#lantern bearer

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Lantern Bearer

Artist: Zoltan Boros Set: Innistrad: Crimson Vow

Val didn't know what the silent geist was offering...

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My first fic for @ecto-implosion based on artwork by @ovytia-art

I hope ya'll enjoy this as much as I have enjoyed writing it.

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

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brainrot go brrrrrr

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I literally made this in thirty-minutes. Forgive me for not being in class.

[my-only-daydream]

Inktober 2019 Day 20 : Lantern bearer

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Lantern Bearers (Ranger Archetype)

Also called Lantern Lighters if going by the name given to them in Adventurer’s Guide, these warrior rangers are trained to hunt and fight against one type of prey: Drow.

In the Golarion setting, the Lantern Bearers are a clandestine elven organization meant to fight against drow incursions, as well as conceal the dark elves’ existence from the rest of the world, the latter of which they have failed at if certain adventure paths are considered canon.

Regardless of setting or race, these rangers are masters of fighting against subterranean foes that fear the light, wiping them out or driving them back into the darkness. How exactly they use these talents is up to them though.

 Normally, the magic of producing strong light like sunlight is beyond rangers, but these learn how to do just that, all the better to blind their quarry.

Being able to see further in dim conditions is paramount against foes that dwell in darkness, and these warriors hone their sense to see further than other members of their kin.

So too do they hone their body against poison, for the drow are notorious for the toxins they wield.

With their focus lying elsewhere, these rangers learn less about various terrain types than others, learning those secrets at a slower rate.

They are, however, experts at maneuvering in the various rock formations found in the depths.

Eventually, these rangers no longer even need a light source to see, their gaze piercing the dark. This training also extends the range of naturally darksighted races even further.

Similarly, they also eventually become immune to all toxins.

Eventually the intensity of their daylight magic becomes so strong that they outright stun light-sensitive foes, giving the lantern lighter’s the advantage.

These rangers learn to camouflage themselves much later in their careers, letting the blinding light they wield do it for them in many cases.

Finally, they dial up the intensity of their light magic further, outright paralyzing their hated foes with sensory overload.

If you’re interested in a ranger specialized in fighting the denizens of the dark, this archetype might be for you. Unlike a cave druid, these warriors are more combat-oriented, so keep that in mind. I recommend a build that not only uses the daylight spell to great effect, but also focuses on favored enemies associated with the drow, which may vary from demons to undead to abberations, depending on the setting.

 What’s interesting is that according to adventurer’s guide, post Second Darkness lantern bearers have done away with the corrupt Winter Council and now act independent of such a ruling body. Furthermore, they act more in the open, and actually seek to redeem some drow who prove to be capable of such a moral turnaround.

  Seeking to clear out an undead infestation, the light-bearing clan of elves descends into the barrow, only to find nothing but a few necrophidi within, as if mocking their efforts. Have the undead moved on, or was this an even more elaborate distraction?

 Typically, the Lightbringers are seen as a force of good, combating the darkness. However, recently, reports have come in of a cell of their organization targeting civilian fetchlings and wayang alike, seeking to purge their darkness. Lightbringer headquarters is interested in discovering the truth behind these rumors, fearing for their reputation.

 Sporting ebony skin rather than the typical gold, Masipa is a rare drow-made shabti, whom would have been doomed to being torn apart by demon in the abyss in her creator’s place had it not been for the psychopomps. Now, she has returned to the material plane to fight against the wicked culture that would exploit others so.

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a little guy guides your way

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Shadows of the Past a HUGE Success

Hey everyone, long time no see. It's been awhile since I last wrote. I took some time off to visit my friends as school starts up, a sorely needed trip, but now I'm back and rearing to go. Hear's to the end of the season, lets let it go out with a bang! Now for some late breaking announcements: First off, I want to say "Thanks You!" to all the volunteers who participated in Shadows of the Past. The Shadows of the Past program on Saturday, August 15th was a smashing success, not in small part due to the huge volunteer response we got. Whether you were a Lantern Bearer, helping to light the way and set the ambiance of the walk, or an actor, dressed up and playing the part, it was the volunteers who allowed this program to go on. It's you guys and gals who really make this program. So give yourself a pat on the back, because you deserve it. The Lantern Bearers especially deserve our thanks and congratulation. Without them, the walk would not be nearly as successful, or even possible. We had 27! volunteers of all ages helping carry the lanterns, both first timers and old hands. They came early and stayed late, signed forms and waited patiently, and all did an excellent job. They have our recognition, because without the volunteers, there are no Lantern Bearers, and without the Lantern Bearers, there is no Shadows of the Past. I also want to thank everyone who came to the Volunteer Picnic. It was great fun seeing everyone coming together and discusses the season. That picnic was for you, the volunteer, and it's our little way of saying thanks for helping out and making Mount Rainier National Park all the better for it.