The lowest rank among forest spirits. A small spirit dwelling in trees, flowers, and grass â one of the spirits most familiar to humans. Appears in the form of a young girl or fairy, strongly bound to a specific tree or flower. Weakens when its bound plant is harmed; grows stronger when lovingly tended.
Origin
Derived from the Greek Nymph, a minor goddess governing forests and nature. Tree nymphs (Dryads), spring nymphs (Naiades), and other types were passed down in various subcategories.
Features
- Bound to a specific tree, flower, or grass â accelerates the growth of that plant
- Detects the state of the forest within hundreds of meters through the plant
- Feels the change of seasons in its body and conveys it to plants
- Natural ability to communicate and bond with animals
Usage
Agricultural and horticultural support, herb cultivation, forest trail guidance. An herb gatherer in friendship with a Nymph can obtain rare medicinal ingredients with ease.
Weakness
Risks disappearing if its bound plant dies. Extremely vulnerable to fire and axes; cannot survive long in urban environments.
Forest Spirits Rank List
Related Items
Dryad
Spirit KingDryad â Forest Spirit King
The pinnacle of forest spirits, the Spirit King. Governs all plants, trees, and forests of the world, controlling the cycle of nature through will. Shares its name with the Greek Dryad but its status approaches that of a deity. Appears as a massive humanoid composed of trees, and wherever it steps, even barren land instantly becomes a lush forest. Shows extreme hostility toward civilization that destroys nature.
Sylvan
GreaterSylvan â Superior Forest Spirit
The superior rank of forest spirits. Rather than a single tree, it governs an entire forest as its conscious domain. Appears in humanoid form with antlers and bark-textured skin, its appearance changing with the seasons â flowers in spring, lush leaves in summer, autumn foliage in fall, bare branches in winter. Tests those who enter the forest and causes the unworthy to permanently lose their way.
Hamadryad
IntermediateHamadryad â Intermediate Forest Spirit
The intermediate rank of forest spirits. A spirit fully bound to a single tree, more powerful than a Nymph but with equally greater dependency on its own tree. Dwells in ancient trees hundreds of years old, taking a half-human, half-tree form with bark-like skin and branch-like hair. Shows no mercy to those who threaten its tree.