u/EclipseGothic4

We all know and love the mermaids, but what if they aren’t the only magical sea creatures swimming in the waters? Enter the selkies.

For those unfamiliar, selkies are mythical creatures from Celtic and Norse folklore who live as seals in the sea but can shed their skins to become human on land. If they lose or hide their seal skin, they’re trapped in human form, often leading to tragic, romantic tales.

There’s no direct mention of selkies, but Mako Mermaids introduces diverse water beings (tritons, mermen, water dragons). Selkies would fit right in as a quiet, shy offshoot species that are maybe living near remote coastlines, like in the Irish Sea.

Also, how would this theory directly connect selkies with Bella, as she got her powers from the moon pool in Ireland, where, in Irish and Scottish folklore, selkies are often found near the coasts of Ireland.

Let me know your thoughts, and the more you write, the better.