Skywarden (Character Kit)

:This was originally published in Dragon Magazine #233
==Skywarden==
The skywardens are self-appointed protectors of the skies, the mountaintops, and anywhere that the avariel might travel. They are also known to help wingless ones who are lost or injured when in their domain.
Role: The skywardens are another group of individualists in avariel society, who feel compelled to live apart from their own people in order to protect their natural environment. They are the closest to rangers that avariel can find, and they often cooperate well with rangers, since their missions and duties often overlap. Some particularly devout Skywardens like to play upon their exotic appearance and allow people to believe that the avariel are the chosen messengers of the Aerdrie Faenya. Skywardens are often accompanied by any number of avian companions. This kit is open to fighters, clerics, and fighter/clerics.
Requirements: Endurance 10, Wisdom 13, Charisma 13.
Secondary skills: Healer, trapper.
Weapon proficiencies: Any allowed by class.
Nonweapon proficiencies:
* Bonus: Animal lore, animal training (birds).
* Recommended: Direction sense, herbalism, healing, local history, navigation.
Armor/Equipment: Like couriers, Skywardens tend to travel light, with the equipment only necessary to accomplish their job.
Special Benefits: Skywardens have limited empathy with avian creatures. They have the same relationship with birds that rangers do with most natural animals; see the description of rangers in the PHB for a full detailing of this ability, but remember that it applies only to birds. Furthermore, at 8th level, they gain 2d4 birds (or other flying creatures) as followers. The DM can roll 1d6 to determine each follower or come up with a unique list:
Winged companions
# falcon
# eagle
# hawk
# dragonne
# raven
# owl
Special hindrances: Skywardens can never willingly allow anyone to suffer in their domain, provided they are aware of it. They must minister to wounded animals as well as humans, demihumans, and humanoid visitors to their lands. While skywardens may live for a while in cities, they prefer isolated homes in the heart of their protected domains. Finally, skywardens must be of a good (lawful, chaotic or neutral) alignment. If any of these criteria are broken or ignored, they lose their special benefits.
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