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From their appearance alone, I bet you can guess what two dryad types came together to make Flayed Dryads. With pale flesh and a ludicrous amount of crimson fluid dripping off them, it is obvious that one mother of this hybrid species is a Bloody Dryad. The other mother's influence can be seen in their tall stature and exposed limbs, which are key features of Ivy Dryads. When an Ivy and a Bloody dryad come together, they have a chance of birthing a Flayed Dryad. The name of this hybrid species is something I am not a fan of, but I cannot deny that it kind of fits with their appearance. Due to the crimson fluid they produce and the skinless parts of their body, they do give the look of a creature that has been skinned alive. However, they are in no way injured or mutilated, nor is their body dripping blood. I have said it before in my Bloody Dryad entry, but the red fluid that comes from their body is not blood, nor is it the sap we dryads have (Both Flayed and Bloody dryads have sap, I am just saying it stays inside their bodies). It is instead a liquid they use to protect their pale flesh from the sun, as they can easily receive burns from overexposure to its rays. It is almost the same stuff that Bloody Dryads use for sunblock and marking, but Flayed Dryads have something a bit extra to their secretions. Thanks to their Ivy Dryad mother, their body also produces an oil, but it too is different. Rather than causing the burning, itchy effect that Ivy oil is known for, it instead causes numbing to parts that are exposed to it. Plants and dryads are immune to this effect (like how they are immune to Ivy oil) but flesh based beings are affected. This numbing sensation only lasts a few minutes, but it is really easy to get exposed to this oil because it gets absolutely everywhere! You see, with their body creating sunscreen "blood"and numbing oil at the same time, the two mix together into one and proceed to drench the Flayed Dryad's body. It doesn't help that their exposed musculature also secretes this combo liquid. So if you ever meet a Flayed Dryad, be sure to bring water proof clothes, or at least an extra set of garments.

Besides the copious amounts of fluid they produce, the other things people notice about Flayed Dryads is their skinless portions of their body and their height. Due to the Ivy influence in their birth, Flayed Dryads have limbs similar to that mother. This lack of covering is not painful to them, as their musculature has developed a tougher coating to make up for this exposure. However, this unseen layer is not as strong as an Ivy's, as it has pores that allow it to secrete fluids. This means that these parts of their body are vulnerable to desiccation, as long term exposure to sun and heat can dry them out and cause pain. This requires the Flayed Dryad to constantly coat their body in the sunscreen fluid, or seek out moisture to keep themselves damp. To avoid this pain, Flayed Dryads tend to stick to damper environments or places where the sun is not as strong. If you ever see one walking about town, you can observe them sticking to the shade and moving through sunny areas at a brisk pace. This exposed flesh also has the tendency to pick up parasites and other nasty things, making it important for a Flayed Dryad to groom themselves and keep up their hygiene. It is kind of bizarre that the dryads that constantly sweat out bright red fluid are obsessed with self-care and good hygiene. The amount of time they have to spend moisturizing and grooming themselves would almost impress a Floral Dryad! Unfortunately the staining liquid they pump out already makes them banned from most Floral settlements.

The height I mentioned before is a result of their Ivy mother. Due to this part of their make up, Flayed Dryads can grow to heights of seven to eight feet tall. This growth also happens astonishingly fast, much like the Manchineel Dryad, with a good chunk occurring during their younger years. However, due to the lack of bark on their bodies, this rapid growth isn't nearly as painful as a Manchineel's. It can be surprising to see, but it is quite possible for a young Flayed Dryad to grow taller than their Bloody mother. If you ever see a tall Flayed Dryad and a Bloody Dryad walking down the street holding hands, don't be quick to assume. Yes, the two might be a couple in a relationship, but it is also possible that it is a Bloody mother taking her young daughter on a walk. That probably should also go for anytime you are about to interact with a Flayed Dryad you don't know. Be sure to greet them and learn more about them before you start bringing up any crazy or inappropriate stuff. Because I once saw someone at a market flirt with a Flayed Dryad before, only to find out that the six-foot tall dryad was eight years old. Yikes! You bet that mom showed up and was understandably furious. I would say that the fool that pulled that stunt wound up with egg on their face, but it was more like crimson fluid and the pulverized remains of a melon on their face. Didn't know produce could be used as a weapon...

