Rath

Rath is a human druid in Emerald Grove during Act One.

“

Until Master Halsin returns, my eyes must stay on Kagha...

„

— Rath

Involvement

Act One

Rath is in the Inner Sanctum arguing with  Kagha, who is considering  Arabella's punishment after her failed attempt to steal the  Idol of Silvanus. Rath is one of few who strongly disagrees with Kagha's leadership. He urges the party to find  Halsin, reassuring them that he will keep an eye on Kagha in the meantime.

The party can speak to him during ⁠Investigate Kagha, which reveals that Shadow Druids have infiltrated the Grove. He fights alongside the party to drive them out.

If the party complete ⁠Rescue the Druid Halsin, Rath provides them with  Rune of the Wolf, which can open a Hidden Vault.

Combat

Attacks and actions

 Hold Person ( + )

Hold a humanoid enemy still. They can't Move, Act, or React. Attacks from within 3 m / 10 ft are always Critical Hits.

At the end of each turn, the affected creature can make a  Wisdom Saving Throw to end this condition.

 WIS Save

 Range: 18 m (60 ft)

 Lesser Restoration ( + )

Cure a creature from  Diseased,  Poisoned,  Paralysis, or  Blinded.

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Greatclub

Damage: 2~9

1d8 + 1⁠Bludgeoning

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Misty Step ( + )

Surrounded by silver mist, you teleport to an unoccupied space you can see.

 Range: 18 m (60 ft)

 Wild Shape: Dire Raven ( + )

Take the shape of a Dire Raven that can avoid attention and  Blind enemies. It has 13 hit points.

While in animal shape, you can't talk or cast spells. You take on the attributes of your beast form - excluding your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores.

When your beast form drops to 0 hit points, you revert to your normal form.

Loot

• Rune of the Wolf

Related literature

• Hastily Written Note