Bio-engineer

A Bio-engineer, also known as a bio-philosopher, is proficient in the modification and repair of living creatures.

Overview

Bio-engineering is capable of a wide range of feats, from enhancing the size of animals, as in the case of Remade whale-transports known as ictineos, to adding gills and finger-webbing to humans.
Bio-engineering involves the development and training of invisible, magical musculature which only manifests during the usage of spell casting. In especially skilled bio-engineer the development of this invisible musculature can lead to the appearance of having an excess layer of white necrotic flesh when not being put to use.

Practices

New Crobuzon
In New Crobuzon, bio-engineering is associated with the punishment of Remaking, which takes place in so-called "punishment factories". New Crobuzon bio-engineers are view with fear and distrust, and skilled bio-engineers are suspected of honing their skills on condemned prisoners.
Elsewhere
In Armada, bio-engineering is used to repair injuries and undo the Remakings of new Armadan citizens. In some cases, Armadans can voluntarily have themselves Remade by bio-engineers.

Type

Engineering