Due to the numbing properties of their fluid, many Flayed Dryads can make a bit of coin by bottling it up and selling it. Doctors and other medical professionals have found it to be a quick and easy way to take away the pain of an injury or to numb an area prior to surgery. More common folk may use the stuff as an easy painkiller, and since it affects only areas it is applied to, it is easy to target specific areas of discomfort. While dryads are immune to the stuff, they too have found uses for it. The fluid can be used to help wounded livestock, or it can be applied to weaponry for a painless strike. Some assassins have been known to coat their blades with this oil, that way their prey cannot feel the fatal strike. There are many uses for this liquid, and it makes Flayed Dryads rather popular in certain communities. However, such fame is not always great. The want for the stuff and people's eagerness to get their hands on it can get overwhelming for a Flayed Dryad. People can get a little pushy, and sometimes it reaches the level of harassment. In the end, a good chunk of Flayed Dryads tend to move towards more isolated places or villages that don't see a lot of travelers. If they choose to sell their fluid on the market, they will often use a business partner to actually go out into the public and sell the stuff. It is kind of sad to see them forced into this isolation, but I certainly don't blame them for it. Imagine if everyone kept trying to buy or take your sweat? That would be both terrible and pretty uncomfortable!

So if you want to take anything away from this entry, than it is this: If you ever meet a Flayed Dryad, be nice, be polite and don't talk about their secretions. Okay, maybe that is advice that you can use for pretty much anyone, but you know what I mean!

Chlora Myron

Dryad Natural Historian

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Dryads came back to mind recently, so why not post another dryad hybrid species?

Description
From their appearance alone, I bet you can guess what two dryad types came together to make Flayed Dryads. With pale flesh and a ludicrous amount of crimson fluid dripping off them, it is obvious that one mother of this hybrid species is a Bloody Dryad. The other mother's influence can be seen in their tall stature and exposed limbs, which are key features of Ivy Dryads. When an Ivy and a Bloody dryad come together, they have a chance of birthing a Flayed Dryad. The name of this hybrid species is something I am not a fan of, but I cannot deny that it kind of fits with their appearance. Due to the crimson fluid they produce and the skinless parts of their body, they do give the look of a creature that has been skinned alive. However, they are in no way injured or mutilated, nor is their body dripping blood. I have said it before in my Bloody Dryad entry, but the red fluid that comes from their body is not blood, nor is it the sap we dryads have (Both Flayed and Bloody dryads have sap, I am just saying it stays inside their bodies). It is instead a liquid they use to protect their pale flesh from the sun, as they can easily receive burns from overexposure to its rays. It is almost the same stuff that Bloody Dryads use for sunblock and marking, but Flayed Dryads have something a bit extra to their secretions. Thanks to their Ivy Dryad mother, their body also produces an oil, but it too is different. Rather than causing the burning, itchy effect that Ivy oil is known for, it instead causes numbing to parts that are exposed to it. Plants and dryads are immune to this effect (like how they are immune to Ivy oil) but flesh based beings are affected. This numbing sensation only lasts a few minutes, but it is really easy to get exposed to this oil because it gets absolutely everywhere! You see, with their body creating sunscreen "blood"and numbing oil at the same time, the two mix together into one and proceed to drench the Flayed Dryad's body. It doesn't help that their exposed musculature also secretes this combo liquid. So if you ever meet a Flayed Dryad, be sure to bring water proof clothes, or at least an extra set of garments.

