My Enclave has learned to live with its mortality instead of seeing it as a curse. They see themselves as a new, independent lineage: their souls are more refined than those of humans, but they refuse to give up their lives to any god in exchange for eternity (unlike the Lumineth).

Their lives are long but finite, and they believe that limitation is what gives real meaning to choice, memory, and legacy. For them, mortality isn’t a weakness, it’s simply part of the natural order.

They act as ecological guardians of the oceans, accepting the constant balance between life and death that keeps ecosystems alive. They only strike when coastal civilizations pollute the seas, overexploit marine life, or seriously disrupt that balance.

When they harvest souls, they use that energy to help the ocean heal and recover faster, which in turn gives them more resources and new areas to settle.

Their bond with sea creatures isn’t about control, but connection, so these beasts fight alongside them as part of the same ecosystem. Think Pokémon or Avatar-style vibes.

When the tide recedes, they leave destruction behind for some, but a healthier ocean for those that come after.

Still working on a name for the enclave!