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1d4chan>Mezmerro: /* The Litany */

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The Litany

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	While the laws and customs of the Garou are ancient and stretch back millennia, they are still observed to this day. The vast majority is for the Philodoxes to learn and interpret, but all Garou are required to know and observe the thirteen core tenets. Naturally, all of them have grey areas for the various factions to bicker over. These are:		While the laws and customs of the Garou are ancient and stretch back millennia, they are still observed to this day. The vast majority is for the Philodoxes to learn and interpret, but all Garou are required to know and observe the thirteen core tenets. Naturally, all of them have grey areas for the various factions to bicker over. These are:

	* '''Garou Shall Not Mate With Garou.''' When two werewolves mate the result is a Metis, a sickly, twisted and/or insane Garou whose presence disrupts the Sept and are deformed to one degree or another. Such couples are more common between two Homid Garou; because of how they are raised they have a desire for romance and love. Unfortunately for them such pairings often result in tragedy. Back in the day Metis and their parents were killed, but in modern times more of them are spared (and more are born, too!), with many Garou seeing the hate against Metis to be unfounded prejudice. How this law pertains to same-gender relationships is matter of debate in-universe, even though such relationships are never going to result in children ~~- some~~ more modern or open-minded septs (Children of Gaia, Glass Walkers and Black Furies are the usual suspects ~~in this~~) let it slide or even rule out that these case are not violations of the Litany, while most other follow it to the letter and would punish gay Garou couples just as severely as straight ones.		* '''Garou Shall Not Mate With Garou.''' When two werewolves mate the result is a Metis, a sickly, twisted and/or insane Garou whose presence disrupts the Sept and are deformed to one degree or another. Such couples are more common between two Homid Garou; because of how they are raised they have a desire for romance and love. Unfortunately for them such pairings often result in tragedy. Back in the day Metis and their parents were killed, but in modern times more of them are spared (and more are born, too!), with many Garou seeing the hate against Metis to be unfounded prejudice. How this law pertains to same-gender relationships is matter of debate in-universe, even though such relationships are never going to result in children. Some more modern or open-minded septs (Children of Gaia, Glass Walkers and Black Furies are the usual suspects) let it slide or even rule out that these case are not violations of the Litany, while most other follow it to the letter and would punish gay Garou couples just as severely as straight ones - after all, the purpose of this law is not only to prevent Metis being born, but to tie werewolves to their Kinfolk with bonds of love and family and prevent them from going all "racial superiority" route (again).

	* '''Combat the Wyrm Wherever It Dwells and Whenever It Breeds.''' The Wyrm is the main reason the world's messed up. By combating the Wyrm, the Garou hope to save the world. It ''seems'' like the easiest, most-obvious part of the Litany to follow in theory, but in practice it's a suicide run, which is why the Garou have been losing ground for millennia. How to do this is as varied an answer as their are people to ask that question. The fun way, of course, is to find some corrupt baddies and kick the tar our of them. However Glass Walkers are known to hack into systems and expose a person or companies dirty little secrets, and others try to teach humans how to better care of the world around them etc.		* '''Combat the Wyrm Wherever It Dwells and Whenever It Breeds.''' The Wyrm is the main reason the world's messed up. By combating the Wyrm, the Garou hope to save the world. It ''seems'' like the easiest, most-obvious part of the Litany to follow in theory, but in practice it's a suicide run, which is why the Garou have been losing ground for millennia. How to do this is as varied an answer as their are people to ask that question. The fun way, of course, is to find some corrupt baddies and kick the tar our of them. However Glass Walkers are known to hack into systems and expose a person or companies dirty little secrets, and others try to teach humans how to better care of the world around them etc.

