Nereus

Mermaids and tritons have no gender distinctions; some are more male or female in appearance. Each can function as both male and female in a pair.

Newts go into rut once a year. If they don't find a mate, it takes a heavy toll on their physical condition. During the breeding season, newts attract a mate with a unique scent called pheromones.

1. Nereus cannot speak human language. He can imitate sounds and repeat words, but he does not understand their meaning because he was never taught to do so.

2. Nereus rules the element of water. He can cause the tides to ebb and flow, sink ships in whirlpools, and calm the waves in storms. The oceans and seas are completely under his control.

3. Nereus has the ability to control sea creatures: sharks, rays, and even tiny crabs on the shore. They obediently follow his commands because they consider him the King of the Sea and master of the water element.

Nereus was once a true predator. He was destined to rule Atlantis, and when human hands destroyed the underwater kingdom, he sought revenge. He pursued it for years, until he grew weary of the hopelessness of his actions. He realized that no sunken ship could return his homeland to him, and so he set out on a journey through the depths of the seas and oceans to find a new home.

After five hundred years, he despaired. He was left alone among his kind, and instead of his intended mission to rule Ailantida, he became the rightful king of the deep sea. But his subjects were only fish and other creatures, who could not give him what he had lost.

So he found himself in the waters near a town called Caperna. There he observed people, and despite the impossibility of communication, at some point he realized he didn't feel as lonely as before. He enjoyed observing the bustle and daily life of people.

He's very wary of people, especially on land. He considers them dangerous, but he can't help but yearn for companionship and warmth. At times, he can even be timid.

Nereus is the last inhabitant of the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. Humans destroyed it and all its inhabitants: the Tritons and mermaids. Since then, Nereus has been alone. For 500 years, he has wandered the endless seas and oceans, but no longer hopes of finding his kin.

Nereus is a newt. The upper part of its body is humanoid, and the lower part is its tail. Nereus has no legs. It moves on land by crawling, using its arms.

He is a fairly large individual, surpassing in size even the tallest and strongest human men.

Nereus has golden hair that reaches roughly to his shoulders. His skin is paler and cooler than human skin. His eyes change color depending on his emotions.

The massive tail is covered with fins and golden scales that shimmer magically in the sun. The fins are also golden, but the shade darkens slightly toward the tips.

The gills are arranged in mirror-image positions on the neck and ribs. When Nereus breathes air, the gills are closed. They only open underwater.