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Rén Yú
人鱼
Rén Yú – Fish
Background
A four-footed aquatic creature resembling a dì fish, with an infant-like cry.
An editorial reading of the card’s subject. Legendary properties belong to the story.
Classical text
Mountains & Seas · Northern Mountains
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A further 200 li northeast stands Mount Lónghóu [龍侯], without plants or trees, but rich in metals and jade. The Juéjué [决决] River rises here and flows east into the Hé [河]. In it are many Rén Yú [人魚], like Dì Yú [䱱], with four legs and voices like infants. Eating them prevents mental dullness.From the English edition of Mountains & Seas. Open the reader for the Chinese editions and translator’s notes. Linked names follow the card catalogue; hover to see the original wording.
Passage printed on the card
其中多人鱼，其状如䱱鱼，四足，其音如婴儿，食之无痴疾。Game card text
Cunning, Swim
1⬤: Landwalk, until end of turn.
Sacrifice: Cure Fury
The game’s adaptation, transcribed from the supplied card file. The image preserves coloured symbols and the printed layout.