Post by Mr. P on Nov 14, 2010 11:55:54 GMT -5
"In Greek mythology, the Naiads or Naiades (Ναϊάδες from the Greek νάειν, "to flow," and νἃμα, "running water") were a type of nymph who presided over springs, streams, and brooks."
Naiads are nymphs of water, their spirits bound to the essence of that body of water. Because of this, most Naiads that belong to small bodies of water are weaker than those that belong to larger bodies of water, and are more likely to live shorter lives. Naiads do not age, like all nymphs, though they can die before their home dries up.
When Naiads are born, like all nymphs, they are full grown. However, it is the duty of the water's essence to guide it, to teach them until they can come to protect the body of water. Only Naiads can successfully communicate with the spirit of water.
Freshwater nymphs, also like all nymphs, resemble their respective element.
Naiads are born in their respective bodies of water, created by the essence of the water. Because of this, they have a natural affinity for swimming; quick, but graceful.
Like most nymphs, they must be near their bodies of water to survive; however, rain is a temporary solution if they are separated, due to the recycling components of rain. The closer to the water they are, the more power they inevitably will gain. Most naiads will find a way to carry a small amount of their 'homes' with them at all times. Their home gives them their power, which includes:
During the winter months, provided that their body of water does freeze over during this time, Naiads generally have a secluded section of water that does not freeze. They stay warm by drawing power from the lake; this allows them to swim under the ice, even despite the cold. At this time, the Naiads are weakest, because their body of water has gone into a sort of hibernation, though their bodies become resilient to the cold, though not entirely protected.
(Naiads live primarily on the water of their home, or whatever vegetation grows near the water. However, they can eat normal food if needed; it will sustain them.)
It is uncommon for a Naiad to own an entire body of water. Larger bodies of water often have a variety of Naiad's. After enough years, new Naiad's will be born from the spirit of the water, though this happens rarely.
Half-Naiads do not survive like Half-Dryads. They live in the body of water that their parents live in; all of the same rules apply to them. When a half-blood Naiad mate with a human, however, creating quarter Naiads, the line is lost completely. While the quarter Naiads may have an affinity for water, they will have no other supernatural powers.
Naiads are nymphs of water, their spirits bound to the essence of that body of water. Because of this, most Naiads that belong to small bodies of water are weaker than those that belong to larger bodies of water, and are more likely to live shorter lives. Naiads do not age, like all nymphs, though they can die before their home dries up.
When Naiads are born, like all nymphs, they are full grown. However, it is the duty of the water's essence to guide it, to teach them until they can come to protect the body of water. Only Naiads can successfully communicate with the spirit of water.
Freshwater nymphs, also like all nymphs, resemble their respective element.
- Very peaceful, often able to adapt to any environment
- Graceful, with a very soft beauty. They're hair and clothes often feels moist to the touch.
- Because of their bad memories and short attention spans they often do not take leadership positions
- Naiads love jokes, riddle, and stories, like most nymphs
Naiads are born in their respective bodies of water, created by the essence of the water. Because of this, they have a natural affinity for swimming; quick, but graceful.
Like most nymphs, they must be near their bodies of water to survive; however, rain is a temporary solution if they are separated, due to the recycling components of rain. The closer to the water they are, the more power they inevitably will gain. Most naiads will find a way to carry a small amount of their 'homes' with them at all times. Their home gives them their power, which includes:
- Control over the element of water. This power is affected by distance from their home. As a naiad grows older and wiser, their power is useful farther away from their body of water.
- Some Naiads, depending on the depth of their home, will grow fins, even a tail. This only applies in their own body of water, however. )All Naiad's have gills, regardless of where they are, hidden behind their ears.)
- Certain healing powers, for the most powerful of Naiads.
During the winter months, provided that their body of water does freeze over during this time, Naiads generally have a secluded section of water that does not freeze. They stay warm by drawing power from the lake; this allows them to swim under the ice, even despite the cold. At this time, the Naiads are weakest, because their body of water has gone into a sort of hibernation, though their bodies become resilient to the cold, though not entirely protected.
(Naiads live primarily on the water of their home, or whatever vegetation grows near the water. However, they can eat normal food if needed; it will sustain them.)
It is uncommon for a Naiad to own an entire body of water. Larger bodies of water often have a variety of Naiad's. After enough years, new Naiad's will be born from the spirit of the water, though this happens rarely.
Half-Naiads do not survive like Half-Dryads. They live in the body of water that their parents live in; all of the same rules apply to them. When a half-blood Naiad mate with a human, however, creating quarter Naiads, the line is lost completely. While the quarter Naiads may have an affinity for water, they will have no other supernatural powers.