The class of druids are an intellectual class. They have sometimes been identified as wizards, or healers, or priests or priestesses, or judges, but in all actuality, they are all of these things. They are philosophers, judges, historians, bards, mage, mystic, seers, doctors, astronomers, astrologers... druids were well rounded and could be any or all of these things. The name "Druid" is actually a title given after a lengthy time of study. The word itself means "oak knowledge". Oaks, as well as rowans and hazels, were very vital and important to the druids.
To become a druid, one trained in a school for up to twenty years before the title of Druid was given. Their training was so rigorous, they were virtually walking encyclopedias at the end of their training. There were several ranks that one worked through before gaining the white robes of a Druid. Children were sent as young as 4 or 5 to begin their training as a Druid. They were called Initiates. You may play your character as an Initiate before you have applied for a registration number. The first level was called Bards, they were given green robes to wear. The next level before reaching Druid status was called the Ovate, and blue robes were given to wear. After over twenty years of study, if you were deemed worthy, you might be able to rise in rank to Druid or Druidess, and gain the white robes.
As the Republic of Umbra Victus has three circles designed to help unite like Druids into their proper Circles, the Circle of the Cresent Moon is the newest circle designed for those that are part taking in any of the ceremonies that revolve around Celestial Bodies. The mages that may choose this catagory mostly come from the Order of Neptune or of the Order of the Moon, which are either elemental based or celestial in nature.
The primary deities that are the patron Gods and Goddesses of this particular circle are Dalunay, the Lady of the Moon, Kamran, her twin brother, Rakh, the sun God, Taranis, the Master of the Sky, and. Astrae Windpure of the Stars. Any patron God or Goddess is acceptable within this Circle, but those are the primary.
