Dryad

Description: A nature spirit in the form of a humanoid tree.

Motives & Tactics: Command, Cultivate, Drive Out, Preserve the Forest

Tier: 3

Type: Leader

Difficulty: 16

Attack Modifier: +4

Deadfall Shortbow: Far | 2d10+3 phy

Major 29 | Severe 45

HP: 9

Stress: 5

Experience:

Forest Knowledge +4

Features

Bramble Patch - Action

Mark Stress to target a spot within Far range. Create a patch of thorns that covers everywhere within Close range of that spot. All creatures within that area suffer 2d6+2 phy damage whenever they act, and can escape with a Finesse (16) roll or by dealing 20+ damage with an attack. “The treant sings a short riff, and thorny brambles erupt from the ground.”

Grow Saplings - Action

Spend a Fear to grow three Treant Sapling Minions, who appear at Close range and instantly activate. “The dryad plants seeds, which instantly grow up into animate saplings.”

We Are All One - Reaction

When another adversary dies within Close range, spend a Fear to clear 2 HP and 2 Stress on this adversary as the fallen ally’s life force is returned to the forest. “The dryad kneels down and draws the fading life from their ally, rising with eyes filled with tears of grief and rage.”