Naiad

Naiad
Naiad artwork from Lords of Shadow.
Abilities	Silently waits beneath the surface of swamps and drags their prey to the bottom, drowning them
Type(s)	Aquatic monster
Origins	Greek mythology
Appearances	Lords of Shadow

The Naiad is an enemy in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. They are creatures that live in shallow swamps.

Origins

A Naiad by John William Waterhouse, 1893.

In Greek Mythology, naiads were "water nymphs" worshipped by humans through rituals, where they were believed to be sources of medicinal waters.

Some Naiads with names are Daphnis, Salmacis and Chlidanope.

Description

Naiads are creatures that live in shallow swamps. They spend most of their time beneath the surface, although their presence can be detected by air bubbles rising to the surface. They appear in regular intervals in the same location. If walking by one, they will reach out with their long limbs and drag the player to their demise at the bottom of the swamp, instantly killing them by drowning.

Enemy Data

Name Size Difficulty Chapter Naiad Small Medium The Dead Bog Silver Dagger Explosive Dagger Holy Water Flasks Divine Shield - - - - Fairy Light Fairy Dark Crystal - - - "A large part of the danger in the swamps lies in the hands of creatures known as Naiads. (...)"

Gallery

Naiad's Travel Book artwork.

See also

• Hand