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The Water Elemental

Common Name
Naiad
Other Names
Aeryn

Physical Description

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

Abilities & Powers

Physical
Resistant to cold and pressure, excellent swimmers
Main Abilities
Each Pae receives one player-selected and staff-approved power
Racial Abilities
Child
Water Shield – Shifts water to blend into surroundings. Not fully invisible, but harder to spot [Limit: 5]
Teenager
Water Shield – Stronger, harder to detect, disperses after absorbing one hit (magic or physical). Replaces Child's Water Shield [Limit: 5]
Water Bolt – Concentrated water mass for mild damage. Cannot kill [Limit: 5]
Adult
Water Shield – Distracts, provides cover, absorbs one magic attack while in motion. Replaces Teenager's Water Shield [Limit: 3]
Water Bomb – Explodes on impact, affects 10-yard radius, inflicts slow
Water Boost – Grants greater maneuverability and elemental resistance in native element
Weaknesses
Taint (to be expanded)
Drying out leads to death
Considered tasty by predators

Reproduction

Method
Similar to dolphins
Gestation Period
Two seasons
Average Number of Offspring
2–4
Parental Care
Similar to humans

Diet

Primary Food Sources
Piscivores
Hunting/Gathering
Performed by Hunters; includes deep-sea hunting and aquatic farming. Palace residents are provided for
Dietary Needs
Avoid salty foods. Requires lake water when on land

Behavior & Society

Social Structure
Queen Tariel, Consort Turin, Queen's Council, Queen's Guard, Hunters, general population
Communication
Water Runes, Aquatls (water-based messengers), Court Conferences
Cultural Practices
Receiving an Aquatl in childhood
Swallowing a power fish at the power ceremony
Artistic expression encouraged from a young age
Monthly artistic performances (concerts, plays, galleries)
Customs & Traditions
Giant birthday celebration for the Queen
Water Element Celebration
Soul Binding Ceremonies
Tide Celebrations – marking seasonal water changes
Moon Jelly Migration Watch Party

History

Origin
A water crystal leaked into the island’s waters and transformed aquatic animals into humanoids. These became the Naiad
Major Historical Events
During the Fifth Age, the island reformed in the sky. An earthquake opened the Cave of Life, revealing dormant Naiad pearls which hatched
The Naiad avoided attention from Angels and Demons by focusing on building their civilization underwater
Upon the island falling into the sea, it crushed a Naiad kingdom. Survivors migrated to the lake
Queen Tariel, among the survivors, touched the lake and activated the Palace – revealing she was the reborn Queen
Queen Tariel gives birth to twins. Her call for a gathering reaches ocean subtypes, who rejoin
Twins are kidnapped by the old Oracle
The Oracle returns to challenge the throne. A battle ensues, and Queen Tariel’s family emerges victorious
Interaction with Other Species
Treaty and alliance with the Faun
Blood Pae (slur) are despised

Other Information

Languages Spoken
Naiadian, Common
Religious Beliefs
Worship of the Water element; respect for others
Technology Level
None, though they maintain an elegant lifestyle
Tools & Weapons
Primarily bone; metal used secondarily
Allies
Faun and other elemental groups
Enemies
Blood Pae (slur)
Current Status
Thriving

Subtypes

Darya
Sera
Mylio
Teros
Thymops
Umbri
Okten
Anago
Naiacorn