Nymph

Overview

Creations of Err and Oshhu, these demigods have authority over individual bodies of water, and are arranged in a hierarchy of command. Their very spirit is infused with the water they watch over.

History

When Err and Oshhu began to create they originally oversaw everything themselves; this eventually became tiring. To ease the work of his lover, Oshhu took many Saphires and created minds from them. So they could co-ordinate, he created the first language, Tide-speach. He then set out by granting them bodies of water, and putting them in a hirearchy.

Hierarchy

To keep the Nymphs in harmony, Oshhu tied the will of the nymphs to their rank. As large bodies of water flow into smaller bodies, so does the will of one nymph flow into another.

Rank 1- Babble

A Babble is a lesser Nymph whose domain is usually over a tiny pond or slithering creek. They are timid and are fond of giving tiny gifts to anyone who appreciates their beauty.

Rank 2- Rusher

A rusher is granted the domain of an average-sized body of water such as a lake or river. They generally quarrel with each other when their superiors are not paying attention.

Rank 3- Warden

A warden is only beholden to Oshhu himself, and are granted the largest bodies of water, their domain is that of seas, long winding rivers, and the unknowable depths of the ocean. These are the most antagonistic of the nymphs and demand respect.

Basic Information

Anatomy

They are humanoid, with metallic blue-green hair. They can produce, if required, additional appendages at will. Their height will vary depending on the water they govern. This varies from the size of a large insect all the way up to a giant.

Genetics and Reproduction

In the rare occurrence a new body of water is created, two nymphs (if possible, the body's source) will have sex and instantly create a new nymph at climax .

Growth Rate & Stages

They are instantly fully grown, but their maturity must grow.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Their health is tied to the amount of Magic they can draw, and the health of the body of water they govern.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Fuedal

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

They can hear their language through a six sense connected to the deep springs in the mantle.

Civilization and Culture

Beauty Ideals

They dislike skinny or rakish features. They dislike short hair.

Gender Ideals

They dont really have a gender, but often attempt to appear like a specific gender.

Relationship Ideals

Stricly interspecies, polygamous

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Tide-speach

Common Etiquette Rules

They must respect their superiors. They dislike industry.

Common Dress Code

They are naked usually, but some have taken to wearing sacrifices given by mortals.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

In a region where water freezes they will hibernate until spring.

Common Taboos

Breaking structure, having romantic associations with mortals

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

This is dependant on how well others treat them and their rank. If they are treated well and given gifts they will befriend the creature; if their domain is respected they will be friendly.

Origin/Ancestry

Oshhu

Average Physique

Ideal

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Insect like colors