Beryl, Post Chapter 222 (Images)

The above image is AI generated and helps to give an idea as to what Beryl looks like as a Dryad (minus the wooden armour bits), though for more specific details see the reference images below as it is not a perfect representation.

I am very, very happy with how this image turned out. Honestly, the only complaint I have about it is that her skin colour isn't exactly the same shade as it was in the previous (pre-Dryad) image, especially on her chest / torso where it is noticeably a little paler. Just treat that as her not being quite as tanned as usual, on account of her now being bound to a magical tree that is underground and not in direct sunlight. Or excuse it as her just choosing to look this way, as her minor shapeshifting ability would allow for such a subtle/small change to her skin tone.

Fun fact: I actually started making this image in November 2023, then didn't touch it for around six months. And then, after another entire year (around May 2025), I edited it again, cleaned it up, and finally finished it. Some of the references images are actually 'younger' than the first version of the above image, as my vision changed in the long gaps between working on it. That it took me so long to get to this point in the story is giving me a minor existential crisis.

Reference Images & Notes:

The following is a selection of the images that I have been using as reference, along with the notes regarding the images. It is broken into separate sections regarding specific characteristics, and can be seen a puzzle of sorts where adding all the aspects together gives a complete idea of the character. To be neat I have pieced the images in each section together into one, and in the case where I refer to them in order (i.e. first, second, third, etc...) I mean left to right and top to bottom.

Height: 6'1" (185.42)
The transformation into a Dryad has left Beryl with the ability to slightly alter her body, which allows her to change her height by a small amount (roughly ± 2” or 5.08 cm). That said, she still prefers to stay as her original height (as she has spent well over a century like that and feels slightly odd being taller/shorter).

Physique: Lithe & Athletic

The top row/first four images are the exact same as before, and thus have the exact same reasoning as to why they fit (see previous chapter for that). The bottom two images help to give an idea as to what the shape, appearance, and coverage of her wooden / bark armoured limbs. The bottom left is a better example when it comes to the clawed hands & feet as well as how the wood 'merges' with flesh via little roots (more visible on the arms in this image). The bottom right is also pretty good for the hands, but is mostly here to show off the slight 'smoothness' of the wood/bark, as it isn't supposed to be layered like the bottom left.
And just like with her height, Beryl can slightly change her appearance at will. This includes altering her muscle definition (making her look a bit more lean/muscled or soft/plush) as well as hiding or showing her new Dryad parts. Also, as a note mostly so that I don't forget about it, she is capable of covering her entire body, from head to toe, in this magically reinforced wood/bark armour. I am not sure how often this will get used over her just covering her arms & legs, but again it is a possibility that I hopefully won't forget about.

Skin Tone: Tanned / Caramel

The top left image is the same as in the previous chapter, but is now accompanied by the bottom left image, both being good representations of her skin tone (the bottom left also has some nipple piercings which she can now freely have on account of being able to very easily heal herself). The other images (center, top right, and the two pieces of actual wood in the bottom right) are there purely as examples as to what the wood grain texture on her limbs looks like, so disregard the different colouring and just focus on the lines that are a bit grainy and textured but are otherwise smooth. These wood grain textures are only on her arms & legs, ending around her elbows & knees where it fades seamlessly into her normal skin, and can be hidden/removed by her slight shapeshifting capabilities. Also, as an extra note that these images do not cover, her formerly fleshy insides are now green and plant-like which carries over to her lips, tongue, mouth, nipples, pussy, and pretty much any orifice that leads to her insides all being green as well. The image way at the top of this page actually does a decent job of depicting that though, so just look there.

Hair Colour: Short & Messy Brunette

The first two images are the same as before, with the first one being the most accurate overall by colour & style (even more so now with the longer sidelocks) and the second one being representative of her mild messiness. The third image is not all that accurate, but gives a vague idea of how she'd style her hair when trying to look neat and composed (though the braids that she'd make at the front wouldn't be quite as thin).

