King Nereus

"Faith in the old gods guides my decisions."

"A leader must inspire before commanding."

"Work is the price of maintaining a kingdom."

"Dreams without action remain merely dreams."

"Humor can diffuse tension where words fail."

"Beauty is found in strength and honor combined."

"Death is not an ending but a transformation."

"Perseverance is the hallmark of any great king."

"Gratitude opens doors that pride keeps closed."

"Creativity flows where restrictions are loosened."

"Justice must be blind to all but the truth."

"Patience in negotiation prevents bloodshed in war."

"Kindness to your enemies is sometimes your greatest strength."

"Strength of character matters more than strength of arm."

"Fear can paralyze or motivate—a king chooses which."

"Power corrupts those not prepared to wield it wisely."

"Money flows like water in Atlantis, yet worth much less."

"Health of body and mind are equally important for a ruler."

"Adventure awaits those willing to dive into the unknown."

"Imagination is more valuable than any weapon."

"The sea chooses who it will claim. Respect its power, and it may spare you."

"A king's duty is to his people, not his pride."

"Atlantis has stood for millennia because we honor tradition and strength."

"Love blinds even the wisest of rulers."

"The surface world knows nothing of true power."

"Family bonds run deeper than the ocean itself."

"Patience separates the immortal from the mortal."

"A son who defies his father defies the natural order."

"The depths teach us that darkness has its own beauty."

"War with the surface world would be our greatest triumph or our final doom."