The early Druids started out as a closely-knit groups working together to help their specific tribes. This seemed to work well at first when there were only a handful of tribes. However, the various groups of Druids soon realized that in order to keep all of their own tribes

.However, due to the intellect of the Druids, the Romans feared them. It was the common folks reverence towards the Druids that interfered with Caesars attempt to overcome the Britons in 55 BCE. Druidism was the prevailing philosophy in Briton at the time. Caesar found the Druids to be a threat to his authority and he ordered their end. After the invasions by Rome, the Druids that were left converted to Christianity through persuasion or fear of genocide. The Christian Church thus adsorbed much of Celtic religion. Pagan Gods and Goddesses became Christian saints, sacred springs and wells were preserved and associated with saints and used for baptism. Many sites of spiritual antiquity became the location of cathedrals. In the 7th Century, Druidism was destroyed throughout most of the formerly Celtic lands. If not destroyed it was hidden deeply underground.

After a successful completion of the Branch test, the student would now be considered a full pledged Druid. However, part of a Druids philosophy is to never stop learning. They would then be referred to as the Trunk. They are now expected to gain knowledge on their own. T hey are given the privilege to study what most fascinates them. While all along sharing all knowledge that they gain with others. With this newfound freedom there also comes danger. For, they are experimenting with new magics and new methods for older magics. Also, the Trunk is anticipated to devote time each day to their tribe and Nature in order to advance it.

Druids usually preferred to dress in simple attire. Most often they were known to wear robes. The color of a robe wasn't a specific color. The exception to this is that Leaves and Branches almost always wore gray. This symbolized their potential. Only in a very specific ritual would a druid wear a pre-determined color, and even then it was not mandatory. They were also seen to hold mistletoe in their hands. It was a symbol of great reverence as was the oak tree.

Druids are also said to have believed in after life. The dead were transported to the Otherworld by the God Bile. Life was thought to continue as much as it had before death. The Druids thought that the soul was immortal. After the person died in the Otherworld, their soul would live on again in another human body. Very, much like today's belief of reincarnation.

Druids started to train at a very young age. Usually they started around the age of five years. Or as druids believed as soon as the gift recognized within a person. This training could continue fifteen to twenty years. The training was set to be unforgiving on the body and the mind, as is Nature. A Druid needed the ability of survival and to control the powers of Nature. Just like in today's society a student wasn't limited to only one teacher. Everyone of the Druids in a community would share knowledge with a student. Thus, creating a snowball effect. For even new stude

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