The Imthic
Merfolk of the Valkea
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The Imthic are freshwater merfolk that live in the southern stretch of the Valkea river, where it winds through the rainforest on its way to the ocean. They also live in its wide, slow-moving lower tributaries.
They raise their children in shallow areas of almost permanently flooded forest, away from the depths of the main river where dangerous predators lurk. In the short months where these nursery pools dry up, raising children becomes a lot more risky.
What do they do to protect their children during the dry months? You mentioned predators; can they create any safe spaces, fortifications or shelters?
I'm sure they have some methods of creating safer areas in the main river. Either way, it becomes (even more so) community focused in the dry months, with everyone looking out for the younger/weaker members of the community.
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