Xianxia Dressing Room

With the weather warming up, people might find themselves eager to take a dip in the plentiful rivers, lakes, or perhaps even the ocean for those on the coast. But for some, the water isn't simply an indulgence, but a compulsion.

A number of people have been finding themselves afflicted with an odd transformation. The details maybe different, but the overall idea is the same: some part of them changes to be much more fish-like. Perhaps it's their lower body, some webbing between fingers and toes, or even their main bodies transforming while leaving limbs intact! Though the symptoms are different there is something they all have in common: an unusual amount of regret or despair in their lives.

But it's not just the transformation that's gathering attention right now. A large number of pearls have been appearing in the marketplace recently, and those affected by the odd changes might soon find out why. There's a group seeking out newly-transformed merfolk, capturing, and doing whatever they can to make them shed tears. These tears transform into the very pearls that are now soaring in popularity, spelling danger for anyone afflicted. Those who aren't affected can protect those who are, or even break free those already captured. Or perhaps you're one of the ones making them cry for your own profit?

Feel free to play with any or all of this as you wish!