Odd, Mermes had never heard of the war.  Though it might be because that the Magikarp and Gyarados in the colony she lives in might not have participated in it.  That, or they weren't even born then.  And by the sounds of it, it could definitely be the latter as it seemed the war took place a long time ago.

[color=98ff98]"Well, I-I like finding new things.  And I know m-my fear can get in the way, but i-it's a really dangerous world here,"[/color] Mermes said.  [color=98ff98]"And I'm a-afraid I'm not strong enough to fight threats, so I t-try my best to avoid places where I can really get hurt most of the time."[/color]