Homebrew Dryad, for John Species Details

Sequestered deep within forgotten forests or in scattered communities among the most inhospitable of peaks, treefolk come together to grow and meditate in peace, far from the prying eyes and warlike ways of the younger races of the world. Born from the very might of nature itself, the treefolk are constantly tending to and protecting the groves they call home, content to nurture the flora and fauna of the world and ensure that they can continue to flourish throughout future generations. Though they normally eschew violence and brash action, treefolk are no strangers to conflict and are known as stalwart defenders to their friends and dangerous foes to their enemies.

Dryad, for John Traits

All dryads share certain traits with each other as a result of their common physiology.

Plant Speech

You learn the spell Speak With Plants and you can cast it at will.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Size

Dryads can range in size from a couple feet to 10 feet depending on their age and growing conditions. However, on average they are around 7-8 feet, and count as medium sized creatures.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Meditation

Dryads don’t need to sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply for 8 hours a day. While meditating, you are unable to dream. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep. However, you are still able to be put into this meditative state by magic.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan.