Rick's hands wrapped around the shaft of the trident, and right away he felt power flowing through it... but it wasn't just his strength. His bond with Nerissa was a creative force instead of a destructive one.
The trident sent out five streams of golden light that shot into the water. The ocean itself seemed to hold its breath as the light came together to make shapes.
The first Guardian to show up was a huge sea serpent with scales that sparkled like gold and sapphire. It had smart and purposeful eyes, and when it spoke, everyone heard it.
"I am Tideborn, the Guardian of Prosperity. Life thrives where I swim."
The second Guardian was a huge sea turtle with a shell covered in living coral that had flowers that glowed in the dark.
"I am Coralkeeper, the Guardian of Growth. I take care of what keeps us alive."
The third was a group of dolphins, but each one was as big as a whale and gave off protective energy.
