Are merfolk humans with fins, or are humans merfolk with feet?

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Merfolk of the Pearl Trident

Most human scholars believe that Merfolk are the survivors of sunken Atlantis, humans adapted to the water. Merfolk, however, believe that humans sprang forth from Merfolk who adapted themselves in order to explore their last frontier.

Secret Lair Drop

30th Anniversary Edition

"The merfolk of the Pearl Trident have risen from the waves since the earliest days, at times allies to humans, other times enemies. Now their power is cresting again, and who can say which way the new tide will flow."
—Kalis, Onean scholar

Magic 2013

Salvat 2005

"The paladins would be wise not to forget about the Pearl Trident. The merfolk warriors have turned the tide of more than one human war … and I have no doubt they shall do so again."
—Onean scholar

World Championship Decks 2001

"The paladins would be wise not to forget about the Pearl Trident. The merfolk warriors have turned the tide of more than one human war . . . and I have no doubt they shall do so again."
—Onean scholar

Seventh Edition

Starter 1999

Classic Sixth Edition

Portal

Most human scholars believe that merfolk are the survivors of sunken Atlantis, humans adapted to the water. Merfolk, however, believe that humans sprang forth from merfolk who adapted themselves in order to explore their last frontier.

Fifth Edition

Introductory Two-Player Set

Rivals Quick Start Set

Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border

Fourth Edition

Summer Magic / Edgar

Foreign Black Border

Revised Edition

Collectors' Edition

Intl. Collectors' Edition

Unlimited Edition

Limited Edition Beta

Limited Edition Alpha