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Synopsis:

Rath is a human druid opposed to Kagha, who has taken control of the grove in Halsin's absence. He is a kind, determined man, who seeks to keep nature in balance and prevent violence at all costs.

5.
Rath
: I wish I could offer more assistance. For now, I must keep a close watch on Kagha.DEN_ShadowDruid_AgreedToHelp, DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_Opposed
- 7.
  Rath
  : I hope to see both you and Halsin again soon.
  End
15.
Rath
: You have saved Kagha from herself. I cannot thank you enough.^devnoteDEN_GroveConflict_State_DruidsPacifiedDEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_OpposedPacified
End
21.
Rath
: Mercy on us, Silvanus - mercy, mercy, mercy.^devnoteDEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_Opposed
- 46. Player: A child is dead. You don't deserve mercy.PALADIN = False
  - 2.
    Rath
    : You may be right. We've let a snake replace our leader. And the result... By the Treefather, that girl...
    
    55. [Jump] Jump to Node 73 (2)
- 50. Player: That snake must be held accountable.
  - 40.
    Rath
    : By every star, by every vein on every leaf, she must.
    
    73.
    Rath
    : This has only happened because our true leader was taken from us.
    
    8. Player: Kagha seems happy to rule the roost. Who's your real leader?
    
    9.
    Rath
    : Master Halsin. Perhaps goblin-caught, perhaps dead. He'd set... Mistress Kagha back in line. Hold her to task. Stop this damned ritual.^devnoteGLO_Halsin_Knows_IsMissing, LearnedHalsinMissing
    
    25.
    Rath
    : More will die if the rite is finished. So many more, sent into a world gone mad...
    
    19. Player: If no one's looking for Halsin, I could do it.GLO_Halsin_Knows_IsFound = FalseGLO_Halsin_Knows_IsMissing, LearnedHalsinMissing
    
    30.
    Rath
    : Would you? I would give anything to see Halsin return home.^devnoteDEN_ShadowDruid_Knows_RathMentionedReward
    
    71. Player: No need to fret. I'll find him.DEN_ShadowDruid_AgreedToHelp
    
    51. [Alias] GLO_Halsin_Knows_IsFound
    End
    
    Alias to Node 92
    
    92.
    Rath
    : Silvanus' blessing upon you. And my gratitude as well.
    
    Link to Node 22
    
    14. Player: I'd like a more solid offer than 'anything'.
    
    47. [Alias] GLO_Halsin_Knows_IsFound
    End
    
    Alias to Node 81
    
    81.
    Rath
    : Our need is great. I will open the treasures of this grove to you, even if the circle forbids it.
    
    22.
    Rath
    : Halsin is an elf with the presence of a bear. He left west, with the adventurers.GLO_Halsin_Knows_IsMissing, LearnedLostHalsin
    
    94.
    Rath
    : You won't mistake the First Druid for anyone else.^devnote
    End
    
    34. Player: Never mind. I'm not interested.
    
    84. [Alias] GLO_Halsin_Knows_IsFound
    End
    
    Alias to Node 70
    
    70.
    Rath
    : Your dismissal is no shield. Kagha will ensure all outsiders are driven from the grove.
    
    42.
    Rath
    : Should you change your mind, head west. Halsin is an elf with the presence of a bear.
    End
    
    96. Player: I found Halsin in the goblin camp, but he can't return yet.GLO_Halsin_State_PermaDefeated = False, GLO_Halsin_Knows_IsFound
    
    3.
    Rath
    : Please, do whatever you must to get him home. The grove needs him.DEN_ShadowDruid_Knows_RathMentionedReward
    
    82. [Jump] Jump to Node 30 (2)
    
    4. Player: I found Halsin in the goblin camp, but he didn't survive.GLO_Halsin_State_PermaDefeated, GLO_Halsin_Knows_IsFoundDEN_ShadowDruid_Knows_RathLearnedHalsinDeath
    
    88. [Jump] Jump to Node 28 (1)
    
    58. Player: I'm in need of a healer. Badly.DEN_ShadowDruidOpposed_AskedAboutHealing = False, DEN_Apprentice_Knows_HeardAboutNettie = False, DEN_Apprentice_UserShortcut = FalseDEN_ShadowDruidOpposed_AskedAboutHealing, DEN_Apprentice_Knows_HeardAboutNettie
    
    59.
    Rath
    : Like many, you seek Halsin's craft. But you'll have to settle for Nettie.LearnedAboutNettie
    
    66.
    Rath
    : Find her further in the cave. Her gift is great, too - you can trust her.^devnoteGLO_Halsin_Knows_IsFound = False
    
    83. Player: Sounds like Halsin might be the better bet. Where is he?GLO_Halsin_Knows_IsFound = False
    
    41.
    Rath
    : The adventurers say they lost track of him in a temple to the west. GLO_Halsin_Knows_IsMissing, LearnedLostHalsin
    
    90.
    Rath
    : Would that I could track himself myself. But I cannot leave with Kagha doing as she wills.
    
    76. [Jump] Jump to Node 19 (1)
    
    16. Player: I'll take my chances on Nettie.
    
    57.
    Rath
    : I pray she can heal what ails you.
    End
    
    60. [Jump] Jump to Node 23 (1)
    
    23. Player: Leave.
    End
    
    26. [Alias]
    
