Druids of the Silver Marches

It comes as a surprise to no one that the Silver Marches area is a stronghold for good druids. The followers of Mielikki maintain strongholds in Silverymoon and in the eastern edge of the High Forest (a sacred grove known as Tall Trees). The folk of the Silver Marches respect good druids, but they don't expect the nature priests to get involved in the day-to-day affairs of the communities unless doing so supports or affirms their religious convictions. Evil druids and their destructive tendencies are feared, especially when they associates (as they so often do) with bands of evil humanoids. Druids also congregate in small groups known as druidic circles, which is a reference to the natural life and death cycle. One can find a druidic circle located beneath the northern foothills of the Rauvin Mountains, where the border of the Coldwood meets the rising high ground.

Druids The followers of Mielikki have a stronghold in the eastern reaches of The High Forest, an area known as the Tall Trees. Another holy grove exists in Silverymoon, where druids maintain a shrine and sacred college, and yet another grows in the city of Waterdeep. Though druids are rare, they are respected by civilized and barbarian folk alike. Druidic Circles: In northern Faerhn, from the Sword Coast to Impiltur, druids in lightly settled areas tend to gather in small groups, often with rangers and other allies. These groups, usually numbering a dozen or fewer druids and 20 or fewer allies, vary widely in prominence and working relationships. Some druids live together in a woodland grove, while others are widely scattered and loners. In some groups, druids and rangers treat each other as equals, and in others the druids are revered by those who work with them. These druidic groups are known as circles. The term refers to the unending cycles of natural processes and emphasizes that no one creature or being is intrinsically superior to another. In Faerhn at large, these circles provide a network of communication and aid for those who venerate Chauntea and similar powers. In general, druids of Faerhn seek balance between man and nature, at the expense of neither. As with other priests, players should review Warriors & Priests of the Realms and Faiths & Avatars for background material and specialty kits.