Merfolk

General Information
Merfolk are rumored to dwell off the coast of Incantre, with many a sailor telling tales of the tempting beauty of the maids glimpsed among the waves. With the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish in place of legs, Merfolk do indeed visit the shorelines and waterways of the land. Able to transform when dry into landwalkers themselves, it is impossible to say just how many frequent dry society. Most Merfolk appear human in appearance when in their bipedal form, but there are reports of some which appear elven; although most stories only tell of mermaids, there are males among their kind as well. Their colorations may be as varied as that of any fish in the sea, and their fins as flamboyant. The more vibrant hues are often either hidden or much subdued when walking upon dry land.

Although they do at times choose to venture ashore, Merfolk do not maintain any kind of structure or organization there. Their society remains far from the reach of men and most other common civilized races beneath the waves. Because of this, it is uncertain how much their race may have truly suffered from the Draconic Encroachment. It seems that most Merfolk are mistrustful of those who live away from the waves of the sea, and tales of their society are rarely told to outsiders.

Able to move easily between the sea and shore, many mer do not practice a particular craft or goods-producing skill but instead rely upon barter and trade for treasures they are able to gather from the deep. This may include recovered sunken goods, simple items made from marine growths such as pearls and corals, or basic weaponry common to their kind such as nets of kelp, tridents, and spears. Those who come among settlements on land often are secretive of their true form, although they may utilize the mezmorizing singing voice so common to their kind to pass as bards or minstrels.

Zale the First, First King
Reigned until the 167 FE He died at 106 year old.

Queen Eris
Died at 98 year old, a couple days after burying Maelor.

Maelor the First, Second King
The unique son of Zale and Eris, he led an attack against the dragon, helping and rallying his kin to the rest of the world. He died on the battlefield at the age of 65. In 176 FE.

Finigan the First, Third King
His brother Nu’alak was meant to rule, but humans accused him to be a Dragon in disguised and killed him before he could make it to the sea. Finigan was 30 when he took the crown and died at 93 year old.

Noela’ar
Prominent scholar and historian of the city of Ner'wa.

Stories
History of Ner'wa