The Northern Star
Role Play of the Seas
Merfolk Breeds
Until recently Merfolk were known to be born from the union between two of their own, to think that there were indeed human born Mer ones was almost a laughing matter under the waves. Until they began to grow in number.
Obviously the product of those betweeners who had become a part of the Unsea. Such terrible times has brought many changes for the Merfolk. Including the growing acceptance of the Homid borns, where the elders remain in their dislike and distrust of them. Below both breeds are explained for you to carefully consider when dealing with your character's concept.
Homid
Until I met you I wasn’t actually sure that such things existed. Few of us ever leave Sea. Further, it is not usual for Merfolk to breed with dirtwalkers, for they have weaknesses we can ill afford to bring into our breeding line. Still, I know that there are kadugo, the offspring of a Merfolk and a human. I don’t know if you’ve experienced it or not, but when we come to Unsea, Merfolk want to breed all the time. It’s not surprising that some few of us have bred with humans, then, especially islanders. What I’ve never seen before is anything like you. I had heard that if a Merfolk bred with a kadugo, a Merfolk would be the result, but not a usual Merfolk, one born human. I’d never have believed it untilI met you, though. We’ll have to see how well you adapt.
Kanje
Obviously, most Merfolk are born as Sealife. Oh, you didn’t know that part? Sorry. No, we are not born as Merfolk. We start life as creatures of the Ocean. It’s only later, when we reach sexual maturity, that we stop reacting just as sealife and begin to realize that things suddenly make more sense. Choosing a creature that you were before your change is indeed an uneasy task, but make sure to keep in mind your tribe when it comes to choosing this as some are specific in what creatures they have spawn from.