Siren

Sirens are very similar to Mermaids and often get mistaken as them.
A Siren is an intelligent aquatic creature that lives in saltwater. They possess the head and upper body of a human and the tail of a fish.
They often hunt for sailors using their beauty and singing to lure them on a course that would have their ships run onto rocks or reefs. After which the sirens then use a sort of charming ability which according to reports is also a form of song, to make the sailors docile and jump in the water or simply stay on the ship which the sirens then can board with ease.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Possesses the head and upper body of a human and the tail of a fish.
One telling difference between Sirens and Mermaids is that a Sirens tail fin is much more jagged looking compared to that of Mermaids which are more rounded off an smooth.
This trait in their tail fin anatomy helps Sirens turn and change direction much faster while hunting underwater.

Genetics and Reproduction

These creature reproduce much like humans and the females even stay pregnant until 9 months.

Ecology and Habitats

They live in large bodies of saltwater like large lakes or oceans.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They possess some level of farming knowledge, farming various underwater plants for food. However these creature prefer to hunt for sailors and larger fish using simple spears and their magic charm ability.

Additional Information

Social Structure

They live in simple matriarchal societies led by the females of their species, the females rules the communities, are the soldiers and hunters.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

These creatures often give themselves the names of elves.

Common Dress Code

Sirens don't wear clothing but sometimes wear jewellery made of shells, pebbles, coral or gems.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Mermaid

Lifespan

70 years

Average Length

1.8 meters/5.9 ft.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Their upper body has similar skin tones to that of humans, the scales on their tail can range from dark navy blue to various shades of black or purple.