Druid
Priest of nature commanding the wilds, weather, and travel magic.
Overview
Drawn from Flowing Black Robes — in-game book.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
Flowing Black Robes
It was a very calm day in the Karanas and the plains' namesake was blessing the land with a bountiful amount of rain. The land grew silent as the rain trailed off and the calls of wildlife could be heard for miles. Suddenly, a distant cry was heard and the sound of cackling bones hit the man's ear. He sprinted to the origin of the sound, paying little heed to the cuts and scratches he received from running through the brambles. On scene he saw a Teir'Dal dressed in a brilliant black robe which to him appeared to be flowing. At his side was an abomination of bones, fiercely fighting a noble treant. The treant fought valiantly but seemed to be outmatched. The treant tried one last desperate attempt to save himself. He called to the sky and soon after, a rain of hail descended upon the Teir'Dal and his hideous pet. The Teir'dal fell back, and the man struck from the brambles, taking the dark one off guard. The two spent time in a close-quartered fight whilst the Treant dispatched the Teir'dal's summoned abomination. The Teir'dal fell that day, and the man was rewarded with a blessing from the living forest itself.
Overview
Drawn from Jerb Northstar's Journal — compiled history.EQ2Community article · best available source
Jerb Northstar's Journal
This book is titled "Jerb Northstar's Journal". It appears to be a chronicle of how a druid investigated some new visitors that came to live within his forest.
Entry Thirty-Eight - I have spoken with Left Paw and he told me that there are visitor within the Pines. Though he was too interested in the salmon, in between mouthfuls he told me that I would find them down by the shore. I may wish to see who these guests are, and what intentions they have.
Entry Fourty-Three - I have seen our visitors from afar. I cannot tell for certain what they have planned, but it looks as if our guests may be staying for a while to come. I believe I shall introduce myself to these women so that they know the Glade and the Pines are already being looked after.
Entry Forty-Six - I am very uncertain about why these women have come to our trees. Though they claim they are refugees, I could tell there was something unspoken between them whenever they would talk. The most mysterious was what appeared to be their leader. I will record my findings and bring this to the Circle. Perhaps their wisdom may better know what to do.
Arialla Clearsong appears to be the leader of this group of women. She is the one who introduced each of her fellows and explained why they were here in the Jaggedpine. She said they would take refuge on the small island for the time being and leave it as it was when they were done. She refused to say what it was that they were "doing", however.
Andria introduced herself as a templar. I was unfamiliar with the term, but she assured me it was just a word her people used to describe those who held faith within their hearts. I was unable to get her to tell me what god she worshipped, which draws my suspicion.
Official Lore
9Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
EP2DRUFreshAwake1
My eyes are old and tired now. I can no longer see well enough to write. I make this statement because this will probably be the last story that I tell in my life and I do not wish scholars of the future to discount it because it is not written in my hand. You shall recognize my style nonetheless, I am certain.
Read the full source-=}The Unkempt Druids{=-
The Unkempt Druids{=- Throughout the Plains of Karana and the Mountains of Rathe, very small bands of human and half elven rangers and druids have laid claim to the unkempt ways.
Read the full sourceThe Blessing of Tunare
The Blessing of Tunare This story begins many years ago when I was a child. I had wandered away from our village and could not find my way back. I spent many a day in the forest, subsisting on grubs and berries. I found myself near death, and knew that I could do nothing but pray that my journey to the beyond would be swift.
Read the full sourceOn the Town of: Surefall Glade
Overview of Surefall Glade Located inside the southeastern edge of the Jaggedpine Forest, and just outside of Qeynos Hills, the Surefall Glade is home to the human and half elf rangers and druids of Tunare.
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Udos-Ehai Digowa commanded the druid to remain in the forest and share with the humans his magics and ways. If ever the druid should attempt to flee the forest confines, the Tribe of the Moon would kill him, for they are always watching. However, Wegadas was not to corrupt the knowledge and ways that the Gihjna had taught the humans.
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A generation would pass before the elves of Tunaria would find the majestic redwood forest. When the day arrived that a small band of scouts from the Elddar Forest found the untouched beauty of this rugged wilderness, the human nomads reacted as the Gihjna had greeted their ancestors'.
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Fresh Awakenings
There have always been battles between the corrupt and the defenders. The Lord of Plagues is ever our greatest enemy. One dark night he manifested in part onto Norrath. A minor avatar of his own flesh pressed itself through the prisons of power that have so long kept the gods from us.
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He spoke. "You two, snake and bear, who are our leaders, can you answer just one question for me? I shall leave if anyone here can provide a satisfactory answer and you may continue your discussion." Speak fast, dog, or I shall begin the destruction of your people with you," rumbled the great bear. Tell me, then. What does corruption look like?"
Read the full sourceJerb Northstar’s Journal
Jerb Northstar’s Journal” Second Edition This book is a journal that was kept by a druid who lived within a deeply forested land and investigated some new visitors that came to live within his forest. Entry Thirty-Eight – I have spoken with Left Paw and he told me that there are visitors within the Pines.
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9Lore that mentions this in passing.
Community articles
12Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.