1d4chan>Mezmerro: /* Abilities */

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Abilities

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	* '''Gifts''' - Werewolf magic, taught and powered by deals with spirits. Way more flexible and open than vampiric disciplines but still nowhere near as flexible as awakened magick. Can do pretty much anything if you find the right spirit and convince it to teach you, and if you have the rank to get that spirit to listen to you, but most only teach to specific breeds, auspices or tribes, unless you're really good at convincing. Also the reason they only teach gifts to specific groups is partly because those groups made exclusivity deals in the past and spirit that breaks those deals would soon find an angry Theurge (or an ancestor-spirit of Theurge) on its doorstep about to break its spiritual knees.		* '''Gifts''' - Werewolf magic, taught and powered by deals with spirits. Way more flexible and open than vampiric disciplines but still nowhere near as flexible as awakened magick. Can do pretty much anything if you find the right spirit and convince it to teach you, and if you have the rank to get that spirit to listen to you, but most only teach to specific breeds, auspices or tribes, unless you're really good at convincing. Also the reason they only teach gifts to specific groups is partly because those groups made exclusivity deals in the past and spirit that breaks those deals would soon find an angry Theurge (or an ancestor-spirit of Theurge) on its doorstep about to break its spiritual knees.
	* '''Rites''' - Another werewolf magic, this time requiring time and most time groups of werewolves instead of being performed quickly like Gifts. Gaining and losing rank, passing judgement or commemorating heroes, performing funerals and weddings - it's all generally done with rites, and have very tangible results - for example, well performed funeral rite can summon a spirit of the passed and grant some of his power to grieving relatives and packmates. Unlike vampiric, sorceous and infernal rituals, werewolf rites only work for werewolves as much like Gifts they stem from the deal with spirits. To the point that exiled werewolves lose ability to perform them, as spirits no longer recognize them as "proper Garou".		* '''Rites''' - Another werewolf magic, this time requiring time and most time groups of werewolves instead of being performed quickly like Gifts. Gaining and losing rank, passing judgement or commemorating heroes, performing funerals and weddings - it's all generally done with rites, and have very tangible results - for example, well performed funeral rite can summon a spirit of the passed and grant some of his power to grieving relatives and packmates. Unlike vampiric, sorceous and infernal rituals, werewolf rites only work for werewolves as much like Gifts they stem from the deal with spirits. To the point that exiled werewolves lose ability to perform them, as spirits no longer recognize them as "proper Garou".
	* '''Fetishes and Tallens''' - Werewolf "magic items", like all their magic powered by bound spirits. Fetishes are "permanent" items (although it's considered a good idea to release spirit from it after sufficient service time, unless it's a relic or used to bind some evil spirit), while Tallens are one-use items, like magic arrows, potions and grenades. Spirits are usually (but not always) bound into them willingly, normally requiring some service in return or putting a ~~band~~ or a geass on a user that suits spirit's ~~need~~. Using Fetishes requires binding ~~the~~ to your spirit, which could only be done by a werewolf (or a Mage with enough dots in Spirit and not enough common sense to piss of werewolves).		* '''Fetishes and Tallens''' - Werewolf "magic items", like all their magic powered by bound spirits. Fetishes are "permanent" items (although it's considered a good idea to release spirit from it after sufficient service time, unless it's a relic or used to bind some evil spirit), while Tallens are one-use items, like magic arrows, potions and grenades. Spirits are usually (but not always) bound into them willingly, normally requiring some service in return (usually something spirit wants done in material world, but cannot to itself) or putting a ban or a geass on a user that suits spirit's needs. Using Fetishes requires binding them to your spirit, which could only be done by a werewolf or select few lucky Kinfolk with enough spirit affinity (or a Mage with enough dots in Spirit and not enough common sense to piss of werewolves).

