Wooden MermaidThere are four types of mermaids: traditional, Selkies, shape shifters, and the Merfolk. Selkies are mermaids who can transform their tales into human legs. They also possess four main powers: immortality, telepathy, hypnosis, and clairvoyance. Sailors be warned! It is said that the singing voice of a mermaid will hypnotise nearby sailors, calling them to swim with them where they will inevitably sink to their death. The only way to stop them is to