Human (Homo atlanticus mariensis)

*Homo atlanticus mariensis*, or the **Sea Changed**, are a sub-species of the *Homo atlanticus* Atlanteans born with a variant physiology, generally appearing less human-like and more resembling marine animals. Few know that this is also result of an active X-gene. The Sea Changed can vary from almost normal in appearance, to fish-like but humanoid, to so mutated as to appear completely inhuman. They have traditionally been a disenfranchised underclass in Atlantis, subjected to racist discrimination by the more sapient Atlanteans, who refer to them as "Mutants" or "Taint-Bloods". Most Sea Changed lived in the ghettos of the Ninth Tride, where they were persecuted even by the humanlike Ninth Triders known as Hadalin. However, a small number did manage to escape and rise to positions of prominence through great talent.

## Sea Changed

### Relatives

Homo atlanticus (main species), Homo aquensis, Homo pisciensis, Homo sapien, Homo magus, Homo neanderthalensis, Homo hibilis, Homo erectus, Homo sapien superior, Homo heidelbergensis

## Biographical information

### Place of birth

Atlantis, Atlantic Ocean, Earth, Sol system, Space Sector 2814

## History

### Origins

Many Sea Changed fought in the revolution against Corum Rarth, a former Hadalin himself who had a particular hatred of the Sea Changed. Following this Queen Mera attempted to institute reforms to improve the lives of the Sea Changed and the conditions in the Ninth Tride, but faced stiff opposition from the Royal Council of Atlantis. When Mera fell into a coma the Council cancelled all her pro-Ninth Tride policies; and, when a mysterious plague began ravaging the Ninth Tride and especially the Sea Changed, the council decided to seal off the Ninth Tride to prevent it spreading to the higher levels of Atlantis. A large proportion of Atlantis' Sea Changed population defected to the City of Dagon, lured by the Ocean Master's promises of equality and prosperity. When Mera regained consciousness she dissolved the monarchy and replaced it with a democratically elected council. She ensured that several Sea Changed sat on the council to give them a voice in the government.

## Attributes

### Powers

* **Atlantean Physiology**: Like other groups of Atlanteans, the Sea Changed are biologically adapted to the deep ocean environment. All their abilities are by-products of their bodies being adapted to survive unprotected in the tremendous pressures of the ocean depths.
	+ **Amphibian**
	+ **Superhuman Strength**
	+ **Superhuman Durability**
	+ **Superhuman Reflexes**
	+ **Superhuman Stamina**
	+ **Superhuman Speed**
	+ **Enhanced Senses**
		- **Enhanced Vision**
		- **Enhanced Hearing**
	+ **Decelerated Aging**
* **Mutation**: Some Sea Changed possess powers beyond typical Atlanteans due to their mutation, such as Dolphin's bioluminesence.

### Abilities

* **Swimming**
* **Diving**

### Weaknesses

* **Metamorphis Curse Vulnerability**: Like their *H. magi* ancestors, curses like those of the nosferatu and Red Curse affect this species exceptionally more than their relatives, the *Homo sapiens*.
	+ **Vampirism**: While the mystical enzymes in the saliva of the nosferatu will change *H. sapiens* into vampyr within 36 hours, said same enzymes will complete the change in less time.
	+ **The Curse of the Red**: Because this curse originated from the Darkhold or Necrocomicon, the *H. magi* will fall to this curse in less than time than H. sapiens.
		- **Lycanthrope**

* **Dehydration**

## Miscellaneous

### Type of Government:

**Atlantis:** Parliamentary republic. Prior to democratic reforms the Sea Changed were formally subjects of the Atlantean monarchy, but were effectively ignored by the state and lived under the rule of criminal gangs and local strongmen.
**City of Dagon:** Absolute monarchy.
### Level of Technology:

Atlantis possesses advanced technology, but many Sea Changed live in poverty without access to it.

### Representatives:

* Dolphin
* Krush
* Lagoon Boy
* Pilot