Eye Colour: Black, with Faint Blue-Green Iris'

This is the first major change from this character/reference sheet and her last one. Together, these images all give a decent idea as to what her eyes look like now, with the top one being the best overall when seeing her at a distance, supplemented by the ones in the bottom right. Meanwhile, the bottom left image gives a vague idea as to what her eyes look like up close, though rather than dark black iris' they'd be more of a dark/faint blue-green (the image way at the very top of this page represents that quite well, as I manually made that edit myself). And, again, she can also change her eyes back to what they looked like in the previous chapter if she wants to.

Ears: Long & Pointed

These are unchanged and exactly the same as before. The first is good example of length, the third/bottom right shows expressiveness.

Horns: Branch Antlers

Another major change, and the first completely new addition. These six images help to give an idea of some antler designs that she’d use, with the first two (top left & top right) being a more common style. The bottom left is a bit more dramatic and is a style that she'd only really use when trying to look grand or intimidating (probably when wearing wooden/bark armoured helmet). Beyond the shapes of her antlers, these images also give some examples of the flowers and leafy bits that can grow out of them, though for the most part her flowers would be blue or blue-green in colour.

Breasts: B-Cup

Again, exactly the same as before, with these images being good representations of the size and shape of her tits (though not their colour). Also again, she now has the ability to shapeshift a bit and as such can grow or shrink them a bit (probably around a single cup size at most). Also also... the fact that Beryl is now made out of plant matter instead of flesh & blood means that she can freely add or remove piercings to any part of her body if she really wants to. This is mostly a note for myself so that I don't forget about this, but if you want an example look at the bottom left part of the 'Skin' image above.

Genitalia: Smooth & Hairless

Once again, these images are exactly the same as before. She is smooth and hairless down there with a slightly pointy clit when aroused. Technically there is a change here in how her formerly fleshy insides are now green and her mound (where blood used to flow) is also now green-tinted, but I couldn't find any good examples of that where the skin wasn't entirely green, so this will have to be good enough.

Vines: Green, Leafy Texture, Three-Pronged Gripper, Nubby & Ribbed Interior

This cluster of twelve images all help to give an idea as to what her vines look like, split into two categories: to the left of the central blue line are images that show the outward appearance of the vines, while those on the right side of the central blue line show the rather lewd ‘grippers’ that the very tips of the vines can split open into. Also, as a note, these vines have a slightly rubbery texture and are the same green colour as her lips, nipples, etc...
For the outward appearance... All of the images except for the second one (top right, bordering the central blue line) are great representations of what her vines look like. They are just green tentacles that taper out towards the tip. Nothing special. The only ‘issue’ with the second image (top right, bordering the central blue line) has is that the vines depicted in it are a little thorny, which isn’t the norm for her vines. But it is a possibility, as Beryl is fully capable of both making her vines more wooden and much more thorny/spiky if she so desires. Personally, my favourite one is the center left pixel art image, as the texturing makes them look the most like actual vines and not just green tentacles.
For the ‘grippers’... The three images on the left (bordering the central blue line) help to illustrate how each vine can be used to suck Krvavy off. Honestly, it probably wasn’t necessary to include these images, but I found them while looking for the other three, so here they are. As for those other three on the far right, they help to give an idea as to what the split tip looks like when staring at it head on. The top right shows the textured nubs descending deep into the depths, and is pretty accurate except for the fact that the ‘gripper’ parts should be more lined with ridges than bumps. The middle right shows the orifice / ‘mouth’ in the very center (and also has a more flowery appearance, so bonus points for that. As a note, Beryl theoretically could make her vines look like a three petalled flower when they open up if she wanted to, I’m just not sure if she would think of such a thing). The bottom right is mostly just there as reminder that these vines open up into three parts at the tip, though this particular image is a bit too much of an actual pussy and the ‘grippers’ here are bit too tentacle like.