#Dnd 3.0 class shaman series

Shamans were constantly aware of the spirits around them and could direct their own primal power into a force that pushed back and chastise malign spirits. īecause of their constant contact with spirits, many shamans learned to both shield themselves against spirits as well as understand their weaknesses. Shamans often relied on their spirit companions when using their most powerful attacks. Other shamans chose instead a panther or beast of similar cunning and stealth, increasing the deadliness of both their attacks, as well as those of their allies. Some shamans took on a spirit companion in the form of bear or similarly durable beast, which granted a boon to a shaman's healing power. Ī Shaman's abilities greatly depended upon what kind of spirit companion was gifted to them by their primal patron. To aid their efforts, shamans opened their minds and directly communicated with the nature spirits of which so few were actually aware. Many shamans used powerful totems as implements to increase their power while channeling this energy. These evocations allowed shamans to strike with deadly power, call upon spirit companions, or heal and empower their corporeal allies. Īll shamans drew upon the primal power of the Prime itself, using powers known as 'evocations'. They were often highly intelligent and capable of great feats of endurance. Generally speaking, shamans relied more upon their judgement, willpower, and awareness than they did upon force of personality or charm. Shamans were trained in the use of simple weapons as well as the more advanced longspear, but little else in the way of weaponry.

Shamans did not typically wear hide armor or any armor that was heavier, though some of them made exceptions to train themselves in the use of shields. At this point they were also empowered with the ability to channel their primal patron's power through a totem. Regardless of the exact background they come from, each shaman gained a lesser nature spirit as an ally and companion at the end of their training. Afterwards they were sometimes sent on a journey to obtain the acquire experience and wisdom required of shamans.

#Dnd 3.0 class shaman series

In order to form their alliances with the spirit world, shamans went through a series of initiation ceremonies passed on by older, more experienced shamans. They were far more rare amongst races such as the Tel'Quessir, dwarves, or gnomes, who rarely practiced shamanism or formed the tribal communities. They could be found among more civilized communities of humans, half-orcs, giants, or the nomadic halflings that practiced these traditions. Shamans most commonly arose in rural cultures with tribal affectations. Most shamans felt no particular pull to the forces of good, evil, law, or chaos, however they were not beholden to neutrality or emotional detachment as was the case with some druids. As such they generally associated themselves with spirits that shared similar goals and methods, whether they were malevolent or benign in nature. Shamans felt indebted to the spirits with whom they worked. They were not dissimilar to the connections formed between warlocks and their patrons, though there were often fewer moral complications.

While these relationships were somewhat similar to those between clerics and deities they were formed for mutual benefit rather than devoted service. Similarly, they acted as intermediaries between them and the corporeal inhabitants of the Prime Material plane. Shamans gained their abilities through alliances made with the powers of the Spirit World. Shamans were still valued to outsiders, if only for their powers to empower and heal allies while striking down the enemies of nature. Within their native cultures, shamans were highly valued as healers, storytellers, and spiritual advisors. As they were constantly aware of spirits that others could not see, shamans fit unevenly into society, even compared with others like druids or wardens who drew from the same power.