Homebrew Dryad Species Details

HISTORY

Not many know the origin of Dryads. The majority of what is known about these amazing creatures is that they prefer to stay in the woods where they can observe nature and be at peace. It is also known that if the forest is brought to danger most of the Tree-Kin will do their best to defend the forest.

SOCIETY

Although most Dryad's prefer to stay away from town's and cities they thrive with each other in the forest. The Dryad's happily go day to day talking with other Dryad's and Fey Folk.

 

Dryad Traits

Humanoids made of Wood. Guardians of the Forest. Elders of Nature.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 2. Either your Strength or Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age

You age just like a tree, very slowly, which means you can live anywhere from a few hundred years to a few thousands.

Alignment

Dryads tend to be lawful and are rarely evil, following and protecting the "law" of the forest.

Size

Dryads come in many sizes, ranging from just under 6 feet to almost 7 feet. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Blend In

You have advantage on Stealth checks made to hide amongst foliage or near a huge group of trees.

Nature Whisperer

After living in the forest for your whole life you can communicate with beasts and plants as if they share a language.

Photosynthesis

Being a plant based life form, you create your food through Photosynthesis, being in sunlight will regenerate 1d4 health per hour, likewise, if you aren't in sunlight for two days you will start to decay. While decaying, you will lose 1d6 health per day.

Tree Stride

Over time you have learned the skill of using trees as a type of transportation. Once a turn, You can use 10 feet of your movement to step magically into one living tree within your reach and emerge from a second living tree within 60 feet of the first tree, appearing in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the second tree. Both trees must be Large or bigger.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan

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