Merkin

**Species Capability: Rank 3**

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**✦ Volume Ⅰ**

## Description

**Merkin** are mermaids, which seems very simple, until you wonder where they came from. **Merkin**, as stated before, are Mermaids, with little difference between them. Like the Loche, they're a simple Race in the Aquatic areas of life. However, the reason **Merkin** are special is, as said before, their mysterious origin.

### Origination

There are many theories and such about where **Merkin** came from, as they seemingly just appeared in waters across the galaxy. One thing we can scratch out though, is the infamous Human perverse when it comes to other Races, as **Merkin** date their ancestors back to early fish and or bacteria in the water.

### Notes

› Merkin's origin is completely unknown, leaving for lots of speculation.
› Merkin are Kinfolk.

### Becoming a Merkin

›  Travel to the depths of the ocean.
(As Mer did in "Her Gift".)
›  Infuse 16 Merkin Anima.

While it's possible that **Merkin** came from a type of virus like the Cidene and the Shroom, it's unlikely as they have no spreading or viral properties toward other Races. Another theory is that an unknown Race had mated with a **Human** to create them, which, again, is possible, but highly unlikely. Some people think this was the work of **Osone**, the goddess of Water. These people, worshiped **Osone**, and this story can be found in their bible. The chapter for this was called "Her Gift".

### Her Gift

In the chapter of their Bible "The Gift", a story takes place of a young **Human** girl. In the chapter, it refers to her as 'Mer' which seems to be the origin of the name 'Merkin'. Though this name most likely wasn't the young girl's actual name, it's what she will be called. In the story, Mer finds herself called by the ocean, wandering into it's depths. She dived deeper and deeper into the water, drowning as it called her. She was met by **Osone** at the bottom, who, surprised by her determination, gifted her the powers to roam the land and sea.

This meant Mer's legs would morph into a fish tail when in water, and she'd be given **Hydraulic Breath** for as long as she was in water. This is the Bible's believed origin of the **Merkin**, and while it may not be the truth, we'll never really know what that truth is.

### Bonding Tips

Merkin love water, even if it at a point could've killed them, they'll never stray away from water for too long. Merkin also love being complimented, especially when it comes to their more mermaid features as they sometimes see them selves as horrid monsters. This is probably due to stories being told by Humans of Sirekin, whom are often mistaken for Merkin.

## Biology

**Merkin**, like Humans, tend to look different in some areas. But **Merkin** have enough similar features to each other to still have an image. Starting off, as said above, **Merkin** don't always have a tail. Their tails appear and disappear when going in and out of water. One super notable thing about them is that **Merkin** eye's have an unnatural shimmer to them, making people drawn to them, though this isn't intentional. **Merkin** also, as can be seen, typically wear less clothes as they like feeling more natural, but their humanity still tells them to cover certain parts of themselves for obvious reason.

**Merkin** also have different colored tails, which typically dictates their color theme. There are Mint, Olive, and Rose tails. Sometimes **Humans** claim to have seen **Merkin** with Maroon, Silver, and or Violet tails. These are not **Merkin**, they are Sirekin. Which is why it's wise to stay away from those colors.

## Gameplay

### Race Info

Stats

+0 Strength

Template:Stat+ Dexterity

+0 Constitution

+0 Intelligence

-4 Wisdom

Template:Stat+ Charisma

Abilities

(Only when in-water.)
Fish Tail ○

Fish Tail ●

The ability to turn their lower half into a tail to swim faster.

Hydraulic Breathing ○

Hydraulic Breathing ●

The ability to breathe underwater.

Inventory

*No Additional Items..*

40 MHP

Proficiences

* **Classes**
	+ Mage
	+ Wildheart, Whisperer
* **Weapons**
	+ Staffs
	+ Light Weight
* **Armor**
	+ None
* **Stats**
	+ Strength, Dexterity
	+ Acrobatics, Athletics

## Sub-Races

### Sirekin

*The Sirekin's song is alluring, but don't fall prey to it if you wish to live.*