Homebrew Dryad Species Details

Woodland Fey spirits, Dryads are fiercely protective of their forested homes. While true Dryads are bound to their trees, some become untethered through some unknown force. These Dryads are free to wander the world as they choose, and many journey far and wide, although always preferring the wilds to the bustling streets of civilisation. 

All Dryads are female, their bodies formed from plant matter, be it twisting vines, rough bark or spongey moss. Individual Dryads themselves vary massively in appearance, each reflecting the tree they were once bound to. Dryads might have flowers growing in their hair, or branches sprouting from their shoulders. Some Dryads change with the seasons, their leaving turning as summer ends, while others remain evergreen.

Dryads can speak to plants and animals, and their fey nature means they can manipulate the forests around them.

Dryad Traits

Dryads share these traits with each other.

Speak with Beasts and Plants

You can communicate with beasts and plants as if you share a language.

Magic Resistance

You have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Innate Spellcasting

You know the druidcraft cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the pass without trace spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Starting at 5th level, you can also cast the plant growth spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast pass without trace or plant growth with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.

Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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 can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Size

You are Medium.

Languages

You know Common and Sylvan.

Creature Type

You are a fey.