My reincarnated druid is a bit of a schismatic of the Green Faith--he sees little use for the constant power struggle and listening for days on end to the "Will of the World", instead focusing on protecting the cycle of life and death and meditating on the "Will of Life", a practice he believes to be closer to the roots of the Old Faith. (Think about the philosophical differences between Qui-Gon Jinn and the rest of the Jedi, for example--this character is more of a "living Force" sort.) As the embodiment of reincarnation, he views the usual pantheon of deities (especially Pharasma) with a mixture of amusement and grudging respect but notes that even they are not immune to this cycle. A bit of a scholar, he's also not above looking outside the realms of druidic lore for more insight into the nature of life--he is fascinated by samsaran history, leshies, and the phoenix, for example.
So, Summon Guardian Spirit. Is there an improved familiar that meshes well with the focus on life and reincarnation? What's a good fit for this one? Maybe the nosoi psychopomp as a constant reminder that death awaits everyone, that some day even he, a being who travels the paths of death and returns with identity intact. will have to submit fully to the waters of oblivion before returning with a blank slate? Sadly, there's no "lesser phoenix"-type creature for this, else it'd be perfect.
Have you thought about fluffing each individual summoning as a full life cycle for this incarnation of your ephemerical Guardian? Then you just need to be concerned with relating the guardian to the character as apposed to the Faith.
Your casting time can be fluffed as the infant stage of the Guardian.
Have you thought about fluffing each individual summoning as a full life cycle for this incarnation of your ephemerical Guardian? Then you just need to be concerned with relating the guardian to the character as apposed to the Faith.
Your casting time can be fluffed as the infant stage of the Guardian.
That's . . . an interesting idea! I'll have to give it some thought. Could make for some horrifyingly emotional scenes, at least the first time or two.
If Tidepool Dragon's casting is based on HD it's the only worthwhile option.
Combat effectiveness is not a concern for this purpose. A little party support and noncombat utility would be nice, but this is not intended to be a serious combatant.