The Telum are an eclectic and powerful group of druids and rangers dedicated to safeguarding Seregon. Comprised of diverse members, each bringing unique talents and elemental affinities, The Telum operate as another group of silent guardians. Their primary mission is twofold: to defend Seregon from the dangers lurking in the adjacent, untamed jungle and to halt the encroaching menace of Amber Fever, a virulent fungal infection threatening to overrun the city.

Their leader, a wise and stoic elven druid named Ilmadia Mianala, wields ancient knowledge of both the jungle's secrets and the nature of the fungal plague. Under her guidance, The Telum employ a blend of natural magic, alchemical prowess, and guerrilla tactics to neutralize threats before they reach the city walls. Members of The Telum include shapeshifters, herbalists, elementalists, and beastmasters, all working in harmony to maintain the delicate balance between urban civilization and the wild.

The Telum's headquarters is the Sacred Grove, hidden within Seregon's oldest park, a lush and verdant sanctuary in the Westerpark District, where they can connect with nature amidst the bustling metropolis. Here, they cultivate rare plants and concoct potent remedies to combat Amber Fever, distributing these lifesaving elixirs to the city's healers. By night, they patrol the city's borders and venture into the perilous jungle, thwarting the advances of predatory beasts and malevolent entities.

Their tireless efforts and deep connection to both the city and the natural world make The Telum an indispensable and revered force in Seregon, ensuring the city's continued prosperity and protection against the ever-present dangers of the wild and the encroaching fungal plague.

One of their young members has gone missing in the jungle, Clement Schoonoven, and they're on the lookout for him.

Telum Druid Circles (Based on Character Level)

Some NPC druids belonging to The Telum take up duties to protect and serve Seregon. Low level druids, which comprise the bulk of the organization, stay and work in the city. They make work in the Sacred Grove, manage flora and fauna within the city, or perform river habitat management. Higher ranking druids are qualified to protect the city farther afield. PC druids may be members of The Telum without taking up these responsibilities.

1. Telum Jungle Scout (Hunter)

Organization: The Telum (Sacred Grove)
Abilities: The Hunter subclass offers powerful offensive options like Colossus Slayer, making this ranger ideal for hunting large jungle predators or undead beasts. They also gain access to survival skills that help them thrive in the wild.
City Role: In Seregon, they act as trackers and guards for the Sacred Grove, using their expertise to root out dangerous creatures or criminals hiding in the city.
Jungle Role: Their main role in the jungle is to track and eliminate dangerous beasts, often leading patrols to stop the spread of Amber Fever or to locate missing Telum members like Clement Schoonoven.

2. Telum Plague Hunter (Gloom Stalker)

Organization: The Telum (Sacred Grove)
Abilities: The Gloom Stalker excels in dark environments, with abilities like Dread Ambusher and Umbral Sight making them perfect for nocturnal missions. They are particularly skilled in ambushes and fighting in darkness.
City Role: As guardians of Seregon’s borders, they monitor the city at night, moving unseen to prevent the spread of Amber Fever or eliminate undead lurking in shadowed alleys.
Jungle Role: In the jungle, they use their stealth to infiltrate enemy camps or ambush infected creatures and undead in dark, dense areas where light is scarce.

3. Telum Beastmaster (Beast Master)

Organization: The Telum (Sacred Grove)
Abilities: The Beast Master subclass allows the ranger to form a powerful bond with an animal companion. With their animal partner, they patrol the jungle and city, utilizing coordinated attacks.
City Role: They and their beast work as patrol partners in the city, protecting the Sacred Grove and monitoring city parks. They use their beast’s senses to track criminals or creatures hiding in urban areas.
Jungle Role: In the jungle, their companion aids them in combat, helping to track down and eliminate undead or plague-ridden beasts while providing protection and extra senses.

4. Iron Guard Patrol Ranger (Monster Slayer)

Organization: Iron Guard (Military and City Guard)
Abilities: The Monster Slayer ranger excels at hunting down supernatural threats, with abilities like Hunter's Sense and Slayer's Prey. They are highly effective at identifying and neutralizing magical or undead enemies.
City Role: In the city, they serve as elite guards, specifically assigned to protect Seregon’s citizens from undead or magical threats. They are often called in when powerful supernatural creatures are suspected.
Jungle Role: On jungle expeditions, they lead hunts for magical beasts and creatures that threaten the city, specializing in detecting hidden enemies and taking them down.

