Arcane magic and divine mysticism is only one part of science not fully explored. Technology will achieve it, surpass it and integrate it and House Meritas will be damned sure they will be the ones who make that happen. Ships, airships, machines and clockwork, or maybe new exotic firearms, the Meritas will be the forefront of its invention. Slinging spells is left to the sad little magicians to waddle and dabble in. Merit trumps all; bloodlines, arcane talent, divine favor or other forms of nepotism, is outdated and foolish. Power comes from deliberation and knowledge.