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Metior_Ice's Merfolk Story Thread

Overtime, this post will be updated as new merfolk appear in my story. My merfolk won't die from old age, and I'll be following many of my old rules for merfolk. I expect that it could be easier to cheer for a specifc character since they won't disappear anytime soon.

One of my favorite Island Radio Songs that always reminds me to stay playful and have fun with my writing here, kinda a story theme.

https://youtu.be/Di638xS0jks

My Merfolk’s Abilities and Weaknesses

Just a short outline of things I do differently with my merfolk. These things are made possible with mods. A lot these rules are creative decisions I made for my story.

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1. My merfolk don’t naturally have a human form
2. Merchildren don’t have a human form until the teen life stage
3. Prolonged use of a human form gives my merfolk the Dagger Walker moodlet. This can make all merfolk very uncomfortable while in their human form.
4. Merfolk that can shapeshift into a human form can get forced back into their natural form if they get soaked long enough.
5. Merfolk feel the Call of the Sea. They are drawn to places to swim.
6. Certain skills like singing and playing most instruments are set to the maximum difficulty for developing those skills. The eternal life of merfolk makes it possible for them to both sing and play instruments better than most humans. They have the time to perfect the skill.
7. My merfolk are the only sims that get the Child of the Ocean Trait and Clumsy Trait. The Clumsy Trait causes my merfolk to occasionally stumble which fit very well with a life that is primarily aquatic.

1. My merfolk don’t naturally have a human form2. Merchildren don’t have a human form until the teen life stage3. Prolonged use of a human form gives my merfolk the Dagger Walker moodlet. This can make all merfolk very uncomfortable while in their human form.4. Merfolk that can shapeshift into a human form can get forced back into their natural form if they get soaked long enough.5. Merfolk feel the Call of the Sea. They are drawn to places to swim.6. Certain skills like singing and playing most instruments are set to the maximum difficulty for developing those skills. The eternal life of merfolk makes it possible for them to both sing and play instruments better than most humans. They have the time to perfect the skill.7. My merfolk are the only sims that get the Child of the Ocean Trait and Clumsy Trait. The Clumsy Trait causes my merfolk to occasionally stumble which fit very well with a life that is primarily aquatic.

Meet the MerSims

Dylan and Zephyr Zalrian

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The twins that have always been a part of everything from the beginning. I turned back the clock to give them their mermadic childhood I always wanted to give them. Since they are merboys, they can't shapeshift into a human form. Dylan and Zephyr inherited their mother's spiritual connection to sulani, but they aren't true island elementals. Dylan and Zeph can tap into Sulani's Mana, but they are still one of the merfolk. They are definitely not human and never will be.

Dylan has the necklace and Zeph has the bracelet.

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The twins that have always been a part of everything from the beginning. I turned back the clock to give them their mermadic childhood I always wanted to give them. Since they are merboys, they can't shapeshift into a human form. Dylan and Zephyr inherited their mother's spiritual connection to sulani, but they aren't true island elementals. Dylan and Zeph can tap into Sulani's Mana, but they are still one of the merfolk. They are definitely not human and never will be.Dylan has the necklace and Zeph has the bracelet.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52690681958_e4123c2620_b.jpg

Calum Zalrian

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Calum is an oddity among the Zalrians. He actually likes to be around humans. If it was an option, he wouldn't make a deal with a Sea Witch to become human. He’s proud to be a merman as much as he’s fascinated by humans. Besides, he knows it’s impossible for any natural born merfolk to become human.

Still, Calum and Kemps have very different opinions about humans. Calum ended up marrying his wife Arihi, who gave up being human to live in the sea as a mermaid. Calum and Arihi sang the song that brought the twins into the world.

Out of the three brothers, Calum is the most compassionate and understanding one.

