Homebrew Fishman Species Details

Syreni or locally on land called "Fishmen" or "Fishman."  The term "Syreni" is an ancient name also given to them by land dwellers because they typically were confused for Sirens.  Depending on the part of the surface realm you are Syreni are seen as terrifying creatures who are nothing more than beasts or brute savages but can also be seen as a sophisticated and wise civilization. Most of the prejudice against the Syreni stem from how little is actually known about them and their actual history being erased on the surface realm. That concealed history of being hunted for sport  or being kept alive as slaves on land was far worse than any surface dweller can imagine.

Syreni typically have a half-fish half-human physiology but on land they are often known by one look; the uncanny and disturbing. People on the surface realm typically believe that Syreni are either a horrific combo of a fish and an animal unless the region is one where Syreni are big on population. Their strength varies from renowned physical strength both under and above water. Syreni are exceptionally strong underwater and have a unique ability to fight underwater most uneducated surface dwellers call it "Fishman Karate" or "Fishman Capoeira." This ancient fighting technique is much more than those simpleton terms and even its name varies from region to region or teacher to teacher!

Syreni society is typically seen as a patriarchal feudal system that consisted of inherited noble title or the rare empires and nations. Normally for centuries nobles often learn the ability to speak to ancient sea beasts and according to ancient legends the sea beasts grant them the heavenly or otherworldly power of the oceans. Traditionally the Syreni believe that those on land are almost inferior and that they are superior due to their physical characteristics and abilities. Some Syreni are more secretive and advanced than others while others can even just be talking fish! Due to the vast oceans below the surface Syreni culture and tradition is very hard to define. Stereotypically they are seen as pirates and marauders, the Syreni are not a simple or militaristic race of savages that many believe them to be. A Syreni dedicated to a crew or a cause tends to be loyal to a fault, willing to fight to the bitter end for what they believe in. After centuries of being shunned and terrorized some Syreni still live on land peacefully while others have moved to the surface to fight never ending battles or to show the world the horrific atrocities that have been hidden away by the World Government.

Fishman Traits

Proud warriors of the sea, the Fishmen or "Syreni" share a troubled history of genocide and slavery. Many elders still carry scars that came from the hands of the surface world.