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## Nymphs

*"Here recline the Nymphs at the hour of twilight,*

*Back in shadows dim of the cave, their golden*

*Sea-green eyes half lidded, up to their supple*

*Waists in the water."*

~ Sapphos, *The Garden of the Nymphs*

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Nymphs are hermaphroditic fey creatures born of nature, willed into existence by tidal waves, oak trees, summer breezes, and beyond, or, on born . Nigh-immortal, these fey beings' very souls are brought forth from the elemental planes of existence into the material plane. The race was born with the universe, and will not die until the universe itself does.

### Nymph Names
Nymph given names can come from any linguistic origin, but are often naturalistic or elemental in meaning. They rarely if ever carry gendered meaning, because nymphs typically eschew gender roles and are more than happy to live their lives as hermaphrodites. Surnames, however, are often named after the environment that the Nymph was born in, the weather on that day, or even the time of day.

**Given Names:** Aea, Ambrosia, Ash, Calypso, Chama, Copper, Daphni, Echo, Geleir, Helie, 'Ino'ino, Io, Náre, Oak, Palm, River, Temporal, Thyme

**Surnames:** Darkcloud, Daybright, Honeysuckle, Ice, Treemade, Rapids, Scorcher, Sand, Stormbourne, Windstorm

### Nymph Traits
Nymphs have the following traits:

***Ability Score Increase.*** Your Wisdom or Charisma score increases by 2, and the other by 1.

***Age.***  Although they reach maturity slightly earlier than humans, at about age 14 to 15, nymphs can live for indefinite amounts of time.

***Alignment.*** Nymphs tend towards chaotic alignments. They tend to act on instinctively, valuing freedom and self-expression above most else, both that of their own and that of others.

***Size.*** Nymphs have either slender or toned builds, typically ranging from 5 to 6 feet. Their size is Medium.

***Speed.*** Nymph have a base walking speed of 30 feet.

***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common, Sylvan, and one other language.

***Fey Ancestry.*** You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

***Darkvision.*** You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

***Natural Lover.*** You gain proficiency in either Nature, Persuasion or Survival.

**Naturalistic Ancestry.** You gain one of the subraces listed below.

#### Nymph Subrace: Aurai

Aurai nymphs are associated with the breeze and the morning. Their skin is soft and fair, with pale colored hair and softly glowing amber irises. In dim lighting, they sparkle a small but notable amount.

***Aerial Ancestry.*** You have a fly speed of 15 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing heavy armor. In addition, you know the *gust* and *minor illusion* cantrips, and your spell casting ability for this is Charisma.

#### Nymph Subrace: Dryad

Dryad nymphs are associated with trees and forests. Their skin is bark-like and their hair is green-toned.

***Forest Ancestry.*** You have a climb speed of 20 feet. In addition, you know the *druidcraft* and *thorn whip* cantrips, and your spellcasting ability for this is Charisma.

#### Nymph Subrace: Eremod

Eremod nymphs are associated with heat and the desert. Their hair is both coarse to the touch, and their skin is tanned.

***Desert Ancestry.*** You can ignore difficult terrain unless it is caused by a spell. In addition, you know the *create bonfire* and *minor illusion* cantrips, and your spellcasting ability for this is Charisma.

#### Nymph Subrace: Hesperide

Hesperide nymphs are associated with the golden light of the setting sun. They glow in bright light, and have golden hair and eyes, with bronzed skin.

***Evening Ancestry.*** You have a fly speed of 15 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing heavy armor. In addition, you know the *light* and *word of radiance* cantrips, and your spellcasting ability for this is Charisma.

#### Nymph Subrace: Lampad

Lampades nymphs are the torch-bearers of the underworld. They have a sickly glow to them, with dark hair and neon orange eyes.

***Underworld Ancestry.*** You have truesight equal to 30 feet. In addition, you know the *green-flame blade* and *mold earth* cantrips, and your spellcasting ability for this is Charisma.

#### Nymph Subrace: Meliai

Meliai nymphs are associated with honeydew, bees and honey. They have yellow eyes and golden hair, always smelling slightly sweetly.

***Honeydew Ancestry.*** You have a flying speed of 15 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing heavy armor. In addition, you know the *mage hand* and *infestation* cantrips, and your spellcasting ability for this is Charisma.

#### Nymph Subrace: Naiad

Naiad nymphs are associated with rivers and lakes. They have a blue undertone to their skin, and have cyan eyes. Their hair is thick and curly.

***River Ancestry.*** You have a swimming speed of 30 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing heavy armor. In addition, you know the *shape water* and *mending* cantrips, and your spellcasting ability for this is Charisma.

#### Nymph Subrace: Nereid

Nereid nymphs are associated with the oceans. They have thick, curly hair, with dark blue skin and pure white eyes.

***Ocean Ancestry.*** You have a swimming speed of 30 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing heavy armor. In addition, you know the *shape water* and *lightning lure* cantrips, and your spellcasting ability for this is Charisma.

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#### Nymph Subrace: Oceanid

Oceanid nymphs are associated with storms and clouds. They have thick, curly hair, with dark eyes that are constantly crackling with lightning and skin the color of seafoam.

***Storm Ancestry.*** You have a flying speed of 15 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing heavy armor. In addition, you know the *thunderclap* and *lightning lure* cantrips, and your spellcasting ability for this is Charisma.

#### Nymph Subrace: Oread

Oread nymphs are associated with the mountains. Their skin is metallic and reddish, and their hair is dark.

***Mountain Ancestry.*** You have a burrowing speed of 20 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing heavy armor. In addition, you know the *mold earth* and *magic stone* cantrips, and your spellcasting ability for this is Charisma.

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