	==The Litany==		==The Litany==

181.43.36.43: /* Changing Breeds */

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Changing Breeds

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	\| [[File:Ratkin.png\|50px]] \|\| '''Ratkin''' <br> Three guesses as to what these guys turn into. The Wererats are, for lack of a better word, living population control, existing to spread chaos and pestilence to the humans so that they don't spread too rapidly. They've taken a break for a bit, and are currently concocting a plan to rise up from the sewers and rip apart the Weaver's web for the glory of the [[Warp\|Wyld]]. [[Skaven\|Sound familiar]]? \|\| [[File:Ratkin.png\|50px]]		\| [[File:Ratkin.png\|50px]] \|\| '''Ratkin''' <br> Three guesses as to what these guys turn into. The Wererats are, for lack of a better word, living population control, existing to spread chaos and pestilence to the humans so that they don't spread too rapidly. They've taken a break for a bit, and are currently concocting a plan to rise up from the sewers and rip apart the Weaver's web for the glory of the [[Warp\|Wyld]]. [[Skaven\|Sound familiar]]? \|\| [[File:Ratkin.png\|50px]]
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	\| [[File:Rokea.png\|50px]] \|\| '''Rokea''' <br> Dun-dun. Dun-dun. DUNANNA! Protectors and guardians of the Ocean, the Weresharks have been here from the very beginning. They even have their own localised version of the [[Triat]]; [[Wyld\|Kun]], [[Weaver\|C'et]], and [[Wyrm\|Qyrl]]. Interestingly, they have ~~never had a~~ Homid ~~member,~~ and ~~if they did, it would presumably either not go down very well, or go somewhat similar~~ to ~~[[/co/\|Aquaman]]~~. They don't put up with shit from any other breed. You trespass? You dead. No buts about it. \|\| [[File:Rokea.png\|50px]]		\| [[File:Rokea.png\|50px]] \|\| '''Rokea''' <br> Dun-dun. Dun-dun. DUNANNA! Protectors and guardians of the Ocean, the Weresharks have been here from the very beginning. They even have their own localised version of the [[Triat]]; [[Wyld\|Kun]], [[Weaver\|C'et]], and [[Wyrm\|Qyrl]]. Interestingly, they have very few Homid members as most Rokea are Squamus (shark-born) and see the first as abominations due to their hatred of humans. They also have no Metis members as Rokea don't interbreed. They don't put up with shit from any other breed. You trespass? You dead. No buts about it. They never grow old or die naturally. They dislike the Unsea (the surface world) and most Changing Breeds except for the Mokolé, who are best buddies with them. They're worryingly similar to the human-hating Red Talons.\|\| [[File:Rokea.png\|50px]]
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1d4chan>Atlas84: /* Breeds */ Typo Fix

