Nymph

Nymphs sprout from the land itself, where life thrives among the wilderness. Bonded the the natural world, nymphs acts as guardians and tenders, caring for the beings they share territory with and protecting them from outsiders. As embodiments of nature, wild beings often defer to them and heeds their instructions, instinctively understanding that they are in the presence of a caretaker. 
Nymphs are guileful and sneaky, capable of moving unseen in their home with ease. As such, they often know intruders are there before the intruders realize they are in nymph territory. Those who respect the nymphs' territories find them to often be charming, welcoming and very social. Those who come to exploit their land find themselves assailed on every front, as the nymph sets up ambushes and traps.
Nymphs do not fight in the open if they can avoid it, relying on trickery to control the battle. This should not be confused for cowardice and a nymph pushed into the open will fight with ferocious abandon.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The bodies of nymphs are made of the naturally available materials fused into a semi-organic body. Depending on where they spring forth, nymphs bond with different materials. Forest nymphs will have bodies composed of wood and leaves, while water nymphs will be composed of smooth stone, algae and water. Their bodies are usually arranged in a bipedal form with two legs and two arms, sometimes with characteristics that makes them seem gendered, but it can vary. Due to their partially elemental body, nymphs are tough and hard to injure, though occult energies can slip around this and disrupt their very core. They can produce from their bodies sharp fragment, referred to as cuttings, which they can use as weapons in defense of their territory. These cuttings are covered in the nymph's toxins and can be shaped before throwing depending on the current needs. Nymphs also naturally grow a protective covering reminiscent of clothing, called a cloak. They can choose to gift this cloak to someone else, growing a new one over time. Such cloaks are inherently magical and highly prized.

Genetics and Reproduction

Nymphs spring forth from surges of primal energy where life flourishes. The closest they come to reproducing is maintaining the health of these areas, increasing the chances of new nymphs sprouting. Despite this, they are very sensual and lively beings and they are fully capable of engaging in intercourse with whomever they desire.

Growth Rate & Stages

Nymphs are born fully grown

Ecology and Habitats

Nymphs can live in a wide variety of terrains, as long as they are full of natural life. They become guardians of such places and ensure its longevity and health.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Nymphs are magivores, sustaining themselves on the flow of leylines through their territory

Additional Information

Social Structure

Nymphs are very social. Where multiple nymphs are born, they usually form their own cliques and help each other take care of and defend their common territory. The more of them there are, the bigger their collective territory become.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Nymphs are a common species and found in any sphere where life thrives in the wild

Average Intelligence

Nymphs are sapient. They can seem whimsical, impulsive and scatterbrained when relaxing, only to reveal a will of steel and unshakable focus when they feel threatened.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Nymphs have eyes, ears and noses, all of which work fine.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Nymph names tends towards being melodic and alluring.

Scientific Name

Chorus Feram

Lifespan

Does not age

Average Height

1.6-2.2 meters tall

Average Weight

50-140 kilo