Dryads live for thousands of years, and their lifespan tends to reflect that of the forest they were born in. Dryad "saplings" are a rare sight.

Dryads, like trees, come in many shapes and sizes. You are Medium, Small, or Large. You choose the size when you select this race. (If you choose Large, speak with your DM prior)

Dryads move gracefully at a normal pace. Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Dryads speak with a gentle, soft tone. You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan. Your native language is Sylvan.

Dryads are naturally magical creatures, possessing an inherent ability to manipulate plants. You know the Druidcraft cantrip, it is always prepared and does not count against the number of cantrips you can prepare or know.

At 3rd level you learn the Entangle spell, which you may cast once per long rest without expending a spell slot. At 5th level, you learn the Spike Growth spell, which you may cast once per long rest without expending a spell slot.

These spells are always prepared and do not count against the number of spells you can know or have prepared. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).

Dryads are one with the forest, and as such are able to move swiftly through the trees.

You may use 10 feet of your movement to step magically into one living tree and immediately emerge from a second living tree within 50 feet of the first tree. You appear in an unoccupied space of your choice within 5 feet of the destination tree.

Both trees must be at least the same size as you. You may use this ability a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus per long rest.

Dryads often take it upon themselves to act as emissaries of the wilds, a voice for the otherwise voiceless. You are able to speak with beasts and with plants as though you shared a common language. Additionally, you make nature and survival checks with advantage.