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Breeds: Typo Fix

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	\| [[File:Lupus.png\|50px]] \|\| '''Lupus''' <br> Born of a regular wolf or lupus kinfolk. As most player opt for a Homid for easy roleplay and a relatable background, some go for the challenge of being a wolf. Lupus are born as wolves, and live as such until they change. Even then, while they can take human shape and they aren't as dumb as a typical animal, they're still very wolf-like in thought and action. You need to remember that the change happens alongside puberty which means that your Lupus character is only a year or two old. So don't expect your Lupus to be driving a car, holding down a job or even speaking a human language well. Play them as they are, if they are in a city, they will likely be very uncomfortable and will not have concepts that most Homid characters take for granted. They can be a challenge and extremely rewarding. Storytellers should limit these to experienced players and for games that would allow for a lupus to add to the game etc. It's not a bad idea to learn about wolves and their behavior before playing as a lupus character... in other words, they are wolves, not dogs. Of course, for all the legitimate roleplaying challenges to be had in playing a lupus, they have ''never'' escaped the stigma of the fact that they are the result of ''literal wolf-fucking'' - that's a step too far even for the average [[furry]]. \|\| [[File:Lupus.png\|50px]]		\| [[File:Lupus.png\|50px]] \|\| '''Lupus''' <br> Born of a regular wolf or lupus kinfolk. As most player opt for a Homid for easy roleplay and a relatable background, some go for the challenge of being a wolf. Lupus are born as wolves, and live as such until they change. Even then, while they can take human shape and they aren't as dumb as a typical animal, they're still very wolf-like in thought and action. You need to remember that the change happens alongside puberty which means that your Lupus character is only a year or two old. So don't expect your Lupus to be driving a car, holding down a job or even speaking a human language well. Play them as they are, if they are in a city, they will likely be very uncomfortable and will not have concepts that most Homid characters take for granted. They can be a challenge and extremely rewarding. Storytellers should limit these to experienced players and for games that would allow for a lupus to add to the game etc. It's not a bad idea to learn about wolves and their behavior before playing as a lupus character... in other words, they are wolves, not dogs. Of course, for all the legitimate roleplaying challenges to be had in playing a lupus, they have ''never'' escaped the stigma of the fact that they are the result of ''literal wolf-fucking'' - that's a step too far even for the average [[furry]]. \|\| [[File:Lupus.png\|50px]]
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	\| [[File:Kinfolk.png\|50px]] \|\| '''Kinfolk''' <br> Most non-metis werewolf couplings don't actually result in werewolf children, but their kids are still kinfolk. Kinfolk are basically normal humans and wolves who are immune to the werewolves' Delirium (panic and memory wipe after seeing werewolf in Crinos) ~~abd~~ Curse (unconscious fear and loathing of werewolves in any form). Tribes keep them around because having kids with kinfolk is much more likely to produce werewolf children, and because they're the only way for most werewolves to have functioning families without the Curse fucking it up and limiting garou love life to one-night-stands. The full implications of this have been milked for all they're worth across countless septs, but here's the gist of it: some kinfolk-garou couples are good matches between people who love each other, despite the tension between their warrior ethos and living a normal life. Some garou believe that breeding with any kinfolk they want whenever they want is their "right," and that kinfolk should be grateful for the opportunity. And most of them fall somewhere in-between, with garou family members who try to be good to their kinfolk but either patronize or fail to keep their Rage in check around the people they love, leading to tragedy all around. Mistreatment of kinfolk has led many to fall to the Wyrm, or to murder their Garou kin, others even becoming "Skinwalkers" in an effort to become garou themselves, Wyrm-tainted abominations with many werewolf powers and a terrible desire for revenge. Kinfolk are a challenge to play, since you're essentially a normal person fighting things that can kill a garou in Crinos. There's a reason that a lot of Tribes are leery of cavalierly throwing kinfolk into the fray, [[Imperial Guard\|since they know that many of them, maybe even most of them, will never return]]. Of course, there ''is'' potential for a non-combat campaign, but that lovely war-form would just be sitting around if you did that! The Kinfolk book has many Gifts, rites etc that are unique to kinfolk and make them far more than just baby making machines. There are even rules for Supernatural kinfolk. A changeling that happens to be kinfolk? Not a problem! \|\| [[File:Kinfolk.png\|50px]]		\| [[File:Kinfolk.png\|50px]] \|\| '''Kinfolk''' <br> Most non-metis werewolf couplings don't actually result in werewolf children, but their kids are still kinfolk. Kinfolk are basically normal humans and wolves who are immune to the werewolves' Delirium (panic and memory wipe after seeing werewolf in Crinos) and Curse (unconscious fear and loathing of werewolves in any form). Tribes keep them around because having kids with kinfolk is much more likely to produce werewolf children, and because they're the only way for most werewolves to have functioning families without the Curse fucking it up and limiting garou love life to one-night-stands. The full implications of this have been milked for all they're worth across countless septs, but here's the gist of it: some kinfolk-garou couples are good matches between people who love each other, despite the tension between their warrior ethos and living a normal life. Some garou believe that breeding with any kinfolk they want whenever they want is their "right," and that kinfolk should be grateful for the opportunity. And most of them fall somewhere in-between, with garou family members who try to be good to their kinfolk but either patronize or fail to keep their Rage in check around the people they love, leading to tragedy all around. Mistreatment of kinfolk has led many to fall to the Wyrm, or to murder their Garou kin, others even becoming "Skinwalkers" in an effort to become garou themselves, Wyrm-tainted abominations with many werewolf powers and a terrible desire for revenge. Kinfolk are a challenge to play, since you're essentially a normal person fighting things that can kill a garou in Crinos. There's a reason that a lot of Tribes are leery of cavalierly throwing kinfolk into the fray, [[Imperial Guard\|since they know that many of them, maybe even most of them, will never return]]. Of course, there ''is'' potential for a non-combat campaign, but that lovely war-form would just be sitting around if you did that! The Kinfolk book has many Gifts, rites etc that are unique to kinfolk and make them far more than just baby making machines. There are even rules for Supernatural kinfolk. A changeling that happens to be kinfolk? Not a problem! \|\| [[File:Kinfolk.png\|50px]]
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