The narwhals pulling the carriage swam through the dark waters, their long spiralling horns cutting through the current with graceful ease. The bioluminescent lights hanging from the roof of the carriage cast a soft glow inside, illuminating Merea, Lila, and Diana as they journeyed to the academy. Lila was practically bouncing in her seat, her excitement palpable as she chattered about all the things she was looking forward to showing Diana at the school. Merea leaned back, her posture relaxed but her eyes watching the passing scenery carefully. "The academy has quite a history," she hummed with a smile, Lila's enthusiasm rubbing off on her. "It was the first house of the Selachra, and over time, it was transformed into a place of learning, a school and library for merfolk." "It's massiv