A Dryad’s fear of exposing too much bark in public.
Most nature spirits are naturists, by nature, and the Dryads are perhaps most noted for revelling in their naked form, in part because their ability to merge with their tree homes would be inhibited by a polyester-cotton mix. Also while Dryads are noted for their willow forms, especially those that live in Salix viminalis, the texture of their bark-like skin makes it difficult to see any details that humans would be embarrassed about.
However, some Dryads still feel self-conscious exposed in front of both other dryads and any wondering humans. This is why, if you find an apparently random coat or cloak hanging from a branch randomly in the woods, you shouldn’t take it, as it may be the tree diving equivalent of stealing the clothes of a skinny dipper.
*It should be noted that Dryads are thought to be evolved directly from early magical humans, while the majority of nature spirits like Green Jack and Pan are of Unicorn decent.
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