[Tristam]

The Circle of Acorns is a coalition of newly autodidacts Druids and interested apprentices founded in the last decade of the 22th century in Meranthe. Practicioners come from many different origins and beliefs, and gather together in their interest and love for Nature, and the preservation of it.

While still anew and heterogenous, they are motivated by their goals and passions to protect the environnement ravaged by the intensification of magic. While also learning and perfectionning their new arts.

Starting with low numbers and a relatively weak force, they avoid melding themselves with wide politics for now. This allows them to prioritize the study and rediscover this lost magic and start healing some of the abandonned regions in Meranthe as a form of practice.

Foundations

With the last centuries' rituals from the forces of the Pantheon and the Fel against each other, the normalcy of the Land has greatly suffered and it challenges the common mortals in their daily lives further more than ever. Even with most of the Fel's forces routed, the Strife in the Pantheon between themselves and Outsiders still encourage these rites to persist further and still intensifying. This accumulation causes abnormalities of the surface of Nature and drastically affect those who live near these scars, to the point of altering the ambient ecosystem. Outbursts of Lifestream are even reported to appear in some locations of Meranthe, creating oversized and invading growths.

Growing concerned with the state of Meranthe's Nature and the escalating powers at Humanity's disposal through their rites, some people would act outside of Settlements to gather and discuss of the current problems with the environnement, find solutions, and assist with each other. Various groups of Pagans and some would join such, hinting to research and learn the forgotten arts of Druidry to heal the world without the assistance of surnatural intervention.

Initially without any leader and without proper mentor, a Spirit beckoned through their dreams to ready and gather in the Realm of Eternal Blossoms, where they shall act as their teacher.

Therefore, this group would gather together, putting asside their banners and their faith to write common goals to achieve to be worthy of these lessons. Their group shall be baptized as the Circle of Restoration, in reference to their goal to heal and mend the world, but also reduce the presence of the "surnatural" in Meranthe's nature to a safer level.

Goals

Learning and Growing :

The Druidic arts, lost to time in Meranthe for a long time, have recently ressurfaced. Many magi are showing interest in this new form of magic, as some already have manifested potential. This Circle endeavors to teach and help its members the fundamentals of this magic, while also teaching various subjects related to Nature, Lifestream, Spirit realm, and many more. Open to anyone, as long as their motives fit their goals, there is no binding oath that keeps its members forever. It is in fact even expected that once a druid has matured enough in practice and knowledge, they may be able to leave and follow their own path.

Symbiose between Nature and Humanity :

These lessons seek to teach people how to live in symbiose with Nature. Humanity has needs, but Nature also does it. Both can help with each other. Even if Humanity has progressed to live with less dependance to Nature, all of this progress is only a construct that can fall at any moment, while Nature remains everlasting. Nature can be a rough mistress to anyone unprepared or treating it wrongly.

Nature's Restoration and Protection :

Meranthe has been ravaged by wars and other land shattering miracles and maledictions. Some of these locations can provide environnemental issues to nearby locations, while others make such territory to be inhospitable to live. And with how unstable the Lifestream within Meranthe has been through this last century, sometimes Leylines may outburst and cause ravage to its surroundings.

As part of their training, these Druids seek to mend the surface, to allow Nature and/or humanity to settle once more there. And attempt to find solutions to these outburst, either to prevent them, or fix the damage causes.

Flora and Fauna assistance :

Enthusiasts and passionned to plants and animals, these druids express respect and nurturing values to these living beings, as they represent the biodiversity of Meranthe. With the ravages of the environnement, flora and fauna living in these locations are primarly affected.
As part of their training, these Druids seek to provide relief and conservation methods for plant and animal species to avoid extinction. Either through preservation or evolution

Tradition or Evolution :

Not openly shared, but roughly presented. the lessons cover two different paths to achieve these goals : Either by attempting to keep Nature safe by maintaining its humble and simpler traditions, or push Nature to evolve and adapt to its new environnement for the Surnatural to become the new norm. The direction is still debated among its members... 

Symbol

The Symbol of the Circle of Acornsis a necklace of preserved nuts, but most notably acorns. The acorn being a fruit that symbolises growth and strength similar to how they grown from a simple fruit into a mighty large oak. This symbolizes how the Circle of Acorns would bring druidism into humble, small beginings. As they are convinced that later it may branch into greatness once the arts is fully learned.

Along with their collectivist ideology, this is a group effort of many different people regardless of their origins (thus why some necklaces are accompagnies with nuts other than acorns). Therefore, this is why the necklace does not feature only one acorn.

Organisation

The Circle is led by "Sylvester Galeland", a Spirit said to be an emissary of the Spirit Realm. Altough, they have never made a physical manifestation. Their voice echoes within the Realm of Eternal Blossoms without being present. Yet, for those who could have seen them in their dreams, they were described as a humanoid figure in a shroud made of wrinkled leather, bark-like.

