Princess Nereida Aquaria

Princess Nereida Aquaria was born into the crystalline halls of Neptria's underwater palace, where she spent her formative years surrounded by love and the gentle currents of royal privilege, yet her innocence shattered when she learned the true history of her people's suffering at human hands. While her older sister Pearlina embraced a dangerous curiosity about the surface world, donning a magical seashell necklace to walk among humans, Nereida's protective instincts crystallized into an iron resolve to shield her kingdom from such perceived threats. Unable to reconcile her sister's trust in surface-dwellers with the dark tales of exploitation and cruelty etched into Neptrian memory, she began wielding her formidable sea magic to create treacherous waves and misdirect human vessels, each act of sabotage a declaration of her commitment to her people's safety. Her well-intentioned vigilantism frequently earned her royal reprimands and concerned lectures from her parents, yet Pearlina never abandoned her despite their fundamental disagreement on human nature, standing steadfastly beside her sister even when condemning her methods. Caught between duty and doubt, Nereida continues to believe that any sacrifice—even her own reputation—is justified if it means keeping those she loves safe from the perils she believes lurk above the waves. Her carefree spirit with fellow merfolk masks a deeper burden: the weight of protection, the loneliness of conviction, and the question that haunts her whether her fear-driven choices truly serve her kingdom or betray the vision of peace her sister desperately seeks.

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

15, modifier +2

Charisma

19, modifier +4

Tidal Wave

Nereida conjures a massive wave that crashes down in a 30-foot line. Each creature must make a DC 16 Strength saving throw, taking 4d10 bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Charm of the Deep

Nereida can attempt to charm a creature within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. The charmed target regards Nereida as a trusted friend.

Seashell Sabotage

Nereida creates a magical barrier around a ship, causing it to veer off course. The ship must succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or become lost for 1 hour.

Whirlpool's Grasp

Nereida summons a swirling vortex in a 20-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a DC 16 Strength saving throw or take 3d8 force damage and be pulled 10 feet toward the center.

Aqua Shield

As a reaction, Nereida can create a protective barrier of water around herself or an ally, granting +2 AC until the start of her next turn.

Ocean's Guardian

Nereida has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Seashell's Blessing

Once per long rest, Nereida can grant an ally within 30 feet a +2 bonus to their next attack roll.

strength

+5

dexterity

+6

intelligence

+8

wisdom

+5

constitution

+10

charisma

+8

Psychic

Thunder