Back Cover: One minute a gentle tender of the forests, the next a ferocious beast ruthlessly defending his territory, the druid is truly the stuff of myth and legend. The Quintessential Druid II: Advanced Tactics offers a range of new concepts, skills and equipment to enrich the background and abilities of any forest walker. With the help of this sourcebook, any character choosing to play a druid will find many alternatives and options for expanding his range of abilities. With Career Paths, druids can customise their advancement and gain special benefits from their chosen branch of training. The Legendary Druid offers a subset and expansion of their combat prowess that may take them to epic levels and beyond. Multiclassing offers a druid a complement to his abilities, while Superior Tools can enhance his performance. The Magical Druid offers a range of new spellcasting options and techniques. Tricks of the Trade gives a list of new animal companions and original uses for the wild shape ability. Finally, Survival Tactics and Special Techniques detail the advantages and disadvantages to portraying a druid in your game. Inside You Will Find: Career Paths Multiclassing Variants Prestige Classes Special Techniques New Spells New Magic Items Tricks of the Trade New Weapons and Armour