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Calum is an oddity among the Zalrians. He actually likes to be around humans. If it was an option, he wouldn't make a deal with a Sea Witch to become human. He’s proud to be a merman as much as he’s fascinated by humans. Besides, he knows it’s impossible for any natural born merfolk to become human. Still, Calum and Kemps have very different opinions about humans. Calum ended up marrying his wife Arihi, who gave up being human to live in the sea as a mermaid. Calum and Arihi sang the song that brought the twins into the world.Out of the three brothers, Calum is the most compassionate and understanding one.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52690609080_2b585a0d0a_b.jpg

Arihi Zalrian

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Ages ago, Arihi made a deal with a Sea Witch to become a mermaid. Calum couldn't become human, but she could join him in the sea. Arihi doesn't have a tail natural born merfolk have. She also isn't as clumsy on her feet. Arihi is a genius that expertly navigated the terms of her contract and managed to fullfil her end of the deal without any negative consequences. Damian still has a grudge because of how she outwitted him.

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Ages ago, Arihi made a deal with a Sea Witch to become a mermaid. Calum couldn't become human, but she could join him in the sea. Arihi doesn't have a tail natural born merfolk have. She also isn't as clumsy on her feet. Arihi is a genius that expertly navigated the terms of her contract and managed to fullfil her end of the deal without any negative consequences. Damian still has a grudge because of how she outwitted him.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52689671897_1c41a10824_b.jpg

Kemps Zalrian

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Calum's older brother. He doesn't approve of his younger borther's interest in humans, but he learned to accept Arihi after she became a mermaid. Kemps is loyal and devoted to protecting his family. After the twins joined the pod, he's become a little more protective of his family. The twins are too young to hide among humans and take a human form. He's constantly worried that his younger brother's fascination with the human world will put Calum and his nephews in danger.

Out of the three brothers, Kemps is the most responsible one. He’s had to look after his younger brothers for a long time. After Calum and Reef started their families, Kemps became the Patriarch of the Zalrian Pod. His number one priority is ensuring the safety of his brothers, nephews, and sisters-in-law.

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Calum's older brother. He doesn't approve of his younger borther's interest in humans, but he learned to accept Arihi after she became a mermaid. Kemps is loyal and devoted to protecting his family. After the twins joined the pod, he's become a little more protective of his family. The twins are too young to hide among humans and take a human form. He's constantly worried that his younger brother's fascination with the human world will put Calum and his nephews in danger.Out of the three brothers, Kemps is the most responsible one. He’s had to look after his younger brothers for a long time. After Calum and Reef started their families, Kemps became the Patriarch of the Zalrian Pod. His number one priority is ensuring the safety of his brothers, nephews, and sisters-in-law.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52690682078_968c3dc4a0_b.jpg

Alexander Zalrian

As a child, Alexander read many books about mythical creatures from the deep. As he grew older, his passion for the ocean and the legends that dwelled within never faded. When his father, Mortimer Goth, had writer's block, Alexander joined his father on a vacation to Sulani. Alexander had no idea that Mortimer was involved with an Evil Sea Witch and became another victim in Mortimer's dealings with Damion.

Alexander embraced his new life as a merman and the family that adopted him. Without his memories of the past, it was easy for him to move on. The same could not be said for the shadow he left behind in Davy Jones' Locker.

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Mortimer Goth: A Poor Unfortunate Soul

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Reef Kailani

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Reef is Calum's older brother and Kemps's younger brother. Reef was adopted by Kemps and Calum's parents. Even though the parents of the three brothers aren't alive anymore, Kemps and Calum still treat him like their brother. Reef doesn't pick a side when it comes to his brother's debates about humans. Reef neither hates nor likes humans. He's happy with his life as a merman and the family he has.

Out of the three brothers, Reef is the mediator. He’s gotten a lot of experience settling disputes between his brothers, Kemps and Calum.

