Shaman: 5E Class

The breath that escapes the lips of the dwarf fogs briefly in the cold air before disappearing. Calloused, strong fingers run through the cold dirt as the sound around him dulls. Like his ancestors before him, he focuses.
Suddenly, the dwarf slams an ancestral totem depicting his clan’s insignia deep into the soil; his eyes gleam a striking blue on impact. A roar rips through his throat as the form of a bear shreds outward, replacing his dwarven physique. In a matter of seconds, the shaggy-haired dwarf fades, and a ferocious grizzly bear with the same strikingly blue eyes rumbles forward
Shaman are one with the mysterious energy that exists throughout Erenel. The power they possess could manifest in the form of spirits, both humanoid and animal-like, or something entirely sinister if the Shaman were to be convinced to tread a darker path. Either way, they act as guardians of the unseen, listeners of the past and future.

Through the Veil

In the beginning, a Shaman may not understand the Calling that allows their acute sense of the thin veil between the material and ethereal plane. Over time, many Shamans embrace their ancestors and are fortunate to find this guidance to be their Calling. The ancestors offer protection to the Shaman, empowering their lineage as spirit guardians.
Other callings are more ancient in nature, such as the bestial ways of the Primal Deities. As a disciple of the Primals, the Shaman is charged with maintaining the balance of natural order and helping guide others into their service. Storm Keepers form from the connection the Shaman supports with the elemental planes, specifically air and water. They are the eyes of the storm.
Blood Rite Shamans choose the rush of adrenaline granted from the use of blood's life essence as their Calling. Though seen as savage by many, these time-honored rituals provide the Shaman with new ways to protect their allies and bolster their clan's defenses.
It is without question that all Shamans have an unmatched affinity to the spirits of the living. These spiritual guardians represent their clans' safety, the bond between life after death, and the elements' energy.

Creating a Shaman

When you create your Shaman character, consider your Shaman’s relationship to the spirit world. Does your Shaman use their ability to bolster and defend a clan, letting the ancestors guide them. Do they serve as a medium, allowing the living to communicate with the dead and serve as a tribal healer? Maybe they listen to the elements, gaining extraordinary powers from the might of the Elemental Lords? What have your acute senses taught your Shaman, and how do you plan to use your Calling?

Shaman Class

Current Shaman build 2.3

Erenel 5E Classes

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Shaman Class Features

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