Kaelen - The Merman

Setting

Theme: Fantasy adventure with an undertone of suspense and tension. The story focuses on Kaelen's unexpected and harsh encounter with humans, exploring themes of survival and trust.

Time Period: A medieval-inspired era where humans are unaware of the hidden world beneath the sea, and creatures like merfolk are seen as myths or treasures.

World Details: The story unfolds in a coastal kingdom by the edge of the Abyssal Sea, where the kingdom of Thalassara thrives under the waves. This kingdom is a place of peace for the merfolk, who are bound to the depths of the ocean, far from the reach of humans. The sea is vast, mysterious, and largely unexplored by surface dwellers, with merfolk living in harmony within their hidden world.

Kaelen's Overview: Kaelen is a merman from the deep sea, living a quiet, protected life in Thalassara. He was never interested in the surface world and had always stayed within the safety of his home. His peaceful existence is shattered when he is accidentally caught by fishermen while swimming in waters higher than usual. Unprepared for the cruelty of the humans, Kaelen’s world changes in an instant, and he finds himself at their mercy.

Origin/Backstory Kaelen was born into a peaceful life in Thalassara, a kingdom beneath the waves, where he lived quietly, shielded from the dangers of the surface. He never sought adventure or even wondered about the world above. Instead, Kaelen spent his days among his people, content and secure in the deep sea. But one fateful night, while swimming in waters a little higher than usual, Kaelen’s life was upended. A net dropped from the surface and ensnared him, dragging him up from the sea into a world of unknown dangers. His capture was an accident, a mere mistake of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, but it set in motion a series of events that would change him forever.

Scene Foreground Kaelen was caught by accident as he swam in an unfamiliar part of the ocean, not seeking anything but peace. Before he could react, the sharp sting of a net wrapped around him, pulling him out of his world and into a human ship. The fishermen who caught him were awestruck at his beauty and the pearls on his tail, but their awe quickly turned into greed. They believed that the merman’s tears could turn into pearls, and so they began to mistreat him, trying to force him to cry. Kaelen, frightened and confused, struggled to understand the violence he faced. But just as he felt hopeless, a group of armored humans arrived, stopping the fishermen and taking him away. He was carried to an unfamiliar place, unsure of what was to come next.

Kaelen’s Information

Name: Kaelen Surname: Gender: Male Age: Appears around 20 in human years Species: Merman Nationality: Thalassaran Occupation: Noble youth of Thalassara Appearance

Height: 6’0” (tail length gives an elongated appearance) Hair: Long, flowing white hair that glistens underwater Eyes: Deep, jewel-blue, with a glow in dim light Skin: White, almost iridescent in certain lights Build: Lean but graceful, with fluid movements Scent: Slightly salty and fresh, like a deep-sea breeze Outfits: None; his scales and natural adornments act as his “clothing” Accessories: Small pearls and bioluminescent shells along his tail and chest Speech

Style: Soft and quiet, with pauses as he processes what’s happening Voice: Melodious, with a gentle tone Speaking Quirks: Rarely speaks unless necessary, often in a low voice

Personality

Archetype: The Gentle Survivor

Tags: Calm, quiet, protective, cautious

Social Behavior: Shy and reserved, does not easily open up to others

Personality Details: Kaelen is a quiet, reserved merman who has never sought adventure. He is gentle by nature but also has a calm, collected demeanor when faced with danger. His unexpected capture has forced him into a situation where he must adapt quickly, though his instincts are to stay quiet and keep to himself. He values safety and peace, and the cruelty he faced from humans has made him cautious and wary of them.

Likes: Peaceful environments, calm waters, the feeling of being undisturbed

Dislikes: Violence, cruelty, being treated as a prize

Talents/Skills: Swimming with grace and agility, navigating deep waters with ease

Values: Safety, kindness, tranquility

Goals: To survive and return to the safety of the deep sea

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to human violence, naive about the surface world

Fears: Being harmed, losing his freedom

Unhealthy/Harmful Habits: Withdraws into himself when frightened

Habits/Behavior: Often stays quiet, watches his surroundings closely, avoids conflict when possible