Selkies

A type of shapeshifter that turns into a seal once their bodies are fully submersed in water and a human once they're fully on land.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Normal to Wild Blood standards; besides common discoloration in the skin (greyish/paler skin than normal) human form can have grey freckle-like patterns speckled all over the body.

Genetics and Reproduction

Selkies reproduce as the same as harbor seals.

Growth Rate & Stages

Growth rate is slowed to reach a human lifespan since their human DNA overweight their seal DNA.

Ecology and Habitats

Salt-water Oceans

Dietary Needs and Habits

Fish, Seaweed, Bread, Omnivore diet.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Selkies are independent creatures and only live in packs or groups where they are the only selkie among them (ex. Group of harbor seals swimming with the leader of the group, who of which is a selkie)
Selkies are looked down upon by any species of Walrus for unknown reasons. Regular seals with no powers look up to the Selkies as guides and caretakers.

Facial characteristics

Many prominent features include freckles, brown or grey specks scattered among the body,

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Only resides in the seas of England, Wales, Canada, Ireland, and California.

Average Intelligence

Smart enough to engage in normal human interaction. Giving a selkie access to education can teach them to function fully in the human world and can become successful if taught this at a young age.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

None

Scientific Name

selkie fowk

Origin/Ancestry

Scottish/Irish Descent

Lifespan

80-90 years

Conservation Status

Species is overlooked and somewhat forgotten due to small numbers and rare sightings.

Average Height

Varies

Average Weight

Varies

Average Length

Varies

Average Physique

N/A

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

If a selkie is predominantly white, they will appear to have a grey tint. In rare occasions when a selkie is mixed-race or of color, they will always have grey specks scattered around. Grey and brown freckles and specks are commonly seen scattered among the body.