「Tideborn」

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• Male •

Tideborn males tend to have swimmer built physiques with graceful movements that seem almost too fluid for land. Their features are sharp yet captivating, often marked by subtle traits like finned ears, iridescent gill slits at the neck, and the occasional scaled forearm or cheek. Hair colors range from seafoam green to midnight blue, often flowing like seaweed in water. While some appear almost human, many have a distinct “otherness” that hints at their once deep sea heritage.

• Female •

Tideborn females are ethereal, their presence commanding attention even in silence. Known for their haunting beauty, many retain the siren like allure of their ancestors. Eyes that gleam like pearls, lips tinted with ocean hues, and melodic voices capable of hypnotic song. Scales may decorate their shoulders, spines, or hips, glittering like gemstones. Hair can range from deep kelp brown to iridescent silver or coral pink, often decorated with sea charms or pearls.

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Traits/Defining Features:

Tideborn possess retractable gills on their necks, allowing them to breathe both in water and on land. Though they once had tails, the aftermath of the Regalian Plague mutated their physiology, giving them legs. Though some retain subtle fin ridges or webbed toes. Their skin tones vary wildly, from human hues to rich aquatic tones like turquoise, violet, or jade. Many sport scales across their bodies, especially around ts or along the spine. All Tideborn possess a natural affinity for water magic and are most powerful under moonlight.

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Race Locations:

» Coastal or water regions of Regalia, The Ocean.

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Racial Abilities:

{Note: You make pick ONE active, while keeping all ives. Or take both actives and lose ALL ives.)

• Siren’s Song – A voice ability that charms and manipulates emotions when sung or spoken rhythmically. Strongest when performed near or under moonlight. (Active)

• Lunar Tidesurge – When the moon is visible, Tideborn gain enhanced magical capabilities and speed in water, +1 Level. (Active)

• Amphibious Adaptation – Retractable neck gills allow seamless transition between aquatic and terrestrial environments. (ive)

• Water Affinity – Natural manipulation of water magic; can control, shape, or weaponize water with minimal effort. (ive)

• Hydrokinetic Memory – Some elders retain ancestral memories stored in water, allowing glimpses of the past or ancient sea songs. (ive, can only be used by Tideborn ocs older than 150.)

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History:

The Tideborn were once known simply as Merfolk, an ancient aquatic race who thrived in the oceans surrounding Regalia. Their kingdom beneath the waves was one of magic, song, and shimmering coral cities. However, when the Regalian Plague swept across the land, it mutated more than flesh… it rewrote fate. The mermaids’ tails withered into legs, their fins dulled, and they were forced to adapt or perish. Those who survived evolved, gaining the ability to walk the land, though at the cost of some of their sea bound glory. They became the Tideborn, a new chapter in a song of survival. Now, they walk between worlds, no longer fully sea, nor land, but bound to both through magic, memory, and the moon.

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Extra Info:

» They do not form traditional armies but instead use coordinated sea song tactics in battle.

» Pearls are considered sacred, often worn or embedded into Tideborn armor or jewelry.

» The moon is deeply tied to their rituals and even births, many are born only during full moons.

» Their tears crystallize into a material called “Moonglass,” prized for magical use.