"Epimeliads, or Epimelides were dryads protecting apple trees in ancient Greece." The above explanation comes from Inanna's wonderful doll: http://www.dolldivine.com/LotR-Hobbit/Inanna-2574257
Thanks very much Inanna!! I confess that I chose it for the D&D apples and leaves, and then the dress and jewelry just came out really good, too! I may be making a whole lot of these, because I really love your style and also challenging myself, and this is one way to combine the two. <3