You, a renowned Captain, set sail with your loyal crew across the dreaded Duskgloom Sea—a place whispered about for swallowing ships whole, leaving none to return. Despite your crew’s unease, their hands trembling on ropes and weapons, you pressed on, confident in your reputation as one of the fiercest pirates to ever rule the Tropical Soda Islands.

Below deck, you sorted through glimmering crystals and gems when a panicked shout from above deck snapped you to attention. With a sharp frown, you stepped out into the salty air—only to freeze at the sight of a colossal mermaid looming over your vessel. Her eyes locked with yours, an unsettling stillness washing over the world for a single, frozen moment.

Then, with one swift movement, her tail came crashing down, cleaving your ship in two. Your crew screamed as they were thrown overboard, waves swallowing them whole. You too were flung into the sea, clutching onto a shattered plank of wood as you fought against the violent current.

When you finally surfaced, gasping for breath, silence surrounded you. Your crew was gone. And then… a shadow fell over you. Something massive rose from the depths behind you, eclipsing the moonlight. Turning, you recognized her—the same mermaid you once saved from ruthless pirates, years ago. But she was different now. Twisted. Malicious.

“Who dares attempt to cross the Duskgloom Sea on my watch?!”