Homebrew Dryad Species Details

The Dryads have long been known as the spirits of the forest, taking the form of humans with plant-like extremities. They are the beloved children of nature and they love the world around them. Considered both Fey and Elemental, they have magic flowing through them, making it easy to communicate with the natural world.

Dryad Traits

Nature spirits, related to both Fey and Elemental.

Ability Increase

WIS score increases by +2

Skin Like the Trees

You have access to the spell Barkskin, it may be cast through this ability once per long rest.

Talk With Plants

Starting, at level 3, you have access to the Talk with Plants spell 1 time per long rest. 

Photosynthesis

As long as the sun is up, you only need to lightly rest 4 hours to regain your energy. However, at night you sleep/rest 8 hours to regain your energy. 

Fey Ancestory

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.