Folklore Series
The Myth of the selkie is an acient Celtic tale. Selkies are said to shapeshift beween seal, when at sea, and shed their skins to become human on land. However they must guard their coat carefully, if they don't have it they can never return to the waters.
An old tale says that you must crush your eggshells. If you don't, witches will take them and use them as boats to sail to sea. Casting spells making storms, causing treacherous conditions and the sinking of ships, so sailors beware!