Carica
The Basics
Name: Carica
Gender: Female
Age: 56. Appears in her 20's
Species: Nymph, Hamadryad
Pantheon: Greek
Origin Myth:
The original nymphs were born from the titans and the primal forces before the gods of the Olypians. Many were born of Gaia and others of Oceanus. The hamadryads themselves were born from the daimon Oxylus and his sister Hamadryas. Nymphs are tied to their specific aspects of nature, and hamadryad are attached to their trees. Unlike dryads, whom are the spirits of the trees, the hamadryad are the actual tree themselves. They are immortal until the tree is destroyed, and are not tied to a location as their dryadic cousins. Many hamadryads have lost their lives due to deforestation and the march of progress and modern technology.
Like all nymphs, they are considered daimons, or demi-goddesses in their own right and many nymphs have been mothers of demi-gods, heroes, or consorts to the Olympians themselves.
The Physical
Height & Weight: 5'9", 110 lbs
Hair & Eye Color: Black with softer undertones of auburn in the right light and her eyes are a striking powder blue.
Physical Description: Carica is tall and willowy. She enjoys to wear clothing of all types, and is as comfortable in them as she is out of them. Her hair falls straight and long, without any natural curl or wave. It is glossy and grows quickly, small fig leaves twisted here and there. Her skin is milky white that does not tan or burn, regardless of how much sun it sees, and her luminous blue eyes appear slightly too large for her face.
Human Form: Her human form is the same as her nymph form without the small leaves growing in her hair. It is easy to mistake her for human when in the forest with the exception that she never wears shoes.
Talents & Weaknesses
Skills: She loves technology - flashing lights, metal things, computers and high tech cappuccino machines. They are all things she got to watch progress over the years. She has a sweet tooth that loves honey especially and enjoys dancing. However, she has a deep hatred for ants, and will gleefully zap them with glass cleaner if they ever get inside. She also hates small confined spaces without light and large fires.
Powers:
Transformation : Like all hamadryads, Carica can transform into her tree at will (in her case, a fig).Flora Boon : She has the ability to help plants grow, and the flora wherever she happens to be seems to flourish within miles of her domicile. This also gives her a natural green thumb and her home is always covered in lush vines and moss.
Photosynthesis : Because she is a tree, she can survive without food off of sunlight alone.
Regeneration : She can escape from dangerous situations if she needs to by transforming. This transformation also allows her human form to heal from grievous wounds as she regenerates inside. If her physical form is killed, she can grow a new one over the course of a month, provided her tree hasn't been destroyed.
Vulnerabilities:
Limited Immortality : If her tree dies - she dies. It takes energy to transform, and she cannot return from one form or the other until the next dawn when her magic resets. If she is healing anything more than a minor injury, it will take even longer. It is not uncommon for a hamadryad to stay in stasis within their tree form for years if it needs to take that long.
Burning : She is especially susceptible to fire, and will take extra damage from flames.
Decay : She will also wither without the presence of water or sunlight. After a few days in the dark, she will weaken to the point that she can no longer hold her nymph form, and eventually her tree will die.
Under The Hood
Personality: As most nymphs, Carica enjoys frivolous fun. It is hard to keep her pinned down in one place, but she almost always seems to be joyful. She will flit from affair to affair without regret, and tends to be more polyamorous than dedicated to one partner. Affection around others is open and honest and she loves touching people. Hugs and kisses are given freely, as well as snuggles. She prefers the enjoyment of company rather than to be alone and will seek out companions if she is feeling lonely.
Backstory: Born on the island of Corsica, Carica spent her youth surrounded by her mother and sisters. Life was fairly uneventful until the world shuddered beneath the rift that Hades caused. War brought fire and strife, and Carica fled. Her sisters scattered and she eventually made her way to Rhodes, tired and terrified. As soon as she found a safe location, she turned into her tree and took a deep sleep. After a year of slumber, she finally awoke, ready to try and face this new world.
Connections: Bartender at Circe's Lounge
