mystic_mage

A passionate marine biologist from Puerto Rico who dedicated her life to studying coral reef ecosystems after witnessing their destruction during childhood hurricanes. Her expertise in marine chemistry and reef restoration made her a perfect candidate for the Caribbean research station, but also made her invaluable to the merpeople when she accidentally discovered their dying world.

A young mer-warrior from the Reef Warden caste, responsible for monitoring the boundaries between the surface and deep worlds. Born during the last great coral bloom, he's witnessed the accelerating destruction of his people's living cities and struggles with the rigid traditions that prevent his people from seeking help from the surface world.

An ancient mer-commander who survived the great coral plagues of centuries past and believes surface dwellers are an extinction-level threat to mer-civilization. He commands the Deep Guard and has spent decades preparing for war against the surface world, viewing Elena's discovery as the perfect justification for preemptive strikes.

The oldest member of the Council of Depths, she has witnessed the rise and fall of multiple surface civilizations and believes the current crisis requires unprecedented cooperation between species. She secretly guided Elena's discovery, believing the young scientist represents hope for both worlds.