DRYADA
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Description
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Description
Dryada are humanoids averaging at 6ft in height. Their defining features are a tail, a single horn, pointed ears, hooved feet and scales littering their body. They usually have thick hair with feathers added onto it displaying their status.
Range
Dryada originate from the continent Vrijvan. This island has a completely different biodiversity compared to Plumiix and holds no toxic air in the atmosphere.
Diseases
Dryada can get all humanoid diseases, with an extra disease they can get being scale rot.
Behavior info
Violence
While not often hostile to their own kind, Dryada are known to try and be the dominant race of any other creature, refusing to be seen as lower lifeforms. This can cause unnecessary violence to other races.
Offensive
Dryada are very quick to act instead of waiting. This has caused many savings or inconveniences for them and other races.
Defensive
Dryada are not really defensive, but that can vary by individual. Mothers are usually protective of their children as well as fathers.
Travel
Dryada are not really nomadic, staying within range of their massive kingdom. Though some have taken a liking to exploring landscapes.
Social
Dryada are social creatures, needing social interactions even when introverted. Though they can be picky with who they spend time with.
Affection
Dryada are not very good at affectionate behaviors. They are more focused on their reputation. Parents are known to be affectionate to their offspring however.
Relationships
Dryda like to think they are Monogamous, but many are known to cheat on their partners or break up with them if they aren’t agreeing on something. Making them more Polygamous.
Hunting/gathering
Dryada have special hunters and gatherers that do most of those tasks for them, letting them focus on different occupations.
Diet
Dryada are Omnivorous, eating both plants and meat.
Common foods
Dryada often prefer a good balanced diet of meat, greens and fruit. Of which preferences can vary greatly.
Biorhythm
Dryada are Diurnal, meaning they are active during the day and sleep at night.
Language
Dryada speak a language called Vrylish which sounds similar to english.
LIFE CYCLE INFO
Lifespan
Dryada have a lifespan of roughly 90 years.
Courting
Courtship can vary among dryada, though the most common way to show their love is by gifting flowers or gifts.
Baby appearance
Baby dryada have small nubs where their horn will grow and their scales are still small and frail.
Teen appearance
Teens already have a small horn developed and a more poofy hair type, making styling a bit hard.
Adult appearance
Adults have fully grown horns and their hair is now long enough to be styled properly.
Elder appearance
Elders often have missing scale plates and their horn has cracks.
Death ritual
Once a Dryada passes away a funeral is held and afterwards they are buried.
SKILLS INFO
Agility
Dryada need to train to boost their agility. Though some are born with a natural talent for it.
Camouflage
Dryada are terrible at camouflaging themselves without clothes and other inventions aiding them.
Climbing
Some dryada are skilled climbers, but they can quickly lose the ability if not trained.
Defense
Dryada have no natural defense other than their small scales. So they often wear armor to help them be protected.
Evasion
Dryada can be extremely quick on their feet, making dodging very easy for them.
Flexibility
Some dryada have natural flexibility,while others need practice.
Hearing
Due to dryada’s massive ears they can easily pick up sound and locate it.
Hunting
While most Dryada lack the skills for hunting, those who choose it as an occupation learn the needed skills to take down prey even bigger than them.
Intelligence
Dryada are no doubt one of the most intelligent races of their world. But they too made and still make big mistakes from their blinding ego.
Jumping
Dryada are good at jumping over obstacles of all kinds due to their leg build.
Offense
Dryada are good at taking initiative in situations that can prove to be dicey. Making them admirable foes and allies.
Scent
Dryada have a rather weak sense of smell, relying more on their sight and hearing.
Sight
Dryada have an average vision spectrum, roughly the same as humans.
Speed
Dryada, when trained, can be extremely fast with running, though this is still nowhere near the speed of Tribolovon.
Stealth
Dryada can be rather stealthy when they want to be, though their reckless behavior often betrays them.
Stamina
Dryada have amazing stamina that they use for hunting. Instead of trying to catch up to prey, they tire it out by following them until their target can no longer flee.
Strength
Many dryada are extremely strong, especially in their legs.
Swimming
Dryada are not exactly skilled swimmers due to their hooved legs.
CULTURE INFO
Housing
The homes of Dryada are best described as medieval structures but with more fantasy-like machinery added into the buildings.
Royal housing/palace
The royal palace is massive to say the least, the walls alone being 4 houses tall. The interior consists of many hallways, rooms and sleeping quarters.
Cities/towns
The dryada have a single city, with smaller farmers towns scattered about at the edges.
