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	By Striderr Slayn		''By Striderr Slayn''

	The Ranger. What comes to mind when we think of that word?		The Ranger. What comes to mind when we think of that word?
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	~~'''~~Chapter 1: THE RANGER~~'''~~		==Chapter 1: THE RANGER==

	The following chapter I write as my opinion. There are as		The following chapter I write as my opinion. There are as
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	we should keep our mind as keen as our blade.		we should keep our mind as keen as our blade.


	~~'''~~Chapter 2: THE SKILLS OF THE RANGER~~'''~~		==Chapter 2: THE SKILLS OF THE RANGER==

	Rangers are versed in many skills to help us survive in any		Rangers are versed in many skills to help us survive in any
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	our ranks many of the best in the Realms.		our ranks many of the best in the Realms.


	~~'''~~Chapter 3: MAGIC~~'''~~		==Chapter 3: MAGIC==

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	with certain runes.		with certain runes.


	~~'''~~Chapter 4: THE WILDERNESS OF LIFE~~'''~~		==Chapter 4: THE WILDERNESS OF LIFE==

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=THE QUINTESSENTIAL RANGER=
By Striderr Slayn

The Ranger. What comes to mind when we think of that word?
The Fearless Defender of the forest protecting Nature from the
ravages of Evil. The Guardian of the forest who can survive
where no other dare tread. Yes, we think of these things when
we hear the word "Ranger." But why? What is it that makes us
the guardians, and why do we choose to walk down this path?
What is the calling that draws us to this honored profession
of Huntsman, Trailblazer and Guardian? In the following pages
I will discuss the basic points of Rangerhood from A to Z.

When I first walked into the Crossing guild so long ago I
wondered why my destiny had led me to do this. Why did I now
stand here among these people and what was my purpose? I write
this book for the inexperienced Ranger and for the curious
from another profession who enter the guild wanting to know everything about the Ranger. From our humble beginnings to the
skills we command. Why animals trust us so and the way of the
Ranger.

==Chapter 1: THE RANGER==

The following chapter I write as my opinion. There are as
many different kinds of Rangers as colors of leaves in the
forest, and their opinions are as varied as the flowers that
bloom in the field. The words I write are my own personal code
that I think I should follow as a Ranger. It is meant to be
either followed and broadened by your own deeds and actions or
ignored if that is your desire.

1) Rangers never steal except to survive.
As it is all right for the starving man to steal bread to
feed his family, so it is all right for us to steal--but only
to survive. We are taught to be self-sufficient. The comforts
of the cities only make us grow lax in our skills of survival.

2) Rangers should always know their position.
We should never be lost. We are the silent ones who move
quickly and easily through the forest and fields. We should
always know what dangers lie ahead and the quickest paths
through or around them.

3) Rangers always help.
We should never walk past a poor soul who has fallen without
helping them in any way possible. We are the guardians and
protectors of everything and everyone in our realm, and none
are beneath our notice.

4) Rangers are able to fight, but use their minds first.
We are the guardians of Nature. As such, we are well-versed
in the ways of weapons and magic to help us defend Her as best
as possible. Not all battles are won with force, however, and
we should keep our mind as keen as our blade.

==Chapter 2: THE SKILLS OF THE RANGER==

Rangers are versed in many skills to help us survive in any
hostile environment. In this chapter I discuss our various
skills as told to me by Kalika when she taught me how to be a
Ranger.

Plant Lore: "Foraging," as some of my colleagues put it, is
the skill in which we are closest to Nature. It is how we
thrive. In this manner, we get everything we need from Nature.
From herbs to soothe our battered bodies to berries to satisfy
our bellies. It is by this skill that we also find many of the
branches and limbs to make some of our weapons.

Climbing and Swimming: A good ranger lets no obstacle lie
unconquered in his path. Whether this be a sheer cliff face or
a raging river the Ranger will prevail. These skills allow us
to traverse all terrain that lies in our path--from the
mightiest of mountains to the gentlest of streams.

Hiding, Tracking and Stalking: I group these three skills
together as the hunter's skills. These skills are what makes a
Ranger a Ranger. We must use all three as we hunt our Prey.
Hiding to conceal us from the sharp eyes, ears and nose of our
prey, Stalking to follow our prey unnoticed until we are ready
to strike, and Tracking to locate our prey if it escapes or
runs off, wounded. These skills allow us to survive and thrive
in the wilderness.

The Lore of Mechanics: Even though we may be able to find the
herbs which will heal us and the supplies to make our bows, we
also need the skill to be able to know how to work the raw
materials. Mechanical Lore helps us crush a leaf to release
its soothing pulp or shape an ordinary stick into a deadly
arrow.

Skinning: Although we live deep in the wilderness, we find
ourselves coming to various towns in our travels. Reluctantly,
we enter into these towns to buy those few essentials we are
not able to create ourselves. Selling the pelts and skins of
beasts we encounter brings us the money that allows us to buy
everything from a bright new blade to the lockpicks we use to
open treasure boxes. It is also rumored that some magical
animal parts are of use in the craft of alchemy.

