a sheet i jotted down during mermay to properly separate and identify the differences i wanted between the two species!
fun fact! in the world i've put together, oceankin are classified as sub-human; merfolk are collected often as ornamental, living decoration for their vibrant pops of colors and high social skills. sirens, on the other hand, are omens regarded as only good for maintaining long life & health...🦈
two colored pieces i've done of the curious little minnow Ceru from earlier this year! while she can walk on land, sirens tend to only make short trips onto the islands where they hunt as prolonged tailessness can lead to pain, cramped muscles, or cease to function at all.
ceru's pod-sisters: Paz, Ruru, The Monds, & Enta. each sister possesses a distinct and often dominating personality except for the twins, who tend to follow every word of the strongest in the group and are bribed easily.
