The Complete Druid's Handbook

The Complete Druid's Handbook is a 2-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons accessory.
==Description==
The Complete Druid's Handbook is the 13 book in the Player's Handbook Rules series. The book extensively explores the druid character class, including its abilities, powers, and unique features. It provides guidelines for creating and playing druid PCs.
The Complete Druid's Handbook explores the distinctive abilities of druids, such as their connection to nature, shape-shifting abilities, and spellcasting. It covers the Druidic Oath, which outlines the druid's ethical and moral code. It discusses the druid's spellcasting abilities, offering a wide range of nature-themed spells that druids can cast. These spells often revolve around controlling natural elements, communicating with animals, and healing. The Complete Druid's Handbook includes information on magical items and equipment that are particularly suited for druids, such as enchanted staffs, wands, and robes.
The book introduces the concept of druidic circles, which are specialized sects or groups of druids with unique focuses and abilities. It includes details on different druidic circles and how to incorporate them into a campaign. It also provides rules and options for druids to acquire and interact with animal companions. It includes guidelines for selecting and training these loyal animal allies.
The sourcebook offers role-playing tips and suggestions for players who wish to immerse themselves in druidic role-playing. It covers topics like reverence for nature, ethical dilemmas, and interactions with other characters. It provides campaign ideas and adventure hooks that involve druid characters and their unique abilities. These adventures often revolve around protecting nature, battling against those who harm the environment, or uncovering ancient druidic mysteries. It includes profiles of notable druid NPCs, both heroes and adversaries, that can be used in campaigns as allies, quest-givers, or antagonists.
==Contents==
* Introduction
* Chapter 1: Druid Characters
* Chapter 2: Druid Kits
* Chapter 3: The Druidic Order
* Chapter 4: Role-Playing Druids
* Chapter 5: Druidic Magic
* Chapter 6: Sacred Groves
* Appendix A: AD&D Original Edition Druids
* Appendix B: Bibliography
* Druid Character Record Sheet
* Druid Kit Record Sheet
The book also includes 10 tables.
==Index==
===Creatures===
===Druidic Branches & Kits===
===Locations===
===Magic===
===Religions===
===Miscellaneous===
==Gallery==
The Complete Druid's Handbook Back Cover.jpg|Back Cover
==Credits==
* Design: David Pulver
* Editing: Sue Weinlein
* Black and White Art: Jeff Easley
* Color Art: Larry Elmore, Keith Parkinson, Alan Pollack
* Typography: Angelika Lokotz
* Production: Paul Hanchette
==Appendix==
===See Also===
* Images from The Complete Druid's Handbook
===Background===
* In the book's appendix of suggested reading material, it notably includes the Druidhome and Moonshae trilogies, as well as the Halls of the High King adventure.
===External links===
* Dungeon Masters Guild product page
===References===
===Connections===
Category:2nd edition sourcebooks
Category:Sourcebooks
Category:Books
Category:PHBR series
Category:Published in 1994
Category:Works by David Pulver