Skelk

a skelk is a sea-creature that was often mistaken for being mermaids. They are able to grow fur all over their body as well as removing it again. They live longer then Vampires and even when they 300 or 400 they are still considered young. The Skelks have there onwn languge which sounds like a seal barking.

When a Skelk is widowed, they are expected to leave the family of skelks and morn for al least 30 years.