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The Magic Crafter
11-23-2015, 10:25 PM
Hello everyone!

I am stoked to finally get to officially "meet" you all! My name is... well... I think I'd like to have my Mer-Name be either Phantom, Ardor, Fortuna, Gloria or Nevan... (Leaning towards Phantom... maybe?) I'm so gosh darned indecisive though, and have been overthinking it all for months! :lol: Maybe you all could help me decide? But for now, I suppose you can just call me The Mallet Island Mermaid. (Mallet rhymes with Ballet)

Anyways, now that that's out of the way... let me start by saying that I've been secretly stalking through the forums for quite some time now, and am super excited to now be an official member (you all just seem to be sweet as sugar!). So, I suppose you could say I'm not entirely new around here. Entirely.

But moving on!

My history with mermaids goes waaay back to my days as a kiddo. My older sister and I used to "transform" into mers practically every time we hopped into a pool or pond (or bathtub), and I still enjoy mermaiding now, with my tail (FinFun, Asian Magenta) whenever I get the chance. I love, love, love, love, LOVE bringing magic and mystery to this gloomy world we live in, in whatever way I can!

However, while I really do like the more beautiful side of the fantasy world... I do kind of unintentionally tend towards the darker stuff... :$
It's like... I want to frolic in a magical forest of flowers and sunshine with fairies, and swim in crystal streams with the water folk, but I also want to go hunting for demons with Darkslayers and Devil Hunters in the catacombs, and fly with the dragons in the still of night... My brain has a bit of a complex going on here... Ugh!
Thus, I've resolved to aim towards eventually owning a silicone tail that is both creepy, and pretty, so that I can satisfy my more monstrous half's desire to be slightly eerie, while still being able to look pleasant and approachable for the children. Hahahaha! Goodness, I must sound like a complete psycho-path!:lol: Bwwwaaaaa! Promise I'm not a scary person, and I promise not to bite anyone!

With all of that being said... I do have a bit of a social anxiety, and am very terrified to be in physical contact with adult individuals that are not members of my direct family... so, sadly, the silicone tail will have to wait until I find a Wrangler that doesn't scare the scales off of me. :p In the meantime, you'll find me swimming in fabric, making mer-crafts, and waiting for the ice to melt on the lake. (Alright, so there's not ice yet, but there may as well be! Hahahahah)

My apologies for the rambling, by the way. I'm just so happy to be here!!! <3 <3 <3

Mermaid Alea
11-23-2015, 10:52 PM
Welcome!
I feel like my dream tail is going to be more bright/happy colors, but I do have the urge to have a tail that looks like it comes from the deep dark depths of the sea with that eerie beauty that many of those creatures that live there have. I can't wait to see what you come up with to have the best of both worlds!

The Magic Crafter
11-23-2015, 11:28 PM
Thank you! ^-^

Oh! I'm sure whichever one you choose will wind up looking simply stunning! These tailmakers are creatures of magic... I'm sure of it! XD The brighter ones certainly do have a lovely look though. I can't wait to see yours either! It's so exciting to see what everyone comes up with!!!! :dance:

Ophelia Finn
11-24-2015, 04:34 AM
Welcome to the mernetwork! I've not been here long myself, but it's a lovely place to be ^_^
I'm the same in liking the duality of the lighthearted magical side, along with the darker, 'here there be monsters' aspect. Sometimes it's nice to be the beauty, sometimes you need to be the beast :P

Enjoy your stay!

The Magic Crafter
11-24-2015, 10:50 PM
Thank you Tailspin! It's a pleasure to meet you! ^-^
Oh!! It is so nice to hear that I'm not the only one who feels that way! We could just be Beautiful Beast too, you know? ;D Now I'm curious to see how yours will turn out! Do you think you'll go for the beauty or the beast?

Thank you, I will, and you do likewise! ^-^

Ophelia Finn
11-25-2015, 02:24 AM
I'm trying to be a bit of both. I don't want to go too far because I work with kids and it needs to be suitable for them until I can afford multiple looks :P

Indigo
11-25-2015, 11:48 PM
Welcome!
I totally get your desire to have a tail that's both pretty and creepy, I've always loved creepy dark stuff!
I'd love to see what kind of tail design you come up with!
Have a lovely day!

Ashe
11-26-2015, 12:35 AM
Welcome to MerNetwork! Ah, I love seeing more creepy mermaids swimming around. I completely understand 'frolicking fairies and then death and demons'. Hun, we're in the same boat there :lol: Enjoy your swim with us!

The Magic Crafter
12-01-2015, 02:21 PM
I'm trying to be a bit of both. I don't want to go too far because I work with kids and it needs to be suitable for them until I can afford multiple looks :P

Yeah, I'm thinking I ought to do the same thing. Kind of like...aiming for the black dress of mermaid tails, I suppose? :lol: A look that can be dressed up or down depending on the situation. :D I think it's something that is for sure doable... at least, let's hope so!


Welcome!
I totally get your desire to have a tail that's both pretty and creepy, I've always loved creepy dark stuff!
I'd love to see what kind of tail design you come up with!
Have a lovely day!

Yay! I am so relieved to know that I'm not alone here! I will admit, I was a bit scared that I'd feel a bit out of place here, glad to know that that is not the case! :) And thank you! It's something I think about every day... Ugh! Hahahaha

Thank you Miss! And you have a gorgeous day as well! ^-^



Welcome to MerNetwork! Ah, I love seeing more creepy mermaids swimming around. I completely understand 'frolicking fairies and then death and demons'. Hun, we're in the same boat there :lol: Enjoy your swim with us!

Thank you, Kalani! Oh!!! Sweet! I so happy that I am already "meeting" some who share my same mindset! Extremely excited to be here with you all, and even more excited to see how all of our dreams decide to take shape!!!! :jawdrop: Ugh! Again, thank youuu! You've all already made me feel super welcomed... and more excited about the whole transformation process! XD (Love your Sig, by the way... words to live by! )

Saelyyia
12-01-2015, 02:49 PM
Welcome to the forum, its nice to see yet another mer who loves both the ethereal glittery side and the darker sides of the fantasy world. I am also a lover of both. Some days I wanna be the most light and beautiful fairy/mer i can be and some days I would love to be one of those mythical beings your mama's warned you about 100 times to stay away from. I glad you found your way to the waters though and hope you have a wonderful time here.

The Magic Crafter
12-19-2015, 03:46 PM
Thanks Saelyyia (beautiful name, by the way!)! It feels so lovely to see so many others who understand the feeling! ^.^ I cannot wait to swim around in these wonderful mermaid waters of flowers and shadows! ;)