Long ago, a creature of imeasurable evil was imprisoned under the oceans of Mer, trapped there by a ring of thirteen jewels.

But over time, a small crack developed. At last, a seaquake split the crack wide enough to upset the balance of the circle of protective gems.

The Dark Dweller could not destroy the gems. It could not go near them, for their power over it was deadly. So the Dark Dweller sent one of its creatures to scatter the treasures over all of Mer, so that their combined power could never again be brought against it.

Slowly, dark water began to devour Mer.

Seventeen years ago, Primus, King of Octopon, set out on a journey to collect the thirteen treasures of rule to once again trap the Dark Dweller.

An evil pirate, Bloth, also sought the treasures. For with them, he could control dark water and rule all Mer. After Primus had found the compass and the first seven Treasures of Rule, Bloth attacked.

Knowing that he was going to be captured, Primus entrusted eight of his most loyal advisors with the compass and seven treasures. He instructed them to hide them well, and guard them until his son was old enough to continue the quest. They managed to escape, leaving Primus behind.

Bloth, seeing his failure, was struck with rage. Attacking Octopon viciously, he killed all of Primus' heirs so that none could continue the quest.

But one son, Ren, was hidden away. Learning of his destiny, Ren vows to avenge his father and his homeland and save Mer from dark water by finishing the quest to find the Thirteen Treasures of Rule.

The Quest
Dishonor
Break-Up
Betrayal
Victory
Andorus
A Drop of Darkness
The Beast and the Bell
Panacea
King Niddler
The Collection
The Little Leviathan
The Dark Dweller
The Dark Disciples
The Ghost Pirates
The Dagron Master
The Game Players of Undaar
The Pandowa Plague
Sister of the Sword
The Soul Stealer
The Living Treasure

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Ren is a young prince of Octopon, the only surviving son of King Primus. He leads the quest to find the thirteen Treasures of Rule. He captains the Wraith, with a loyal if unlikely band of misfits.

Ioz, a pirate of questionable morals, originaly signed up after seeing a "treasure map" Ren showed him. Saying the Wraith was his, they left port with the owners cursing and throwing knives at them. Ioz comes to respect Ren, and would never let any one but him tell him what to do.

Tula, an eccomancer warrior from Andorus, was a stow away on the Wraith, looking for adventure. She learns several lessons in loyalty while learning of her inate skills.

Niddler is a monkey-bird, one of the many intelligent species on Mer besides man. Once a slave owned by Bloth, Niddler becames extremely loyal to Ren after the prince frees his race from slavery on his home island, Pandawa.

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