Aspects of The Hunt, the Forest, and Wild Nature

Suggested Deities: Nylea, Mielikki, Silvanus, Pan

Worshipping the Wilds

Mortals all over Drac'Tara pray to these deities when they rely on hunting or nature’s whims for their livelihood. The most ardent followers are satyrs, centaurs, humans (particularly those who live in the wilds), and nymphs of all kinds, especially dryads. Few leonin worship any of the gods, but of those who do, many favor these gods with their prayers.
These deities bless those who are kind to animals, considering such acts as wordless prayers. Those who must kill a dangerous natural animal or cut down trees often pray for forgiveness, sometimes leaving food for other animals or planting new trees as atonement.

Common Ideals for These Followers

• Nature. The beauty of the natural world fills me with serenity. (Neutral)
• Freedom. I yearn to run wild. (Chaotic)
• Stewardship. We must care for the natural world as it cares for us. (Good)
• Savagery. It’s eat or be eaten, and I plan to be the one with the full belly. (Evil)
• Purity. I won’t sully my body or my soul with the taint of civilization. (Any)
• Peace. War brings destruction and death, I will stand in its way (Good)
• Compassion. Find understanding and compassion for all living thins. (Good or Neutral)
• Life. The forest provides air for all life. (Good)
• Righteousness. I will do what I believe is right regardless of the opposition. (Good or Chaotic)
• Balance. All things must be kept in balance, life and death, creation and destruction, food and hunger. (Neutral)
• Big Picture. All consequences must be considered when making decision. (Any)
• Self-Defense. Kill only when necessary to protect yourself or the forest. (Good)
• Patience. Wisdom comes from knowing when to act and when to wait. (Neutral)

Earning and Losing Piety

You might increase your piety score through acts such as these:

• Healing a sick or injured wild animal
• Stopping those who hunt for sport or profit
• Proving your worth in a contest of archery
• Slaying an aberration, a fiend, or an undead
• Saving or protecting a forest
• Gaining favor of a unicorn
• Planting trees
• Curing or eradicating a disease

Your piety score may decreases through acts such as these:

• Killing an animal for any reason other than necessity
• Dedicating a building or making a sacrifice to any god, including Nylea
• Protecting a city or farm from natural dangers
• Harming a unicorn
• Burning a forest
• Felling trees without cause
• Killing dryads or other guardians of the forest

Devotee

Piety 3+ trait
As a devotee of these deities, you have proven yourself a guardian of the wilds. You can cast hunter’s mark with this trait a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Votary

Piety 10+ trait
You can cast speak with animals with this trait a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
In addition, you have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned.

Disciple

Piety 25+ trait
When a beast is about to attack you, it must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature must choose a different target, or the attack automatically misses you. On a successful save, the creature is immune to this trait for 24 hours.

Champion of the Hunt

Piety 50+ trait
You can increase your Dexterity or Wisdom score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.