Dryads

Created on: September 03, 2006
Modified on: August 17, 2009

Perhaps no being is as pure as a Dryad. Dryads respect and revere the forest and think of themselves as literal children of nature. They have pale green skin, are slight in stature, and their voices are like whispers that carry far in the wind. Dryads are the spirits of the trees, as they are the keepers of the forest. Dryads wield powerful earthly magic to protect their warrens and will do anything to defend them. They are a timid, but friendly folk until their sacred forests are invaded. Many a doomed man has tried to clear a Dryad’s forest for a new road, only to be escorted forcefully far away. Dryads have no love of modern civilization, instead choosing to stay as close to the mother earth as possible. Because of this, a Dryad will protect her glade to her death. Dryads can be found among towns, though very rarely - and generally only after some catastrophe in the forest has forced them to civilization.

Dryad are shy amongst strangers, soft spoken, and demure. Dryads despise large kingdoms that attempt to destroy their beloved forests. They tend to be initially untrusting, but if they see someone treating the forest with the respect it deserves they become more open. Dryads dislike being out of the woods, and vehemently loathe being inside any building.

Dryads have a childlike innocence, are wholesome in nature, and despise all things evil. They like to frolic and sing and are frequently seen teasing the opposite sex. They are of simple values and will eventually befriend good beings. Dryads can often be found in the company of druids and Sylvan Elves, who share some of their views on life.

Role-playing

Dryads are very reluctant to venture too far from the comfort of woodland, and even more reluctant to enter civilized areas such as buildings, developed farmland, or roads.
Dryads do not understand the concept of money or wealth and cannot be convinced that such things are important; Dryads might occasionally keep things that others would consider treasure, but only when those things are useful or especially pretty or personally significant to the Dryad.

Costuming and Makeup

Dryads prefer flowing clothes - such as robes or dresses – of earthen tones. You must a pattern of green and brown glittery makeup over most or all of your exposed skin when playing a Dryad. Some Dryads grow butterfly wings, but not all.