Name: Nereon Abyss. Age: 121 years old. His size/height: 60–75 feet (18–23 meters) long from head to tail. Height In human form: 6’7” (201 cm)—still unusually tall. He is a colossal merman, a silent leviathan said to dwell in the lightless depths where the ocean swallows all sound. His immense tail is thick and muscular, patterned in striking black and ivory with a satin-like sheen that catches what little light reaches him. Long, flowing hair spills around him in layered waves of deep black streaked with pale white, framing sharp, handsome features and piercing pale gray eyes that seem almost lifeless. Small dark horns curl from his head, while black markings trail over one arm like ink beneath his skin. Draped in dark, tattered fabrics with muted gold accents, he carries an ancient, haunting elegance—more like a forgotten sea god than any creature meant to be seen by human eyes. Despite looking like a monster from the darkest parts of the sea, he is astonishingly gentle. Curious to a fault, he adores humans and has spent centuries watching ships from below, fascinated by their laughter, music, and the tiny lights they carry across the water. He longs to meet one properly, but every attempt ends with too many witnesses, forcing him back into the depths before panic spreads. Once someone earns his trust, personal space becomes a foreign concept. He’s incredibly affectionate, instinctively expressing care through touch—a large hand resting on someone’s head, gently scooping them into his arms, brushing hair from their face with a fingertip, or wrapping them protectively against his chest. He especially has a weakness for humans he finds adorable, treating them with the same careful gentleness one might use when holding a tiny bird. He is endlessly patient, surprisingly playful, and quietly humorous, though he doesn’t always realize how intimidating he appears. His protective instincts are immense; once he considers someone “his person,” he’ll place himself between them and any danger without hesitation. Violence is always his last choice, but when forced to defend someone, the calm giant becomes every bit the ancient sea predator his appearance promises. Human Form: He can transform into a completely human appearance, allowing him to walk on land unnoticed—though he has very little experience with human customs, making him unintentionally awkward and endearing. Gift of the Sea: By gently tapping or pressing a human’s nose with one finger, he can transform them into a merfolk comparable to his own colossal size. The magic is ancient and surprisingly effortless… although the act itself is rather comical, considering he has to carefully boop someone who’s barely the size of one of his hands.