Forest of Dryads

Forest of Dryads

Encountering magical creatures in the wilds

Chapter 1 by microteller microteller

You live in a secluded place on the edge of a large forest, there is your little camp. From day to day, you either hunt game or gather mushrooms and berries. In your spare time you craft more arrows for your sturdy bow, as well as other useful tools. Overall, you have a calm and fulfilling life as a hunter, although it is lonely sometimes.

Today, as you return to your place, you notice strange tracks that look like they could belong to a human, but you aren't sure, so you decide to investigate further. You know the area around your living space well, but the tracks lead you right into the forest depths, where you prefer to not wander. It is quite far away from familiar areas, and you think about turning back, but as you crouch behind a clump of trees, you see something moving in the distance.

You slide closer to the target, trying to move as silently as possible. You catch a glimpse of creature's body. It strangely looks like a human, but its skin is green. You walk closer, quietly preparing your bow and drawing an arrow. Suddenly, the creature notices your presence and turns towards you. You look closer at it, the appearance surely matches the description of a dryad, that you heard from other people - an elegant feminine figure, long red hair, and piercing amber eyes.

What's next?

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