Druids

In the Western Lands there are many who worship the spirits of Nature. Each spirit can grant only a limited number of spells or effects (usually only one or two), and a Druid will be able to call upon many such spirits. This religion is followed mostly by "savage" or "tribal" cultures. A few barbarian clans may have Druids among their numbers. In game terms, Druids are treated as Clerics, but instead of the normal weapon and armor restrictions, a Druid is allowed to use any one-handed melee weapon as well as slings and shortbows. However, a Druid may not wear any sort of metal armor. In place of holy symbols, Druids use "focuses" carved from wood, and often have one focus for each spirit or type of spirit to be called upon. An experienced Druid will have such focuses on a cord around his neck or waist. Most Druids are male, but a few tribes do have female Druids. If desired, the GM may choose to use Druids: A Basic Fantasy Supplement found on the Basic Fantasy RPG website, www.basicfantasy.org, in place of these brief notes.