Certain secluded swamps or bayous enjoy the protection of a swamp-dwelling version of the hamadryad. These "swamp maidens," as they're sometimes called, are much like their forest cousins in most ways. However, these hamadryads of the swamps tend to be slightly more inclined toward maliciousness where interlopers are concerned, and they can call on darker allies to protect their homes.

A hamadryad resembles a slender young woman, with a complexion a shade of rich wooden brown and impressive 'hair' that is actually a mass of long, flexible, willow-like branches. Their toes are long and can lengthen into roots when the hamadryad is thirsty. Their skin might look normal but it is as hard as any wood and once you touch it, it is impossible to confuse the hamadryad for a being of flesh and blood.

Protectors of the Grove. Within each hamadryad's forest is a secret glade where the wood nymphs gather. They keep any treasure they've found here. If their forest is endangered, the hamadryads will use their treasure to bribe others into helping them defend their lands.

Hamadryads communicate among themselves with a whispering language like the wind among the trees.

Shy, peaceful, yet wary tree spirits that can manifest as beautiful female humanoids. Live in deep forests.