Deru

Appearance
Deru is Colm and Emma's faithful friend. She is a type of nature spirit called a dryad, and despite this, she is normal size''. ''[1] She has brown skin and a long black ponytail covered in flowers and vines. Her clothing is often made up of petals or leaves, which change depending on the season. If she stood still enough you might mistake her for a lotus flower!

Personality
Although she and Twig used to live in the Drasilmare tree, soaking up its wisdom, they are still playful and fun to be around, and not serious. [2]

Deru has always like watching Canter Hollow folks skate. When she tried it herself, it was a lot harder than it looked! But she kept practicing, and now she can do all sorts of fancy spins and jumps. She even taught her pipsqueak friends to skate with her. Deru's steed, Twig, comes along to please her, but Twig hasn't got the hang of skating yet. [3]

Deru is easygoing, and can sometimes be a bit of a pushover when it comes to her friends and their wishes. [4]

Deru sleeps in the boughs of the tree Sunnivir that grows in Rolandsgaard Castle's ballroom. [5]

Magical Gift
Deru, as a dryad, gets all of her magic from growdust that rains down during spring. [6] She is also able to grow her own clothes at will, and to make various plants grow immediately. [7]

Emma and Colm
Deru goes everywhere with Emma and Colm when Emma's Valkyrie duties call her back into action. They are her new best friends, and she is always ready and willing to help them. Deru seems to have a fondness for Colm as well. [8]

Twig
Deru's steed is Twig. She is the soul of the world tree Drasilmare, and Twig, her dryad steed, is the heart. [9]

Applejack
During Summer Camp, Applejack is Deru's Wild Ride steed.

Pipsqueaks
Deru loves the Pipsqueak Longtails, and makes new friends with them anywhere she goes. She also enjoys giving them each individual names. [10]

Inspirational Message
''Spend your time on things that matter. The rest will take care of itself.''

Quotes
''"The girl is Pippa, and the boys are Pip and Pippin." -- Deru, starlights''

Story Quote: "Deru's stories were Emma's favorite part of their summer camping trips."

Story Quote: "Winter Festival is one of my favorite times of year."