How to Play as Gaara in D&D 5e: Swarmkeeper Ranger Character Concept

One of my favorite characters from Shonen Jump’s Naruto series is #Gaara. His skillset involves the manipulation of sand with specialized telekinesis. Gaara is a character whose skills are unique and devastating. He can attack, defend, travel, and scout. His personality is gruff and dark because of a tragic past and a loveless upbringing. Still, his character develops over time as he interacts with people who care about him and finds purpose among his people instead of fear. Early in #DND5e, I imagined playing as a Druid of the Land who comes from the desert. I wanted to make a character with powers similar to Gaara, but nothing fit the concept I imagined. That changed when Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything arrived in the mail… Here's my complete article on why the Swarmkeeper Ranger is perfectly suited to a Gaara character concept in #DND: https://www.flutesloot.com/play-as-gaara-in-dnd5e/?utm_source=youtube Get your copy of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything with this affiliate link: Tasha's Cauldron of Everything: https://amzn.to/3sRX7DB ⏰Time Stamps: 00:00 Greetings! 00:19 We are Flutes and Opal 00:30 Gaara is a Swarmkeeper Ranger 00:52 Gathered Swarm (augmentations) 01:15 Swarmkeeper Magic (spells) 02:00 Writhing Tide (flight) 02:20 Mighty Swarm (greater augmentations) 02:37 Swarming Dispersal (defense/movement) 02:54 Ranger spells 03:30 Optional multiclassing 04:18 What do you think?