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Reef is Calum's older brother and Kemps's younger brother. Reef was adopted by Kemps and Calum's parents. Even though the parents of the three brothers aren't alive anymore, Kemps and Calum still treat him like their brother. Reef doesn't pick a side when it comes to his brother's debates about humans. Reef neither hates nor likes humans. He's happy with his life as a merman and the family he has.Out of the three brothers, Reef is the mediator. He’s gotten a lot of experience settling disputes between his brothers, Kemps and Calum.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52697183899_98c11a0db0_b.jpg

Kylen and Lir Kailani

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Kylen and Lir are Alexander, Dylan, and Zeph's cousins. Kylen is Reef and Sarah Kailani's son they sang into being. Lir was adopted by the Kailani when they found him alone in the sea. Merchildren are more vulnerable than older merfolk because they can't shapeshift at their younger age. Without a human form, merchildren never leave the sea and can only access spaces close to the water. It's hard to move on land with a tail. It's fairly normal for merchildren to stay close to an older merman or mermaid that looks after them.

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Kylen and Lir are Alexander, Dylan, and Zeph's cousins. Kylen is Reef and Sarah Kailani's son they sang into being. Lir was adopted by the Kailani when they found him alone in the sea. Merchildren are more vulnerable than older merfolk because they can't shapeshift at their younger age. Without a human form, merchildren never leave the sea and can only access spaces close to the water. It's hard to move on land with a tail. It's fairly normal for merchildren to stay close to an older merman or mermaid that looks after them.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52699624250_7e9cae5040_b.jpg

Damion Morbius

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A merman that became obsessed with ocean magic. He mastered the art of Sea Sorcery and can brew every potion and conjure any spell. He's lured many poor unfortunate souls in with promises of riches, good fortune, and power. Sadly, most of the individuals that came to him could never pay the price. He has a deep grudge for Arihi, one of the few that managed to outwit him.

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A merman that became obsessed with ocean magic. He mastered the art of Sea Sorcery and can brew every potion and conjure any spell. He's lured many poor unfortunate souls in with promises of riches, good fortune, and power. Sadly, most of the individuals that came to him could never pay the price. He has a deep grudge for Arihi, one of the few that managed to outwit him.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52694151356_9fed03f7e6_b.jpg

Ukupanipo Hekekia

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Ukupanipo was a poor unfortunate soul that made a deal with Damion. He was scorned by the love of his life and wanted to stop feeling heartache. Damion was happy to help a fellow merperson, but his magic came at a price that Ukupanipo couldn't pay. Ukupanipo has lost his free will and is bound to Damion by the contract he signed. Ukupanipo has since turned to the darker side of the sea and serves Damion faithfully. He neither feels the warmth of love nor is he bothered by what is asked of him by Damion.

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Ukupanipo was a poor unfortunate soul that made a deal with Damion. He was scorned by the love of his life and wanted to stop feeling heartache. Damion was happy to help a fellow merperson, but his magic came at a price that Ukupanipo couldn't pay. Ukupanipo has lost his free will and is bound to Damion by the contract he signed. Ukupanipo has since turned to the darker side of the sea and serves Damion faithfully. He neither feels the warmth of love nor is he bothered by what is asked of him by Damion.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52697169614_5ee30be3a2_b.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52994577357_d55a5791ea_b.jpg

Caleb Vatore

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A vampire hunter associated with Mortimer Goth trapped Caleb in a glass room with direct exposure to sunlight. Caleb perished that day, but Damion couldn't let him go. Damion used the soul of the Vampire Hunter to bring Caleb back. Soon after, he got his revenge against Mortimer for setting his boyfriend up. Caleb is Damion's soft spot and Mortimer tried to use Caleb to get to him.

The only way Damion could bring Caleb back with ocean magic was to turn him into a merman. Caleb has embraced his new life as a merman and tries to prove that merfolk aren't dangerous sirens or evil sea witches from the deep. Much like how he was when he was a vampire, he tries to prove that merfolk can be good too. Even if, much like the ocean, the nature of merfolk is both good and evil, chaotic and serene.

Despite the past, Caleb has been enjoying the sunshine and isn't as pale as when he was a vampire.

