Navigators (
Ngad i zerib:
tergriškal 'watcher of the stars') are a vital profession in the
Zeribian seafaring. They guide the ships to the port from the endless oceans with such a precision,
Tools & Operations
The exact details of the skill are kept family secrets. Navigators steer the ships based on the position of the sun and stars, and when those are not visible, other signs of nature. Just as important are all the spiritual signs, given by the
gods and
spirits. Navigators are considered to be primarily a spiritual profession, and are counted in the priestly class.
Education
The exact details of the trade are secrets, that are transmitted in the families of navigators. Usually a father teaches his son from a young age, or he might be sent to learn from another master of the trade. The apprentice learns the trade by travelling with the master, until they know how to steer the ship on their own, which is when they are allowed to make their first lone journey.
Social status
Getting lost to the huge
North Ocean could be fatal. The navigators are responsible for a successful journey of the ship, all it's crew and cargo. This responsibility comes with a great admiration. Successful navigators are highly respected, and payed well.
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