Druids of The Mist

History of the Druids of The Mist

In the heart of an ancient woodland shrouded in perpetual mist, there exists a sacred order known as the Druids of the Mist. These mysterious guardians are not just custodians of the forest but devout worshipers of its ethereal essence, known simply as The Mist. For centuries, they have communed with this sentient forest, learning its secrets and harnessing its mystical energies.

Central to the faith of the Druids of the Mist is the belief in the existence of stardust, a rare and potent energy found only within The Mist. It is said that stardust is the very essence of life and death, a cosmic force that flows through the veins of the forest, imbuing it with its otherworldly power. The druids revere stardust as a gift from the heavens, a divine blessing bestowed upon their sacred groves.

The most curious aspect of stardust, however, is its connection to the cycle of life and death within the forest. When a creature perishes within the boundaries of The Mist, its essence is infused with stardust, granting it a semblance of undeath. These creatures, known as Mistborn, are neither fully alive nor dead but instead exist in a state of spectral existence, bound to the will of the forest itself.

To the Druids of the Mist, the presence of Mistborn is not a curse but a sacred duty. They believe that these spectral beings serve as guardians of the forest, forever bound to its will and protecting it from harm. Through their connection to The Mist, the druids can commune with the Mistborn, guiding them in their eternal vigil over the woodland realm.

Yet, the power of stardust is not without its dangers. In the wrong hands, it could be harnessed for nefarious purposes, twisting the balance of life and death within the forest. Thus, the Druids of the Mist fiercely guard their secrets, keeping the knowledge of stardust and its abilities closely protected within their sacred circles.

To outsiders, The Mist and its inhabitants may seem mysterious and foreboding, but to those who have earned the trust of the Druids of the Mist, it is a place of profound beauty and spiritual enlightenment. For within the depths of The Mist lies the essence of life itself, waiting to be discovered by those brave enough to seek its secrets.

Joining the Druids of The Mist

To become a Druid of the Mist is to embark upon a journey of self-discovery and communion with the ancient spirit of the forest. The path is as winding and mysterious as the forest itself, but for those who are called, it is a journey filled with profound meaning and purpose.

At the threshold of The Mist, where the veil between the mortal world and the ethereal realm is thinnest, there stands a sacred altar known only to those who are destined to find it. Crafted from the roots of ancient trees and adorned with the mosses and lichens of the forest floor, the altar is a symbol of the connection between the Druids of the Mist and the mystical energies that flow through The Mist itself.

To begin their initiation, the chosen initiate must seek out this hidden altar, guided by the call of The Mist. When they find it, they must offer a token of themselves to the forest itself, a symbol of their own essence in the natural world.

This offering is not chosen lightly. It is a reflection of the initiate's innermost self, a representation of their deepest desires and aspirations. It may be a favorite flower whose petals dance in the breeze like the whispers of the forest, a stone that resonates with the rhythm of their own heartbeat, or another natural item that represents the initiate’s very soul.

But whatever form it takes, the offering binds the initiate to The Mist in a profound and irreversible way. For it is not just a gift to the forest, but a pledge of allegiance to the ancient sentience that imbues her.

The Doctrine of Above and Below

In the ancient writings of the Druids of the Mist, there exists a sacred understanding of the duality of mortality. It is a doctrine known as Above and Below, a reflection of the cosmic balance between life and death that governs the natural world.

• • Above**

Those who walk the path of the living, who seek out the wisdom of the forest and pledge themselves to the service of The Mist, are known as the Druids Above. They are the seekers of knowledge, and the stewards of the ancient traditions that have been passed down through the ages.

To become a Druid Above is to embark upon a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, to commune with the spirits of the forest and learn the secrets of the natural world. It is a path of devotion and reverence, guided by the whispers of The Mist and the wisdom of the ancients.

Through their dedication and sacrifice, the Druids Above become attuned to the rhythms of nature, their spirits intertwined with the ebb and flow of life within the forest. They are the custodians of the forest, entrusted with the sacred duty of preserving the balance and harmony that sustains all living things.

• • Below**

Yet, there exists another aspect of the Druids of the Mist, a manifestation of the eternal cycle of life and death that shapes the destiny of all living creatures. Those who have passed beyond the veil of mortality and returned to the embrace of The Mist are known as the Druids Below.

Unlike their living counterparts, the Druids Below have not chosen the path of the forest; rather, they have been chosen by The Mist itself to return from the realm of the dead and join the ranks of the Druids of the Mist. They are the Mistborn, beings of spectral existence bound to the will of the forest and forever tied to the ethereal energies of stardust.

Though their forms may be shrouded in the mists of undeath, the Druids Below are no less devoted to the cause of The Mist than their living counterparts. They serve as the guardians of the forest, their spirits attuned to the ancient rhythms and their souls bound to the eternal cycle of life and death.

Together, the Druids Above and Below form a sacred union, a symbiotic relationship that transcends the boundaries of mortality and binds them together as champions of the forest.