- For the flightless bird of the same name, see abrian.
- "Know and respect nature, and she'll take care of you. Defile and disrespect nature, and she'll take care of you, too."
- — Abrian the druid
Abrian is a half-elf druid dedicated to the preservation of the forest.
Description[]
Appearance[]
Abrian is a half-elf of short stature and strong build. He has tanned skin with a few freckles, long chestnut-brown hair, and honey-colored eyes. He wears leather armor, a leather belt studded with thorns, and a wooden shield, all streaked with colors of black, brown, green and tan. He wears a tattered green cloak, high doeskin boots, and carries a scimitar.[1]
He often assumes the form of an owl, eagle, or leopard, changing back into his half-elf form to greet any travelers he meets.[1]
Personality and alignment[]
Abrian is dedicated to the preservation of the great forest which he inhabits and the nearby farmland. His is greatly respected by the locals, and teaches them to use the forest and lands in a sustainable manner, as well as the use of native plants and animals. He is generally very friendly, but makes an enemy of those who engage in wanton destruction.[1]
Abrian is true neutral in alignment.[1]
Religion[]
Abrian is a druid, and follows the precepts of that faith. He is not known to worship any particular deity.[1]
Abilities and traits[]
As a powerful druid, Abrian possesses the ability to wild shape into the form of animals and powerful spells such as flame strike. He makes good use of all his spells and items.[1]
Home[]
Abrian inhabits a great forest bordering on settled farmland.[1]
Treasure[]
Abrian possesses a spell storing scimitar (in which he keeps stored a poison) spell, an amulet of natural armor, a ring of protection, a necklace of prayer beads with one karma bead, a wand of cure light wounds, a scroll of ice storm, a tattered cloak of resistance, and two Quaal's feather tokens to create trees.
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Abrian is served by his animal companions Farid the dire lion, Glyngreeb the eagle, and Niobhe the owl. He also summons earth elementals.[1]
Abrian is on good terms with the nymph Rainbow and a tribe of pixies. He is highly respected by the local people.[1]
Enemies[]
Abrian remains on the lookout for marauding monsters, particularly lycanthropes.[1]
Publication history[]
D&D 3rd edition[]
To date, Abrian has only appeared in Enemies and Allies (2001), p.22-23.