Water Baker

A culinary and sustainability focused occupation to purify and enrich water into something tastier and healthier. It is a popular profession in Arbeka and arid regions. Allow the consommation of originaly undrinkable water such as salty ocean water or water corrupted by blood or waste.
It orginated from the Arbekan First Sent on the coastline, who managed to create primitive tools to evaporate sea water and make a more pleasant beverage (via sun exposure or evaporation throug boiling).
After he has evaporated dirty water or sea water and separated it into basic elements, the Water Baker adds minerals and fruity scents to influence the drink he wishes to make. Thus, the once undrinkable water goes from a sterilised form to an engineered delicacy with added nutrients.

Career

Qualifications

Knowledge of chemistry. Experience in lab work. Knowledge of environment and water cycles. Good taste buds.

Career Progression

A Head Baker is in charge of his own restaurant or ship's cantina or flying aircraft's cantina. The job thrives on popularity, but also on survivability. The more notorious the Water Baker, the more clients will drink at his place. But the harsher the conditions are, the more valuable the Water Baker's role become.

Payment & Reimbursement

Providing normal sterilised water is a duty rather than a service. Serving properly perfumed dishes is another matter that the Water Baker can charge for.

Other Benefits

Water Baker are invaluable members of the community. It is a refined profession that only learned and distinguished people can thrive in. The renown and respect earned for proper service is on par with religious figure in some regions.