Besides the copious amounts of fluid they produce, the other things people notice about Flayed Dryads is their skinless portions of their body and their height. Due to the Ivy influence in their birth, Flayed Dryads have limbs similar to that mother. This lack of covering is not painful to them, as their musculature has developed a tougher coating to make up for this exposure. However, this unseen layer is not as strong as an Ivy's, as it has pores that allow it to secrete fluids. This means that these parts of their body are vulnerable to desiccation, as long term exposure to sun and heat can dry them out and cause pain. This requires the Flayed Dryad to constantly coat their body in the sunscreen fluid, or seek out moisture to keep themselves damp. To avoid this pain, Flayed Dryads tend to stick to damper environments or places where the sun is not as strong. If you ever see one walking about town, you can observe them sticking to the shade and moving through sunny areas at a brisk pace. This exposed flesh also has the tendency to pick up parasites and other nasty things, making it important for a Flayed Dryad to groom themselves and keep up their hygiene. It is kind of bizarre that the dryads that constantly sweat out bright red fluid are obsessed with self-care and good hygiene. The amount of time they have to spend moisturizing and grooming themselves would almost impress a Floral Dryad! Unfortunately the staining liquid they pump out already makes them banned from most Floral settlements.

The height I mentioned before is a result of their Ivy mother. Due to this part of their make up, Flayed Dryads can grow to heights of seven to eight feet tall. This growth also happens astonishingly fast, much like the Manchineel Dryad, with a good chunk occurring during their younger years. However, due to the lack of bark on their bodies, this rapid growth isn't nearly as painful as a Manchineel's. It can be surprising to see, but it is quite possible for a young Flayed Dryad to grow taller than their Bloody mother. If you ever see a tall Flayed Dryad and a Bloody Dryad walking down the street holding hands, don't be quick to assume. Yes, the two might be a couple in a relationship, but it is also possible that it is a Bloody mother taking her young daughter on a walk. That probably should also go for anytime you are about to interact with a Flayed Dryad you don't know. Be sure to greet them and learn more about them before you start bringing up any crazy or inappropriate stuff. Because I once saw someone at a market flirt with a Flayed Dryad before, only to find out that the six-foot tall dryad was eight years old. Yikes! You bet that mom showed up and was understandably furious. I would say that the fool that pulled that stunt wound up with egg on their face, but it was more like crimson fluid and the pulverized remains of a melon on their face. Didn't know produce could be used as a weapon...

Due to the numbing properties of their fluid, many Flayed Dryads can make a bit of coin by bottling it up and selling it. Doctors and other medical professionals have found it to be a quick and easy way to take away the pain of an injury or to numb an area prior to surgery. More common folk may use the stuff as an easy painkiller, and since it affects only areas it is applied to, it is easy to target specific areas of discomfort. While dryads are immune to the stuff, they too have found uses for it. The fluid can be used to help wounded livestock, or it can be applied to weaponry for a painless strike. Some assassins have been known to coat their blades with this oil, that way their prey cannot feel the fatal strike. There are many uses for this liquid, and it makes Flayed Dryads rather popular in certain communities. However, such fame is not always great. The want for the stuff and people's eagerness to get their hands on it can get overwhelming for a Flayed Dryad. People can get a little pushy, and sometimes it reaches the level of harassment. In the end, a good chunk of Flayed Dryads tend to move towards more isolated places or villages that don't see a lot of travelers. If they choose to sell their fluid on the market, they will often use a business partner to actually go out into the public and sell the stuff. It is kind of sad to see them forced into this isolation, but I certainly don't blame them for it. Imagine if everyone kept trying to buy or take your sweat? That would be both terrible and pretty uncomfortable!

So if you want to take anything away from this entry, than it is this: If you ever meet a Flayed Dryad, be nice, be polite and don't talk about their secretions. Okay, maybe that is advice that you can use for pretty much anyone, but you know what I mean!

Chlora Myron

Dryad Natural Historian

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Dryads came back to mind recently, so why not post another dryad hybrid species?