Long ago, there were two Elven nations: Taranesti and Shahalesti. Despite their differences, they coexisted peacefully for many years. Taranesti was a society of forest dwellers who cherished nature, while Shahalesti was a civilization of city dwellers who worshipped the sun.
However, tensions arose when the human nation of Morrus began expanding its territory eastward, causing both Elven nations to retreat to the Taranesti Forest (now known as the Ycengled Phuurst). Eventually, a warlord named Coaltongue emerged in the west and threatened to destroy Morrus. General Shaaladel of Shahalesti joined forces with the warlord Coaltongue, who promised to unite the elves and cleanse the land. Unfortunately, this led to a purge against the Taranesti, who were deemed a threat by Shaaladel.
Only a few dozen Taranesti elves remain today, and you are one of them. Although you were just a child during the war, you still identify as Taranesti.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two types of Skills Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, Deception, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose one type of Gaming Set Dice Set, Dragonchess Set, Playing Card Set, Three-Dragon Ante Set, choose one type of Specialty Tools Carpenter's Tools, Cartographer's Tools, Leatherworker's Tools, Woodcarver's Tools, Herbalism Kit, Navigator's Tools, Thieves' Tools
- Equipment: A Oakleaf necklace, a Rangers woven wool cloak, a trophy from an animal you killed and a pouch containing 10 gp
As a member of the High Forest Rangers, you are learned in the ways of Rangers, but everyone has their specialty. Choose a specialty that you've adopted, or roll on the Ranger Specialty table below.
| d8 | Ranger Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Handler |
| 2 | Forester |
| 3 | Guide |
| 4 | Hunter |
| 5 | Pathfinder |
| 6 | Scout |
| 7 | Trapper |
| 8 | Warden |
While within your natural environment, you are adept at traveling and surviving. When you make an Intelligence or Wisdom check related to your favored terrain, your proficiency bonus is doubled if you are using a skill that you’re proficient in.
While traveling for an hour or more in your favored terrain, you gain the following benefits:
- Difficult terrain doesn’t slow your group’s travel.
- Your group can’t become lost except by magical means.
- Even when you are engaged in another activity while traveling (such as foraging, navigating, or tracking), you remain alert to danger.
- If you are traveling alone, you can move stealthily at a normal pace.
- When you forage, you find twice as much food as you normally would.
- While tracking other creatures, you also learn their exact number, their sizes, and how long ago they passed through the area.
Suggested Characteristics
As a High Forest Ranger, your training is never complete. You may choose to hone your skills to become a Legendary Ranger, or you may choose to ignore your mentors teachings and take a different path. How you act is often reflected by your personal experiences.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. |
| 2 | I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. |
| 3 | I don't like staying in one place for too long. |
| 4 | I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. |
| 5 | I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. |
| 6 | I try to teach the lessons I have learned from my mentor to others. |
| 7 | The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it. |
| 8 | I am more comfortable in the wilds than the city. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Generosity. I went through my apprenticeship to help those who can’t help themselves. (Good) |
| 4 | Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil) |
| 5 | Nature. The natural world is more important than all the constructs of civilization. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I must continue to hone what skills I learned during my apprenticeship. |
| 2 | A desecration to the wilderness of my home is an insult to me. |
| 3 | Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back. |
| 4 | I will someday get revenge on the individual who killed my mentor. |
| 5 | My mentor was like a parent to me; they taught me everything I know. |
| 6 | Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants. |
| 2 | When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money. |
| 3 | I am inflexible in my thinking. |
| 4 | I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. |
| 5 | I am slow to trust others. |
| 6 | Don’t expect me to save those who can’t save themselves. It is nature’s way that the strong thrive and the weak perish. |
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