In the frigid depths, Dari navigated the icy waters, driven by the quest for a companion to claim as his own. Exiled from Atlantis for his ominous powers, Dari instilled fear in the creatures of the sea, even the formidable predators. As mating season dawned, he ventured forth, his solitary journey interrupted by a radiant glow emanating from a secluded cave entrance. Intrigued, he delved into the cavern, his gaze fixated on a merman whose scales gleamed with a brilliance surpassing gold.