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A vampire hunter associated with Mortimer Goth trapped Caleb in a glass room with direct exposure to sunlight. Caleb perished that day, but Damion couldn't let him go. Damion used the soul of the Vampire Hunter to bring Caleb back. Soon after, he got his revenge against Mortimer for setting his boyfriend up. Caleb is Damion's soft spot and Mortimer tried to use Caleb to get to him.The only way Damion could bring Caleb back with ocean magic was to turn him into a merman. Caleb has embraced his new life as a merman and tries to prove that merfolk aren't dangerous sirens or evil sea witches from the deep. Much like how he was when he was a vampire, he tries to prove that merfolk can be good too. Even if, much like the ocean, the nature of merfolk is both good and evil, chaotic and serene. Despite the past, Caleb has been enjoying the sunshine and isn't as pale as when he was a vampire.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52994580032_2d6cfce349_b.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52995315974_1d08b154a7_b.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52995646173_67d2528ae3_b.jpg

Makoa Keahloha

A premade I added to my rotational gameplay. Unlike how he is in a new save, I made him a merman. Not just a human turned into a merman. In my story, he's 100% a natural born merman from the sea. This also means that his Ambitious trait was replaced with the Clumsy Trait, and I changed his aspiration to the Super Parent one. He still retains his core attributes though. He's active and family oriented.

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Additionally, Makoa fills the role as the Patriarch of his own pod, a slightly smaller pod than the Zalrian pod. Using Deaderpool's MCCC, I made some CAS adjustments that are identical to Kemps's Build.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53141614856_435c84985f_b.jpg

Additionally, Makoa fills the role as the Patriarch of his own pod, a slightly smaller pod than the Zalrian pod. Using Deaderpool's MCCC, I made some CAS adjustments that are identical to Kemps's Build.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53141614856_435c84985f_b.jpg

Kai, Lano, and Tero Keahloha

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Kai was born in game. Lano and Tero were created in CAS to complete the triplet trio. Kai is an Innovator, Lano is a comedian, and Tero is dedicated to the arts. Their story will be just beginning and there will be updates to their character bios in the future.

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Kai was born in game. Lano and Tero were created in CAS to complete the triplet trio. Kai is an Innovator, Lano is a comedian, and Tero is dedicated to the arts. Their story will be just beginning and there will be updates to their character bios in the future.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53141822274_a04089cb24_b.jpg

The Prologue

A story told by Alex to his younger brothers. Some parts of his story may not be accurate to what really happened, but he does a good job telling the story.

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The Tale of a Poor Unfortunate Soul

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18231223/#Comment_18231223

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The Price of Poseidon's Luck

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18231695/#Comment_18231695

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Mortimer's Choice

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18231824/#Comment_18231824

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The Tale of a Poor Unfortunate Soulhttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18231223/#Comment_18231223https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52698005571_72e657b70f_b.jpgThe Price of Poseidon's Luckhttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18231695/#Comment_18231695https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52694156566_0f8332ba8e_b.jpgMortimer's Choicehttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18231824/#Comment_18231824https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52694416144_54c5be9b79_b.jpg

The Little Merman Arc

Author Note: I want to say thank you to @luciousstorm and @Ellupelluellu for all their wonderful feedback they gave me! I found a style for SimLit I really liked and updated the chapters in this arc to match it.

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Chapter 1: Wayfarer's Atoll

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18234824/#Comment_18234824

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Chapter 2: Life's Full of Tough Choices

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18234965/#Comment_18234965

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Chapter 3: When Things Don't Go as Planned...