Their intention is to teach and mentor the young druids and any potential interested magi in these arts, while also providing knowledge in Nature's Lore and the Spirit Realm. Their manifestation are occasional, sending oneiric messages to its members for when he is starting a lesson. Otherwise, he has mentionned that he may be seanced in private with the help of a Cleric of Alacritas specially, if the involved person is not a druid. But for druids of the Acorn, they may receive oneiric seances

Members are then organized as the following :

Visitors :
Those who are curious about the arts. They do not have the powers of druidism acquired, but they can still be part of the lessons in an attempt to awake them.

Initiates :
Freshly recruited druids. They learn the basics of the arts and specialized themselves in botany to begin with, limiting their powers in the scope of plants.

Druids :
Proper druids with their basics grasped. Acquiring along with the knowledge and practice of Zoology, now involving animals and creatures in their arts.

Archdruids :
Druids with confirmed practice in both flora and fauna domains. They now learn the subject of Anthropology, involving Humanity's Nature to the arts.

Entry is open to anyone as long their motives and goals fit the ones above, regardless of their nation and faith. It is expected at least that to become a druid, one must be an ''ally'' of nature.
Members openly declared to be part of the Fel, along with Necromancers, are banned from entry.
Sorcerers are advised that their arts are incompatible with Druidic arts. Question on their allowed presence is still debated.

OOC Notes :

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[Tristam]

Members who are part of the Circle, or follow its public movement, are informed by a letter written by the retainers standing in the Realm. They receive the following information :

Greetings my students and any curious visitors,

After this successfull leyline harvest, we may each have enough motes of Vitae to start practicing our first creation spell. We shall dwelve into the science of Herbology, where I shall explain more in details how the concepts of "Nature" and "nature" are defined. So even if you are not a druid, this class may be good for your general knowledge, if you find this subject interesting in your heart.

Unfortunately, it seems that in time of war and festivities draw near, it may be difficult to schedule a manifestation. Thus why you may find such long delay.
But meanwhile, this is the occasion to attempt seeking another Leyline before the start class. This will be your homework until then.

I am looking forward to meet you all.

Sylvester.

Druid Lesson 02 : Herbology

Monday 27th 6PM EST

[Tristam]

In the year of 2194AC, members of the Circle of Acorn, druids and non-druids, have received an invitation written by the Retainers of the Realm of Eternal Blossoms. But for all other Druids, regardless of their Circle affilication ? They may hear an echo that travel through the Leylines, cast by someone's Dreams. similar to when the first druids have returned. 

This echo comes from none-other than the Spirit that mentors the Circle of Acorn, Sylvester Galeland

Both the message and the Echo, announce that Sylvester Galeland will hold an open Forum for any druids, and anyone interested or already studying the subject. 

it will be a social gathering to meet any other druids from other circles and maintain relations and contacts for any future projects together. 

But it will be also the time where Sylvester will be present much more earlier for anyone who may have missed his classes, in which they will gladly answer questions from anyone struggling with the arts of druidism. 

Date : 29th October, 2 PM EST until 8PM EST

Location : Realms of Eternal Blossoms

[Tristam]

The winter of 2195AC has been calmer in activity for the Circle of Acorns.

Perhaps it was on purpose. As the Nature rests and sleeps under the cold, the Circle had some freedom for their personal schedules.

And as the first signs of snow thawing, the druids of the Acorn received an oneiric invitation through their sleeps. While those who were not yet practionners and regular guests of the Circle would receive a written invitation from the Retainers of the Realm.

My time for hibernation has ended. The Sleeper awakens once more. I pray your Winter has been kind and restfull. Alike to nature, we can allow ourselves to have a moment of respite through the year.

And to start the Spring, how about hosting a lesson on Zoology?
You have spent the last three years perfectionning your arts on Botany. I am aware that some of you are already in advance, but your presence and experience can certainly bring insight to your colleagues.

That day, we will talk about Fauna and their nature. Along with some lessons on how to break our language barrier and learn how to communicate with them. And if we have some time ? We can talk about Dreams too.

Pleased and looking forward to meet you all.

Date : 9th November, 4 PM EST
Location : Realms of Eternal Blossoms

[Tristam]

Meranthe 2196AC

As the world once more begins to stir after a peacefull winter, concern comes to what is happening beyond the Veil. But for now, it was too soon to take action.

The "Newsletter" written by the Retainers of the Realm of Eternal Blossoms send to its subscribes, while the druids receive a version through an oneiric message.

Looks like my class for Zoology had to be delayed. Many of your have noticed what is drawing on the sky. My last meeting has been dedicated to answers questions for what is to come, and providing advices. The Zoology class will be done another day, as I prepare for something else to teach you. Something, that shall help us being more connected than before, without having to step foot on the Realm.

But before, a new surge of Leyline has been identified. We must gather and harvest its surplus, before it droughts into the Spirit Realm. 

