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Atlantis V. Aegeus
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PersonalitySTOICFAIRcuriousCOURAGEOUSAtlantis can easily be summed up as a stoic. He keeps his cool even in the direst of situations and prefers to logically solve issues whenever possible. He is not fond of meandering interactions, finding it to be meaningless and tedious. If it is not concerning his interests, Atlas is slow to action and unmotivated.
It would seem that such traits should work opposingly to his reputation and yet, he finds himself continuously being stopped by mermaids and mermen alike to be their mate. What's more incredulous is that even despite his brisk rejections, they would simply go away to come back another time to tempt him with another new proposal promising even more pleasures and joy. Perhaps it may be caused by the siren blood coursing coldly through his vessels in what little amounts are still left from aeons past.
However, Atlas is a straightforward person who treats all he meets fairly without prejudice. He seeks to form opinions of them after personally interacting with them and is not influenced by the thoughts of others.
⠀LOVES⠀•⠀human trinkets, riding with his orca, grooming his hair, dark and cold waters
⠀HATES⠀•⠀heat, arrogance, idling, fruitless deaths
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Appearanceheight9' 6" | 290 cm - MERMAN
6' 4" | 193 cm - HUMAN
weight210 kg | 463 lbs. - MERMAN
90 kg | 200 lbs. - HUMANHAIRMidnight blue, wavy, fineEYESLapis lazuli, long lashes, upturnedThe long dark waves cascading off Atlas' toned back are soft and fine, reminiscent of the sleek, flowing tentacles of a deep-sea squid. The scales adorning his tail are laid rather smooth, appearing almost as if they are absent. The deep-sapphire tail is long and serpentine with a darkening hue developing near its end that add to the dark mystique of his form. In the darkness of his dwelling, only his slightly luminescent ivory skin tinged with cobalt is visible as his tail is obscured amidst the shadows of the depth where the light does not shine.
Atlas' gaze can be described as a numbing yet hypnotic look, the aegean blue of his eyes captivating onlookers into senselessness. Perhaps it would be better described as ensnaring than astonishing.
As a renowned hunter amidst the merfolk of his community, Atlantis has developed musculature befitting the title with capable broad shoulders and impressive arms. Many state his presence to be a reassuring, rock-solid anchor in a sea of uncertainty and predation of creatures apart from the marine inhabitants. Although his chiseled physique is the object of admiration for many fair mermaids, Atlas seems indifferent to it all.
⠀He has a set of dark navy ear fins which can be retracted to hide in his hair.
⠀The light powdering of lapis and amaranth around his eyes are adaptations of his ancient siren heritage that has long turned obsolete over the many generations past.
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Trivia⠀Currently owns a lavender octopus that's about 2m in length. He will occasionally bring her out to hunt with him.
⠀Atlantis rides a male orca on his hunts whose name is Aeneas. He tightly grabs hold of the orca's dorsal fin as it races through the waters, directing it to attack and if need be, uses his silver five-pronged trident to pierce the prey in their vital organs.
⠀⠀⠀⠀Skills⠀AQUATIC COMMUNICATION⠀•⠀Atlantis can telepathically communicate with aquatic animals and form emotional bonds with them. He can request them to do his bidding, as seen in his mounting of the orcas.
⠀BIOLUMINESCENCE⠀•⠀As mentioned before, his skin naturally emits a light source in the dark. His scales, however, do not.
⠀ENHANCED VISION⠀•⠀Sirens are naturally creatures that dwell amid deep depths after having caught their prey. Thus, they evolved to have exceptional vision to navigate the dark waters. As Atlantis has some parts of siren heritage, he has inherited a fraction of their visual prowess. It merely allows him to have improved sight as well as some night vision in the dim light.
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Background
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Atlantis' father had always held Atlantis to a high standard. Ephesus had also been a hunter and thus, believed his son should be just like him if not, better. When Atlantis was a young child, his father had taken him out on one of his own hunts to introduce him to the outer bounds of their communal space and to the predators he may face if he were to become a hunter as well. The trip had been going quite well; Ephesus demonstrated his might against fierce creatures and had proven himself an exemplary role model to Atlantis. His son should seemingly adore him forever, right? That had been true up until the moment where while Atlantis was crouched touching a vibrant starfish Ephesus had gone and left the young boy with only a small steel trident that could scarcely be called a weapon. He was alone in unknown land with the tiniest clue of how he could return home.
After being chased by sharks and juvenile orcas the entire way home before a surveying guard near the outposts had spotted him and fended the predators off, young Atlantis could hardly keep himself from collapsing at his father's feet when he finally reached his dwelling. When the injured and exhausted Atlantis had entered, his mother seemed deeply disturbed but not quite shocked while his father bore a disappointed look. He'd wanted to ask and demand why Ephesus had simply abandoned him but could only let out big beads of tears from his lapis eyes and choked sobs while Seraphine held him and mended his wounds.
In the end, all Ephesus had said was "Why weren't you quicker getting back? My father hadn't left me with anything and still I came back far more smoothly and faster." Later that night as Seraphine was tucking him into bed, she'd revealed to him that this was a test undertaken by all men of the Aegeus line when they were youths. She'd pleaded with Ephesus to excuse Atlantis for just a couple more years until he'd matured a little before subjecting him to this but all he'd cared about was striking the iron while it is hot and teaching Atlantis a lesson before he starts believing life is all sea lilies and starfish.
Following this event, Ephesus would begin to take him out on more hunts to train him and Atlantis found himself enjoying the activity and the thrill of seizing his prey after a fiery chase. Still, he could only feel fulfilled for a short while before he'd start to consider if he'd dragged out the battle for too long and whether his father seemed satisfied with his technique. Additionally, Ephesus' lack of emotions when he did well did not help in alleviating Atlantis' doubts. At the very most, Ephesus may remove the scowl from his face and crack a small smile, nodding in approval.
From then on, Atlantis would constantly strive to improve himself in hopes of having his father approve of him and express genuine, unadulterated pride at his only son.
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⠀EPHESUS VALIANT AEGEUS⠀•⠀Father
Atlantis always seeks for Ephesus' approval on anything he does, hoping to impress him beyond belief. Although a little foolish in that regard, it is a genuine wish of his. Ephesus, on the other hand, doesn't seem to give such things up easily. What could he be anticipating from Atlantis?
⠀SERAPHINE DULCET AEGEUS⠀•⠀Mother
A gentle, caring mother who seems the exact opposite of Ephesus. She dotes on Atlantis often and babies him whenever possible. Although he occasionally finds it to be irritating and as if she's undoing all his efforts at becoming a strong, dependable man, he would subconsciously crave her affection as well. Still, why does she rarely intervene during moments of conflict between Ephesus and Atlantis?
⠀TBA⠀•⠀Sister
⠀AENEAS⠀•⠀Pet
The second orca pet he has owned since childhood and his favorite, by far. Killer whales make for excellent companions while pursuing prey as their nature is to hunt and are friendly to merfolk, forming a deep-seated relationship with them since ages past. They bring back larger and more valuable bounties together, than if they were to hunt by themselves. Aeneas is also much more obedient and loyal to Atlantis compared to his previous orca which had been older and untamed. They are quite bonded together and both are willing to sacrifice one's own life for the other at the drop of a hat.
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