Sirens

What a Siren could've looked like according to Ancient Greeks.

Sirens are very rare supernatural beings and can usually only be found in and around Greece. They are infamous for luring sailors to their deaths using a potent combination of hypnosis and their captivating appearances. Despite the allure they project, sirens are fundamentally malevolent creatures, driven by an insatiable need to be loved. This desire for affection manifests in various forms—be it sexual, platonic, or familial. Intrinsically solitary, sirens live in isolation, perpetually moving from one victim to another in their endless quest for love.

## Characteristics

A Siren's true form is unknown due to their rarity however it is believed to be either that of a pale humanoid creature or an aquatic creature with humanoid features similar to that of a Mermaid, whilst targeting someone, a Siren will change into anything the person desires, using telepathy to make the disguise it's wearing the perfect friend, companion or whatever their victim desires.

Sirens possess the uncanny ability to manipulate emotions, particularly those related to love and affection, The Siren's ultimate manipulation involves convincing their victim to commit an unthinkable act: to murder someone they hold dear as Siren's get a rush of pleasure from seeing heinous acts carried out. This sinister ploy is often masked by a false promise of eternal togetherness, a lure too compelling for the enchanted victim to resist due to the fact that they (at the time) actually do love the Siren due to them being under it's control. Once this heinous act is committed, the siren callously abandons the victim, leaving a trail of tragedy in their wake. This cycle of seduction and betrayal is a hallmark of the siren's predatory nature, showcasing their lack of empathy and their willingness to exploit human emotions for their own nefarious purposes.

## Powers and Abilities

* Longevity - A Siren can live for a very long time (possibly hundreds of years), it is unknown how long exactly their life span is.

* Shapeshifting - Sirens can change it's shape from it's true monstrous form into a human, it can be either male of female depending on what it's victim desires.

* Siren Song - They are naturally gifted with a knack for temptation and arousing desire, this song can hypnotize anyone they desire to carry out a task for them without the need to change form, when in human form and when choosing a victim however the "Siren's song" is actually the name given to an infection that the siren spits at the victim through it's saliva, the infection leaves traces of oxytocin (a love hormone that provokes feelings of euphoria) in the victim's blood which makes them love the creature.

* Telepathy - Sirens can read minds which makes them even more compelling to their victims.

## Weaknesses

* Attention Seeking - Sirens need to be loved and sometimes they can inadvertently make themselves known to hunters and other beings when they haven't found any victims for a prolonged period.

* Bronze dagger and victim's blood - The only way to kill a siren is to stab it with a bronze dagger dipped into the blood of someone it has infected which will release its victims from its hold.

* Mirrors - It is believed a Siren's true form can be seen in a Mirror.

* Severe trauma - When a siren undergoes severe trauma, it impacts them on multiple levels. Psychologically, such trauma can disrupt their ability to manipulate and control emotions, both their own and others'. This disruption can lead to a breakdown in their mental faculties, rendering them unable to maintain their charming façade or even their mental stability.

## Episodes

### 2.06 Dreamwalkers

After a series of disturbing dreams featuring a "Siren" named Tressa, who claims to feed on emotions through hypnotic songs, Shane's life becomes increasingly tumultuous. These dreams, vivid and unsettling, lead him to a perplexing discovery.

Shane's interactions with Fiona, his spirit guide, and Lamashtu, a demon with whom he has a complex relationship, add layers to the mystery. The dreams intensify, with Shane experiencing bizarre and frightening scenarios, including being attacked by Sirens in his sleep. The narrative takes a turn when Shane and Lamashtu confront the Sirens in reality, only to realize that these beings are not Sirens at all, but Djinn - mystical creatures known for their shapeshifting and manipulative abilities.

This revelation is shocking for Shane, who had been led to believe the Sirens were merely mythical beings with a singular purpose. The true nature of the Djinn, with their complex motives and connection to Shane's past, unveils a deeper layer of intrigue in the story. The Djinn had targeted Shane to get back at Lamashtu, demonstrating a cunning plan that goes beyond mere predation. The plot thickens as Fiona, Shane, and Lamashtu navigate this newfound knowledge, leading to a confrontation where the true power and intentions of the Djinn are finally exposed.