Emerald Activist

The Emerald Enclave doesn’t classify its members in a rigid hierarchy, because doing that would encourage individuals to seek to rise above the rest of the community and put their desires above the good of the whole. Thus, aside from the leadership of the Walker over the whole faction, and each Nature Guardian, the members of the Enclave are distinguished mainly by the diverse roles they fill instead of by rank or status.

Indeed, many Emerald Activists never leave that basic role. They have discerned their purpose, and it is to live a proper life in support of the Enclave, without pursuing any kind of prestigious role. But if you achieve greater renown in the faction, a variety of special roles become available to you.

Regardless of renown and role, members of the Enclave don’t earn salaries. The faction cares for its own, however, and every member can live in nature itself at the equivalent of a modest lifestyle.

Gardener (Special Role)

Prerequisite: Renown 3 or higher in the Enclave

The majority of time spent for Gardeners is to simply help cultivate nature in civilized settings. They plant groves, keep parks clean, talk with animals, just keeping to themselves for the most part. This is the role most adventurers take, as this does not involve them having to sit in one designated area for long stretches of time, able to simply move with easy.

Over a short rest, if you have loose wood available, you can create a quarterstaff, shield, or 20 bolts or arrows. The quarterstaff and shield will break after a day of use, and the bolts and arrows will break after being fired. You cannot recreate these items using the same wood you made them out of.

Initiator (Special Role)

Prerequisite: Renown 3 or higher in the Enclave

Initiators extend their hands to potential converts and welcome new activists into the life of the Emerald Enclave. They include fervent preachers who speak the will of the wilds in the promenades and marketplaces, and humble missionaries who serve among the poor in the darkest districts of larger cities.

As an Initiator, you gain an additional proficiency in Persuasion, as you've learned and molded your craft well. However, you are one of beginner roles that spends the least time with other members, the majority of your time spent directing others to learn and join.

Thorn Guardian (Special Role)

Prerequisite: Renown 3 or higher in the Enclave

Thorn Guardians protect the wilds and civilization from the more untamed creatures of the wild, those who's mindless rampages could threaten lives. You are usually assigned guard duty around a certain area, but you may be reassigned on special missions, per your _'s wishes.

While you are at your post, you may meditate to call upon nature itself. Spending an hour meditating, you may summon 1d6 awakened shrubs or 1 awakened tree (basic rules) to fight along your side. They will not step out of the stretch of land you protect, and after 24 hours, will rest to stillness again, and you cannot summon anything this way for another 24 hours.

Master of Wilds (Special Role)

Prerequisite: Renown 10 or higher in the Emerald Enclave, proficiency in the Animal Handling skill

As a Master of Wilds, you've been gifted with a powerful beast ally, your new companion in this wild world. You and your new partner work in tandem to protect nature and civilization from each other. While you may at times be called on missions for a greater purpose, you are left to your own devices for the most part.

When you are promoted to a Master of Wilds, you are gifted with your choice in partner: A griffon, a rhinoceros, or a sabre-toothed tiger. This is your new, permanent partner, who will follow commands on your turn. If they fall in battle, the punishment that falls upon you may be dire - perhaps even to the extent that you are striped of your position.

Shaman (Special Role)

Prerequisite: Renown 10 or higher in the Emerald Enclave, Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature

Shamans lead rites that invoke the blessing of nature itself, bringing the Enclave’s initiates into closer communion with the gods of nature and with each other. They are assisted in these rites by less experienced clergy.

As a Shaman, you can call on the aid of 1d4 acolytes (Monster manual), even leading them on missions.

You have an important voice in decision-making for the Enclave, and you are expected to offer advice and opinions to your Nature Guardian when requested. Your position within the Emerald Enclave gives you access to superior food and lodging, the equivalent of a comfortable lifestyle.

Nature Guardian

Prerequisite: Renown 25 or higher in the Emerald Enclave, 10th level or higher

Working as knights and champions, a Nature Guardian is one of the highest esteems. You are entrusted with a swath of land to protect, and are seen as the guide of many Activists below you, their spiritual leader, and moral compass.

The Walker

Prerequisite: Renown 50 or higher in the Emerald Enclave

The Walker is the highest honor in the Emerald Enclave, a well loved and trusted individual who is entrusted with the guide of the Emerald Enclave's goals. A new Walker is chosen every few decades, as an understanding that as the world around them changes, a change in sight and scope is necessary to grow with it.

Enemies and Allies

The Emerald Enclave have no immediate enemies in the grand scheme of things. They appreciate growth and change of the world, and understand the importance of everyone's roles in its process.

However, if a faction or an individual would threaten the balance of everything, they will not hesitate to take action against them, standing as the call of nature and protectors of life.

Through long, careful practice, you have learned how to communicate with the life around you in every small part. You are able to communicate with and understand plants and smaller animals, for directions, advice, and anything else you may come to think up.