Class: Wood Witch

Wood Witch

She walks beneath the forest canopy, guided by moonlight and the quiet stirrings of nocturnal life. When the stillness is broken - the crude laughter of orcs, the bite of axes into living wood - she does not rush blindly to action. Instead, she becomes small, unseen, a field mouse in the grass, watching.

When she acts, it is not hesitation but certainty. Nature answers her call. Claws, teeth, fury - the forest itself rises against those who would harm it. And when it is done, she restores what was lost, and marks the boundary between her domain and the foolishness of those who trespass.

A Wood Witch does not simply protect the wilds. She claims them.

A barbarian Völva

Class Overview

A Wood Witch is the arcane counterpart to the druid, drawing power from nature through instinct, will, and ancient tradition rather than divine connection.

• Among barbarian cultures, Wood Witches are often called Völva.
• Among elves, they are known as Curuseryn, and are regarded with the same reverence as druids.

A Wood Witch is created in the same manner as a druid, except for the following changes:

Class Features and Modifications

• Maximum Level:
  A Wood Witch may advance to a maximum of 20th level.
• Weapon and Armor Proficiency:
  Wood Witches are proficient with light armor only.
  They are proficient with all simple weapons, as well as the sickle (the symbol of their goddess).
• Class Skills:
  Knowledge (arcana) is added to the Wood Witch’s list of class skills.
• Wild Shape:
  A Wood Witch gains the ability to wild shape as a druid, with the following limitation:
  • She may only assume the form of natural animals or plants.
  • She cannot wild shape into creatures such as dragons, elementals, or other non-natural forms.
• Base Attack Bonus:
  A Wood Witch uses the poor base attack bonus progression (as a wizard).
• Moonlit Power (Su):
  While outdoors under the light of the moon, a Wood Witch gains a +1 effective caster level for all class abilities and spells.
• Spellcasting:
  A Wood Witch casts spells using the druid spell list, with the following changes:
  • Her spells are considered arcane, not divine
  • Her spellcasting is based on Charisma, rather than Wisdom

Design Note

The Wood Witch differs from a druid not in what she protects, but in how.
Where druids serve balance, Wood Witches impose will.
Where druids ask, Wood Witches answer.

An Elven Curuseryn