Further Reading

Friday, 6 February 2015

What is a Druid?

Druids are followers of Nature, protectors of Life, they are friends to all nature, and may it be beast, man, or plant life. A Druid falls neither under the category of good, nor evil, preferring to remain neutral. Druids, however, are not inclined to lie. They are knowledgeable, and speak only truth when their knowledge is required.

Druids hold the Trees above all other flora as a deity. Druids have an obligation to protect these trees, as well as wild plants, crops, and to a lesser extent, our human followers and animals. Thus, a Druid will never destroy a forest or crop, no matter the circumstance. Similarly, Druids avoid killing wild, or even domestic animals, except for self-preservation and sustenance. If a Druid observes any creature destroying the flora or fauna, it is unlikely the Druid would risk his or her life to prevent such destruction. Rather, it is probable that the Druid would seek revenge at a later date, as the opportunity presented itself.

Druids do not dwell permanently in Castles, or even cities or towns. All Druids prefer to live in Sacred Groves, Logs, or Stone buildings of a small size. Druids will also inhabit building complexes set in woodlands and similar natural surroundings. A Druid's connection to Nature is the source of all his or her powers, both in society and in margin. By understanding that connection, a Druid's being is joined with Nature, and so becomes aware of all that is known to Nature, which are all things. A Druid then is a kind of Nature mystic. Go into the woods, and listen. The voices of the Gods are not silent. Their language is the blowing wind and waves of the great, pouring sea. Druid magic is the result of a strong and healthy awareness of Nature, and the spirits and Gods who live in Nature. A Druid must understand the language that Nature uses to speak its wisdom. (Nexus Druids)