"With the fall of the meteor, the Oceans have not ever fully recovered. Here the cradle of life was diminished by the powers of enraged nature." The region now called the Eye of the Ocean became a battleground where elemental forces clashed. Giant whirlpools, undercurrents, and fierce winds with lightning created a hostile domain where mermaids fought rival tribes.
Only the strongest creatures endured in this chaos. The intense ocean battle opened a rift between realities. When this gateway first opened, unseen forces flowed into the world, breaking natural laws and spawning new creatures—beings neither living nor dead that required no energy or breath.
These entities were ancient demons that consumed the planet itself, accessible only at the core. The Tree of Life provided such a connection, yet the demons remained bound to the rift. They influenced the living through dark whispers and promises.
Shadow mermaids sought dominance over the oceans. While the Light tribe protected dolphins and whales, the Shadow tribe corrupted kelp forests, transforming them into pale, carnivorous death zones. The Shadow mermaids believed these changes originated from their own will, unaware that demon parasites actually controlled their thoughts.