Meryl/History

Meryl has lived her entire life in Aquarium, Poptopia's ocean kingdom. She has three younger sisters who she's very close with.

When Meryl was very young, she followed stories of caves that went to other places, and found herself on Insani. It was here she met Cyrax, who gave her a magic shell as a gift. The shell allowed her to transform her tail into legs, so that she could walk on the surface. Unbeknownst to Meryl, Cyrax was known as a planetary conquerer, and after she left he made plans to invade her home.

Meryl used the shell to travel the surface for weeks at a time, despite the fact her legs were fragile. Eventually, after many years had passed, Meryl was skilled enough at magic to no longer need the shell, as she could just create a floating bubble to go to the surface with. Around this time she started the Fish Emporium, a place where merkind could buy guppies (as pets, not for eating.) She and her sisters also formed a band, known as the 'Siren Sisters.'

When Cyrax invaded Aquarium, Meryl stepped in as a hero and almost singlehandedly defeated Cyrax and his army, using a blaster made in Insani to penetrate their alien shells. It's rumored by some that she died in the final battle with the alien, but was brought back by Angie the Angelfish. Shortly after this battle, her prized pet 'Presto' was hatched.

Seven years later, a cruise ship on Earth crashed due to interference by Dr. Zomboss, and one of the unfortunate victims fell through one of the caves that acted as a portal to Poptopia's ocean. Luckily, Meryl managed to rescue him in time, having to use her legs to bring him to the surface on Earth. This human turned out to be Crazy Dave, and Meryl left him with a seashell as a parting gift.

Around this time Meryl also met two other mermaids, Beryl and Neptuna. Neptuna was formerly Aquarium royalty, but she died under mysterious circumstances when Meryl was very young. She reappeared on Poptopia as a zombie, resuming her role as the leader of Aquarium's army, and she and Meryl became fast friends.

Beryl, however, was created by Cyrax during his takeover, being a combination of Meryl's DNA and a Balrog. She sought revenge for Cyrax's defeat, but Meryl was only kind to her, refusing to fight her. Neptuna, however, was very willing to fight Beryl. Frustrated, Beryl retreated to Insani, and wasn't heard from again until Welcome to Poptopia.

Meryl shortly thereafter had a dream about Princess Spectrum, and joined the Lucky PopCap 7. She, along with the other six members, had about hand in bringing the princess back, and defeating Queen Eliana Trona Acquisite.

After the events of 'Welcome to Poptopia,' Meryl still lives in Aquarium, running the Fish Emporium and singing for the Siren Gals. If the Lucky 7 ever need any help, she is quick to arrive.