Merrow Ethnicity in The Realms Beyond | World Anvil

Merrow

Water is present everywhere and so to are Merrow, the fae who live in water and are a part of it. They should not be confused with Sirens, as their voices are not enchanted. The unifying trait for all Merrow is a strong affinity for water and some sort of animal trait. Myths about them encompass:   Mermaids, selkies, roans, rusalka, kelpie, and more.   Merrow are a vibrant part of every Court, though they tend to have the largest concentrations in Winter and Summer, in Atlantis and Amparo Cove respectively.  

Inherent Abilities

  • Water Shift - (Racial) - Merrow are a fluid type of fae, able to adapt effortlessly to the environment they are in without a struggle, becoming able to walk on land or swim on whim.
(The way this works depends on each individual fae, but all Merrow can effortlessly become human without pain. The swiftness and skill of course vary by personal experience.)  

Community Style

Merrow, like the other Common Fae races, tend to have a variety of community styles. Mermaids often live in large communities, while rusalka's and kelpies might be more likely to be solitary.