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Post by davegibsongreyhawkdm on May 18, 2018 10:47:33 GMT -5
What is the inspiration for the PHB Druid level titles, in particular inititiate of the first circle, initiate of the second circle,...initiate of the ninth circle?
Are these calling into mind Stonehenge and/or some other inspirational source(s)?
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Post by GRWelsh on Apr 4, 2019 7:47:38 GMT -5
I'm not sure if EGG ever answered these questions, or was asked. I've always assumed he based it on what the ancient Greeks and Romans wrote about the Celts, and then added in a Greek mystery cult flavor to round it out. From Wikipedia, for druid: And for ovate: And for hierophant: The idea of initates and circles seems to come from Wiccan witchcraft, but I'm completely ignorant about all of that stuff so I could be wrong. For all I know it could be inspired by the Masons. This guy should certainly make an appearance in someone's campaign, as an Arch Druid
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Post by geneweigel on Apr 5, 2019 11:45:58 GMT -5
I think it has to do with lodge mentality mixed with the level mania of everything D&D which is just another part of the Gygax mentality of design as multi-layered and more for possibilities if things are mysterious and hidden.
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