Guardian of the Sacred Grove (5e Background)
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Guardian of the Sacred Grove[edit]
The Guardian of the Sacred Grove background embodies a character whose life is rooted in a deep respect for nature and an unwavering dedication to the protection of ancient, life-sustaining forces. Whether they’re a powerful brute or another fierce warrior, Guardians have an innate connection to the living world, one that grants them strength, resilience, and a powerful purpose.
Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in Perception and Nature
Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient with the Herbalism Kit
Languages: Celestial and Abyssal
Equipment: A small totem carved from the wood of the Life Tree, a set of traveling clothes, a greatsword from your clan, a memento from your family (a leather armband with the clan's emblem), and a pouch with 10 gold pieces.
Feature: Unbreakable Spirit[edit]
As a Guardian of the Sacred Grove, you are imbued with the enduring strength of the Life Tree. Your connection to the ancient forces that sustain your homeland grants you an unyielding will and powerful physical endurance. You gain the Tough feat and a +2 Strength bonus, reflecting your training as a protector of the Sacred Grove and your hardy upbringing amidst the elements.
Feature: Life Tree's Blessing[edit]
Once per day, you can draw upon the sacred energies of the Life Tree to fortify your body and spirit. You gain temporary hit points equal to your level. These temporary hit points last until the start of your next long rest and fade after a short or long rest. This ability symbolizes the life-giving connection that your clan shares with the Life Tree, a bond that fortifies you against harm.
Suggested Characteristics[edit]
| d2 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | “A life without laughter is a life wasted!” I live to bring joy and lift the spirits of those around me. No challenge is too great if you can face it with a smile. |
| 2 | I’m a firm believer that strength is not for the selfish. My power exists to protect, not to conquer or oppress. |
| d2 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strength: “True strength is not about dominance but about protection. We must defend the vulnerable with our power.” |
| 2 | Freedom: “I believe that everyone should be free to live their life without fear. I would give my strength for others’ freedom in a heartbeat.” |
| d2 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Life Tree is my spiritual anchor. Its power sustains me, and I will do whatever I must to protect it and my people. |
| 2 | My comrades, my new friends, have shown me the world beyond the Life Tree, and I’ll protect them as fiercely as I would my homeland. |
| d2 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I tend to trust people too easily. My open heart can sometimes make me vulnerable to tricksters and manipulation. |
| 2 | Sometimes I let my enthusiasm get the better of me, and I don’t always think things through. If there’s fun to be had, I can forget the risks. |
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