Gather to my Domain once more at this date, for those who want to see it done. And for druids who already have harnessed a leyline, your presence will still help.

Date : 10th November, 4 PM EST
Location : Realms of Eternal Blossoms

[Tristam]

As the current events unfold, the Circle of Acorn could feel a more discrete presence from their teacher. The Realm's sky reflects the same scenery as the Physical World, but there has been more delayed communications since.

But eventually, one oneiric communication reaches the druids, breaking the silence.

My appologies for the lack of presence. My Self has been busy with other duties beyond, as you may expect.

I am taking a moment of respite to continue mentoring the Circle on our next visit. We will catch up studying Zoology together.

This time, even if this is a moment where we gather together from all different communities, I would like to focus on this exclusively. But I invite anyone else who wishes to gather the other Druids for any specific event to get the initiative in doing so.

Date : 18th November, 6 PM EST
Location : Realms of Eternal Blossoms

[Tristam]

An Oneiric whisper reaches the mind of the druids, along with missives sent to anyone interested in the guild. The message holds the following.

Greetings, dear students and friends,

As you may already know, the Circle has lost one of its sapplings. Our dear friend and druid, Sapphiron, has unfortunately passed away while exercising his duty.

A young acorn that has sprouted through the last years together with our knowledge. Even through his fonctions, he was a man who found solace and peace within the Cradle of Nature.
Gloomlight invites those who were close to him to attend his funeral in due weeks.

Until then, I would like to meet and gather with you. There are topics I want to talk, and I want to know better of your projects. Perhaps we will have time for an expedition too.
This meeting is not urgent, and you are not mandated to attend if you have other occupations. But I will stand available for answers, if any questions are needed.


With my kind regards.

Friday, 21th November, 2PM EST

[Astronomical]

Meranthe, 2198 AC

A missive is flown out from the Tower of Aetius, aiming to find its way to many
of the known Druids and Druidess' familiar to, or friends with, the Circle of Acorns!

Hello to all Druids and Druidess', of whom are or are not friends and allies to the Circle of Acorns!

There seems to be a terrible inflation of activity at a certain, identified point in the forests close to the Azure Tower,
so I'd like for us to gather together to help alleviate the surge of activity in that area and figure out what source is causing it!

If you would be so kind to tag along, and maybe bring friends interested in understanding what we do and how we do it, feel free!

We will gather again in the domain of Mister Sylvester Galeland, first and foremost before heading out into the forests of Meranthe!

Sincerely,
Nymphaea Aubreen
Scion of House Aubreen

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Friday, November 28th, 2025
@ 1 PM EST

[Astronomical]

Ruins of Prospera
Year 2199 AC

A ritual that had taken place - something sudden and wretched that had seen
the demise of many magi, including one of the Circle's members, Sapphiron,
and destruction of the lands that the Lifestream has worked passively to heal...
since it had taken place...

Yet, the indentified point where a surge could be discerned, and has since been distinguished
in the place of ruination, is exchanged with the abundance of druids across Meranthe.
The stains left behind are to be alleviated to the best of Druidry practices in a location that could
leave one's hairs standing perpetually. A missive is sent out to all known practitioners and novices
that are in the process of learning how to tap into the primal energies of the world.

Dear Druid or Druidess,

In the lands from whence Melos dul Vique and his allies had brought ruination and monstrosities upon Meranthe,
the Lifestream works desperately to alleviate the corruption of wounds sprawled out within the ruins of Prospera.
The inflation has since accumulated, and its most pronounced feeling made known, so I relay its location to all of you
and ask that you join me in alleviating the harm brought to those lands as best as we possibly can.

Please be sure to tag along for this urgent meeting in the domain of Mister Sylvester Galeland so we can work together
to mend those past wounds, and see the world heal back into its ever green, thriving state it once had been in.

Sincerely,
Nymphaea Aubreen
Scion of House Aubreen

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Friday, December 5th
@ 4 PM EST

[ABitOfVittle]

Meranthe

As Meranthe enters into a new century, a new face takes it upon themself to organize the yearly get-together.  A quick missive penned to those of the Acorns, and those tangential to the same grand cause of the Druids.

To those who hold the title of Druid, and those elsewise who bear weight in their efforts.

   Hello, one and all! This missive holds to request your presence at the yearly conveyance of the Leyline. While last year's proved both bloody and dangerous in strides beyond expectation, the Leyline recently discovered proved to be a far most hospitable locale for our work to continue. Thus, in line with my predecessors? I would ask that we can convene in the usual locale, and work together to fix the malady.

As ever, the land of Blossoms will do. From there, we may head to the Leyline.  I hope to see you all there, for a far more peaceful endeavor of goodwill. And perhaps yet convene on how we might further aide these lands we call home, as we grow established and adept in the arts of Druidism.

With Tranquility and Hope, Ban Dai of Arcadia

Realm Of Eternal Blossoms, 2:00PM EST 12/12/2025