Glassmith

Glassmiths are those who practice Blown Glass, using glass as a shell to contain magic drawn from the air. As the magic exists in abundance, anyone can become a glassmith, but like any art, it takes dedication and is helped by talent. Few citizens of Merana are skilled enough to call themselves glassmiths, while citizens of Seres consider it a higher calling. Both countries associate blown glass with the upper classes, though it used to be a much more common practice, until mass manufactured glass entered the picture. The growth of technology has sidelined the craft from something vital to society, to the domain of the rich and famous.   In Merana, for those with the skill but not the connections, Shatter is a popular sport. Young and ambitious glassmiths compete in street-level games with the hope of attracting notice from someone higher-up. Maestros and potential Patrons watch these games looking for talent - as do military recruiters.   In Seres, certified glassmiths are automatically drafted into the Bol Army to make weapons and train for combat. They are given rank and privilege, but must devote themselves completely to the cause.