#mer lore

Its actually a mix of all three!

(Extension of Secrets of the Darkened Seas)

Written By: Newt Scamander, Remus Lupin

A/N:(asunshinepuff and @ladynightmare913): The included lore for this tale will be taken from the book “The Secret World of Mermaids” by Francine Rose. In addition to still having our own twists.

Read the story here!

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Entry 2: Shipsaver Merfolk

Ever since humans left the shelter of land, sailors have risked their lives in the vast oceans of the world. They have faced winds that shriek through the rigging like banshees, whirlpools that swallow whole ships, and solid walls of water that crush boats like paper cups.

When all hope of survival is lost, it is the secret prayer of all mariners that something, somehow, will appear out of nowhere and deliver them from certain peril. The mers called “Shipsavers” have answered many a sailor’s prayers.

Physical Description:

Shipsavers are muscular mers with long torsos and powerful, wide flukes. Their hands are strong and their backs are broad.

Habitat:

Shipsavers can be found in all of the oceans of the world, even the frigid arctic. Some shipsavers live in colonies and inhabit palatial estates within mazes of coral reefs.

Shipsaver colonies often have sentries posted to watch and listen for signals of distress.

Life Cycle:

From birth, shipsavers are vigorous and capable. Perhaps because they frequent open ocean and deep water, they need to be alert and athletic (or, barring that, have some means of camouflaging themselves).

It is only during a short period in a shipsavers life - the first month or so after birth - that they are vulnerable to the ocean’s predators.

Relationships with Humans:

Throughout history, shipsavers have been some of the most frequently spotted mers. Thus their numbers have dwindled over the centuries due to the greed of men.

Merchants, explorers, and soldiers plying the waters of the world have been aided by them more often than they know.

In general, shipsavers respect humans and feel duty-bound to help them when they can. Some species of shipsavers rely on other sea life (especially dolphins and whales) for news of ships in trouble.

Magic:

Shipsavers have no outwardly magic to affect the seas, however, they have been able to commune with animals and speak a variety of tongues.

Disposition:

While there is a great variety among ship saver merfolk, all are of a kind and caring nature.

Symbols:

Sails, rippling flags, bells.

Philosophy:

"To be there in time of need."

Animal Companions:

Dolphins, whales, gulls, sea lions.

Signs of their presence:

Disturbances in otherwise calm waters, single oars or other evidence of maritime mishaps, groups of dolphins or whales far away from feeding areas or migration routes, and gulls flying far away from land.

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Here are some links if you want to catch up or check out some of the mood boards tied to this story!

Links:

Previous Chapter: Stop Trying to Rescue Me!

Previous Entry: The Branches of Studied Merfolk

Masterlist: Secrets of the Darkened Seas

Moodboards: SOTDS, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Quinn Sandoval, Opal Teresi

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(Extension of Secrets of the Darkened Seas)

Written By: Newt Scamander, Remus Lupin

A/N:(asunshinepuff and @ladynightmare913): The included lore for this tale will be taken from the book “The Secret World of Mermaids” by Francine Rose. In addition to still having our own twists.

Read the story here!

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Entry 1: The Branches of Studied Merfolk

The collections of information contained within this journal is not for those seeing to gain a profit, or harm these creatures. I have dedicated my life to learn and study the fantastical nautical creatures that call the darkened seas home.

I’ve wanted to preserve their protection and help when hunters do harm.

No one should know these pages exist, but rumors are a powerful thing, especially when they hold truths. I’m afraid my name has brought further intrigue to these powerful species, especially now that it makes me incredibly well known in the nautical world.

Throughout the centuries that merfolk have been hunted and preyed upon, there are families who made it their livelihoods to know and hunt down mermaids, and I have discovered they could sniff out the mers within minutes.

The legends of the merfolk have been spread like wildfire, their powers and abilities becoming well known.

I am ashamed of my fellow man, as humans on land began to desire their rare and mysterious powers. Not to mention the beauty of these strange but deadly creatures.

The mers have been hunted for a fetching price, coveted for their beauty, searched throughout the seven seas for their tears— which foolishly has said to be one of the keys for the fountain of youth, or, said to be made of pearls depending on who you’ve heard the story of merfolk from.

I hope those who have come across this journal are not ones seeking a fortune out of greed and selfishness, but rather wish to continue my lifelong work and bring it to fruition. It does not belong to people who wish to exploit the knowledge I collected over the years.

If these worn pages have been bestowed upon you, please, learn from it. Knowledge is an unmistakable power, and one that will never be truly lost.

Burn it if you must. Even if all that’s left is ash, all its content is in our minds.

- Newt Scamander

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