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''' | '''Dryad''' is a [[creature type]] used for cards that depict spirits of trees, taking a [[nymph]]-like or [[treefolk]] form to relate to the humanoids that venture near their forests. Dryads are found on a wide array of different planes. | ||
Dryads | ==Type history== | ||
The first card to feature Dryads, {{card|Shanodin Dryads|Alpha|LEA}}, used the "[[Summon]] [[Nymph]]s" [[type line]].<ref name="History">{{TwitterRef|EthanFleischer|1220492299764822016|author=[[Ethan Fleischer]]|title=Dryads and Nymphs: A ''Magic: The Gathering'' history.|date=January 24, 2020}}</ref> However, when the ''[[Ice Age]]'' design team created {{Card|Rime Dryad||ICE}} and {{Card|Folk of the Pines||ICE}}, the type lines read "Summon Dryad" and "Summon Dryads", respectively. Subsequent Dryads were given the Dryad creature type. Shanodin Dryads was [[errata]]d in its [[Classic]] ''[[Sixth Edition]]'' printing to say Creature — Dryad. | |||
For the [[Theros block]], [[R&D]] wanted to have a series of nymphs. Not just dryads, but oreads, naiads, lampads, and alseids as well. They brought back the Nymph creature type for them. Because Dryad was an established creature type by then, the creature type was preserved and the first [[Theros (plane)|Theran]] dryads were simply of the dual type Dryad Nymph. The issue of the creature type was further compounded when <c>Dryad of the Ilysian Grove</c> from ''[[Theros Beyond Death]]'' was printed without the Dryad type. According to [[Ethan Fleischer]], this was simply a mistake.<ref name="History"/> It was rectified in the ''[[Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths]]'' [[Oracle]] changes.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/oracle-changes-2020-04-10|''Ikoria'' Oracle Changes|[[Eli Shiffrin]]|April 10, 2020}}</ref> | |||
==Storyline== | ==Storyline== | ||
===Arcavios=== | |||
On [[Arcavios]], dryads seem relatively more comfortable in non-[[forest]] environments than their counterparts on other worlds are, and are known to attend the [[Witherbloom]] college of [[Strixhaven]]. | |||
===Dominaria=== | ===Dominaria=== | ||
The dryads of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] were at home in the great forests of [[Yavimaya]], [[Quirion]] and [[ | The dryads of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] were at home in the great forests of [[Yavimaya]], [[Quirion]], [[Aerona]], and [[Shanodin]]. | ||
Following the near-apocalypse of the [[Phyrexian invasion]], several dryads like the <c>Wormwood Dryad</c>s were left gnarled and bitter amidst the wastes. | |||
===Innistrad=== | ===Innistrad=== | ||
[[Innistrad]]i dryads live in the [[Somberwald]]. They are known to suffer no <c title="intruders">Somberwald Dryad</c> into their domain. | [[Innistrad]]i dryads live in the [[Somberwald]]. They are known to suffer no <c title="intruders">Somberwald Dryad</c> into their domain. | ||
With the arrival of [[Emrakul]], many dryads became more <c title="aggressive">Gnarlwood Dryad</c>, making communication between the villages spread in the forest difficult. | With the arrival of [[Emrakul]], many dryads became more <c title="aggressive">Gnarlwood Dryad</c>, making communication between the villages spread in the forest difficult. | ||
===Ixalan=== | ===Ixalan=== | ||
Dryads on [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]] are protectors of the forest and the only force on the plane not searching for [[Orazca]].<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/plane-shift-ixalan-2018-01-09|Plane Shift: Ixalan|[[James Wyatt]]|January 9, 2018}}</ref> Although dryads abstain from the search for the golden city, they are most allied with the [[River Heralds]] who live in harmony with nature. However, they have been known to heal the wounded of any race in Ixalan's jungles by sharing their | Dryads on [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]] are protectors of the forest and the only force on the plane not searching for [[Orazca]].<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/plane-shift-ixalan-2018-01-09|Plane Shift: Ixalan|[[James Wyatt]]|January 9, 2018}}</ref> Although dryads abstain from the search for the golden city, they are most allied with the [[River Heralds]] who live in harmony with nature. However, they have been known to heal the wounded of any race in Ixalan's jungles by sharing their life force, as they despise seeing others suffer. | ||
===Mercadia=== | ===Mercadia=== | ||
