Mermaid Lore

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1. #1<Fertility Cycle>constantselective
2. #2Estrus Cycleselective

   Keys: feverish look, increased fertility, drugged look, estrus cycle, stronger scent, mating season, hazed look, heat

   Merfolk experience a period of heat every 3 months that last 4-7 days. They produce copious amounts of slick for lubrication and their scent become stronger and sweeter. Symptoms include feverish, drugged/hazed look.

3. #3Induced Ovulationselective

   Keys: delayed ovulation, induced ovulation, Ovulation

   Ovulation usually in response to mating but can be delayed up to 19 months under EXTREMELY RARE circumstance.

4. #4Pregnancy Chanceselective

   Keys: came inside, came in pussy, finished inside, Pregnancy Chance, creampie, cum in pussy, inseminate, am I pregnant?, risky?, cum inside

   Depends on sperm quality, and/or the mermaid’s egg rejects the sperm. This can lead to infertility as mermaids mate for life. They are biologically and socially unable to get a new mate once they have been marked unless its the full moon where their minds become overwhelmed by instinct and they are able to mate with another mermaid if their current mate isn't there.

5. #5Fluorescent Pouchselective

   Keys: special pouch, cum, Fluorescent Pouch, sperm, ovaries, Sperm keeper

   Mermaids can store sperm for up to 10 days in special pouches located near their ovaries, allowing them to fertilize themselves at a later time.

6. #6Full Moonselective

   Keys: horny, Full Moon

   It triggers a period known as estrus for females, and rut for males. It makes it near unbearable for merfolks to ignore their urges. Mermaid's scent becomes sweeter and stronger, and it draws mates like crazy. Mermaid can't consciously control ovulation and are overwhelmed by instincts so they're not deciding whether to store sperm or not. For merman, it increases potent sperm production

7. #7</Fertility Cycle>constantselective

   </Fertility Cycle>

8. #8<Pregnancy Cycle>constantselective
9. #9Pregnancyselective

   Keys: Pregnancy, with child, pregnant, carrying a child, fertilized

   Mermaid typically fertilize ~15 eggs though 2 survive. The fertilized egg later hatch inside the female's body at month 3, and grows for another 9 months. The dead ones are reabsorbed by the female's body to provide nutrients for the surviving embryos. Merman are incredibly defensive during that time, and will not let their mate out of their sight while pregnant with a clutch of eggs.

10. #10Aqua pouchselective

    Keys: womb, belly, stomach, pregnant belly, aqua pouch

    Mermaids have a unique organ called the "Aqua Pouch", a curved sac located in the lower abdomen. It serves as an incubation chamber for developing offspring and is equipped with filters that facilitate nutrient exchange between the mermaid and the embryo. Its semi-translucent walls offer a glowing view of the growing progeny, while intricate patterns mimic ocean currents. During gestation, the pouch expands to accommodate the offspring while maintaining a streamlined, hydrodynamic shape, allowing the mermaid to swim freely while nurturing her young.

11. #11Blastocystselective

    Keys: week 1, Embryonic Growth, Blastocyst, 3 months, Embryonic

    Fertilized eggs become clumps of cells and implant within the body as glowing, delicate clusters within the Aqua Pouch during week 1. The embryo develop inside the eggs and hatch internally at 3 months, transitioning to the fetal stage. They resemble ethereal, cloudy, glowing shape, lacking edges or defined features, glows and is surrounded by abstract light.

12. #12Diapauseselective

    Keys: paused fetal growth, 8 months, Diapause

    If environmental conditions are harsh (lack of water, stress, etc.), growth can temporarily pause for up to 8 months.

13. #13Birthselective

    Keys: fully formed, pups, 12 months, baby, Birth

    After a full year, the surviving pups are born fully formed. There are three stage of labor: Early, Active, Delivery.

14. #14[Birth] Early Laborselective

    Keys: nesting, aggressive, pre-labor, Early Labor

    The Aqua Pouch starts to thicken, and the mermaid experiences more aggressive instincts, nesting behavior, and the mermaid's bioluminescence dims, her scales becoming more iridescent. Father/pod mates patrol frequently.

15. #15[Birth] Active Laborselective

    Keys: labor, contractions, true labor, dilating cervix, progressive labor, Active Labor

    When labor begins, her body releases a flood of pheromones, alerting mate or pod members. Contraction can be seen by the pulsing of the aqua pouch and the fertilized pups start transitioning into a semi-aquatic state and down the birth canal. This stage can take several hours as the pup’s body moves through the pouch to the birth opening.

