Dryad (lore)

Origin
Dryads are a unique race. Of all the major races, they look and act most like Fey, however they are not related to Fey at all! A long time ago, a human Druid decided to live in the forests. She survived off the land, growing more and more accustomed to the wild. Eventually, she became one with nature. She was the first dryad.

Dryads are tall, slender, and often extremely beautiful. They have an affinity for nature and flora.

After many years, a separate race evolved from the dryads: the changelings. The changelings are akin to dryads, but have many major differences. Changelings have tails, as well as feline ears and eyes. Changelings are primal and instinctual, and are not opposed to combat like the dryads. Changelings are known for their habit of snatching and eating children.

History
When the human Druid slowly became the firt dryad, she had friendships with nobody. She was too busy attempting to survive to forge alliances with other woodland creatures. When she was a dryad, she was at peace with the world. She was unspoken allies with nearly everyone.

The first dryad had a child with no father, a baby born from nature itself. And thus the dryad race began.

Dryads have not taken part in any major wars, because they are too peaceful. Dryads can't stand orcs or kobolds because they often destroy the natural beauty.

Changelings are another story. They are shunned by almost all the major races, because of their obsession with devouring infants. They will attack anybody on sight, and are very dangerous.

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