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18236836/#Comment_18236836

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Chapter 4: Love on the Sulani Tides

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18240668/#Comment_18240668

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Chapter 5: The Date at the Sand Bar

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18242969/#Comment_18242969

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Chapter 6: The Shadow of Davy Jones Locker

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18243825/#Comment_18243825

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Chapter 7: The Truth about the Past

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18244772/#Comment_18244772

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Chapter 8: Our Own Worst Enemy

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18247756/#Comment_18247756

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Chapter 9: A Leap of Faith

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18250458/#Comment_18250458

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Chapter 10: The Twilight of Damion's Revenge

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18262567/#Comment_18262567

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Chapter 11: Damion's Revenge

Day 1

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18273025/#Comment_18273025

Part 1

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Part 2

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Day 2: Love Day: Part 1

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18288619/#Comment_18288619

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Day 2: Love Day: Part 2

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18288628/#Comment_18288628

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Day 3: The Spring Dance

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18291920/#Comment_18291920

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Days 4-7: Spring Break's End

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18299305/#Comment_18299305

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Chapter 12: A Sea Witch's Debt

https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18301659/#Comment_18301659

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Chapter 1: Wayfarer's Atollhttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18234824/#Comment_18234824https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720281059_e1785b6479_b.jpgChapter 2: Life's Full of Tough Choiceshttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18234965/#Comment_18234965https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720010621_76e86990cb_b.jpgChapter 3: When Things Don't Go as Planned...https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18236836/#Comment_18236836https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52724650001_240a6f8cd8_b.jpgChapter 4: Love on the Sulani Tideshttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18240668/#Comment_18240668https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52745601817_4c1f1e5884_b.jpgChapter 5: The Date at the Sand Barhttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18242969/#Comment_18242969https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52749965961_8e70c4b97e_b.jpgChapter 6: The Shadow of Davy Jones Lockerhttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18243825/#Comment_18243825https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52752988279_4ded0bb134_b.jpgChapter 7: The Truth about the Pasthttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18244772/#Comment_18244772https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52754950214_0162903b53_b.jpgChapter 8: Our Own Worst Enemyhttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18247756/#Comment_18247756https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52762068975_c2d803f7b9_b.jpgChapter 9: A Leap of Faithhttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18250458/#Comment_18250458https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52772498167_a48161cd37_b.jpgChapter 10: The Twilight of Damion's Revengehttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18262567/#Comment_18262567https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52823177646_d2365743fa_h.jpgChapter 11: Damion's RevengeDay 1https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18273025/#Comment_18273025Part 1https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52918974917_234151cf4d_b.jpgPart 2https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52930079418_9db22e6095_b.jpgDay 2: Love Day: Part 1https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18288619/#Comment_18288619https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52995189026_23ac9ab28e_b.jpgDay 2: Love Day: Part 2https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18288628/#Comment_18288628https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52995542425_a7afff2621_b.jpgDay 3: The Spring Dancehttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18291920/#Comment_18291920https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53054619460_9537affbea_b.jpgDays 4-7: Spring Break's Endhttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18299305/#Comment_18299305https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53083424596_2c1125af2d_b.jpgChapter 12: A Sea Witch's Debthttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18301659/#Comment_18301659https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53100699499_24cff7937a_b.jpg

Credit for Mods:

Shimrod101

https://modthesims.info/d/549757/suave-amp-passionate-kiss-always-available-1-19.html

Andrew's Studio
https://sims4studio.com/thread/2617/andrews-studio

Spinning Plumbob
https://www.patreon.com/posts/expanded-mod-2-0-78685209
https://www.patreon.com/posts/sea-nery-stuff-74793919
https://www.patreon.com/posts/atlantica-set-63764427
https://www.patreon.com/posts/occult-mod-70850049

CazMari

https://cazmari-mods.tumblr.com/post/185933168349/mermodeling-pose-pack
https://cazmari-mods.tumblr.com/post/186175440304/part-of-your-world-pose-pack
https://cazmari-mods.tumblr.com/post/185798562519/mermaid-pose-pack

Serinion Studio

I use Custom Content from Serinion Studio, specifically the Castaway Content, the Reef Bed, and Reef Chair. I can't share a link in the forums but I use enough CC from them that I wanted to leave a credit.

