Born on the slopes of An Càrn Gorm, Drest MacAlpin, was the fifth son of a Alpin MacCinoid, a shepherd of Moray (Macbeth "dukedom"). As Moray used to be located in one of the last Pict kingdoms, the pictish tradition was strong in the remote villages, despite the general conversion to christianism. As illness and poverty killed most of his older brothers, Drest had to take care of the sheep alone at the age of 7. The shepherd life agreed to him as he had a way with the animals and was always safe outdoors. As he grew, Drest realized he could calm animals with a touch and perform a variety of strange tricks. His reputation was such that one day, a woman, strangely tattooed and carrying an eagle on her shoulder cam to see him. she told him of the long tradition of the picts druids, of their communion to nature and of the power that could be unlocked to protect their people. Guided by Boalia, Drest left his familly and began his apprenticeship. Contrary to her, his powers were not only on the animals but also on the winds and rains.
When Macbeth was eventually killed by Malcolm, son of Duncan, Drest has just completed his studies and had just settled back in his village, to help his kin. However, with the death of MacBeth, the people of Moray were afraid they were going to be the target of Malcolm ire. Drest was thus charged by his people and his fellow druids to carry a message to the new king, reminding him of his duty to all his people and that they had not contributed to his father death.
Creatures Summoned:
Nature's ally I
Guard Dog (Summoned Riding Dog from the bestiary)
AC 13, hp 17, Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +1
Speed 40 ft.
Melee bite +5 (1d6+5) plus trip (CMB +5)
Skills Acrobatics +6 (+14 jumping), Perception +8, Survival +1 (+5 scent tracking);
Eagle (Summoned Eagle from Bestiary)
AC 14, hp 7, Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +2
Speed 10ft., fly 80 ft. (average)
Melee 2 talons +3 (1d4+2), bite +3 (1d4+2)
