Homebrew Dryad Species Details
Dryads are forest nymphs originating in the Feywild, each with a certain tree that contains their consciousness. As long as their connected tree or one of its saplings survives, the dryad survives. A dryad's physical body exists without their brain, so if their physical body dies, the dryad will grow a new body from their tree, with the same memories. Dryads often take elvish names, though some will name themselves after a tree or plant.
Dryad Traits
As a dryad, your character gains abilities through their natural connections.Languages
Dryads can speak Common, Elvish, and Sylvan.
Ability Score Increase
Your dryad gains +2 wisdom, +1 intelligence, and +1 dexterity.
Bonus Proficiency
You gain proficiency on INT(nature) checks.
Innate Spellcasting
Dryads can cast the druidcraft cantrip, and gain the ability to cast other spells at certain levels. They gain the ability to cast Goodberry once per short or long rest at level 3, the ability to cast Barkskin once per short or long rest at level 5, and the ability to cast Commune With Nature at will at level 9. They can also cast these spells with available spell slots of the appropriate level. Your spellcasting ability for these spells is WIS.
Age
As dryads can be regrown from their trees and saplings, they can live for nearly forever. Their physical bodies are grown fully matured. A dryad is most often not considered an adult until they are at least 150 years old.
Speed
Dryads are comparable to humans in terms of speed, and have a walking speed of 30 feet.
Size
Dryads are usually lithe and lightweight. Their size is medium.
Fey
Dryads are forest nymphs that originated in the Feywild. Your creature type is fey.
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