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In a hidden jungle, freshwater merfolk inhabit the long, deep rivers and the shallow mangrove swamps, sleeping in shady branches, basking in the abundant warm rainfall. Their diet consists of fruits and vegetables; supplemented by the occasional reptile, fish or mammal - if they're ever motivated enough - but the fruit is so plentiful, they usually don't bother.
One day they find an orphaned human child, and raise it as their own...
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AKA: A Tarzan scenario but much better at swimming I guess? Semi-aquatic wild-child/adult. Great lung capacity.