Druid Grove

A natural clearing in the forest is the home of a great oak that overlooks the local forestry and nearby - the druidic blessings snure nature prevails and those that respect nature are rewarded in kind with its fruits.

Design

• A forest clearing with a large oak at its heart - surrounded by low growing cow parsley, violet corncockle, kingcups and cuckoo flower.
• A natural hollow exists in the base of the tree and descends into the earth, opening up into a large vaulted living space below ground that is lit by naturally occuring plant-life that emit a soft yellow glow. The space is presently finished with wooden tables and chairs, soft furnishings and two smaller vaulted rooms on either side of the main hall.

Demesne Effects

• Local birds and mammals in the druid's demense can speak Common and Elven. They enjoy talking to new people but will try to warn the druid if suspicious stangers enter the demense.
• Nuts, fruits and vegetables grow naturally (i.e. not farmed or cultivated) in the druid's demense grant those who eat them the effect of Goodberry. If taken outside the demense, they look their effect.
• The demense is filled with a life-giving aura and once per month, the grove can be used to cast Greater Restoration.

Stronghold Actions

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the druid can take a stronghold action to cause one of the following effects. The druid must in the same hex or province as their stronghold, and can't use the same effect again until after a short or long rest.

• Grasping vines rise from the ground for 1 minute. Every enemy within 60ft must make a Dexterity saving throw or be restrained for the duration, taking 3d8 piercing damage at the start of each of their turns from stabbing thorns. At the end of its turn, an affected enemy can make another saving throw to escape.
• You cast Banishment on an enemy, sending them to Arcadia on a failed save.
• You summon 1d4 + 1 shambling mounds who fight for you for 1 minute.