Peridot Sims

One of the most essential mods I use with the Expanded Mermaids Mod and Sea-nery Stuff from Spinning Plumbob. This mod stops fish quality from decaying when you put them in a fish tank. This includes the objects that I stock with fish to simulate an underwater environment.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/mod-fish-quality-69838558

stories

SEREFRAS
Seasoned Veteran
2 years ago
Oh no, that dude is making the same mistake that Ariel did.
Ellupelluellu
Hero
2 years ago
I did comment on What's happened -thread already, but indeed as father as son. I'm very interested seeing what will be results of this one :p
Metior_Ice
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2 years ago
@Ellupelluellu I did get a crazy idea, so I’m going to try and recreate the scene. If my idea works, it might be worth it!
DaniRose2143
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2 years ago
@Metior_Ice I think Alex realizes his mistake in trusting Damian. I can't wait to see how this ends because at some point Damian will have to answer for the tricks he's played.
Metior_Ice
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2 years ago
@DaniRose2143 I’m too attached to Damion, and I definitely won’t be letting anything like death be the consequences for his actions.

However, Damion isn’t the only Sea Witch in Sulani… There’s another, and she’s not as easy to take advantage of. ;)
Metior_Ice
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2 years ago
Chapter 1: Wayfarer's Atoll

It was a long swim to get to place merfolk often gather, and when the Zalrians arrived, the twins needed some time to relax their fins. Dylan and Zeph lounged in the tides, but it wasn't long before the twins were swimming around again.

"What do you want to do first?" Zeph asked.

"I don't know, there's so much to see around here!" Dylan answered.

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"I overheard dad talking to Uncle Kemps about how human stuff can be found around here." Zeph said.

"I'm not sure we should be getting too close to human things."

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"Aren't you curious about what we might find?!"

"A little." Dylan admitted.

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"Then let's go looking for some special treasures!"

"I guess that could be fun."

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"But before we go looking for treasures, I need to make sure we're ready for the adventure!" Dylan said.

"What do we need to prepare for?" Zeph asked.

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"A water blast!"

"Hold on!"

Dylan splashed at his brother.

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"I thought we had a truce!"

Zeph splashed back.

"Okay, okay, truce! You win!"

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"Fine, we can call a truce for now." Zeph chuckled.

"For now." Dylan agreed.

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Dylan sank lower into the water. "Where do you think we should start looking? We can't exactly leave the water."

"I was thinking that some human treasures could have washed into the ocean near the shore!"

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"That might actually work!" Dylan exclaimed.

"Of course it will!" Zeph shrugged. "I'm a genius, remember!"

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"Slow down, we can't let your ego blow up like a pufferfish." Dylan said.

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"Can't help it. It's the truth." Zeph replied.

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"Well then, lead the way Mr. Genius."

"Don't worry, I think I know the perfect place to start our search!"

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"Already?!" Dylan asked.

"Yeah," Zeph answered. "When Uncle Kemps lead us here, he avoided a spot not far from here. He usually stays far away from human things, so I think we should start there."

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Zeph led his brother to the spot.

"Look at this stuff. I wonder what humans do with these things?"

"I can't imagine they do much with it since they let the tides wash it away." Zeph answered.

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Dylan quickly began rummaging through the trinkets and rubbish. "There has to be something interesting here?"

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"Look at this!"

"Neat, dad called those dinglehoppers! Humans use them to comb their hair!"

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"Dylan, what are you doing with that?"

Dylan dropped his treasure when his dad surfaced next to him.

"Nothing." Dylan felt bad about losing his dinglehopper.

"Dylan, what would Uncle Kemps think if he saw you with that?"

"He would probably get upset." Dylan answered.

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"He would." Calum said. "I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to learn about humans, but your uncle is absolutely against it."

"I'm sorry dad." Dylan said.

"Please understand that he just wants to keep us safe, and he's the leader of our pod."

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"But dad, don't you want to know more about the human world? You know so much about humans already."

"Zeph's right, dinglehoppers are pretty cool."

"I want us to be friends with humans, and of course, I'd love to learn more about them. But, I still follow your Uncle's rules."

