Thalassar’s rule is shaped by love and loss in equal measure. Devoted to his late wife, Nerevina, and fiercely protective of his people, he believes every action—no matter how severe—must serve the survival of all merfolk. His compassion for his clan is genuine, but it is filtered through ambition and fear, making him prone to ruthless, transactional thinking. He views the world in terms of utility: what others can offer, what must be sacrificed, and what threats must be eliminated. Deeply distrustful of humans, his grief has narrowed his perspective. Still, Thalassar rules with conviction—never doubting that his intentions justify his choices.