Behavior & Lore
Evolved in rivers crowded with ships, chains, and debris
Horns hardened over generations to survive collisions
Swift and agile, ramming hazards and escaping predators
Initially feared by sailors, now recognized as useful guides in tight waterways
Role & Behavior
Patrolling rivers and ports, ramming hazards and large predators
Shapes safe waterways for ships without interfering with daily traffic
Symbol of protection and endurance, often seen on naval flags and harbor emblems
Lore — The River Sentinels
As Teutara’s cities grew, rivers became busy trade routes.
Ships collided, chains drifted, and accidents were frequent. Some Goldeen survived — their bones and horns gradually became iron-infused, giving them strength to survive collisions.
Over time, groups of Seaking began blocking hazards, chasing predators, and keeping harbors safe. The first recorded act of heroism was during a storm in Hamburghaven, where Seaking rammed a drifting cargo ship into a sandbank before it could destroy the canal district.
Since then, sailors leave open lanes for them, patrols slow down where they swim, and the Seaking crest is painted on docks.
“They don’t protect us. They protect the river — we just live in it.”
Cultural Significance
Emblems on naval flags, harbor crests, and canal patrols
A living reminder of adaptation, survival, and coexistence with humans
Respected, not worshipped; they are neighbors shaped by the same river
