Sirens

**Sirens** are a native waterling species found mostly in the southern hemisphere of Vineathorn and the nation of Sarya in particular. They first evolved from species of fish found in the Grand Blue. As Sirens grew they migrated into the Karaniya Sea and the southern continent of Nua-Dorana in particular.

Siren Race provides +4 Speed, +1 Strength, -1 Durability

## Practices and Traditions

### Eating and Diet

Most sirens refuse to eat fish as they evolved from fish and have a very sentimental attachment to the oceans. The majority of Sirens are vegetarian and eat things grown in the cities of Sarya and prepared specifically for Sirens. Coral is also a delicious option for Sirens, it tastes horrible to most people, but Sirens love it. Sirens eat berries with everything and love jam though they don't really know how to make it so they import it.

### Clothing

Sirens make clothing out of dried kelp, shells, string that's imported from other places, and seaweed. Sirens use special salts on sea weed and things of the sort to cure the stench and make it smell fashionable and nice.

### Pets

Sirens do have pets such as dogs, cows, and sheep on the land but most Sirens think it's cruel to take any ocean creature as a pet such as fish, dolphins, or turtles. Pets are mostly used as farm cattle and to make things like cheese and milk. Sirens have been known to attack people or vessels who carry or own ocean life and it has resulted in some major issues between Sirens and other species.

### Weddings and Marriage

As Sirens do not require each other for children or birth there isn't really a concept of love or affection in a romantic way. In fact, most Sirens think it's very strange that this is such an important aspect of other races' and culture's beliefs. Sirens are really good-natured and caring towards one another but only ever in platonic ways. There are Sirens who have grown so close they choose to live together and be a sort of family but that's more out of platonic love than romantic love.

### Music

Sirens don't really listen to music for pleasure but instead as a way to lure unsuspecting travelers to the islands and water. A common misconception is that Sirens do this to kill or harm travelers. Sirens are in fact very friendly and singing for travelers is usually a greeting or sign that they would like to show you around the area they inhabit before you continue on your journey.

### Values and Gestures

Sirens value their shells to the utmost. Sirens partake in a ritual of shell collecting when child sirens reach the age of 16 in which they gather shells to make clothing, charms, and even dishes. Shells are of the highest value to Sirens so if a Siren gives you one of their shells or a shell they found it is a sign of good fortune and friendship. In fact the alliance between the Aladar Regency and Sarya was started through the leader of Sarya gave the leader of Aladar a shell.

### Gender and Sex

Sirens only have 1 gender, female. Sirens reproduce by releasing a hormone at will which will lead to them having babies, usually 2 at a time. In Siren culture, there is no concept of a male or a man or anything like that.

### Festivals

Usually festivals are held underwater, whether that's in the ocean or just rivers and lakes, is usually up to the organizer of the festival itself. Sirens will usually decorate underwater venues with coral, kelp, sea grass, and shells. These areas are identifiable by a special gas released in the water to make the surface extremely clear for a number of days leading up to and during the party.

### Language

Sirens communicate with each other with various screeches and rather unpleasant hisses. The Siren language is considered to be a sacred form of speaking and you will be hard-pressed to find a Siren who will openly teach you the Siren language most Sirens will just find it weird if you speak in the Siren language to them. Most Sirens are taught the commoner's tongue as a child as it is very hard to communicate with other species through normal Siren language.

## Timeline and History

5000 BSD - Certain Grand Blue fish start to evolve into Sirens

2000 BSD - Sirens grow into their current form

1 ASD - Sirens are disturbed by many passing ships

2000 ASD - The Siren Sea Kingdom of Sarya is founded

7500 ASD - Sarya looks to expand their empire

7825 ASD - Saryan Sirens slaughter Karakoan citizens

7850 ASD - Karakoa declares war on the Siren people

7900 ASD - Southern Saryan land is taken by Karakoa and Sarya surrenders

8000 ASD - Saryan land is returned from Karakoa

9000 ASD - The Siren Sea Kingdom of Sarya thrives in peace