Naiad
Nymphs of fresh water, naiads make their homes in lakes,
streams, brooks, and wetlands. Naiads are the nymphs
that are most likely to come into contact with mortals.
Humans need to be close to reliable sources of fresh
water, and this frequently creates an overlap between
the domains of mortals and naiads. Some naiads even
choose to live in man-made structures, such as fountains and wells, if they deem them beautiful enough to
call home. Although naiads are often very curious about
the mortal world, their patience for the ugly noise and
bustle of cities remains short.
Naiads are coveted by mortals for both their great
beauty and their talents. They often have the ability to
divine the fate of mortals. They have been known to use
this power to shape history, as mysterious oracles and
advisors. Naiads also serve as muses to great artists and
musicians, taking them to a level of creativity that only
supernatural assistance can inspire. Thanks to these
abilities, powerful mortals frequently fall in love with
naiads, and they are the most likely of all nymphs to give
birth to mortal children with grand destinies.
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