Due to a ruined mill out the edges of the The Stillwoods, Naiad was on verge of death as the stream she once inhabited began to wane to a small trickling creek. Seeking help, she contacted Reverend Fishbourne to aide the river to once flow again. Shanara the Salamander and the good reverend cleared the blockage before encountering its source; the rampaging rock troll Skogarvorn whom took up resident in the abandoned mill, which on further inspection, appeared to be caused by the large creature to begin with. After felling the beast, Naiad bestowed the will-o-wisps - spirits of the forest - upon the adventurers. With the threat gone and the river replenished to full current, the tree blights which once lived in the makeshift dam began reconstructing a new home for themselves.
Naiad, the river spirit of The Stillwoods, is a beautiful and ethereal being. Her skin is a soft blue-green hue, with long hair that cascades down her back in waves of sparkling water. Her eyes are a piercing green, like the leaves of the trees that surround her. Naiad is a powerful spirit, in tune with the flow of the river and the life it brings to the forest. She is often seen dancing and twirling along the riverbank, her movements as fluid as the water itself. Her voice is a gentle whisper, like the sound of the water trickling over the rocks. Despite her serene nature, Naiad can be fiercely protective of her river and the creatures that live within it. She will often use her powers to create small eddies or whirlpools to deter any threats to the ecosystem. Naiad is also known to be a wise and insightful spirit, offering guidance and advice to those who seek it. Many travelers who pass through the Stillwood Forest will seek her out for her wisdom and her ability to see beyond the surface of things. Overall, Naiad is a symbol of the natural beauty and power of The Stillwoods, a spirit deeply connected to the flow of life and the magic of nature.