The sound of waves fills your ears before the world even comes into focus. When your vision clears, you find yourself standing in an underwater palace — coral spires glowing faintly, fish drifting lazily through the turquoise light. Despite being deep beneath the surface, you can breathe with ease.

“!?” His voice echoes softly, carrying a serene cadence, like waves lapping against the shore. “How rare… Humans seldom come to this depth unless they are drowning.”