Kappa

**Kappa** is a merman, known formally as "The Beacon," who was to have a key role in many prophecies. In one such prophecy, he was to be killed by Siren, but he ends up escaping with him, both refusing to answer the call of prophecies.

## Personality

Kappa is energetic, yet self-conscious. He seems a little dramatic, but that makes him all the more charming. He's a little flirty, playful, childlike, and all in all, a beacon of energy. He worries about failing the prophecies of others, and failing to live up to the title of Beacon. Kappa empathizes with Siren's position, who was conflicted over his own worries of failing his people, and completing his role in the prophecy. This exposes his perceptiveness, guessing that Siren eats alone because it is unbearable for him to be praised by others.
## Appearance

He has tan skin, brown hair, brown eyes, and his body is covered in golden, luminescent scales, which appear to tie into the fact that he is the Beacon. The color of his scales change depending on his environment.

In Season 3, Kappa's hair becomes slightly longer and he gains a scar on his chest, a result of Nethimir transplanting one of her hearts into him when he was nearly killed Ogo.
## History

Kappa was born from what seems to be a golden orb, and for 20 years, was pulled by a catalyst to many different kingdoms, solving their problems by doing various odd tasks. When speaking with Siren in Episode 10, he stated that he once had to fulfill a prophecy by eating a giant snake carcass, and amazed Siren when he stated that he ate the entire thing.
## Plot

### Season 1

Kappa first makes his debut in Episode 1, where he is "born", and the God of the Surface speaks to him, telling him about his job. He quickly learns to get around, followed by a school of fish that take care of him. Later, a catalyst pulls him towards the Moorish Castle, where he attempts to solve their prophecy, which leads to confusion, as everyone was convinced he messed up.
All the commotion upsets Kappa, who was still a child. He swam away, and attempted to talk to the God of the Surface, who does not reply. The episode ends with Kappa saying, "I don't wanna be the Beacon."
He then makes his second, and permanent, appearance in Episode 3, when Siren is sent off to kill him. Kappa was led to a cell to await execution and turned to find it was Siren who was sent to do it. Accepting his fate and determinedly ready for it, Kappa was then relieved to hear that Siren would not kill him. He reveals his name of Kappa to the prince and speaks with him during his imprisonment as Siren attempts to work on an escape plan.
One escape plan for Siren to create a distraction to allow Kappa to swim away will not work since the prophecy will keep Kappa bound to him until it is fulfilled. Kappa explains he does not know any magic or any abilities to bypass to prophecy, and realizes it is another case where he has not lived up to someone's expectations. He is happy again to explain the varied fish to Siren who has never been allowed outside the castle.
Kappa is distrustful of Queen Nee and Queen Krilli until he hears that they are necessary for Siren's plan to free him now that they have run out of time. He was able to fit through the prison bars but found the sharks outside to be scary, so he never tried. He became stuck, but Siren, Queen Nee and Queen Krilli pulled Kappa through them, and Kappa promptly lands on top of Siren. Kappa exclaims in happiness at his freedom, then hugs Siren.
#### Season 1 - Extra Episodes

Kappa appears only in Extra Episode 4. While feeling lost and hopeless, Kappa made the brash decision to see if he could reach the surface. He travelled far upward, following the bubbles when he lost sight of other fish to orient himself by, but after reaching all the way up to a shining bright light, he passed out, and woke up back on the ocean floor.
### Season 2

#### Season 2 - Special Episodes

The Special Episodes take place throughout Season 1, centering on talks between Kappa and Siren while he was imprisoned. No major plot developments occur.
## Relationships

### Prince Siren - Boyfriend

Siren could possibly be one of the first friends Kappa has, and later becomes his crush, then boyfriend, although he first sees him as the one who is supposed to kill him. Kappa affectionately thought of him as weird after meeting him, and continued to enjoy his time with Siren. He comments on Siren having scary shark teeth, which he finds sexy.

### God of the Surface

The entity Kappa heard had brought him to life.

### Evil Witches

The "Evil Witches" are a group of three who stride to be cruel and evil, and only care for themselves. They took Kappa in to teach him how to be one of them, because Kappa wanted to learn how to only care for himself and tell others "no." So in his eyes, he wanted to become an evil witch.

## Trivia

* Kappa's first fulfilled prophecy was at the Moorish Castle.
* Kappa is followed around by a number of small blue fish.
* Kappa is twenty years old.
* While initially gold, Kappa's scales are seen to turn blue, pink, and purple in Extra Episode 4, and change to red during Season 2. The author has confirmed this is because he changes color based on the environment he's in.
* Kappa's full name is Kappa Kappy Kappa

## Gallery

* Baby Kappa
* Turning to see Siren for the first time
* Swimming near the surface
* Witch Disguise (Close-up)
* Witch Disguise (Full Body)
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## References

1. ↑ (S2) Episode 50 -

Nethimir: How old are you anyway?

Kappa: I'm twenty.
2. ↑ (S3) Episode 133
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Source Needed
4. ↑ "So then they were all, 'You must eat this giant snake carcass, or our prophecy won't come true."

"So you failed that one?"

"No, I ate the whole thing." - Episode 10
5. ↑ Kappa, Episode 9 - "That's a shame, I think they're sexy." (In response to Siren apologising for improperly showing his teeth)
6. ↑ Kappa's Scales being dependent on scenery was confirmed in a Twitter Post by Wendy
7. ↑ Kappa's full name was announced in an ask on Tumblr