[[Mercadia]]n dryads live in secluded forests, most prominent in the [[Rushwood]]. They | [[Mercadia]]n dryads live in secluded forests, most prominent in the [[Rushwood]]. They can enter and leave trees at will and defend themselves with their <c title="poisonous breath">Venomous Breath</c>. Most of their tools are drawn from the living wood of the most ancient trees. | ||
===Mirrodin=== | ===Mirrodin=== | ||
The dryads of [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]] are a <c title="curiosity">Tanglewalker</c> on the plane. With the advance of organic life on the plane through [[Memnarch]]'s [[soul trap]]s, dryads formed from the copper trees of the [[Tangle]]. Their fate following the | The dryads of [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]] are a <c title="curiosity">Tanglewalker</c> on the plane. With the advance of organic life on the plane through [[Memnarch]]'s [[soul trap]]s, dryads formed from the copper trees of the [[Tangle]]. Their fate following the Phyrexian corruption of the plane is unknown. | ||
===Ravnica=== | ===Ravnica=== | ||
The Dryads of [[Ravnica]] are closely aligned with the [[Selesnya Conclave]]. Dryads are believed to be in contact with the "[[Worldsoul]]" and [[Mat'Selesnya]], the [[parun]] of the guild, was formed from the union of multiple dryads. The dryads known as the [[Trostani]] act as guildmasters and dryads that are collectively called the Conclave seek to spread the message of Mat'Selesnya among the people of Ravnica.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-part-1-2012-08-22|Planeswalker's Guide to ''Return to Ravnica'': Part 1|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|August 22, 2012}}</ref> | The Dryads of [[Ravnica]] are closely aligned with the [[Selesnya Conclave]]. Dryads are believed to be in contact with the "[[Worldsoul]]" and [[Mat'Selesnya]], the [[parun]] of the guild, was formed from the union of multiple dryads. The dryads known as the [[Trostani]] act as guildmasters and dryads that are collectively called the Conclave seek to spread the message of Mat'Selesnya among the people of Ravnica.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-part-1-2012-08-22|Planeswalker's Guide to ''Return to Ravnica'': Part 1|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|August 22, 2012}}</ref> | ||
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===Theros=== | ===Theros=== | ||
[[Theros (plane)|Theran]] dryads are also [[nymph]]s and as such aligned with [[Nyx]]. Most dryads | [[Theros (plane)|Theran]] dryads are also [[nymph]]s and as such are aligned with [[Nyx]]. Most dryads can be found throughout the Nistos and Skola regions.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-theros-part-3-2013-09-04|Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 3|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|September 04, 2013}}</ref> | ||
Dryads are often found in service of [[Nylea]], though [[Karametra]] is frequently accompanied by the creatures as well. Nylea herself often takes a green-skinned form resembling a dryad. One of Nylea's most trusted and beloved companions was [[Arasta]], a dryad that was later warped and transformed into a monstrous [[spider]] creature by the bitter god [[Phenax]]. Dryads are also known to greet deceased individuals found worthy to spend eternity in [[Ilysia]].<ref>Wizards RPG Team (2020), ''[[D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros]]'', [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> | |||
==Notable Dryads== | ==Notable Dryads== | ||
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em| | |||
''' | '''Arcavios''' | ||
* | *[[Dina]] | ||
*[[Willowdusk]] | |||
*The [[Shanodin]] Dryads | |||
'''Ravnica''' | '''Ravnica''' | ||
*[[Selesnya Conclave|Chorus of the Conclave]] | *[[Ambrellin]] | ||
*[[Kaust]] | |||
*[[Selesnya Conclave|Chorus of the Conclave]] | |||
*[[Mazena]] | |||
*[[Trostani]] | *[[Trostani]] | ||
'''Theros''' | |||
*[[Arasta]] | |||
*[[Sythis]] | |||
*[[Zoe]] | |||
'''Unknown''' | '''Unknown''' | ||
*[[Wrenn]] | *[[Wrenn]] | ||
}} | |||
==Tokens== | |||
{{Dryad tokens|header=y}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Knight_of_Autumn.jpg|Ravnica | |||
File:Wizkids Ravnica miniature 11.jpg|Ravnica miniature | |||
File:Dryad_of_the_Ilysian_Grove.jpg|Theros | |||
File:Wizkids Theros miniature 07.jpg|Theros miniature | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:38, 23 June 2024
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Dryad is a creature type used for cards that depict spirits of trees, taking a nymph-like or treefolk form to relate to the humanoids that venture near their forests. Dryads are found on a wide array of different planes.
