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WaterFire Saga

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This is by far one of my favorite book series ever, it's called The Waterfire Saga, by Jennifer Donnelly. This takes place in Book One, Deep Blue.
Notes: The characters use Latin words.
Definitions you will need:
Regina: Queen / Female ruler of a realm
Principessa: Heir under a Regina, essentially a princess. always female.
Dokimi: A ceremony.
Merl: Female mermaid.
Lagoona: Citizen of the Lagoon.
The Lagoon: A place forbidden for realm rulers or mer of power.
Merrow: An ancient ruler, ancestor to Serafina.
Orfeo: An ancient ruler, ancestor to Astrid. May or may not be evil.
Pyrrha: An ancient ruler, ancestor to Becca.
Navi: An ancient ruler, ancestor to Neela.
Nyx: An ancient ruler, ancestor to Ava.
Sycorax: An ancient ruler, ancestor to Ling.
The Six Who Ruled: Merrow, Orfeo, Pyrrha, Navi, Nyx and Sycorax.
The Talismans: Objects belonging to the six who ruled.
You: A mer who is part of Principessa Serafina's court. Currently getting ready for the Dokimi.