Monday, May 20, 2013

Torm the Druid

I don't talk much about druids in my stories, other then they are people who tend the wild places and don't like intrusions from the outside world.  These are people who tend animals and plants with more love then they would show another human, but that doesn't mean they hate or even dislike humans, per say.  They just feel more comfortable with the wilds.

That is how it is with Torm.  He never meant to be anything but a farmer, but when he saw how a local druid fixed up his father's beloved draft horse, Torm wanted nothing more then to be a druid.  When he was close to the age of majority he found the same druid and talked to him, begging him to take  him on as an apprentice.  The druid agreed, saying it was time and then spent the next four years teaching Torm what he knew.  After the training, the druid found a patch of unattended forest/farm land and let Torm watch over it.  Torm takes his responsibility very seriously, watching over not only the plants and animals, but the locals as well.  Most people don't want to harm the wilderness or animals, so Torm understands they do not do most of their harm on purpose.  He teaches them how to use properly the wilds as well as protect them.

Torm is an average sized man, wearing brown robes and plain gear.  He speaks slow and deliberate, never mincing words.  He does not put up with people who abuse the wilds, or innocent people, and will take appropriate steps to stop it.  Your adventuring party can meet him when they need help, or the druid needs help, or can be approached by him if they are abusing the wilderness.

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