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"I know there are lots of nice and helpful humans on land, but your Uncle isn't wrong about being careful around humans. Some humans aren't so nice."

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While Calum explained Kemps's rules about humans to the twins, Kemps caught Alex watching a human a little too close to the shore.

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"Young Man, what do you think you're doing so close to a human?"

"Nothing."

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"Do I need to remind you how dangerous humans are? Were you even thinking about what you were doing?"

"Uncle Kemps, I just thought she was interesting."

"I don't want to hear any excuses! Your actions put our entire pod at risk. Your little brothers are just merlings, they can't even take a human form to hide from humans. Do you know the risks you're exposing them too!"

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"She didn't see me."

"Alexander, that's not the point. It doesn't matter if she saw you or not. You took an unnecessary risk."

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"Besides, how do you know she's dangerous?"

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"Alex, do you remember what happened to your parents before we took you in?"

"They passed away when I was really young. I don't remember much."

"Your father, he made choices that put you in danger. We saved you, but humans can be greedy and selfish."

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"I don't understand. What do humans have to do with my parents' deaths?"

"I said too much. Just, stay away from humans. Nothing good can from getting involved with them."

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"I think you're too harsh on humans. My parents died in the deep sea. We never came anywhere close to the human world! If you can't be honest with me, I don't want to hear anymore of your rules."

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"Alexander, my rules are the rules. As long as you swim with this pod, you'll follow them."

"I don't understand your rules. I don't care about your rules."

"You don't have to understand them. I expect you to follow them anyways."

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"You're an absolute tyrant. It's impossible to reason with you!"

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"Alex, I'm just looking out for your safety. You're still my nephew, and I want you to be safe."

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"What if I want to learn more about her?"

"What are you talking about?"

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"I think I... I think I like her..."

"I can't believe I'm hearing this. I absolutely forbid it."

"Why? We don't even know her though."

"Exactly! How do you know you like her then?"

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"It's just a feeling."

"Alex, you're a merman. She's a human. There's just no way it'll work."

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"So what? Arihi was human, and she's a part of the pod!"

"She gave up being human to live in the sea with Calum. Most humans aren't known to make that sacrifice."

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"But what if she will? What if she's like mom?"

"And what if she's another selfish human that will sacrifice others for her own gain?"

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Kemps took a deep breath. "What will it take to make you understand?"

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"I need space. Don't follow me." With a flick of his tail, Alex kicked up the sea and swam away.

Kemps was worried about him, but he figured that it would be better to give him space.

Kemps muttered to himself. "I wish you could remember how you became a part of our family."

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There wasn't a lot that Alex could clearly remember about his past, and he couldn't grasp the idea of humans being involved in his original parents' deaths. But, he did recall one thing about the deep.

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After so many years, he never thought he would go to him. But, Alex knew that he helped his parents that adopted him be together. Maybe... Maybe he could help.

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Alex continued swimming in the dark depths of the sea until he found a small hidden cave. To his surprise, the one he was looking for was waiting for him.

"I have a problem, and I've heard you can help."

Damion smiled. 'I had a feeling that I would see you again.'

"Of course, what can I do for you?"

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Credit for Mods:

Spinning Plumbob
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DaniRose2143
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2 years ago
@Metior_Ice That was a wonderful update and well worth the wait.
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I loved the pufferfish reference.? That is a perfect way to describe a merfolk ego. Some things are universal, merfolk or human, youthful rebellion. Sometimes it's best to follow the rules, sometimes it's best to push back against them. The tricky part is knowing which way to go. Be careful Alex!
luciusstorm
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2 years ago
@Metior_Ice, excellent, very interesting
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Got to watch out with those dinglehoppers though... you never know. ?
mightyspritesims
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2 years ago
Fun!
Are you doing more of a riff on the Disney Little Mermaid this time around?
DaniRose2143
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2 years ago
@luciusstorm
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When I first read 'dinglehopper' that wasn't the word my brain first processed or the item I thought @Metior_Ice was referencing.?