Druids of the Known World, AD&D 2nd edition DM's version
Players should read the players version.
The druids of the known world are ruled by the Grand Druid, who leads one
Great Druid per geographical region. There are four geographical regions.
These are:
- North, being the area of Norwold, The Heldannic Freeholds, Denagoth,
The Isle of Dawn and Wendar.
- East, being Alphatia and Belissara.
- South, being the Hinterlands, Ierendi, The Minrothad guilds, Hattias,
and the islands south of the Isle of Dawn.
- West, being bound by the Atruaghan Clans to the east, the shore of
the ocean to the south and east, and Vestland to the north. (Thus
including most of the civilised known world).
Druids in the Savage Coast have their own heirarchy, as per the Red Steel
materials.
Current druids of the western area:
With traits from Northern Reaches gazeteer
- Geirstein the bowleg, druid of Frey. Known to
be demoted by the Grand druid to his current rank. This occured because a
subordinate of his accidently caused a forest fire which led to
wide-spread destruction. As his superior and teacher, he demanded that
the punishment fall on him. Lives in the northern part of Vestland, near the
border. Loyalty 18, Reverant 19
- Arnora the wild, druidess of Freya. Arnora
considers that people should get back to nature, and that clothes are an
unnecessary encumberance. Many young men apply to her as initiates, as her
beauty is also well known. She lives west of the great marsh of the
Soderfjord Jarldoms. Caution 16, Modest 15, Peaceful 16, Reverance 21,
Dogmatic 15. Charisma 17
- Asta of Nemmen, druidess of Freya. She lives
in western Vestland. She is one of the most rapidly advancing druids.
Modest 5, Peaceful 6, Honest 17, Loyalty 20. Broadsword +2, 3 wishes.
Asta is unaware of the exact properties of her blade, although she
knows that it is magical. Dexterity 16
- Kardin the triton, druid of Protius. Lives somewhere in lake Akesoli
in Darokin. Generous 16, Trusting 7. Wisdom 18, Constitution 16
- Shahira bint-Ghalib lives in Ylaruam, and is a follower of Al-Kalim.
She is attempting to be a scholar, but is unable to go beyond
rote-learning. Last year she uncovered a magical staff
which she is using to further her knowledge. Shahira cultivates an air of
deepthinking and scholarship. However, she is quite resentful of more
intelligent people and true scholars. Modest 15, Trusting 4.
Intelligence 7
- Aziz 'hook nose' also lives in Ylaruam, and is also a follower of
Al-Kalim. He is romantically interested in Shahira, who appears to him to
be a scholar of some ability. Peaceful 15, Energetic 17. Lamp of Long
Burning, Staff of Elemental Water (11 charges). Intelligence 17
- Vilana Vickers 'The sundered woman' is a half-elf living in Alfheim. She
is not truely accepted in human or elven society, and is rather bitter at
this state of affairs. She lives is Alfheim, but is finding that the
elves have a different view of nature than the druids. Generous 15,
Forgiving 6
- Derek Caromil lives in Darokin. Derek is failed merchant. He claims
this is due to bad luck, but is actually due to him being a pathological
liar. He has never understood why people treat the the way they do, and
has always felt more comfortable around animals (who he never lies to).
Energetic 15, Cautious 15, Trusting 16, Dogmatic 17, Honesty 3.
Shield +3
- Elara Walker lives in Glantri. Those living nearby to her residence think
she is some kind of strange mage. Intelligence 15. Wooden spear of returning +5
Archdruids of the Western Region:
- Ferian the wanderer lives in Wendar. He is known for his skill at hunting
and tracking, not being found until he wants to be found. Amulet of
protection from scrying.
- Jarandros Trettas the older lives in Western Thyatis. Has a
particular love of Horses. Sling +4
- Yuri Tushima is originally from the Karameikos, but now lives in the
Five Shires. He left his homeland when Duke Stefan "invaded" his lands.
Since then he has grown to love the halfling folk, and is intruiged by
their abilities with nature. Girdle of frost giant strength (strength 21)
The Great Druid of the Western Region:
The great druid of the western region is a follower of Terra, called Arbana.
She lives on a plateau to the west, beyond Wendar. She believes that people
should help themselves, and any advice she gives will be on
self-improvement. Many of the initiates she has looked after have gone on
to perform many grand deeds.
Cautious 16, Generous 3. Talisman of greater elemental travel,
staff of the woodlands
The Grand Druid of the Known World:
The grand druid is apparently a talking tree, called a Treant.
He/she/it lives to the south-west, in a land called Darokin. He/she/it is
known to favour long term planning and caution, but does not hesitate to crush
enemies of the druids in open combat if it is necessary. Courage 16,
Caution 16
Glenn Butcher / knight