15.16 The illustrious Guild of Rangers.

The Rangers guild has attracted many to its hidden door in the greenwood since its founding day, on the 1st of Springflower, 819. Some come for the chance to one day take the form of the bear, some for the peace of the forests, and a wish to protect that peace. Whatever their reason for coming, everyone has always been welcome in the cool, shady boughs of the greenwood.
We are, in many ways, connected to our Sister Guild of the Animists. We, too, strive to maintain peace, but we shun not violence and death. Instead, we accept it all as part of Life, for there is no Life without death. We have learned, in this way, to protect ourselves, the ones we love, and the things we believe in.
This is how we have become the protectors, and caretakers of the sacred wood, and all the animals and plants that dwell deep within it. In this territory, we are unmatched. We know the woods better than anyone, and we can use it to our advantage, whether it be fighting or hiding, leading or following. We are equipped with staves, bows, knives and claws. We have the bountiful poisons and herbs of the forest, the use of the vines that hang low, and the branches of trees, high above the ground. We have th
e aid of the wind, and the ability to turn into bears and cats. We are, if we choose, invisible, and if we choose, unbeatable.
Be warned, though, the Rangers path is not a choice for everyone, as it is often a hard path to take. We strive to remain neutral, and still help those in need, defend the helpless, and defeat our attackers. We are, in ourselves, unconnected to cities and politics, and yet our loyalty is unmatched. We are the Rangers of the greenwood, defenders of the forest, and protectors of Life.