Mythical creatures

[kengr]

Now as far as I know, there are nymphs (female spirits associated with water (and maybe other things) and Dryads (female spirits associated with trees).\

Do they have male equivalents?

I'm looking for (mostly) friendly spirits associated with a stream/pond in some light woods.

That is, won't do bad stuff to humans on sight and may be friendly if the humans are respectful in their use of the water & woods.

"Meadow" spirits are another possibility.

Note, playful and horny are ok characteristics as well.

Comments

[stickmaker]

"Are they friendly spirits?" said Rocky

"Friendly?!" said Bullwinkle. "Just listen!"

[kengr]

My intent is to have them be quite friendly if you behave.

I'm thinking local swimming hole, with possible "benefits". Been a kid "secret" for generations. Adults "know" about it, but mostly forget about it as they get older.