Naiad

The Water Element: Naiad

• Common Name: Naiad
• Other Names: Aeryn

Physical Description

• Height: 6ft (long tail); 4ft on land when using legs.
• Body Structure: Lithe & lean muscle
• Skin: Tiny, shimmering scales
• Distinctive Features: Long fish tails, ear fins, hand fins, gills, side fins.

Abilities & Powers

• Physical: Resistance to cold & pressure, great swimmers.

Main Abilities

• Each Pae receives one player selected and staff approved power.

Racial Abilities

Child:

• Water Shield - shifts water to blend in to surroundings, but is not completely invisible, just harder to spot. [Limit: 5]

Teenager:

• Water Shield - stronger, harder to spot, magic damage will disperse it, absorbing all force from one opponent's hit per shield. Replaces Child's Water Shield. [Limit: 5]
• Water Bolt - small, concentrated mass of water that can be thrown at an opponent for mild damage if it lands. CANNOT KILL. [Limit to 5]

Adult:

• Water Shield - water shield that can distract enemy, provide cover, and absorbs one magic attack, even while moving. Replaces Teenager's Water Shield [Limit: 3]
• Water Bomb - concentrated mass of water that will explode upon impact, effecting anything within 10 yards. This power causes slow.
• Water Boost - When in their native element, they will have greater maneuverability, they will be resistant to their native element (fire cannot hurt fire). [cost=none, this is a natural boost Ancients get when they become adults]

Weaknesses: Taint (to be expanded on later), they can dry out and die. They're tasty.

Reproduction

• Method: Like a dolphin (its one of the most dangerous things to look up on the internet)
• Gestation Period: Two seasons
• Average Number of Offspring: 2-4
• Parental Care: Same as humans.

Diet

• Primary Food Sources: Piscivore
• Hunting/Gathering: These are usually carried out by the Hunters. There is also farming, deep sea hunting and gathering. Not all Naiad will have to partake in this if they live in the Palace as this is provided.
• Dietary Needs: Adverse to salty foods. Needs lake water when on land in order to keep from drying out.

Behavior & Society

• Social Structure: Queen Tariel, Consort Turin, Queen's Council, Queen's Guard, Hunters, everyone else.
• Communication: Water Runes, Aquatls messengers (water mellons), Court Conferences

Cultural Practices

• Receiving an Aquatl at childhood
• Swallowing the little power fish at their power ceremony
• Children are encouraged to attempt some form of artistic endeavor
• Monthly concerts, plays, gallery shows for their love of the arts

Customs & Traditions

• Giant birthday party for the Queen
• Water Element Celebration
• Soul Binding Ceremonies
• Tide Celebrations- parties for the changes
• Moon Jelly Migration Watch Party

History

• Origin: Queen Tariel knows the true history of the island and has passed this on to teachers. Tia whispered to the Waters and transformed the aquatic animal life into humanoids. They became known as the Naiad.

Major Historical Events

• Thankfully the waters are kind and during the fifth age when the island had come together in the sky an earthshake caused a cave- the Cave of Life- to open. Within this cave were Naiad pearls- awaiting for this moment to hatch and once again fill the waters.
• They coexisted with the Angels and Demons for years, since they were focused on building their numbers and their water home. This kept them out of the mind of the angels and demons since they did not surface. That was until the island landed into the waters below. The island happened to land ontop a Naiad kingdom, killing most of its habitants. Those that were left ended up migrating to the island and living with the Naiad there. One of these Naiad were Tariel. When she touched the waters of the lake it rippled and caused the Palace to light up- showcasing their old Queen had been reborn and now she was home.
• Queen Tariel summons the Naiad together to announce the birth of her twins. This summon goes out further than expected and some ocean subtypes join the lake.
• Not long after the twins are kidnapped by the old Oracle.
• Once the girls entered adulthood the Oracle returns in order to steal the throne from Tariel. A large battle ensues with the Queen and her family winning against the Oracle.

Interaction with other Species

• They have a treaty and alliance with the Faun. The Blood Pae (slur) are well hated by this group.

Other Information

• Languages Spoken: Naiadian & Common
• Religious Beliefs: Worship of the water element, respect for the other elements.
• Technology Level: None, but they're fancy~
• Tools & Weapons: Mostly bone focused tools and weapons with metal used secondarily.
• Allies: Faun & other elements
• Enemies: Blood Pae (slur)
• Current Status: Thriving