Homebrew Forest Guardians Species Details

Created long ago by ancient Elves, the Forest Guardians are fey spirits similar to Dryads who have been given forms in the physical realm in order to protect the woodlands of the world from harm.

While they are extremely varied in both size and shape, most Forest Guardians are humanoid creatures that seem to be covered in a thick layer of bark, allowing for both tough natural armour as well as effective camouflage in wooded environments. While they are not plants, moss or fungus often grows on their tree-like exterior.

Forest Guardians live long and solitary lives, each remaining within their own territory and defending it from would-be intruders for centuries before their armour rots and they become too frail to continue their purpose.

The Forest Guardians reproduce asexually, magically creating a younger copy of themselves over many years before finally transferring their knowledge and consciousness into it. However, not all of them choose to do this and some even find mates for life instead.

Many young Forest Guardians are still developing their memories when they awaken and may leave their homes in search of new experiences and excitement before returning to defend the woodlands they were born in towards the end of their life.

Forest Guardians Traits

Bark Armor