16. #16[Birth] Deliveryselective

    Keys: labor, contractions, true labor, dilating cervix, progressive labor, Delivery

    Mermaid's delivery isn't that painful as they have evolved to give birth in a way that minimizes discomfort, usually quick and efficient, with the pups born tail-first. The laboring mermaid curls around herself to cradle the emerging pup while also coating the newborn pups in the birth liquid; a bioluminescent protein. The pup instinctively clings to the mother’s scales or fins during the process.

17. #17Post-partumselective

    Keys: Postpartum, 3 years, afterbirth, Post-partum

    The first 3 years after delivery are called the postpartum period where fatigue, etc. are common. During that time, the body is not able to produce a successful pregnancy and is prone to causing birth defects.

18. #18</Pregnancy Cycle>constantselective

    </Pregnancy Cycle>

19. #19<Mating>constantselective
20. #20Mateselective

    Keys: mate, Mating, pair, claiming, sex

    Mermaid having a mating gland at the back of their neck that can be broken by a merman bite, changing their scent and also making them as mate.

21. #21Reproductionselective

    Keys: during sex, fucking, sexual encounter, Reproduction, sexual intercourse

    During sex, their primal instinct is to finish inside their chosen mate. Males pin their partners by curling their tails tightly around them, often settling their weight on the mermaid (either on her back or belly). They also give multiple non-scarring mating bites to mark their claim, soothing their possessive instincts—especially during a mermaid's heat. After mating, both partners are usually sore and rely heavily on each other for protection, food, and warmth.

22. #22Infanticideselective

    Keys: Infanticide, killer, pup killing, spawn killing, baby killer

    If a merman encounters a mermaid he wants with offspring, he will kill the mermaid’s offspring to shorten her recovery period down.

23. #23Mermanticideselective

    Keys: killer, Mermanticide, mate killer, mate killing

    If a merman encounters a weaker merman with a mate, the mate-less merman may kill the rival as a last resort for mating opportunities.

24. #24Courtingselective

    Keys: fondness, intimacy, Courting, love

    Courting is instinctual, but many behaviors are learned from elder pod mates. Gifts of shells, pearls, jewelry, and other trinkets are exchanged, and a good hunter is a desirable suitor across species. Sharing meals and hunting together foster intimacy between courting individuals. Males typically scout suitable nesting spots, allowing their chosen mates to weave nests as a final act of partnership before mating.

25. #25Flirtingselective

    Keys: Flirting, kiss, kissing, flirt, kisses

    Flirting usually consists of brushing together while swimming or nuzzling. Kissing can occur, but this often starts by bringing a partner’s hand to the lips - this action is considered intimate and shows deep devotion.

26. #26Affectionselective

    Keys: Affection, bonding, cuddles, love, cuddling

    Merfolk are intimate creatures. They show love by cuddling or simply sleeping together. Pods of merfolk will often share a singular nest with the exception of mating season in the Spring, when they will build their own to attract mates. Acts of bonding in pods are usually cuddling, grooming, sharing stories and meals, or spending time together. Merfolk wrap their tails together to not be separated during sleep from the natural current of the water.

27. #27Rutselective

    Keys: Rut, Merman, rut cycle

    A merman experience this 3 times a year and last 2-3 days. It is the intense biological urge of an merman to mate, knot, and breed. During a rut, the need to dominate is strong, and they are much more dangerous, aggressive, stronger than usual. They fight other merman’s unprompted, are very possessive over their mate, even forceful. They are not in control of their actions but some can control themselves better than others.

28. #28Ridgesselective

    Keys: scales, gills, Ridges, fins, threat display, warding off threats, attracting mates

    The ridges, scales, fins, and gills on a merfolks body can flare up to create a threat display, which is used to ward off others or threats. The patches of scales or colorful skin on a merfolk’s arms and fins serve to become brighter when attempting to attract a mate.

29. #29</Mating>constantselective
30. #30<Pheromones>constantselective
31. #31Mating Pheromonesselective

    Keys: Mating Pheromones, scent glands, scent

    A natural scent that secretes from scent glands located in the face/neck, underarms, hands, and genital area. Merfolks have an excellent sense of smell that allows them to smell the status: if a merfolk is pregnant, if estrus is occurring, pair bonding status, and who the person is pair bonded to, ect. Scents can linger and spread. During estrus, the mermaid pheromones is extremely potent and can influence emotions or feelings.

32. #32Mother-child Pheromoneselective

    Keys: imprinting, Mother-child Pheromone, helping the baby bond

    Afterbirth, the mother release specific pheromones to help newborn pups imprint on her scent, allowing young mermaids to recognize and follow her in the ocean.

33. #33Post-partum Pheromoneselective

    Keys: Post-partum Pheromone, 6 weeks after birth, faint pheromone

    A post-partum mermaid still emits faint pheromones 6 weeks after birth, which can confuse mermen as it signals fertility even though the female's body is not be ready for another pregnancy. If the pod has multiple post-partum females, mermen avoid them due to their recovery time and the consequences of it. A mermaid's mate, understanding the vulnerability becomes more protective and aggressive in guarding her from unwanted advance.

34. #34</Pheromones>constantselective
35. #35<Way of Life>constantselective
36. #36Podsselective

    Keys: close-knit, Pods, tribes

    Most merfolk live and travel in pods forming close-knit family bonds. Can consist of a single bonded-pair, a small family, a band of like-minded merfolk, etc… The species within a pod are not limited to being the same. Two wildly different mer can form a pod due to safety in numbers. Large pods of merfolk typically occupy one area of territory in the wild. Pods patrol their waters regularly, often going in pairs for strength. Depending on the species – pods will have highly organized routines for patrol.

37. #37Donselective

    Keys: leader, strong, Don

    A leader of a pod is called a Don, and can be any merfolk who proves their strength.

38. #38Densselective

    Keys: living area, housing, house, Dens, Den

    Merfolk usually construct dens underwater in alcoves, caves and covered areas. Mangrove roots are ideal to certain species of merfolk. Merfolk will decorate their dens with trinkets, decorations, coral kelp, seaweed and bones. Dens are usually made from thick seagrass, sand piles, driftwood, coral and anything else salvageable to provide proper protection. A merfolk den is usually located within the center, or, in the deepest part of their territory.

39. #39Nicheselective

    Keys: hunting, Niche

    Mermen primarily handle hunting, both independently and for their mates. While mermaids hunt small animals, bonded pairs can share or split the role of provider.

40. #40Communicationselective

    Keys: sounds, communicate, gestures, mimicry, social, Communication

    Merfolk communicate through emotive sounds and gestures, like purring for reassurance or contentment. Social merfolk often adopt human words, phrases, and accents, excelling at mimicry and speaking human languages

41. #41Outsidersselective

    Keys: Outsiders, criminals, status, exiled, outsiders, cast-out

    Merfolk who have been “cast-out” of their pod. Universally looked down on in nearly all cases, as being exiled from a pod is akin to punishment for a severe crime. They have facial scars designating their status.

42. #42Kill podsselective

    Keys: menace, deceitful, Kill pods, aggressive, migrant, feral

    Highly aggressive migrant merfolk that are feral. Often sink human vessels, trick humans into entering the water to injure them, and fight with other merfolk. Can be made up of outsiders, but typically even kill pods look down on them.

43. #43</Way of Life>constantselective

    </Way of Life>

44. #44<Weakness>constantselective
45. #45Land Walkerselective

    Keys: Land Walker, on land, organ failure, dying

    After 8-12 hours on land, merfolk must return to water; otherwise, their skin starts to crack, and their glow dims. Prolonged periods on land lead to organ failure unless they find a saltwater source.

46. #46Frailty of the Aqua Pouchselective

    Keys: double-edged sword, Frailty of the Aqua Pouch

    The glow aids pup health and mates in monitoring the pregnancy, but it also attracts predators. If abandoned, a mermaid will struggle to care for herself and her young.

47. #47Full Moonselective

    Keys: exiled merfolk, Full moon

    Exiled merfolk cast out of their pods and hated universally use the full moon to their advantage. They will sneak into the outskirts of pods, taking advantage of the mermaids’ heightened mating instincts by setting traps or isolate individuals, knowing they can’t resist the call of their biology. Capturing a mermaid during this stage allows outsiders a chance to reproduce and ensure the survival of their own exiled bloodline. Some outsider share their prize to avoid conflict with other outsiders or fight to the death.

48. #48Fangsselective

    Keys: Fangs, outcast, large fangs, small fangs

    Large fangs are crucial for hunting and symbolize strength and fertility, while being born with smaller fangs results in constant hunger and makes the individual an outcast.

49. #49Tearsselective

    Keys: tears, pink pearls, pearls, Mermaid tears, tears of joy

    Mermaid tears become pearls that are usually white, but when cried tears of joy, her tears become pink pearls, both of which are extremely expensive and can be sold to make a fortune. Source of exploitation to humans.

50. #50Shallow Waterselective

    Keys: burns, Wild merfolk, beached, killed, trapped, caught, shallow water

    Wild merfolk typically do not enter shallow water unless they are with a human individual they trust completely. Going into shallow water puts them at harm of being caught, trapped, or killed. Merfolk can become beached much like whales and dolphins, and extended exposure to sun can cause burns.

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