Aurum

Built for the Bio-Cup 2018 prelims. I chose the elements of gold and water.

 

When Poseidon and his brothers deposed their father, the sea kingdom fell into his command. At first, the underwater realm was filled with mystery and charm. Poseidon felt at peace under water, but his forever growing loneliness drove him to madness. In his moment of sadness, he looked up into heaven to wonder if Zeus felt his pain. Instead his view was obstructed by a ship, sinking in flames after misfortune. All the gold carried by the ship fell into the sea, and while the sea men could not provide company, Poseidon felt attracted to the treasure. The gold, only swaying in the waves, gave him an idea. He forged with his mighty trident, a sea creature of his own, a secret only known by his loneliness. This gold crab, a symbol of strength and wisdom, became his closest companion. He named him Aurum, after the gold he was created from. Although their deep friendship continued for centuries, Aurum was cast to the deep sea trenches where he could peacefully live out his life away from the prying eyes of diving humans. There he feeds on gold remains from shipwrecks, providing shelter for small creatures that keep him company in the absence of Poseidon.

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