Komera

Komera (singular: Komera) are a race of humanoid creatures primarily inhabiting the south-central region of Tsominku in the eastern half of the Aurum Forest, alongside their western neighbors the Mizulen. Their most notable traits are their affinity for earth and the associated elemental magicks, as well as taking on the form of plants, trees, or even large stone constructs. While they are formidable enemies when in the form of golems, they prefer to take on the resilience of plants or trees instead, using those abilities to their advantage when necessary. This transformation preference has earned them the nickname "dryads". Like the other shapeshifting races of Mencu, Komera are considered a Vartiz Race.

Origins
The Komera descended from the Vartiz, a wild but proud race of people who took great pride in their different shapeshifting abilities. While none of them had power to the extent of the Jalenga, each of them possessed an inherent affinity for one of the six Mencuan Elements and an associated range of creatures into which they could transform at will. Gradually, the Vartiz divided into different clans based on elemental affinity, and those closely associated with the element earth were the first Komera. Not by chance, they were also the ones that could transform into dryads, trees, golems, and other similar creatures.

181st Age (Jalenga Wars)
While the Komera preferred to stick to themselves, they were not isolationist, and kept amiable relationships with most of their neighboring countries and cultures, particularly the Mizulen who lived in the western half of the Aurum Forest.