So you want to be an Oceanid
Oceanid Heritage Profile
Oceanids display many vestigial, and not so vestigial, markers of their aquatic ancestry. They can have gills, webbed digits, fins, scales and even a tentacle or two. They are typically easy going peaceful people.
Oceanids have had no trouble assimilating into a Poseidon led society. In fact, the local temple to Poseidon has a niche devoted to Oceanus. Oceanids can be found in all segments of society, but generally prefer professions and abodes near water. Sailors, dockside tavern keeps and underwater engineering/exploration are their favorite professions.
Oceanids have a natural ability to breathe underwater and can even produce a bubble for a group to travel with them. In a maritime society, this skill proves pivotally useful over and over again.
Because of their agility in water, Oceanids get a 1x/day evade in water
Heritage Abilities
These are the abilities that make Oceanids unique.You get them at the start of the game. It is up to you to role play them successfully.
Active-1 x per/day evade underwater
Passive- Magical Being, Oceanids get 10 extra pts of base mana.
Role Play- Travel Underwater, bonus for costuming. Basic costuming allows 1 character to travel, better allows 2, Outstanding allows 3 characters to travel with the Oceanid. Must be in close proximity.
Oceanid Example Archetypes
Merchant
Oceanids are great hagglers and know ocean-going trade routes very well. They often serve as captains or navigators on merchant ships.
Artisan
With access to all the sunken treasures of the sea, Oceanids have a great eye for the arts. They seem to have a natural affinity for what is aesthetically appealing.
Magi
Oceanids have a natural affinity for magic, particularly water or healing magic.