Circle of the Volcano
In ancient times, some radical druidic circles tried to harness these primordial forces with rituals, sacrifices and in other ways. This was no easy task though, and certainly very dangerous. What they wanted was to reshape the world, to destroy newly developing civilization to allow untamed wilderness to take over again - although many of them succumbed to the very forces they tried to control, torn asunder by a primal rage that overcame them when they attempted to practice
their magic. Over aeons, these radical druidic circles fell into oblivion; although some say that the legacy of these primal druids lives forth to this day in the Circle of the Wildfire.
Level 3: Circle Spells
Your connection to the volcanoes, your attempt to harness primordial powers from the very beginning of the earth, grants you access to certain spells. At 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th level you gain access to the spells listed for that level in the Circle of the Volcano Spells table.
Once you gain access to one of these spells, you always have it prepared, and it doesn't count against the number of spells you can prepare each day. If you gain access to a spell that doesn't appear on the druid spell list, the spell is nonetheless a druid spell for you.
| Druid Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 2nd | hellish rebuke, fog cloud |
| 3rd | Maximilian's earthen grasp, scorching ray |
| 5th | fireball, erupting earth |
| 7th | summon elemental, wall of fire |
| 9th | cloudkill, transmute rock |
Level 3: Harbinger of Devastation
You can speak, read and write Ignan and Terran and gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill. If you already have said proficiency, you can choose another skill from the druid list instead. In addition, you learn the create bonfire cantrip and when you cast it, it does not require concentration.
Level 3: Volcanic Rage
Starting at 3rd level, you gain the ability to embrace the primordial force of the volcano. As a bonus action, you can expend one use of your Wild Shape feature to manifest a 15-foot radius Emanation centered on yourself that takes the form of volcanic activity - i.e. rumbling and quaking earth, lava splattering and fumaroles - and is difficult terrain for your enemies. The Emanation ends early if you dismiss it (no action required), manifest it again or have the Incapacitated condition.
When you manifest the Emanation and as a bonus action on your subsequent turns, you can create a lava fountain within the area. The lava fountain is a 5-foot diameter, 20-foot high cylinder. Each creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, it takes Fire damage equal to your Wisdom modifier plus your Druid level, is Burning due to being covered with lava and falls Prone.
Level 6: Primordial Wrath
At 6th level, when you roll Fire or Bludgeoning damage for a druid spell while your Volcanic Rage is active, you gain a bonus equal to your Wisdom modifier to the roll.
Level 10: Revelation in Desolation
Your body has adapted itself to the inhospitable environment created by volcanic eruptions. You gain resistance to Fire and Poison damage and you have advantage on saving throws made to avoid or end the Poisoned condition.
Level 10: Volcanic Awakening
Starting at 10th level, when you use Volcanic Rage, the Emanation's radius increases to 30 feet, and when you use your bonus action to create a lava fountain, you can now instead create two fountains at once.
Level 14: Cataclysmic Eruption
Starting at 14th level, you can unleash the unparalleled elemental violence of a volcanic eruption. When you cast a spell that deals Fire or Bludgeoning damage while your Volcanic Rage is active, you can turn it into a cataclysmic eruption. When you do so, the spell deals maximum damage, ignores Resistances and if it affects an area, the area's dimensions are doubled in all directions. Once you have used this ability, you cannot use it again until you have finished a long rest.
Image Credits
Site 1: Illustration on SciTechDaily, University of Cincinnati
Site 3: Kilauea, July 26th 2002, US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
