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~The Moonpool~ Legend has it that this mysterious pool holds more than it seems... To most, it looks like an ordinary basin filled with seawater, but if you know exactly how to interact with it, you may be able to unlock it's full potential! Some have claimed to hear the sound of the ocean from it, while others have even experienced life-altering occurrences! Whatever secret this pool holds, it has something to do with the full moon... This object is cloned from the basegame birdbath object and has a polygon count of 402. It can be found in the outdoor section of Buy Mode under "Sculptures". 

~Mermaid Abilities~ Vitality Need- Mermaids are aquatic creatures who are renowned to be beautiful and immortal, but in order to stay that way, they must frequently swim in some sort of body of water. Their Vitality need will drain over time and only be replenished if they go for a swim or, alternatively, they can Siphon Water from the moonpool for a quick boost. If a mermaid's Vitality gets too low, they will start to age at a rapid pace until they eventually die of old age! Every use of a mermaid's powers will also drain their Vitality. *If your mermaid is Very Uncomfortable, they will not be allowed to swim because of the game's mechanics, so I made the "Splash Fins" interaction increase Vitality. This way, your sim won't die simply because they can't use the pool! The Moon- Mermaids have a very strong connection to the moon, as it influences their powers and effects them in several ways. If a mermaid is outside at night, they have a chance of becoming Moonstruck. This will disorient them and drain their Vitality at a fast rate while preventing them from being able to use their powers. If multiple Moonstruck mermaids get together, they can channel the moon's Lunar Energy and perform special spells! Mermaid Powers- Mermaids are not just half-human, half-fish creatures that sing. They also have a variety of special abilities! As they use their powers, they will gain more abilities, building their Mermaid Powers skill. Each level has a few abilities that are related to various mermaid myths and legends. Mermaids also have abilities that can only be learned through studying the Mythology books! Level One Siphon Water- Every so often, a mermaid can siphon water from the moonpool to boost their Vitality need and unlock a few abilities temporarily. Play with Water- Mermaids who have recently siphoned water from the pool can perform a few special spells, including juggling water with their bare hands! Evaporate- Any puddles, big or small, indoors or outdoors, a mermaid can instantly evaporate. Level Two Burst Pipes- Do you have a neighbor that just pushes your buttons? Well, a skilled enough mermaid can hop over to her neighbor's house for a visit and break all the plumbing in their house! Water Blast- After siphoning from the moonpool, mermaids can hit any human with a blast of water that will leave them dripping wet and freezing cold! Level Three Absorb Moonlight- Occasionally, mermaids can absorb moonlight from the moonpool if it is already activated. Level Four Siren Voice- Mermaids are known for having voices that can hypnotize humans like prey. By singing, a mermaid at this level will emit a spell that will effect all humans who hear it, making them flirty and very receptive to romantic advances. Be sure to maintain the Vitality need, though. If it gets low enough, you could develop Aquatic Laryngitis! Level Five Entrancing Spell- Once a mermaid has mastered their siren singing, they can eventually Entrance any human and completely incapacitate them. They can leave them like this, or release them and romance them without fear of rejection. Level Six Disperse Storm- With focus, mermaids can clear the sky and expel storms or cloud cover! Level Seven Conjure Storm- While your sim is charged with Lunar Energy, they can use the moonpool to conjure a minor rain storm. Conjure Snow- While charged with Lunar Energy, your sim can use the moonpool to summon a minor snow storm. Lunar Strike- While charged with Lunar Energy, mermaids can summon a bolt of lightning! Level Eight Conjure Thunderstorm- While charged with Lunar Energy, a mermaid can summon a lightning storm! Conjure Blizzard- While charged with Lunar Energy, your sim can summon a full-on blizzard! Wind Tunnel- With their power over the elements, mermaids can create a small tornado to trap human sims. Level Nine Steal Siren Voice- Mermaids at this level can cast a spell on other mermaids to reverse the effects of their siren song. When they do this, their Entrancing spell will be stronger. Level Ten Drown- At the peak of their powers, mermaids can forcibly drown humans! They will also be immune to becoming Moonstruck and they will instead be able to channel Lunar Energy on their own.