A Deepwood Scout patrolling the dangerous grounds of Athel Loren.
Deepwood Scouts are elite Wood Elf warriors who patrol those areas of Athel Loren deemed too dangerous for the Glade Guard to enter.[1a]
Role
To tread such paths, a Wood Elf must be invisible not only to a predator's sight, but to his other senses also -- no easy matter when contending with otherworldly creatures to whom an Elf's soul manifests as a brightly burning light.[1a]
The Deepwood Scouts' skills of stealth and concealment serve them well upon the battlefield. They are masters of ambush and distraction, the assassins of enemy artillery crews and of careless wizards who stray too far from the protection of their allies. Indeed, many an invading army has been brought to battle utterly unaware that kinbands of Deepwood Scouts have dogged its footsteps for days. Only when the battle lines clash do the Deepwood Scouts reveal themselves, sowing confusion and disruption amongst the enemy lines.[1a]
Notable Regiments
- Ashenhawks - These Deepwood Scouts served as the personal guard of Glade Lord Araloth, and it was said few could match their skill with a bow.