Grottolings

Grottolings are a fanmade species made by KySketch.

Their first major appearance was Naturun.

Springlings
Springlings are the inkling version of Grottolings. There are currently no other alternate variants of this species, only Springlings (Inkling) and Grottolings (Octoling).

History
The Forest Spirit created them to guard a kind Inkling's garden after they proved themselves to be benevolent to the forest creatures.

Evolution
They did not evolve from anything, as they are made of plants and given a humanoid appearance.

Appearance
They simply appear as Octolings/Inklings with green (any range of green) ink, sometimes having dark green stripes on them or wearing plants on them as well. They also tend to wear open/loose clothing since the sun gives them energy (as well as water).

Powers
All Grottolings/Springlings have control over plants and plant growth, though overuse tires them out quickly. They have a range of different individual powers though, as some can summon vines to attack or block, and some can dig. They can be splatted, but not destroyed via water unless it is magical or applied at high pressure. However, not all of them can swim.

They are weak to fire, ice, and some other elements.

Major Grotto/Springlings in Kyroad
Takomorika (Grottoling)

Ikarozu (Springling)

Variants
Standard: Your average Grotto/Springling. (Takomorika)

Hybrid: A Grottoling/Springling with another species woven into their DNA.

Overgrown: A Grottoling/Springling with more plant material on them. They may be strong/powerful or incapable of all movement.