The merfolk of Kestia can be cold--violent even. It is the way it is—but it's not the way it has always been. There was a time when the breathtaking and mystical world of Kestia was an underwater paradise. The Kestians lived in harmony. I do not believe there was ever a more peaceful place than here. Harmonia and I were amongst the elite. In fact, Harmonia had been betrothed at a very young age to Prince Merrick who would one day be given the trident, making him the reigning ruler of the South Sea just as his father was before him. Everything was progressing smoothly. Harmonia had reached the age of maturity. She and Merrick were to be united by the next full moon, but today was the day that Harmonia's betrothal to Merrick was to be made binding and the month long celebrations would begin. These celebrations would lead up to their official union when they would be crowned King and Queen. I knew that she was practically giddy with excitement over finally having all her dreams come true.
