Ocean realm - Kevin J. Anderson

Pushing away seaweed, a lanky merlon covered with ornate shell garments stood up from the throne. 'Welcome to Oo'regl, capital of the Ocean Realm of Szishh.
I am King Barak.
I am your King.
I am your master.'
He came forward, stroking more than walking, to glare at them.
'I am so glad to have new strangers.
I get bored easily.'

His voice held a snarling hiss.
'We will eat.
I command a banquet.'

Then from behind the tall throne, emerged another figure.
A human living among the merlons, like Orpheon.
Straight, jet hair framed a handsome face made all the more mesmerising by the man's unusual eyes - one green, one blue.. It was almost impossible to look away from him.

Azric.