    Alias to Node 66
    
    72. Player: I'm looking for Nettie.DEN_ShadowDruidOpposed_AskedAboutHealing = False, DEN_Apprentice_Knows_HeardAboutNettie, DEN_Apprentice_UserShortcut = False
    
    54.
    Rath
    : Ah, I see. You will find her deeper in the caves.
    
    95. Player: Sounds like I'd better leave.
    
    77.
    Rath
    : It is what Kagha desires. I doubt it is what Silvanus wants.
    End
    
    27. Player: The girl's parents will want vengeance.DEN_GuardedEntrance_HasMet_Parents = False
    
    61.
    Rath
    : This is how a terrible cycle begins. All is out of balance.
    
    45.
    Rath
    : We need Master Halsin. Without him, Kagha's ritual will divide this grove forever.
    
    32. [Jump] Jump to Node 25 (2)
    
    48. Player: That girl's parents want vengeance - and they deserve it.DEN_GuardedEntrance_HasMet_Parents
    
    Link to Node 61
    
    20. Player: How did Kagha take over the whole grove?
    
    13.
    Rath
    : She is First Druid in Halsin's absence. With him caught - or dead - by goblins, none may gainsay her.GLO_Halsin_Knows_IsMissing, LearnedHalsinMissing
    
    69.
    Rath
    : But more will die if her ritual is finished. I doubt those exiled by the rite will survive long outside.
    
    65. [Jump] Jump to Node 19 (1)
    
    53. [Jump] Jump to Node 95 (1)
- 33. Player: It was a terrible accident.
  - Link to Node 78
- 17. Player: The child is to blame. She shouldn't have stolen in the first place.['Lae'zel 1', 'Wyll -1', 'Karlach -1']
  - 78.
    Rath
    : Preventable. The sickening result of sickening beliefs.
    
    29.
    Rath
    : We let this happen. We let this snake replace our leader.
    
    80. [Jump] Jump to Node 8 (1)
    
    39. [Jump] Jump to Node 20 (1)
- 43. Player: You don't deserve the Treefather's mercy - you failed him. Failed your duty., PALADIN_ANCIENTSPALADIN
- 43. Player: You let Kagha befoul this sacred place with a child's blood, yet you plead 'mercy'? Coward.PALADIN
  - 1. [Jump] Jump to Node 2 (1)
24. [Alias] DEN_ShadowDruid_Knows_RathLearnedHalsinDeath
- Alias to Node 28
- 91. [Jump] Jump to Node 11 (1)
28.
Rath
: May he rest in Summeroak forever. I...^devnoteDEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_OpposedPacified, DEN_ShadowDruid_Knows_RathLearnedHalsinDeath
- 11.
  Rath
  : ...I apologise. I must have some time to myself.^devnote
  End
44.
Rath
: I hope to see Halsin return so he can help us heal.DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_OpposedPacified
- 86.
  Rath
  : Please, if you find him, let me know.
  End
56.
Rath
: I pray the Treefather nourishes Kagha's wounded soul, now that she is dead.^devnoteDEN_GroveConflict_State_DruidsPacified, DEN_ShadowDruid_State_KaghaIsDeadDEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_OpposedPacified
End
62.
Rath
: You did well to speak up for the girl. That snake is fickle. A tragedy prevented.^devnoteDEN_ShadowDruid_State_KidDied = FalseDEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_Opposed
- 35. Player: That Kagha seems dangerous.
  - 63.
    Rath
    : Well seen. Well spotted. We've let a snake replace our leader.
    
    38. [Jump] Jump to Node 8 (1)
    
    68. [Jump] Jump to Node 20 (1)
    
    64. [Jump] Jump to Node 58 (1)
    
    18. [Jump] Jump to Node 72 (1)
- 6. Player: And if I hadn't spoken up? What would have happened?
  - 0.
    Rath
    : Nothing befitting a child. Nothing befitting any of our world's creatures.
    
    12.
    Rath
    : We've let a snake replace our leader. She will see the tieflings driven out, or worse.
    
    75. [Jump] Jump to Node 8 (1)
    
    31. [Jump] Jump to Node 58 (1)
    
    52. [Jump] Jump to Node 72 (1)
    
    93. [Jump] Jump to Node 20 (1)
- 89. Player: I've heard there's some sort of ritual going on.DEN_GroveConflict_Knows_HeardAboutRitual
  - 79.
    Rath
    : One meant to seal us in. Meant to seal them out. Blasphemous. The Treefather must see what's happening in his holy grove.^devnote
    
    36.
    Rath
    : Perhaps his eyes are on Master Halsin now.
    
    49. [Jump] Jump to Node 25 (2)
- 85. Player: My oath often aligns with the Treefather's will. He would not abide child-slaughter., PALADIN_ANCIENTSPALADIN
- 85. Player: I swore an oath to stop terrible deeds like that. Monsters like her.PALADIN
  - 67. [Jump] Jump to Node 63 (1)
74.
Rath
: Until Master Halsin returns, my eyes must stay on Kagha.DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_Opposed
End
87.
Rath
: To think Kagha had turned to the ways of shadow. Her corruption ran so deep.DEN_GroveConflict_State_DruidsPacified, DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_KaghaTurnedGood = FalseDEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_OpposedPacified
- 37.
  Rath
  : Yet for her to die like this, under the Treefather's gaze... perhaps it is justice.
  - 10.
    Rath
    : If only justice soothed my heart. A grove drenched in blood is no sanctuary at all.
    End