Mermaids

Whispers of a forgotten race echo through the annals of time - the mermaids, believed by many to be extinct. In the crevices of ancient ruins and within the pages of dusty scholarly reports, tantalizing fragments of knowledge paint a cryptic picture of these elusive creatures who once navigated the turbulent waters of myth and reality.
Mermaids, it is said, possessed ethereal beauty with upper bodies mirroring that of women, while their lower halves flowed seamlessly into the sinuous forms of dolphins. Despite their alluring appearance, tales spoke of a perilous enchantment woven into the haunting melodies of a mermaid's song. This captivating sound was rumored to ensnare the hearts of men, compelling them to surrender to the whims of the mermaid who wielded the enchanting notes. The aftermath of such encounters varied, with some men finding liberation at the end of the siren's caprice, while others faced a darker fate, succumbing to the blade or mercy of their beguiling captor.
Contrary to popular misconception, mermaids were not piscine entities; instead, they were depicted giving live birth, affirming their terrestrial connection. Artwork from times long past displayed these mysterious beings above the water's surface, challenging the assumption that they breathed underwater. 
In the majority of artistic representations, female mermaids took center stage, their allure and power immortalized in ink and paint. Rarely seen but not forgotten, male counterparts known as mermen were often portrayed with legs rather than tails, a peculiarity that relegated them to subservience within their aquatic society. Mermen who were born with tails found themselves leading small communities known as pods, where they stood under the protective shadow of their mothers, who assumed the mantle of leadership.
Armed with spears, daggers, and nets, mermaids engaged in the primal activities of fishing and harvesting kelp for sustenance. The depths of their connection with the sea manifested through a mysterious affinity for clerical abilities, channeled from some enigmatic sea deity. This divine connection added an aura of mysticism to the mermaid communities, where whispers of divine intervention and underwater rituals hinted at a spiritual bond between these beings and the unfathomable depths they called home.
The tides of time hide the secrets of the past as the mermaids' elusive existence remains shrouded in mystery. Scholars and adventurers alike delve into the remnants of ancient civilizations, seeking to unveil the truth behind the mermaids' extinction and the echoes of their haunting songs that linger in the abyss of collective memory.

Basic Information

Dietary Needs and Habits

Fish and Kelp

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Their ability to communicate with dolphins and whales through a vocal range spanning from the lowest frequencies akin to human women to the highest pitches of dolphins hinted at a profound, symbiotic relationship with the sea's denizens.

EXTINCT

Lifespan

Unknown

Average Height

Unknown

Average Weight

Unknown