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Naiad

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Naiad
(Creature)

Type
Fey
(water)
CR
By character level
Environment
Any freshwater
Alignment
Adjective
Naiad
Source: Bestiary 6, pg(s). 200

Naiads are fey nymphs who live in and protect freshwater areas, particularly rivers.12

Appearance

Naiads, like other nymphs, have features resembling elves1 They are lithe, thin, and elegant, with skin that appears to be made of water and hair that flows like a river. They tend to be of medium height and dress themselves in natural items such as leaves and reeds found near the bodies of water to which they are bonded.3[citation needed]

Culture

Naiads often congregate in small groups similar to covens near river confluences.2 However, they are among the few nymphs to venture out to become adventurers, and often do so to counter a corrupting threat to their lands.12

Language

Naiads typically can speak Common tongues as well as the Elven, Fey, and Thalassic languages.2 They can also empathically communicate with animals.12

References

Paizo featured naiads as a playable Pathfinder First Edition race in Bestiary 6.

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Logan Bonner, et al. “Monsters A-Z” in Bestiary, 246. Paizo Inc., 2019
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Logan Bonner, et al. Nymph” in Monster Core, 244. Paizo Inc., 2024
  3. Paizo Inc., et al. “Monsters A to Z” in Bestiary 6, 200. Paizo Inc., 2017