Editing Ranger candidates of the elements (section)

== Introduction ==

Rangers are woodsmen and hunters, but also weavers of moderately powerful nature-related spells, and they have been known to surprise their opponents with a combat trick or two. Those who are willing to dedicate their lives to the exploration and protection of the world may start their quest for understanding the nature by joining the ranks of Ranger Candidates of the Elements.

After training enough in the candidates one can join to subsequent guilds like scouts of Grahm who are a small group of seasoned ranger candidates who have rejected the magical side of being a ranger because spells might actually damage the elemental forces and nature, at least in their minds. And to use nature's powers to help yourself would be against all laws of natural harmony. So instead this group has decided to hone their physical abilites to compensate the loss of magical power. And they are not faring badly at all.

A ranger can also become a well-trained archer and hone his skills in the Royal Archers who are a group of professionals who travel around the continent to compete in all kinds of archery contests. Some of them even make their living this way, though the prizes of the contests are far from amazing.

One can also join the Nightstalkers. Members of this guild would be famous for their ability to sneak upon unsuspecting victims and hide in their surroundings. The origins of this guild are unknown, but some gossip of connections to different spy organisations have been going on for many years. Nowadays these dexterious rangers gladly teach their skills to other rangers, for they hate the disturbing sounds the untrained make when traveling through the woods and these skills are very valued when trying to shoot someone from a hiding place.

Rangers are also famous for their impressive handling of blades while whirling them in the air. It is also rumoured that very skilled rangers can even make their blades sing a tune while whirling them in the air and obliterating opponents.

The solitary rangers have established a center of training southwest of the city of Vaerlon, in a dense decidious forest next to a lake. They currently accept anyone into their ranks and teach herbal lore and combat skills alike.

Weloq says: //Well, you see, the ranger guild is a very branched guild, and we offer many different skills to specialize in. First you have to complete the basic training in the form of two guilds: the main guild, where you are right now, and the Scouts of Grahm. After reaching the 25th level, you have to complete at least two of the five ranger subguilds. You may pick any two 'subs' you wish, including the Royal Archers. If you are successful in doing so, the Ranger Lords will gladly accept you. And finally, after learning everything the Lords can teach you, The Protectors will complete your training.//