Warhammer
Dryads
Dryads are tree spirits - magical beings who dwell in trees and are capable of assuming the aspects of a particular tree or even shape-shifting into the form of a tree at will. The Forest of Loren is one of the last refuges of these strange beings. Dryads do have a solid form, with flesh like the pliable, green sapwood of a young tree. Their hair is like the foliage of a tree or may resemble moss and lichen. Dryads are not small creatures, they tend to be up to about twice the height of an Elf.
When they appear to Elves or Men in a friendly or alluring aspect, Dryads take on the semblance of a beautiful, lithe, young woman with treelike characteristics. In place of hair, a cascade of green or autumn-colored leafy foliage flows from their head, and their completion is green, brown, or even silvery-white. Dryads speak with strange, eerie sonorous voices able to charm or scare the unwary. Their long fingers are usually also dangerous weapons sprouting thorns or whip-like twigs. They are extremely spiteful and vengeful if offended or if the trees they inhabit are threatened or harmed.
Wood Elves are careful to placate these spirits and often ask them for help. Dryads trust and favor Wood Elves and will help them in many ways, even by assuming awesome and savage aspects to fight alongside the Elves in battle.
| Troop Type | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld |
| Dryad | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
The above information was taken from the Warhammer Armies book on Wood Elves. All of this information here has been copyrighted to Games Workshop Ltd.
