Dryads

Dryads are a race of tree-like beings who live secretive lives in the forest. They are extremely shy and are rarely ever seen due to their incredible camouflaging abilities. Dryads have a deep connection with woodlands and the earth element.

Behavior
Dryads are shy, timid beings who are wary of other creatures and prefer to live apart from all sentient beings but will help if the situation is very dire. Wood nymphs are gentle beings who hold no ill will towards others and are harmless. They have a soft spot for jewellery and may trade their vast knowledge of healing herbs for pretty baubles.

Physical Description
Dryads are similar in shape to humans with four limbs and humanoid features. As wood nymphs, they have similar characteristics to trees such as bark-like skin, thin, twig limbs, branch-like fingers and leafy hair. Their "hair" consists of leafy branches, giving the appearance of headdresses. They wear clothing which resembles woodland objects and it is unknown if this is a fabric they craft or a part of their bodies.

Powers and Abilities

 * Plant/medicinal knowledge: A dryad ally is prized for his/her knowledge of plants, flowers, fungus and herbs. They know about the secret properties of plants and with this knowledge they can craft medicine and potions. Their knowledge isn't something they learn throughout their lives, it is a part of their nature. During Darcy's first dryad transformation, she felt that she instinctively knew all about the properties of the forest's flora.
 * Camouflage: Like a chameleon or an octopus, dryads can change the colour of their skin and foliage to match their surroundings, enabling them to blend into the background. Their magic enhances their camouflage, making it impossible for others to see them when they stand still. When they move, the area seems to waver or shimmer, marking their movements. A dryad's camouflage also masks her scent and quitens sound and not even a dragon can detect a camouflaged dryad.
 * Flora Communication: Dryads are one of the few creatures who can bridge the void between animals and plants. They can communicate with the flora of the woods.
 * Flora manipulation: Dryads have a some control over plants. They can speed up the growth of flora and make them grow over night. According to Hal, the only form of attack a dryad could do is make grass grow in human settlements overnight and make it grow so much that they trip people over. A dryad can also enhance or diminish the properties of plants. A dryad is capable of making the poison of wolfsbane harmless or fatal.

Known Dryads

 * Darcy O'Tanner(shapeshifter)
 * Darcy's husband
 * Darcy's three children