a scottish otter named carries, lives in the water off the island of Arran: a scottish otter named carries, lives in the water off the island of Arran
A young Scottish otter named Carries, lost from his mum, seeks help from a kind seal, a wise eagle, and a gentle basking shark to find her again off the Isle of Arran.
Characters
Basking Shark
minor
A massive, gentle Basking Shark with a dark grey, slightly textured skin. It possesses an enormous mouth, typically open as it filters water, and moves with slow, graceful movements through the deep blue ocean. Its immense size is conveyed without appearing threatening. The watercolor style captures the serene underwater environment and the shark's smooth, unhurried glide.
Carries
supporting
Carries is a small, young otter with sleek, dark brown fur that appears wet and glistening. He has bright, curious dark eyes and a slender, agile body. His expressions range from forlorn and worried to determined. He is often depicted swimming energetically or perched on rocks and cliff ledges. The art style is watercolor, emphasizing soft textures and fluid movement.
Seal
minor
A friendly common seal with smooth, mottled grey and brown fur and large, expressive dark eyes. It has a kind smile and a sleek, robust body, often seen poking its head out of the water or pointing with a flipper. The watercolor style captures the wet sheen of its fur and the gentle ripples of the water around it.
Eagle
minor
A majestic Golden Eagle, large and imposing, with rich dark brown plumage covering its body and distinctive golden-brown feathers on its head and nape. It has powerful talons and keen, piercing yellow eyes that convey wisdom. It is typically perched on a high cliff ledge, observing its surroundings. The watercolor style highlights the texture of its feathers and its regal presence.
Page 1
Panel 1: A small otter, Carries, sits sadly on a wet rock by the sea, looking forlorn.
Panel 2: Carries looks out at the vast, empty ocean with a worried expression.
“Mum? Where are you?”
Panel 3: A friendly common seal pokes its head out of the water near Carries.
“Lost, little one?”
Page 2
Panel 1: The Seal points a flipper towards the south with a kind smile.
“Try swimming south, beyond the kelp.”
Panel 2: Carries swims energetically through clear water, looking determined.
Panel 3: Carries climbs onto a high cliff ledge where a majestic Golden Eagle is perched.
“Excuse me, Mr. Eagle?”
Page 3
Panel 1: The Eagle looks down with keen eyes, gesturing with its head towards the deeper ocean.
“Look deeper, where the big ones swim.”
Panel 2: Carries dives down into the mysterious, blue depths of the ocean.
Panel 3: A massive, gentle Basking Shark slowly glides past Carries in the depths.
“Are you searching for someone?”
Page 4
Panel 1: The Basking Shark gracefully leads Carries through a beautiful underwater canyon.
“She often visits this feeding ground.”
Panel 2: Carries spots his Mum in the distance, playing happily with other otters near a rocky outcrop.
“Mum!”
Panel 3: Carries and his Mum nuzzle happily, reunited on a sunlit rock by the sea.
“Oh, Carries, my brave little one!”
