part of my enchiridion on sirens. ( disclaimer: this is my take on the lore, with my own headcanons etc! )
there are primarily, two species of siren.
the sterlings are freshwater sirens! they can be found in rivers, swamps/bogs and lakes. mainly the ones that lurk on their mountain. note, any running water here, runs backwards. it does not snow nor rain on the sterling mountain. how mud far from the water sources occurs is a mystery. nevertheless, tucker really likes being in the water while its raining on him.
facial: more compressed, reptilian, bones are thinner, more blunt and tucked. slope of nose and forehead, shorter, flatter. long neck.
body: long, eel-like, streamline hipbones and tail ( growth occurs only if water is permanent habitat ), two sets of fins near end of tail
skin: slippery, wet, silken, pale, feels good.
eyes: utterly black, completely, large. nictitating membranes are very important. ( saltwater sirens have completely white eyes - protective film )
teeth: sharp, sharp, sharp, serrated, elongated, like toothpicks, resembles gar fish.
smell: earthy, milky, cyprus, lilly, moss, lavender ( general fresh water smell )
tongue: a little more than half the body length, rough. snakes down throat and between ribs to harvest souls.
limbs: haha long af creepy af
vaginas: have teeth !! they clamp around the penis b/c mating happens in the water.
penises: long & skinny m8, they can elongate yikes.
other: webbed fingers, toes, sharp nails for grip.
fast as hell, no chance of escape.
lives in fresh water - usually misty, murky waters, can appear around oases, flowers and weeds generally about.
likes to lurk beneath the surface, seducing prey for game or hunt, dragging bodies to the dark depths, feeding is slow, takes time sucking up soul and energy, then devouring body bit by bit, body part preference may vary between individuals.
diet consists of only raw flesh. souls are an energy source. prey is mainly and only humans, insects and fish. it’s rare but small birds that linger by the water might get snatched.
entrancing beyond no end, once you catch hearing of them, you cannot snap out of it, instantaneous feelings of intrigue and amour, mystery beckons you to the water.
larger female : male ratio ( very rare water creature est. <100 ).
live in very select, remote areas, i.e. mountainous / coastal regions of u.s. / east asia andeurope.
prefers cooler temperatures.
aggressive and insensitive creatures.
etremely territorial and protective of hunting clans/families.
small families in maximum of four.
volatile with fully human family members.
will kill for sport and fun.
deceptive, manipulative, can cause visual / auditory hallucinations. humans are without questions subject to fall victim of the mind control and physics warping. ( tbh this is non - negotiable if ur muse is 100% human, this is the siren’s power, like a cheetah’s speed, i won’t disregard the fact that one look from tucker can make your muse go brain - dead and follow him into the water )
