The Royal Artificery Society - IC

[DeTess]

"I actually hail from a family of sailors and ship's officers." Ulrik replies. "My brother is an officer in the imperial navy, and my sister started out running a small fishing boat. She doesn't go out on the seas herself anymore, but she owns three fishing boats now. Most of what they serve here is brought in by her boats. My parents own a large trading ship and spend their time travelling the world and brining exotic goods back here." Ulrik's fingers comb to his beard for a moment, then he continues. "If you're wondering why I went into shipbuilding instead of becoming a sailor like the rest of my family... Well, I got unlucky and for some reason suffer from the worst sea sickness you've ever seen." The big man shrugs, then grins. "When listening to stories from my parents or my brother I do miss being able to go out and travel the oceans, but honestly, I can think of very little that beats the pride of launching a ship that you were responsible for putting together."