5. Ithosian Talon Tracker (Fey Wanderer)

Organization: Ithosian Talon Mercenaries
Abilities: The Fey Wanderer subclass grants this ranger the ability to call upon the fey realms. With Otherworldly Glamour and Misty Step, they are adept at navigating between the material world and fey magic, making them versatile in both combat and social situations.
City Role: In the city, they serve as high-level trackers and diplomats for the Ithosian Talons, blending charm with their magical abilities to influence negotiations and track down elusive targets.
Jungle Role: Their fey abilities allow them to navigate through the thickest parts of the jungle with ease, finding paths or using teleportation to evade danger while tracking magical beasts or enemies.

6. Telum Herbalist Ranger (Horizon Walker)

Organization: The Telum (Sacred Grove)
Abilities: The Horizon Walker specializes in dealing with planar threats, perfect for the Telum’s mission to protect Seregon from magical anomalies. With Detect Portal and Planar Warrior, they can sense otherworldly dangers and eliminate them.
City Role: In Seregon, they often serve as magical troubleshooters, dealing with extradimensional threats or rifts that threaten the city’s safety.
Jungle Role: In the jungle, they sense and track down planar disruptions, such as creatures summoned from other planes, and ensure these anomalies don’t reach the city.

7. Straphanger Dino-Rider (Beast Master)

Organization: Straphangers
Abilities: The Beast Master subclass makes this ranger the ultimate dinosaur rider. With a dinosaur as their companion, they patrol the jungles surrounding Seregon and deal with threats like rogue zombies or dangerous creatures.
City Role: In the city, they work as mounted enforcers, riding their dinosaur companion to maintain law and order, while also leading expeditions into the jungle.
Jungle Role: They and their dinosaur ride out on long patrols, dealing with threats that range from wild creatures to undead or hostile jungle tribes.

8. Nosgar Tribe Tracker (Swarmkeeper)

Organization: Nosgar Tribe
Abilities: The Swarmkeeper ranger commands a swarm of insects, birds, or spirits. With abilities like Gathered Swarm, they are experts at overwhelming enemies and controlling the battlefield.
City Role: In the city, they use their swarm to track and trap enemies, keeping an eye on troublemakers in both urban and jungle settings.
Jungle Role: In the jungle, their swarm helps them control terrain and overwhelm dangerous beasts or enemies, making them versatile protectors of the tribe’s territory.

9. Roelof’s School Swordsman (Hunter)

Organization: Roelof’s School of Longsword Fighting (Elite Ranger)
Abilities: The Hunter subclass is perfect for a ranger trained at Roelof’s School, combining martial skill with a strategic mind. They excel in single combat with abilities like Colossus Slayer or Horde Breaker.
City Role: In Seregon, they serve as elite bodyguards for nobles or as duelists who defend Roelof’s honor in the city’s courts. Their long training in swordsmanship allows them to blend martial prowess with urban protection.
Jungle Role: In the jungle, they are able to hold their own against powerful beasts, using their skills to take down large enemies or fight in close-quarters combat.

10. Telum Herbalist (Swarmkeeper)

Organization: The Telum (Sacred Grove)
Abilities: The Swarmkeeper ranger is deeply connected to nature. Their swarm could consist of bees, birds, or other natural creatures, which they use to heal or protect. Their Gathered Swarm ability helps in both combat and utility.
City Role: In Seregon, they serve as herbalists and protectors of the Sacred Grove, using their swarm to tend to plants or defend the city’s green spaces from invaders.
Jungle Role: In the jungle, their swarm helps them navigate the dense undergrowth and overwhelm enemies, while also aiding in the care of rare plants or combating the Amber Fever.

These third-level ranger builds are tailored to both the unique challenges of Seregon and the organizations they serve, offering versatile skills for jungle patrols, urban defense, and hunting down supernatural or undead threats. Each build offers a balance of martial prowess, nature magic, and thematic depth for role-playing and combat.

Rank	Title	Duties
1st-2nd Level	Aspirant	Tend to the Sacred Grove, Do work in the city
3rd Level	Initiate of the 1st Circle	Qualified to defend the outer wall from within the city. Work with city guard
4th Level	Initiate of the 2nd Circle	Qualified to defend the outer wall from outside the city. Work with Straphangers
5th Level	Initiate of the 3rd Circle	Qualified to patrol the jungle in established The Telum groups
6th Level	Initiate of the 4th Circle	Qualified to patrol the jungle and work with the Nosgar Tribe
7th Level	Initiate of the 5th Circle	Qualified to patrol the jungle between the two rivers without supervision
8th Level	Initiate of the 6th Circle	Qualified to patrol the island anywhere on missions with The Telum
9th Level	Initiate of the 7th Circle	Qualified to form patrols of The Telum to patrol anywhere
10th Level	Initiate of the 8th Circle	No restrictions
11th Level	Initiate of the 9th Circle	Qualified to coordinate all patrol work of The Telum, island wide.

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