Oakenheart Conclave
The rangers of the Oakenheart Conclave use the traditional skills of a ranger with inhuman speed and accuracy.1
The heart of thorns
These rangers undergo a special procedure called the heart of thorns, which the forest gnomes originated long ago. In this risky ritual their hearts are replaced with the roots of an ancient oak tree and a gemstone infused with nature's magic.1
The use of at least one kind of heart-stone is forbidden in most conclaves, although its effectiveness cannot be ignored.1
In the Western Provinces
The conclave has close ties with the wood-elven rebels, and it sent one of its seasoned members to observe and learn about the threats from the West. That member, the forest gnome Yortkul Grootlegiggles, is the first Oakenheart ranger to be officially stationed in the forests of the Western Provinces.2
Yortkul formed a friendly relationship with the local druid circle and made allies among the Servants of the Moonlit Circle, judging that his conclave's mission and the Servants' were aligned.2
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