Dolphineers should, of course, be able to swim, but the most important quality in a dolphineer is stamina. Those who work with dolphins will spend candlemarks in sun and salt water, straining muscles and toughening skin. Lung capacity should be sufficient to dive to moderate depths with dolphin aid.

Not all dolphineers have a set partner, but may swim with the pod in general. Those who do have partners are chosen by the dolphins at some time after reaching journey rank. Although the bond has some similarities to that of dragon-human, dolphineers must communicae by physical means, and one member of a partnership can exist after the death of a partner without emotional damage.

Apprentices learn the basics of dolphin life, including healing and anatomy of dolphins, hand signals, and swimming styles. They also become competent in swimming rescue of other humans.

Journeyfolk travel in the same way as those of other crafts. This rank is expected to pay visits to outlying pods in order to render medical treatment and to accompany ships on extended voyages. They also assist in teaching apprentices, both in classrooms and while swimming.

Masters engage in the teaching of lower ranks. They also confer with dolphin counterparts to make decisions regarding dolphin-human relations.

Advancement through the ranks is much like that of other Crafts, with one noticeable exception: senior members of the dolphin pod are involved in any decisions regarding promotions.



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