Trap Disarming: This skill allows us to detect and disarm most
traps encountered in the wilds, from a simple snare lying in
our path to the deadly poison needle hidden inside a box.
While most would consider this a skill of thieves, this
ability helps us to disable many of the traps we may find.

Lockpicking: While we are not required to learn this skill, it
is most helpful and I recommend it for young Rangers to learn.
From escaping the chains of fools who would dare try capture
us to opening a locked chest of gold, this skill will prove
its value time and again.

Perception: Perhaps one of the most valuable skills we posess.
By paying close attention to what our eyes, nose and ears tell
us, we are able to know where our enemy hides in ambush or if
a monster stalks us. With this skill we survive in the wilds
by remaining acutely aware of our surroundings. Part of
surviving in nature is keeping our mouths shut and our senses
open. In this way we can identify whether the crashing in the
brush ahead is a threat or merely someone in need of guidance.

First Aid: Although we are not as accomplished as the Empaths
who take wounds as their calling, we are well-versed in the
ways of tending wounds and fighting infection that one may
encounter in the wilds.

Lore of Animals: As we travel down the grassy path of life and
grow in skills, some rangers are able to earn the trust of
their fellow wilderness denizens. This skill is Animal Lore,
and it ranges from the one of us who hunts with a wolf by his
side to the other with the mischievous raccoon in his arms. It
takes a lot of time and caring to earn the trust of our forest
brethren and even greater caring to keep it. My brothers and
sisters, this companionship is a gift, so cherish it if you
are chosen.

Evasion: Even though we are skilled in the ways of weapons and
armor, consider this: Only a fool will allow himself to be hit
when he can dodge the attack, and evasion is the study of the
acrobatic dodges or leaps that keep us out of harm's way. Many
times I have dodged an attack that would most certainly have
proved fatal had I allowed it to land.

Armor Skills: Most of us will usually choose the light, supple
comfort of leather to protect our bodies. While not as
protective as the bulky plate of the Paladin, it allows us to
move quickly and silently through the forests with a minimum
of hinderance.

Weapon Skills: Perhaps this is what makes us most unique in
our abilities. This is the skill that makes us the hunter. It
is how we protect the wilds and what makes us feared in the
woods. We can use any weapons we choose. I have friends who
are skilled with a variety of weapons, while I know of others
who concentrate on mastering only two. We can use both melee
and ranged weapons, but it is our bow skill that we are famed
for. While not all of us are great bowmen, we can count among
our ranks many of the best in the Realms.

==Chapter 3: MAGIC==

As our skills grow in the mystical arts we are able to
choose what spells we would learn to aid ourselves in our
travels. The Guild leaders tell us when we are ready and show
us the sacred passages in the ancient tomes that we may commit
them to our memories. In the following chapter we discuss not
the spells themselves, for there are constantly new books of
knowledge being found and this book would soon become
antiquated, but the skills we use to cast these spells.

Perception of Power: Before one tries to cast a spell, one
must first see if there is enough power to support one's
spell. By concentrating and focusing our magical senses, we
are able to detect how great the power is in the surrounding
area--from the barest hint to a massive temple-pounding rush.

Magic: While not as skilled as the Warrior or Moon Mages who
devote their life to magic, we are able to control to a degree
certain aspects of Nature through the use of our magic. From
enhancing our senses to the equal to those of animals or the
calling of them to aid us in battle, we can call upon Nature
to help us in almost any situation.

Harnessing: The magic power obtained for spells is drawn from
different aspects of the planes. While the Warrior Mage draws
his power from the elements, we draw our power by borrowing a
small piece of the essence of the life which surrounds us. We
can even share some of this energy to help a Cleric or Empath
cast spells of their own.

Magical Devices: While the power of life is our primary magic,
we are able to cast other spells using various magical devices
we may acquire. Many items are embedded with magical chains of
energy. By focusing on these lines of power we are able to
identify, charge and use these magical objects for our own
purposes. However, one must always be careful when tinkering
with such artifacts, for one unskilled in their ways can break
the chains causing the item to become powerless--sometimes
harming the tinkerer in the process.

Target Magic: While not often used by Rangers, I include this
into this chapter of magic. Targetted magic is the ability to
center your spell on a specific area or foe. Most often used
by the Warrior Mages to strike down their enemies with
deadly-accurate fireballs, Rangers can use targetted magic
with certain runes.

==Chapter 4: THE WILDERNESS OF LIFE==

I use this last chapter as a tribute to our home and as an
epilogue to this book. What can I say about our dear Mother
Nature? She shelters us all and provides all we could ever
need. It is in Her womb we are all raised, and we grow to
maturity under Her gentle care. I speak of Her with great
reverence and caring. Without our beloved wilderness we would
be as naked babes in the night. Always remember, my brothers
and sisters: It is only through constant vigilance and respect
that we survive here. We are the guardians of our domain; the
Hunters and Explorers of a great frontier. We have chosen this
life and it is not the easy path, but the greatest
achievements are won down the hardest paths. We are bonded in
our lives here, a great family of caring and respect. The
struggles we face we all face together. We may spend our
individial lives in the solitude of the wilderness, but we all
share a bond in this, our wilderness of life.

Farewell and Cherish these moments-

Striderr Slayn - Ranger
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