Mermaids age at the same pace as human Sims. Sims of all ages can be mermaids, but toddlers and children won’t grow their fins or display any mermaid abilities until they become teenagers.

Summon Ocean Threat (-30 Hydration)– Can only be done in water. The mermaid sings to cause the target Sim to flounder and panic in the water. There is a chance the target Sim can drown from this, especially if they recently had Siren’s Call used on them. Good mermaids cannot use this power. The hydration motive serves a second function; it is also a mermaid’s power source. The more hydrated a mermaid is, the more powers they can use. A dehydrated mermaid will not be able to use their powers. More on that in the next section. Mermaids resemble regular Sims on land, however, once they enter a body of water, either the ocean, pools, or bathtubs, they will grow a tail. The color of a Mermaid's tail and other features can be customized under "Change Sim". Siren's Call attracts Sims through the Singing. Do this in water where you're fully swimming but not in deep water. The Sim will be dragged under, and you'll regain +100 to all Motives. This 6-bedroom coastal charmer is located on the south end of Sandbridge and waiting for you…welcome to A Mermaid’s Kiss!

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Call Thunderstorm (-75 Hydration)– Requires Seasons. Can be done both on land and in water. The mermaid blows into a conch shell to change the weather. Cannot be used when the weather is already stormy. Good mermaids cannot use this power. Aquatic Lure (-30 Hydration)– Can only be done at fishing spots or on boats. The mermaid blows into a conch shell to attract more fish and rarer fish to that area. Mermaids will get a positive moodlet when being soaked, thus eliminating the need for an umbrella. [ TS3:S] Mermaids also have some new glowing/patterned eyes and face presets designed just for them. Create the perfect recreation of Ariel, or opt for a style more like the eerie merfolk out of the Harry Potter films. It’s all up to you. Becoming good friends with a Dolphin (Soulmate) allows you to get a 5+ hour +2 Happy moodlet from being around them. There's probably more to dolphins than I know at the moment, but I'll add to this if that changes. Being a Mermaid does mean you don't have to go out of your way or wait for dolphins to spawn. You can tell your friend to come any time you're near open water. Summon Ocean Threat

The Mermaid's Kiss is believed to have originated in ancient Greek mythology. The Greeks believed that mermaids were the daughters of the sea god Triton, and that they possessed the power to control the waves and protect sailors from harm. The idea of mermaids kissing sailors was popularized in literature, particularly in the works of Hans Christian Andersen and Jules Verne.Mermaids won't dare to snorkel. Far too taboo, for them. They won't wear Scuba gear either, but they're willing to free dive and are very good at it. This makes up for the inability to snorkel, in my opinion. After all the best stuff is found deep on the ocean floor.

When the water stops churning in his ears and he realises he can't actually feel anything under his feet anymore, Scott opens his eyes from where they instinctively screwed shut. He gasps at the sight before him. The sea floor drops away sharply, leaving a wide open space that you'd never notice from the surface. A beautiful underwater city stretches out in that space, wrought in wood and stone and so much glass. The buildings are so unlike those on the surface, and yet somehow it feels like a natural part of the kingdom he's just been looking at. The same wood, the same rough-hewn stone, but connected by glass pathways that twist around the buildings like vines.Mermaid's Kiss(-30 Hydration): A Mermaid's Kiss grants whoever is kissed the "Aquatic Breath" moodlet, which temporarily gives Simsthe abilitytodive underwater for longer periods of time. This ability can be used in and out of water, but is more powerful in water. In the original movie, Ariel is fully aware she needs to get a kiss from Eric to remain human, per her contract with Ursula. However, in the remake, Ursula adds another layer of duplicitousness to her spell. Mermaids are able to free dive at any stage of the fitness skill, not just when they have reached level 3. They are also known to make a few dolphin noises when on land, so make sure you have your sound on at least once to hear the wonders. If a mermaid goes into labor, they can't have their baby in the sea, they must go to land to give birth, and mermaid babies must grow on land. The true form of mermaids however was very different to their beautiful guise; The mermaids of Isla Sirena had hair the colour of the sea and pearly skin covered in scales but if viewed peripherally, they lost their outward beauty and seemed to transform into creatures with clawed tentacles, fangs, and barnacles and boils covering their scales. They often spoke in harmony, singing a melody commonly attributed to the Sirens. [2]

These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly, without limiting expression or strong opinions. They're also applicable regardless of the comment's tone. Even if a Mermaid is well hydrated, they need to swim in the ocean at least once every 48 hours, otherwise, they'll get a "Salt Water Deficiency" moodlet. Within a day this will turn into "Adapting to Land" and when this moodlet expires, the mermaid will turn into a normal Sim. Purchasing the " Permanent Mermaid" lifetime reward will prevent the Mermaid from losing their occult status. Unlike in Island Paradise, mermaids in Island Living that enter in the bathtubs, will have their tails lying outside the tub. Worse than sharks, boy. There'll be mermaids upon us within the hour, you mark my words! And we're the bait!" ― Ezekiel and Cabin Boy [src] Mermaids possessed superhuman strength and were strong enough to break through solid wood with their bare hands. In large numbers, they have even been known to topple great ships: they were able to pull a fully crewed and masted frigate, the HMS Providence, underwater with very little effort. The mermaids of Whitecap Bay were known to have fed on men, seeing them as something that sustained them. They may look lovely, but they can shred a human limb from limb in seconds. These mermaids have been known to use long strands of seaweed as a form of lasso to pull sailors off ships or cliffs out of reach.Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams. All mermaid abilities that cost Hydration Points have a cooldown period after it’s used. The more Hydration Points an ability costs, the longer the cooldown period.