Druids of the Sun

Circle of the Land Variant and Unique Healing Druid Subclass

Circle of the Land: Sunpetal Glade

Some druids of the land are shaped by the warmth the sun gives to the earth. This shapes their spell casting and puts them in touch with healing and growth.

The name of the circle comes from a mystical glade of healing and light that only is known of through hushed whispers and legends. The Sunpetal Glade is rumored to hold peace and tranquility to any creature that steps within it.

Whenever you choose a land from your Circle Spells feature, you may additionally chose the following spell list:

Sunpetal Glade

Druid Level Circle Spells 3rd goodberry, sanctuary 5th lesser restoration, prayer of healing 7th daylight, mass healing word 9th aura of life, death ward

Circle of the Sun

Druids within the circle of the sun are wardens against death. They live to serve the greater good and offer healing and preservation to any creature in pain.

The druids in this circle understand the natural order of life and death, but choose to favor life and bring warmth and rejuvenation wherever possible to help the world stay together as one.

Circle Background Traits

Whenever you are building your character, consider taking characteristics from the following tables if you intend on pursuing the circle of the sun subclass in place of your regular background characteristics.

d6 Ideal 1 Life finds a way. (Chaotic) 2 The world has too much pain. I care to reset this balance. (Neutral) 3 Nobody should endure unnecessary pain. (Any) 4 Healing brings joy, simple and sweet. (Good) 5 Life is precious. Its preservation makes the world a better place. (Good) 6 The secrets of life must be kept safe from those who would abuse them. (Lawful)

d6 Bond 1 My time healing has taught me empathy. I never forget anyone I couldn't save. 2 An old hermit took blame for a crime I committed. His generosity changed my life forever. 3 I spent my youth in the woods. My relationship with all life is one of respect and awe. 4 An unknown natural spirit saved me from an early death. I seek it out to offer my gratitude. 5 I was exiled from my home for practicing magic. I was taken in by the land and taught forgiveness. 6 I was abandoned as a child. Druids of the sun raised me as a community. I travel the world healing to honor their traditions and ideals.

d6 Quirk 1 I always find the bright side of life. Others don't always seem to see it. 2 My eyes sparkle in the sunlight. Literally. 3 I treat plants and animals like children that need love and care. 4 Hugs make everything better. 5 I refer to everyone as if they were family. We are all family under the earth mother. 6 "Why am I so happy? What's in the pipe? Nothing man, I swear!"

Preserver of Life

When you choose this circle at 2nd level, you learn the spare the dying cantrip. It is considered a druid spell for you.

In addition, whenever you stabilize a creature, you may imbue a light into them and cause them to regain 1 hit point.

Radiant Regeneration

Starting at second level, as an action you release a wave of pure life force to your allies.

Choose any number of creatures within 30 feet of you that you can perceive. You restore up to five times your level hit points divided among the chosen creatures in any way you choose.

You can use this feature twice. You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.