Type history
The first card to feature Dryads, Shanodin Dryads (Alpha), used the "Summon Nymphs" type line.[1] However, when the Ice Age design team created Rime Dryad and Folk of the Pines, the type lines read "Summon Dryad" and "Summon Dryads", respectively. Subsequent Dryads were given the Dryad creature type. Shanodin Dryads was erratad in its Classic Sixth Edition printing to say Creature — Dryad.
For the Theros block, R&D wanted to have a series of nymphs. Not just dryads, but oreads, naiads, lampads, and alseids as well. They brought back the Nymph creature type for them. Because Dryad was an established creature type by then, the creature type was preserved and the first Theran dryads were simply of the dual type Dryad Nymph. The issue of the creature type was further compounded when Dryad of the Ilysian Grove from Theros Beyond Death was printed without the Dryad type. According to Ethan Fleischer, this was simply a mistake.[1] It was rectified in the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Oracle changes.[2]
Storyline
Arcavios
On Arcavios, dryads seem relatively more comfortable in non-forest environments than their counterparts on other worlds are, and are known to attend the Witherbloom college of Strixhaven.
Dominaria
The dryads of Dominaria were at home in the great forests of Yavimaya, Quirion, Aerona, and Shanodin.
Following the near-apocalypse of the Phyrexian invasion, several dryads like the Wormwood Dryads were left gnarled and bitter amidst the wastes.
Innistrad
Innistradi dryads live in the Somberwald. They are known to suffer no intruders into their domain.
With the arrival of Emrakul, many dryads became more aggressive, making communication between the villages spread in the forest difficult.
Ixalan
Dryads on Ixalan are protectors of the forest and the only force on the plane not searching for Orazca.[3] Although dryads abstain from the search for the golden city, they are most allied with the River Heralds who live in harmony with nature. However, they have been known to heal the wounded of any race in Ixalan's jungles by sharing their life force, as they despise seeing others suffer.
Mercadia
Mercadian dryads live in secluded forests, most prominent in the Rushwood. They can enter and leave trees at will and defend themselves with their poisonous breath. Most of their tools are drawn from the living wood of the most ancient trees.
Mirrodin
The dryads of Mirrodin are a curiosity on the plane. With the advance of organic life on the plane through Memnarch's soul traps, dryads formed from the copper trees of the Tangle. Their fate following the Phyrexian corruption of the plane is unknown.
Ravnica
The Dryads of Ravnica are closely aligned with the Selesnya Conclave. Dryads are believed to be in contact with the "Worldsoul" and Mat'Selesnya, the parun of the guild, was formed from the union of multiple dryads. The dryads known as the Trostani act as guildmasters and dryads that are collectively called the Conclave seek to spread the message of Mat'Selesnya among the people of Ravnica.[4]
The leafy hair of Ravnican dryads changes color with the seasons.[5]
Theros
Theran dryads are also nymphs and as such are aligned with Nyx. Most dryads can be found throughout the Nistos and Skola regions.[6]
Dryads are often found in service of Nylea, though Karametra is frequently accompanied by the creatures as well. Nylea herself often takes a green-skinned form resembling a dryad. One of Nylea's most trusted and beloved companions was Arasta, a dryad that was later warped and transformed into a monstrous spider creature by the bitter god Phenax. Dryads are also known to greet deceased individuals found worthy to spend eternity in Ilysia.[7]
Notable Dryads
Tokens
| Token Name | Color | Type Line | P/T | Text Box | Source | Printings |
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| Forest Dryad | Green | Land Creature — Forest Dryad | 1/1 | (This creature is affected by summoning sickness, and it has " : Add .")
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Gallery
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Ravnica
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Ravnica miniature
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Theros
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Theros miniature
References
- ↑ a b Ethan Fleischer (January 24, 2020). "Dryads and Nymphs: A Magic: The Gathering history.". Twitter.
- ↑ Eli Shiffrin (April 10, 2020). "Ikoria Oracle Changes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ James Wyatt (January 9, 2018). "Plane Shift: Ixalan". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ The Magic Creative Team (August 22, 2012). "Planeswalker's Guide to Return to Ravnica: Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ James Wyatt (January 2019), "The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica". Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ The Magic Creative Team (September 04, 2013). "Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 3". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards RPG Team (2020), D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros, Wizards of the Coast
