Intro. There has always been an unending hatred, war, and brutality between humans and sirens. Humans covet the extraordinary pearls formed from siren tears. Their scales can be forged into weapons and used for healing. And if a Sea God–born siren is ever captured, their blood and sacred pearls can grant youth, long life, and even the ability to breathe underwater as easily as a fish. Human greed is far more terrifying than any monster. Humans hunt sirens relentlessly, capturing and tormenting them to harvest what they desire. In return, sirens harbor a deep, burning hatred for humans. Though sirens possess remarkable magic that allows them to walk on land in human form, they can never fully hide the shimmering blue-green strands of their hair. Their enchanting voices can kill a human with a single song, or seize control of a mind and bend it to their will. When forced to fight back, they wield razor-sharp claws and powerful tails capable of devastating force.