A druid in Dungeons & Dragons is a playable character class that is an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury). They are concerned with the delicate ecological balance that sustains plant and animal life, and the need for people to live in harmony with nature, not in opposition to it. Druids have a unique ability that allows them to change into various animal forms, and various other qualities that assist them in natural settings). Druid spells are oriented toward nature and animals, and they can call on the elemental forces of nature or emulate the creatures of the animal world. Druids are part of a society that spans the land, ignoring political borders, and they recognize each other as brothers and sisters. Druids are not limited to good or neutral alignments, and they can be played as villains or anti-social characters. Some druids lead raids against aberrations and undead that encroach on their territory.