Primal power courses through the very core of the warden, a stalwart defender of the wilds. Harnessing the strength of earth, storm, and bestial ferocity, these protectors of nature unleash inner primal might to defeat their foes and protect their allies.



The Warden is a class loosely based on the class of the same name from Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition. With the ability to assume one of three Guardian Aspects, all wardens hold the power to adapt to many situations. Each of the Guardian Aspects has a niche to fill; Aspect of the Forest allows a warden to better protect his allies with earthen strength and fortitude. Aspect of the Storm allows a warden to better focus on their spellcasting abilities. Aspect of the Wild lets the warden take on the aspect of a ferocious beast to quickly skirmish in and out of the fray.



As a half-caster, the warden gains spells up to 5th level, much as a ranger would. The warden also comes with two lower-level spells in the form of Crackle, a first-level spell that deals lightning damage, and Frigid Gale, a 2nd-level spell that deals cold damage to foes nearby, halving their movement speed.



Three archetypes come packaged with the warden in the flavour of Primal Powers. These Primal Powers compliment the core class nicely, adding differing playstyles for warden players. The Earthstrength warden gains features useful in keeping your foes where you want them, and abilities to better protect their party. The Stormheart warden fuels their spellcasting by utilizing the might of the storm, allowing for an interesting combination of melee and spellslinging. Finally, the Wildblood warden strikes quickly with two-weapon fighting, moving deftly in combat to position themselves for victory.



This class has been thoroughly playtested, and is in its finalized version. There should be no issues at the table regarding the power level of the class, as it has been created by taking the core design philosophies of the Player's Handbook classes to heart.



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