AloofAdrien

Mermaid AUs (new designs)

Added 2023-06-23 19:48:03 +0000 UTC

I decided that Gene would be a mermaid rather than a fisherman! He is the main protector of his coral reef (a flock of merfolk) and acts in the alpha role.

A few things have changed in the world building, but most is the same.

most merfolk are still somewhat cautious of humans despite mermaid hunting being illegal in most places. Back in the Victorian era, Merfolk were hunted to harvest their scales, to sell their meat to the rich, or even to be sold as display items.
On rare occasions, they were sold to be forced into romantic partnerships for the rich who found them attractive.

However, in modern day this is all frowned upon and illegal. Infact, there are now aquariums and sanctuaries for merfolk.