Song Druid

Reflections An Excerpt From the Song Druid's Journal As the warmth of the sun leaves my neck when dusk falls, I felt the passing of my student Callax. The instant it occurred he became one with the Aspects and we connected in that moment, and I knew he was ready. I think back to when I first trained the boy. Alongside Giovanni...so full of yearning and perhaps a little too headstrong, I had to pull the fool out of a few sticky situations many times. Still our numbers were so few then, the skills he picked up I never imagined he would use to arguably build up our order himself. He fostered a generation that saw the greatest rise in our Order in the longest time. I know he had bound himself to a tree....the Aspects allowed him to bypass it. It must mean he did everything he was meant to. So why have I not been allowed to...? I have reformed three times since arriving in this new land...They expect more out of me. But I am so very tired...I will intensify my search for the stone. I will return to the tree Rui'thni soon, and there we will finally make this Order whole. Callax will surely accompany us in spirit. "Aspects hear my prayer Brother have I known. Dwelling with you there, Seeing things I have never known. Triumph still in death, Free, for all to see, And I shall fight, and carry on, Till they sing this song of me!" ~Druid Lament Verse

((Bringing this back for people to see)) An Insight Into Druidic Culture by Arik Druidic Culture exists around the principal of "preservation of nature". It should be noted that if one seeks to be added to the Order, they must understand the true commitment to the following. Most assume that Druidism is a small commitment, and for this reason many are turned away. From an out of character standpoint, one must understand the process that takes place when becoming a Druid. The Druids are a very proud people, and their culture reflects that. And while it is understood that diverse and unique RP is encouraged for each individual, one must also understand the change in mindset required to become a Druid. "Dedicantism", or the act of learning to become a full-fledged Druid, is an extremely important process. Through different tasks and lessons the Dedicant will learn culture related to the Druids, and more importantly over time grow into our mindset. What does this mean? Well, first, and most importantly, it means that people who learn to become a Druid ICly become conditioned to think and act like a Druid would. With a strict culture and proud people, having people that act out of the Druid's values isn't something tolerated. For instance, Dedicants are taught to despise and condemn magic. Its use is a perversion and abomination to the Druids, and therefore the Druids do not associate with magic users, usually under any circumstances. When becoming a Druid one would expect the Dedicant's mindset to be changed accordingly. The most important part about being a Druid though is understanding the wisdom of the elder Druids, for they have endured much and understand many things. True commitment of nature will create a great Druid. Personal gain will only see a Dedicant fail to be Attuned.

A Description of the Sacred Stones and Their Properties a tome by the Song Druid The Sacred Stones of the Aspects are powerful Artifacts associated with the Druids. There is believed to be three, one for each of the figurehead Aspects and a third that binds them together. They are large, rounded square-ish boulders that each are a different colour; Blue for Cerridwen, Silver for Cernunnos, and black for the binder. They are very heavy, but one person could transport one stone on his own. The three together however have known to require at least 3 people to carry a chest with them in it. And once the Stones are close enough they magnetize, though this effect is only present when all three are together it seems. The stones emit a powerful aura of Druidic Energy. Together the three stones can prevent corruption of any kind from breaching the perimeter of the grove they are in. Indeed, just one has enough power to stop corruption for up to twenty feet, but together their power is much larger. The stones have been known to give visions to those who touch them, and help aid Druids on paths to enlightenment through their pulsating auras. Symbolically the stones represent the completion of the Order. Each one represents an Aspect, and are thought to have been molded by the Aspects themselves. To possess something touched by the Aspects is beyond blessed to the Druids. Even when broken down the stones seem to emit light Druidic energy even centuries after their crumbling. It is rumored the the Order remains in possession of the Stone Dust that was once the Great Aegis Stones.

A Journal of the Sacred Stones A tome written by the Song Druid Our most sacred order of Drui stretches back farther than any guild that has ever been. We have maintained stability despite those around us crumbling. However we are not without our own losses. Since the fall of Aegis centuries ago we lost something that leaves a hole in our order. The Sacred Stones of the Aspects. The most coveted artifacts that have ever been, and ever will be. What were the Aspect stones? Three stones, mounted within the Mother Grove, one a shining blue, another a glinting silver. Between the two sat a dull black-together they make the Sacred Stones. Each stone represents an Aspect of Nature. The left one, the blue one, represents Cerridwen, our great Mother. The right, silver, speaks of Cernunnos, the mighty Hunter. Bound by the neutrality of the black stone they come together to form the Three stones of the Aspects. Alas, my memory of the Aegis stones wanes with each day, but I do remember their size. Rounded square in definition, each stone resembled the size of an Orc's head, and just as heavy! When all three were together nobody dared steal them. The three of them seemed to attract one another with some form of natural magnetism....yes it was truly remarkable. You'd have to move the three at that point, to steal them! Heavy indeed! Still, I digress. What became of these stones? As Iblees began his final vengeful strike against Aegis the Druids fled alongside the other citizens to the Verge. The Fox Druid Valas did lead the transport of the stones through the portal-but something occurred when the chest passed through the portal; the stones cracked and broke up into dust! This being at the end of my own Dedicancy, I took special interest. As I stepped into the title of "Soul Druid" on the shores of the Verge I examined the stones remnants. The Aspects have often given me whispers, indeed it was one of the reasons I rose so quickly, they spoke to me like they would no other, but yet where others would receive visions from the Aspects I did so less frequently. But one such vision does exist within the recesses of my mind to this very day....I saw the stones, but they were different....newer. Remade, for this new world. Little did I know that the world was much larger than just Asulon. It became my mission to find the stones and restore the Order to its full power. It was in Asulon that I discovered the first stone. I found it within the city of Menocress, home to the Mori'Quessir. But what use, I rationalized, did one stone that didn't represent a known Aspect have? I secured the stone and continued my search. But it wasn't for many decades that I would find the second stone, the stone of Cerridwen. With the help of the Arum Druid I was able to secure it, but upon contact with the stone we somehow triggered the Third Great Dream of the Druids. It was a time of rejoicing. One more stone left! Where could it be....? And now I watch these troves of ships gather and clouded whispers from the Aspects become clear to me. The final stone is somewhere beyond this horizon, that much I am sure. Shall I find it before I finally join my brethren? Still. It is clear now what my true calling as a Druid is and has always been-to reunite the Aspect Stones and finally restore our Order to it's mighty power.