Nymphs

Maidens of the water, Nymphs are an entirely female species that lives in and around the water. They are finely in tune with it, to the point of their mood and health changing with the quality of the water that they call home.

Nymphs are a species that seems to inhabit every part of the world. In Greek countries, they are Water Nymphs, in Native American myths they are Water Spirits. Regardless, they are one and the same.

Since Nymphs have such a strong connection to the water, their abilities are, of course, water related. They have the ability to move water as they please, the amount and force with which they can move it depending upon their rank. They can also melt into the water, disappearing completely. If the water is tainted or dries up, they will become very sick, or die. It has been found that sucking the water into a confined space, such as a water tank, can trap the Nymph that was in the water. As well as this, they are excellent swimmers, the more powerful individuals being able to keep pace with speed boats.

Nymphs have been known to live as often alone, in small ponds, as in small groups, in lakes and rivers. They can live as comfortably in fresh water, as they can in salt water. They are known to refer to one another as sisters. Also, they will defend their chosen homes with their lives.

Their reproduction is curious, and still rather unexplained. Of course, they can reproduce the normal way, with a male, though since they have an all female species, the male will be of another race. However, their main form of expanding their population, is actually rather unknown. Not even the Nymphs know how it happens. Occasionally, a new Nymph, fully grown, will appear in large deposits of sea foam.

Lifespan - 200 to 300 years

Nymphs live for an incredibly long time, living longer than pretty much all non-immortal species, save Dryads.

Size - 4.5 to 5.5 feet

Nymphs are actually a shorter species, only going up to about 5.5 feet, though it is not unheard of for exceptionally tall 6 foot Nymphs to be found.

Diet - Herbivorous

Nymphs are actually a vegetarian species. They eat any sort of plants, from seaweed to pineapples. So long as it is not meat, they are fine.

Strengths

Nymphs can control water as they see fit, completely disappear into it, and are exceptionally fast swimmers.

Weaknesses

Nymphs are entirely dependent on the water, and will die without it. They are also not all that hardy, even by Human standards.

Reproduction - 5%

Nymphs have especially low fertility rates, but can mate with almost any species. Luckily, regardless of the species they mate with, the child is almost always a Nymph. If it is not, the Nymph will sometimes stick around to raise the child, but more often than not will merely abandon it.

Death

Nymphs are actually said to be reincarnated after death, becoming new Nymphs that was ashore in the sea foam.

Ranks

Rank E - Raindrop - The weakest of Nymphs, they are effectively little more than Humans with a great love of the water, and great swimming abilities.

Rank C - Puddle Jumper - Weaker Nymphs, they have the power to move and control small amounts of water, as well as swim extremely fast, and disappear into the water.

Rank B - Tidal - Mid ranking Nymphs, they can create moderate waves of water, washing away weaker targets. As well as this, they can match faster boats in speed.

Rank A - Sea Witch - Powerful Nymphs, these individuals can move great amounts of water, even creating swirling geysers that they can direct and control. They are both respected and feared.

Rank S - Queen of the Waves - The most powerful of Nymphs, capable of creating powerful tidal waves, and washing away entire small villages. They command the respect of even the most mighty leaders.