Fanatic

A character with this personality has a drive to accomplish a particular self-appointed mission. All his personal efforts must go toward its fulfillment; he feels guilty if he has to devote time to other activities.

A fanatic believes the ends justify the means. Anyone and anything could become a sacrifice to the cause. One can inject fanaticism into any druid character by exaggerating the normal behavior of his branch or kit. Possible fanatics include the characters below:

· Druids with the Avenger kit may seek revenge for the defilement of a particular area of wilderness.

· Village Druids may act fanatically in defense of their villages, seeing all outsiders as potential threats and ruthlessly destroying anyone who harms "my people."

· Guardian druids can have a fanatical bent toward preserving the area under their protection. They have been heard to say things like, "You may travel through my forest, but if you cut even one living branch for firewood, damage one single leaf, or kill the smallest animal, you will regret it!"

· Druids with any kit may act like fanatics about duties to the Order, taking extreme actions against anyone who harms the wilderness. This kind of druid often adopts the viewpoint of the Shadow Circle.

The fanatic archetype does not normally suit a PC, but this personality can make an interesting NPC. In particular, fanatics make good rivals for more moderate druids, who work to rein in the excesses of extremists to maintain the Order's good name.

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