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Sularin

Sularin means "net of the bloom" in Abyssal Centaurian, the language of the Aquatic Centaurs. It is a reflection of how they view jellyfish and the yearly journey the centaurs make between their summer and winter homes, hunting smacks (groups) along the way. They are careful not to over hunt so they don't deplete the population of jellyfish beyond what it is capable of recovering from.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

The Sularin has a thrown range of 10 to 15 feet and depends on the current and the thrower's strength.

With fluid movements, the thrower coils the Sularin and aims above or near a drifting jelly. When cast, the net fans out in a delicate spiral, gliding with the current, and draping over the jellyfish without pressure or damage. Once it closes, the catch is pulled in and stored in a trailing jelly-cradle sack.

Significance

To the Aquatic Centaurs, the Sularin is more than a tool; it is a symbol of balance, and the covenant with the sea. Every year, as the tide turns, the ocean currents shift, and they begin their journey from their coral-fringed summer sanctuary to the deepwater grotto of winter. Along this route, smacks of jellyfish drift, a bioluminescent procession that signals the change of season and offers nourishment to the clans.

The Sularin is the centaurs' chosen tool. It is wielded with caution, not conquest. It is an item that is passed down through generations, often during rites of passage. Each net bears personal adornments, such as beads, shells, or carved bone sigils, all of which tell a story. No two are alike.

Only a limited number of jellyfish may be taken. This restraint is deeply cultural and is enforced by tradition. The jellyfish are not a mere resource to the centaurs but as spirits of the currents, essential to the ecosystem and deserving of respect.
To cast the Sularin is to ask permission of the sea, and if she grants you a bloom, you take only what you can thank.
Lady Wynter, Chronicler of the Tides to a young centaur on his first journey.
Each netted jellyfish is given a brief blessing before being stored, and many centaurs sing to the jellyfish as they throw, weaving a haunting, melodic echo through the water. The act is not just practical for the centaurs, but spiritual as well.
The Sularin is light in the hand but heavy with memory. Ours is not the way of waste. The ocean keeps all receipts.
— Lady Wynter to Anassa JaySeaBoom while fingering her coiled Sularin.
Using the Sularin affirms the centaurs' connection to the tides, the cycle of life, and their place as guardians of the sea.
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Item type
Tool
Current Location
Current Holder
Weight
about 3.2 lbs
Dimensions
Full Spread:
about 6 feet
Net Depth:
About 2.5 feet
Pocket Size (coiled):
about 10 inches wide and 3 inches thick
Raw materials & Components
Netting: Woven tide-silk. It is a supple and magickally reactive material. It remains open longer underwater and gently tightens upon contact with gelatinous mass.

Sink Weights: Tiny polished pearlstone beads line the net's rim. These not only provide momentum but emit a subtle glow to attract curious jellyfish.

Retrieval Cord: A fine sea-hair braid cord is attached for quick recovery and is designed not to tangle in swimming legs or tails. It is attached to the belt a thrower wears.


Cover image: by ThuyHaBich from Pixabay, edited on Canva

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