Dryad

• Appearance: Plant-analogue
  • Average height of 10m, but reaching heights of 20m (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)
  • Bottom section consists of root-like legs allowing for mobility (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)
  • Vine-like manipulator tentacles surround body a third up from the bottom (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)
    • Tipped with three digits, used for fine manipulation (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)
  • Top of structure mounted with a dish-like canopy, angled to follow the sun for energy (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)
• Sapient, in early stage of development (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)
• Homeworld: Birnam (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)
• Feeds via both photosynthesis and absorption of trampled plant matter through roots (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)
• Collects rainwater in canopy to supplement liquid absorption through roots (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)