Notable locations
Wailing Frost - the wailing frost is a large snowy biome in the mountains.the formations making the wind sound like wailing people.
Forever Night Woods - FW is a dense forest with the trees cutting away all sunlight, making it near impossible to find your way through it.
Roaring Valley - the RV is a large stretch of land below two mountains that the wind passes through. The kingdom is located here.
Communication
Dryada often use mechanical birds for delivering messages to others.
Transportation
Dryada have many inventions to help with carrying goods of all kinds. Most prefer mechanical beings rather than real animals.
Accessories
Dryada love accessories as it makes them feel powerful and wealthy. The more expensive the better. Most common ones being necklaces or mechanical servants.
Common hobbies
While adults have no time for hobbies, the children love making up all kinds of things to do in their free time.
Common sports/activities
Common activities of the children include: swinging, tag, playing in water and more!
Entertainment
Dryada often have theatrical plays to keep them entertained.
Common pets
While most have mechanical creature look-alikes, some have actual pets like cats, dogs, horses, ext!
Common names
Dryada have no set naming system, though many have more human sounding name.
RELIGION INFO
Scriptures
Dryada have a strict law that they follow, while not really a religion, their beliefs have influenced many of those laws.
Myths and legends
Dryada are rarely told this story, but long ago it is believed they used to be able to change into a feral creature on command, but due to their sinful way of living they lost this ability. Only those pure and untainted can relearn this skill.
Holy locations
Their church is their holy location, many going there to seek guidance of the one in change.
GOVERNMENT INFO
Form of government
Monarchy, they are led by a king, queen and the future heirs.
Ruled by
Their primary leader is the King, the queen having second say so.
Royal hierarchy
King>queen>prince>princess>advisor>other
Punishments
When their law is not followed, they are often imprisoned or exiled. Very rarely executed.
Anti-government
There are a few who believe what they are doing is wrong, and must change their ways. Sadly their voices are never heard
WARFARE INFO
Battle techniques
Dryada often rely on mechanical creatures to do their bidding for them. Otherwise they rely on gunware and other weaponry to take down enemies.
Common weapons
Guns
Swords
Axes
Knives
machinery
And more
Common armor
Helmet
Chest guard
Shield
Leg armor
Tail armor
Military hierarchy
Their armies follow their commander. The commander fulfilling the orders of the royal family.
HISTORY INFO
Heritage
While the original Dryada is unknown, some believe that they did originate from plumiix before colonizing Vrijvan and evolving other ways to survive.
Current wars
While no current wars are being held, the royal family is plotting to attack plumiix once more.
Past wars
In the past Dryada were at war with plumiix races, but lost due to lack of knowledge and technology- unlike now.
Notable individuals
Prince Fenik - Fenik is the heir to the throne of the current king and queen. But due to an accident Fenik has gone missing.
King Ruth - King Ruth is a strict ruler of the Dryada and father to Fenik.
Queen Admarila - Queen Admarila is a king mother to Fenik, but follows what the king says.
COMMON OCCUPATIONS
King
The king is the highest rank and the leader of everyone.
Queen
The queen is the partner of the king and has some say- but the kings word is final.
Prince
The prince is the heir to the throne and trained at a young age on how to rule the land.
Princess
The princess has less say-so then the prince, but is respected nonetheless.
Advisor
Advisors help the king make the right decision.
Smith
Smiths are in charge of creating weaponry, armory and tools for other occupations.
Artist
Artists have many things they can do- painting, writing, acting, jewelry and more!
Hunter
Hunters are tasked with hunting for food which merchants will buy off of them.
Gatherer
Gatherers are tasked with gathering various goods the people can use.
Merchant
Merchants specialize in many things, but their main goal is to sell the items they created or bought.
Farmer
Farmers are tasked with growing crops for the people to eat.
Builder
Builders are tasked with building housing for people.
Scribe
Scribes are tasked with writing information, stories or letters.
Artificer
Artificers are inventors- tasked with creating new things all mechanical.
Doctor
Doctors are tasked with healing the sick and injured.
Guard
Guards are tasked with protecting the kingdom with their lives or to wage wars against others.
Commander
Commanders are tasked with commanding the guards.
TRIVIA
- Dryada cannot breathe the air of plumiix, and must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth.
- Dryada used to change into feral creatures on command.but can no longer do that. Only a few can do that still and never know.
- Dryada sometimes capture tribolovon, fuga and other creatures for experimentation.
- Fuga’s have been bred by Dryada for years to where they get large enough to be ridden on by them.