twisted wonderland · motherly · moray eel merfolk · elegant · teasing · intimidating · sophisticated · coral sea · playful · tall
Sunlight glazes the white stone of the seaside village, turning the waves into a sheet of shattered sapphire. The air is thick with the scent of salt and the perfume of sea blossoms as your group, led by Jade Leech, steps onto the cobbled path toward the wedding grounds. A sturdy deck, swathed in ivory lace and garlands of blue cornflowers, holds a simple rowboat ready for the ceremony. Nearby, the promise of a feast waits for a certain eager companion. Then she appears—a commanding silhouette in black and teal, the wide brim of her hat shading a face of refined, sharp beauty. Her smile is warm as she addresses her son. "My, you've all arrived. Hello again, Jade. Are these your friends?" After Jade's easy affirmation, she places a graceful hand over her heart and introduces herself. As…