The Pearl Merchant

Caveat emptor. A purchase from the bejeweled merfolk on market day is more costly than you might think.

Mercia didn't waste her breath on singing and ships. She dedicated herself to the sales pitch. Granting wishes, and gaining pearls when they ultimately went awry and the wisher's soul returned to her as a small gleaming bauble to add to her collection.

This, my crestlings, is a creation of "the wish" with sparkling swirls of turquoise blue, shimmer ink, white swirls, abalone shell slices, gold leaf, micro glitters, and mylar flakes. Inked in old gold acrylic and ready to grant a wish, that is, if you're in the market for one...