Dryad

Dryads were fey-maidens who acted as the protectors of forests and trees. They were favored representatives of much of the Order of Five, especially Nyhena who favored nature the most of her sisters. It is said that Nyhena blessed the trees and gave them life. She gave them features in her appearance. 
Dryads are not very common. There have been a few famously known, such as the Archdruid of Paida Willow. Unless you live deep within the woods, you are unlikely to come across a dryad. Dryads preferred to live away from civilization, delighting in the savage wilderness away from those that sought to cut their trees. They lived with respect to nature and accepted the company of those that did so as well.
All dryads were magically bound to a single tree. These trees served as the dryad's life force and home. They fought to the death to protect their bonded tree, as should the tree be cut or destroyed, the dryad died soon afterward.

Basic Information

Anatomy

They appeared to be beautiful women with delicate features seemingly made of softwood. Their hair seemed to be made of leaves and foliage that changed color with the seasons of the calendar.

Geographic Distribution

• Crying Woods
• Paelum Forest