"Most would say arrogant, I am sorry to say, Ariel. They are proud, and believe THEY are the direct heirs to the Tuatha. " He explains "They see me as a minor spirit of minor water, and I suppose compared to the ocean, I am. They have three houses... but it depends on what type of sea spirit they are bound to you see? The are lovely ,their art is beautiful... and some of them are very brave and creative. However, they are dying. you see, when banality claims one of you, you forget who you are.. and that is sad... but you might be saved. If Banality claims them? they tend to lose their ability to breathe water..while under water.. and they die"