Nymph (Creature)

"The effect of her smile was truly magical, I'm convinced. Her body was, of course, perfect; her face lovely and serene; her hair like silk flame. But until she smiled, she was beautiful in the abstract, a perfect statue by a master. The smile made her approachable and, thus, terrifying."

- Vondham Barres in A Scholar's Guide to Nymphs. Nymphs are mysterious and rare race found in High Rock and Hammerfell. They have the ability to drain fatigue on touch. All of the species seem to be female and are usually described as beautiful, naked women.

Culture
Nymphs are usually found living alone in hidden grottoes. They do, however, have a language of their own, which is said to resemble Ayleid, Bosmer and faerie languages. This language is very hard to learn by common Tamrielic races.

Despite the common myths of Nymphs luring men and having sex with them, they are, in fact, very shy creatures. It takes months to gain ones trust and make her reveal herself. It is said that Nymphs are the wisest and most wonderful creatures in Tamriel. They know more about the behavior and varieties of the deep woodland creatures than the greatest Bosmer scholar.

Notable Nymphs

 * Ayalea

Trivia

 * Nymphs are known to refer to men and mer as "mortals".
 * Their language is mentioned as sounding similiar to the wild elves, a language which in turn is influenced at least partially by that of the Ehlnofey.
 * Nymphs appear to be similar to another creatures named Spriggan.