Identity

The Ranger is a chain-wearing martial class whose identity is rooted in the wild. Their skills have been honed by a lifetime spent living off the land, not by channeling nature as a magical force like the Druid. What seems like magic to others is accumulated fieldcraft: old wisdom, remembered paths, and skills refined through years of necessity.

In combat, they move fluidly between bow and blade depending on what the situation demands, and are capable of holding the line in a pinch. Outside of combat, however, is where the Ranger's full value emerges. They’re masters of travel, moving themselves and their group across terrain with ease. Their affinity with the land runs deepest in outdoor zones, where they can track down what others would miss, move through dangerous territory unseen, and live off the land unabated.

Between fights, practical knowledge replaces spells. Wounds are dressed, ailments treated, and downtime cut short through their fieldcraft. The Ranger's skills turn a simple camp into something more—the group recovers better, and the wilderness provides in ways it wouldn't for anyone else.