Dryads

A forest spirit with a strong emotional bond to a tree, dryads are also visible in the Spirit Realm. The dryad could be said to be in a partnership with the tree, where the dryad provide the tree with prolonged life and energy from the Spirit Realm and the tree provide the dryad with the ability to take on physical form. Exactly what differ between a dryad and a demon is unknown but it is speculated that they were once a species on their own who bonded with the trees when their own bodies failed them.

In their physical form dryads are quite similar to elves with their slender builds and typical sharp ears. Their skin is golden brown and their green hair flows like moss from their heads. Dryads are usually very shy and peaceful but if their mother tree is threatened they will defend it to the death. They do possess some natural skill in biomancy and illusion.

Should a dryad be killed it immediately turns into wood. The spirit is not dead however and will return when healed as long as its tree still stands. In the Spirit Realm dryads enjoy greater safety than other spirits thanks to their earthly allies. Should they be defeated there they will retreat to their trees until danger is over.