![[assets/d1b2cdc9434c86d43fbf39a14213c458_MD5.jpg|Tomasz Jedruszek]] Druids are the guardians and warriors of the natural world. All druids feel a deep affinity for the environment, whether it manifests as a spiritual connection to the beasts of the land, the plants of the earth, or the elemental energies that keep all things in balance. Druid is a class that interacts with the environment often. Your class is a “pure” spellcasting class, but your Wild Shape feature gives you some ability to mix it up. Lean into exploration with your various spells and capabilities. ## DRUID AS ADVENTURERS Druids are exceptional explorers and warriors. They hold an impressive range of magical abilities that allow them to heal allies, gather information, and invoke nature’s wrath. While druids regularly confront threats in the wild, their passions often clash with the values and ambitions of the civilized world. Few understand the awesome and often devastating forces of nature—and even fewer understand those who place nature’s interests above their own. Continued in the [[ToV - Players Guide.pdf]]; Chapter 2, pg 40. --- _Want to become an animal? Try [[Ring of the Shifter]]_