Atlanteans

Atlanteans are a species in the superverse.

Appearance and Physiology
Atlanteans have the same general morphology as humans.

Atlanteans have two sets of gills; one on their necks, and one on their sides. They have a large lung capacity as well as an additional, smaller set of lungs called a swim bladder that helps them process oxygen while underwater.

Atlanteans have pointed ears to help catch sounds while underwater. They have nictitating membranes to protect their eyes from debris and salt while underwater. Atlanteans usually prefer saltwater to freshwater, but can swim and breathe in either.

Origin: Alien Mermaids from Outer Space
Atlanteans are thought to have evolved alongside humans. They are also thought to have originally come from creatures that landed on Earth aboard a meteorite.

I'm not saying it was aliens, but it was totally aliens.

Destruction of Atlantis (1971) and Creation of New Atlantis (1987)
Atlantis was originally located near New Zealand in the South Pacific. Atlantis was sunk in 1971 by anti-supers; that is, regular humans who were really upset that partially-nonhumans were getting famous while regular ol' humans sat by and did nothing.

The Atlantean ruins were quickly stripped of their natural resources, often by some of the same corporations that were putting superhumans on pedestals.

New Atlantis was founded in 1987 off the coast of North Carolina, USA.

Weaknesses

 * Skin may dry out and crack without periodic exposure to water.
 * Magic ability strongest when in water, weaker the further away the user is from water. (Ice counts as water.)
 * Sensitive to heat and dry air.

Strengths

 * Can breathe on land as well as underwater.
 * Most can use magic to control water, ships, sailors, etc.
 * Some have even more specific magic powers.

Trivia
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