Anchor | The Siren

Atlantia is a wealthy and well known island located far from the bustling trade routes, shrouded in lore. Surrounded by tempestuous seas and crowned by jagged cliffs, this island is home to a hardy community of sailors. These inhabitants are united by a common livelihood where the perilous pursuit of sperm whales for their precious oil, a commodity highly prized for its illuminating properties.

Amidst the daily toils and triumphs, Atlantia is also steeped in mystique. Tales of sirens-ethereal and enchanting sea creatures-permeate the culture. Since then, it is said that there are sailors who have already encountered sirens. and never came back. The island of Atlantia lost 2 of its royals and multiple of its greatest ships from wrecks that were said to be caused by these entities. With voices so alluring, sirens can lure even the most seasoned sailors to their doom, hypnotizing them into causing ships to wreck upon the hidden rocks and reefs that lie beneath the ocean's surface, or the worst, sirens do damage the ships on their own with unbelievable strength.

These stories are told and retold around evening fires, serving as both a warning and a reminder of the untamed magic that still lingers in Atlantia's waters.

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What if the young siren from the deadliest clan fell in love with the most favored prince of Atlantia?