Druids

Druids: Druids are a rare phenomenon in the world, where a vridin is either born with or gains power over magic at some point in their life. Only about one in every ten thousand vridin become druids, making them an extraordinary rarity. While all druids possess a Nature’s Gift, this power typically begins small, requiring training and nurturing to reach its full potential. When a druid first awakens their gift, they have only a basic understanding of magic, generally only able to use the gift itself. Over time, however, they can not only empower their gift but also learn spells beyond it. The closer a spell is to their Nature’s Gift, the easier it is for a druid to learn. As such, the first few spells a druid learns often fall somewhere between an extension of their gift and an individual spell.; Rather than studying magic through formulas or recipes, druids feel their way through casting magic. Even when two druids cast the same spell, they might do so in slightly different ways. Through training, generally under the guidance of older druids when possible, a druid can gain mastery over many different spells, making their magic more versatile and generally more useful.; Druids have a deep connection to nature, which shows not just in their magic and communion with spirits, but also in their personalities. Even before a druid awakens, they often show signs of this connection—such as preferring to be outdoors, making animal-like sounds (growls, purrs, etc.), or instinctively using their teeth in a fight rather than just scratching, kicking, or punching. They may also develop an innate love of plants and animals, often surrounding themselves with them.