Origins and Heritage
The Tideborn are believed to have arisen naturally from the merging of life and elemental forces within the ocean's depths. Over millennia, the intense energy of the ocean's currents, combined with the organic material of marine life, gave birth to sentient beings shaped by water itself. They are not created by gods or rituals but by the ocean’s own evolutionary dance—a convergence of magic and nature. Tideborn are as ancient as the tides, their existence woven into the natural rhythm of the seas. Some scholars theorize they are the ocean’s response to maintain balance in a changing world, evolving alongside the creatures of the deep.

Physical Traits
Tideborn possess fluid, otherworldly beauty. Their skin shimmers like moonlit water, blending hues of aquamarine, deep indigo, and silver. Veins of bioluminescence trace patterns beneath their skin, glowing faintly in darkness or when emotions surge. Their hair flows like liquid silk, ranging from translucent blues to the deep greens of kelp, perpetually moving as though caught in an unseen current. Eyes glisten like pearls or the glimmer of sunlight on the water’s surface. They exude a faint scent of salt and rain, and their voices carry an ethereal, melodic cadence.

Elemental Abilities
Tideborn are born with an innate connection to water, able to manipulate and shape it with ease. They can summon streams, create protective barriers, or even walk across liquid surfaces as if they were solid ground. With age, their powers grow, allowing them to call forth water elementals or transform briefly into living water for defense or travel. Tideborn are resistant to drowning and extreme cold, making them natural navigators of the ocean's depths.

Personality and Behavior
Tideborn reflect the duality of water. They are often calm, introspective, and soothing to those around them, yet they can become tempestuous and relentless when provoked. Deeply empathetic, they are drawn to helping others and maintaining harmony, but they are not easily swayed once their minds are set. Like the tides, they are creatures of change, embracing transformation and encouraging growth in themselves and others. Tideborn are naturally curious, with a love for storytelling, art, and exploration.

Society and Culture
Tideborn communities are often hidden beneath the waves in vast coral cities, shimmering with bioluminescent light. They live in harmony with marine life, treating the ocean as both home and sacred guide. Their society values cooperation and unity, often organized around councils where decisions flow like the currents—collaborative and fluid. Rituals are deeply tied to the moon and tides, with ceremonies honoring the ocean's cycles. Tideborn culture reveres adaptability, seeing it as the ultimate strength, and their art reflects the ceaseless motion of water, expressed in flowing sculptures, songs like rolling waves, and intricate kelp-weaving.