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The night where the full moon rises is full of magic and mystique. Mermaids awaken at the full moon, their powers at their greatest. Moving in ripples of shimmering blue, they rise from the deep and can be found in the recesses of secret caves, touched by magic and singing their siren songs...
A secret source ventured bravely into one of these caves and captured Syrena combing out her locks while singing her Mermaid's Moon Lullaby... (click for audio)
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