Dryad

"Not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined something quite so beautiful and entrancing, yet utterly terrifying. as a Dryad's forest."

I remember his words clearly. Yet, once we finally stepped into the grove, strangely, all my fear seemed to melt away. I was taken aback by the sheer beauty of this hallowed place.

A massive oak tree stood tall in the center, with thick green vines arcing down, connecting to other trees, as if forming some kind of bond.

The forest canopy was thick, and allowed some small rays of sunshine to pass through, strangely however, the clearing was well illuminated and welcoming. Warmth seemed to emanate from the greenery inviting me inside.

However, the instant a single arrow embedded itself into a tree next to my head from an unknown source, all my memories of these people, all my fear, came flooding back as sweat began to form on my brow yet again.

-Jovan Ellery

Phantoms of The Restless Wood

Dryads are a magical race of beings who dwell in forests. They live in this world, but are not a part of it. They make their homes in large forests, caring for it as if it were their own child.

They are extremely dedicated to protecting their homes from the dangers of outside life. While they are not evil, they will act without mercy to those who seek to harm the forest in which they dwell.

The Dryads of this world do not meddle in others' affairs. They do not partake in politics or war, nor do they trade with other cities. Dryads are very personal, and do not often wish to entertain others, as it may risk the lives they have spent millenia building.

Beings of Nature

Dryads dwell solely in forests. The closest place a Dryad could call a 'city' is the Dionaea Sanctuary found in The Eylelin Wilds.

A Dryad shares many similarities with the other races of this world, yet their society and mannerisms are entirely foreign.

Their height is similar to that of a Human, their physique and ears like an Elves, and their skin a pale green.

They are usually between 5 feet to just over 6 feet. In order to swiftly navigate the forests, they tend to be more slender than humans, weighing between 100 to 150 pounds.

Dryads' skin colour ranges from various shades of green, bluish green and greyish green, with eyes of beautiful shades of blue, green and gold.

They do not wear much in the way of clothing. Usually just covering what needs to be covered, and often simply made with leaves or other such items.

Some Dryads can be found wearing simple cloaks, but this is a rare occurance. Any 'clothes' they wear often functions as camouflage in the forest.

Ancient Protectors of Nature

Dryads are long lived. Often living well past the age of 800 years.

Living in the forest does not shield them from all aspects of world affairs. Dryads often see wars wage, cities fall, and even civilizations crumble. This gives them a perspective on life that some races will never see.

Dryads tend to be a curious race, even to the outside world, and in the rare case someone is invited to a Dryad's forest, they will seek as much information as possible.

They are a carefree people, often indifferent to things that may not affect them of their forests directly.