The Watchers are a small group within The Circle whose purpose is to keep vigil over the lands protected by the druids. Silent, secretive, and elusive, the Watchers tend to the lore, the history, and the interests of the Circle. They are the emissaries of the Grand Hallow, the messengers of the forests, and the spies of the Grand Druid. Their job is to observe, remember, and record all that occurs in the natural realm. Their job is to preserve and enforce the will of Aurasan and to uphold the ideals of the Circle.

To better accomplish their task, the Circle granted the Watchers the ability to shapeshift, to become a creature of the wood. Such magic allows the Watchers to remain hidden though nearby and always waiting.

Most Watchers begin as initiates to the Circle. A member whose talents lie in the magics of the Arche of Animal and who prove their dedication to the interests of the Circle are selected to serve as Watchers.

Akin to the Circle, Watchers shun great weapons, heavy armors, and large shields.

To become a Watcher, the character must meet the following requirements (calculated for Rule of Knowledge):

RANK	REQUISITES	POINTS	GAINED BENEFITS
New Initiate	Arche of Animal 1 Arche of Mind 1 1st Favored Arche 1 Arche of Power 1 Animal Lore 1, Plant Lore 1 Mineral Lore 1, Survival 1 Concealing 1 Organization 1	29	• membership • Organizational perk: Wealth (stipend of 1 Crown per rank per event) • Organizational skill: Tracking 1
First Initiate	Arche of Animal 2 Arche of Mind 2 Arche of Power 2 1st Favored Arche 2 Animal Lore 2, Survival 2 History 1, Legend Lore 1 Climbing 1	33	• Organizational skill: Tracking 2 • Organizational language: Druidspeak (see the Circle)
Second Initiate	Arche of Animal 3 Arche of Mind 3 Arche of Power 3 1st Favored Arche 3 Animal Lore 3, Survival 3 Magic Lore 1	43	• Organizational skill: Tracking 3 • Organizational ability: Speak With Animals at will, with any animal • access to Mnemonic I

The full description of the Watchers can be found in the full-version of the Archaea sourcebook.

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