Dec 2, 2018 17:24:48 GMT -6
Post by Jupiter on Dec 2, 2018 17:24:48 GMT -6
DRYAD (IHPEIHPE TREE NYMPH)
Name of Species: Dryad (Ihpeihpe Tree Nymph)
Baseline Dimension: Anywhere from 1ft to over 50ft, typically the more mobile ones (and those that are seen more often in Mistere society) are usually under 10ft.
Baseline Appearance: They’re humanoid in appearance. Kind of. Their skin is made of a thick bark, and their hair is made of a combinations of leaves and flowers. They’re almost completely androgynous, with the only difference between sexes being that one produces pollen (male), and the other produces fruit (female). They have facial features, yes, a mouth, two eyes, and a nose, but their mouths are only used for consuming water for use in photosynthesis. Dryads can live for upwards of a century. As they live, they continuously grow, about half a foot a year with a little wiggle room. After rooting, their arms and legs fuse together and they become completely plant-like, like a real tree. Their skin most commonly resembles the bark of an oak tree, but can resemble any tree, like birch or ash. Males produce large, extremely flowers while females produce small, almost colorless flowers that develop into fruit. They most commonly produce apples, but those bearing pears, peaches, lemons, etc. are not unknown either.
Culture/Origin of Species: Their culture is somewhat twisted. Small groves of elder dryads live together, stuck in place, glued to the ground in a process called “rooting”. They produce seeds in their fruit that grow into normal trees. Only after a magical rite, the seeds enchanted with sentience, and then, after planted grow a new dryad. Those new dryads that are under 10 feet are referred to as “saplings” and are send out to mingle with saplings from different groves and create their own. Dryad groves are beautiful, fertile forests that support expansive ecosystems. Over the playful conversations of rooted Dryads overhead, animal life wanders about and plants prosper.
Traits:
• Thick Resin: Their thick bark skin increases their resistance to attacks.
• Chloroplasts!: Dryads don’t need to eat or sleep. As long as they can breathe, have access to water, and can soak up some sunlight, they will be fine.
Flaws:
• Incompatible: Due to their unique form of reproduction, they cannot make half-breeds or be part of a hybrid being.
