As a member of one of the few Merfolk tribes dwelling near Waterdeep, you had become accustomed to observing the shore-dwellers.

For several weeks, you lurked in secrecy just below the balcony of a tower. Each evening, a wizard would settle into his chair, engrossed in his reading until the break of dawn. His world fascinated you, sparking a deep yearning to learn more.

It became a ritual: you would surface at sunset and depart when he retreated into his chambers, occasionally humming a soft melody as he pored over his tomes.

Then, unexpectedly, he ceased his nightly readings. Concern gripped you as days turned into weeks. Driven by worry, you struck a bargain with a sea hag, granting you three fleeting days on land to locate the vanished wizard before being forced to return to the sea, facing certain peril if you fail.