Homebrew Dryad Species Details
Dryads are seen as one of the more noble races among the Fey Court. It is rumored that they are the ones who started the Eladrin Race, and also may have created the Alarune race long ago, however neither of these are confirmed. The Only thing known about the Dryads are that they are seen by the Fey Queen herself to be incredibly important. This is because, with them, a part of the Fey Dream comes to the mortal world of Golithca.
Dryads tend to be bound to a tree. This tree is what ties them both to the mortal plane as well as the Fey Dream. However, sometimes the connection between the Fey Dream and the tree is cut, and the Dryad has nowhere to go. This is often how they are seen away from the forests or mires, as for one reason or another, they are no longer tied to the Fey Dream. This does give them a very powerful tool, however: Freedom. They can travel the world and go wherever they desire, without fear of something happening to their beloved tree.
Dryad Traits
Dryads are very nature-based creatures, and have a hint that they are the progenitors of druids.Ability Score Improvement
Your Wisdom Score increases by 2 and an ability score of your choice increases by 1.
Languages
You can Speak, Read, and Write Common, Druidic, and Sylvan.
Speed
You have a base walking speed of 30 feet.
Innate Druidism
You gain the Druidcraft cantrip can can cast Barkskin once per long rest using this feature.
Tree Stride
Once the Dryad reaches level 3, they can use the trees as a way to travel. Once on her turn, the dryad can use an action to step magically into one living tree within their 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 size Large or bigger. They may do this a number of times equal to their proficiency bonus per long rest.
Guest of Trees
Dryads are so known to be tied to trees, they often visit their treetops quite easily! Once per long rest, the Dryad can use an action to transform into a tiny bird for up to 10 minutes. This bird uses the Hawk stats sheet, but can be the form of any tiny bird that they choose. Upon taking any damage, the Dryad will immediately transform back into their true form, taking all of the damage. While in the tiny bird form, the dryad has their intelligence, wisdom, and charisma scores as they would if they were their true form, and can still speak Sylvan.
Creature Type
While you are a humanoid, you are also considered a Fey, and are affected by spells, abilities, and items the same way a Fey would be.
You also cannot be put to sleep through magic, and have advantage on saving throws against being charmed.
Sturdy Sentinel
While taking a long rest, you do not need to sleep. Instead, you can choose to stay perfectly still while being awake. You are able to make conversation and speak during this time. Furthermore, if your feet are on soil, you only need 4 hours for a long rest instead of 8.
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