can earn their communities Traditional gnorri building methods utilize magic, a huge haul of glass and metal tools by performing a but also integrate nature and terrain A gnorri group single operation to graft gills onto a human merchant, looking to establish a town is more likely to pick as the for example site of their new home a craggy section of underwater rifts and caverns than an open expanse of lush seaweed plains This gives the gnorri additional defenses against sea monsters and other dangerous denizens of the deep Without the ability to easily manufacture metal, glass, and pottery under water, gnorri who desire these items must rely on trade Fortunately for the gnorri, two of their cultural specialties are very much in demand from surface dwellers—alchemy and surgery Rather than focusing on potions and fluids, which are difficult to contain and manage in an aquatic environment, gnorri alchemists focus on thicker, more solid media—ooze, plant life, and small animals A gnorri alchemist uses a collection of venomous crustaceans, a wide array of aquatic plants, and flesh harvested from a wide range of invertebrate creatures for a diverse and versatile take on alchemy This work has made gnorri particularly adept in the crafting of poisons, as much of their work involves using and repurposing venoms extracted from their living tools The gnorri’s deep knowledge of biology aids them in larger healing projects involving more complex organisms as well, and gnorri surgeons are among the most gifted under the seas and above the waves alike While almost all gnorri display a talent for minor applications of first aid and other applications of healing, some among their number have taken this science even further, with the ability to graft flesh and transform subjects using a wide variety of methods While it’s easier for them to perform these flesh-altering procedures on fellow gnorri, those who specialize in Relations Gnorri enjoy the beauty of their aquatic regions and have, as a general rule, a productive relationship with local wildlife built on deep understanding, but they are the first to admit that many undersea cultures are isolationist at best and violent at worst While a typical gnorri settlement is on good terms with neighboring gnorri towns, beyond that things start to break down, as communities grow more different as they are further removed, becoming more and more opposed in belief and teaching Always self-sufficient, with populations that embrace the dual concept of specialization and supporting the community as a whole, gnorri have traditionally not depended much on extensive trade or support networks with their aquatic neighbors Nevertheless, there are many things that gnorri cannot build or acquire with ease underwater, particularly when it comes to objects that must be forged Items made of metal and glass are particularly valued by the gnorri, both as luxuries and as necessities Scavenging for items from shipwrecks is a long tradition, but unless gnorri specifically target trade ships and sink them for goods, it’s impossible to depend on sunken salvage as a constant supply source Since the gnorri are, as a whole, loath to prey upon the ships that sail above, they have turned to more peaceful options, setting aside long-standing superstitions and fears about the surface world Still, gnorri have difficulty interacting with air breathing creatures Most trade groups employ at least one diplomat, who serves as a translator, as well as an ambassador to help handle confusing differences in 35