Master of the Wild Hunt

While powerful practitioners of nature magic, druids are often best-known for the secretive groups they form, known as Circles, where druids with similar interests and focuses gather to unite their strengths. However, not all druids subscribe to the philosophy of the established Circles, believing the connection they share with nature is too personal for open collaboration. Known as shamans, these reclusive spellcasters instead choose the company of the wilds, living entirely on their own, or surrounded by forms of nature they feel most closely to. It is said that for every being in nature, there is a shaman that chooses to bond with it.   Among the Wolfpack The most common aspects of nature for shamans to integrate themselves with are animals, particularly those with pack instincts. While lions, elephants, and even dolphins all serve well as foster families, one of the most commonly chosen pack animals are wolves, whose popular presence, large numbers, and a strong social order make them a popular choice. Not all shamans choose to live with their pack- some maintain a distance, coexisting with their chosen animals, but maintaining a separate lifestyle so as not to disturb their natural balance. Others work over time to fully immerse themselves into the lives of the pack, over time becoming a trusted and familiar face. Shamans who bond with wolf packs, and grow to lead the pack themselves, are designated the title of master of the wild hunt.   Hunting in Numbers A master of the wild hunt can often be more reclusive than other shamans, growing distant not only from civilization, but from their own humanity. Throwing aside moral concerns, they ae as much guided by instinct as the wolves which follow them. Acting in this way, they can grow fiercely territorial, working to drive away other intelligent races that come near their homes, and taking no mercy upon those who risk upsetting the natural balance. Others relish the approach of others, seeing intruders as just another form of prey, part of the natural cycle of life, and hunting them both for sport and resources.