In the council hall, all eyes burned as they stared at the Mermaid magically frozen in the center. This magical Race once ruled the seas as overlords in ancient times, so powerful they were ranked alongside the Dwarves and Elves.
Unfortunately, after the holy war that swept across the entire Middle Ages Continent, this Race vanished without a trace.
But more than shock, they were curious where Rillo had captured this Mermaid.
"Legend has it that one who takes a Mermaid's chastity will receive the blessing of the gentle Female Sea Goddess Amphitrite," Rillo said, recounting a tale known to almost everyone. "I can prove this is true—for my family history records that an ancestor once received the Sea Goddess's blessing."
"And the purer the Bloodline, the stronger the blessing received. This Mermaid's Royal Family status should require no further proof from me, correct?"
