Gifts

Heightened Senses (1)

The Garou may vastly increase his senses for a short time. This can be formidable in Wolf form. The power lasts until the Garou changes form. A Wolf Spirit teaches this Gift.

Sense Wyrm (1)

The Garou can sense manifestations of the Wyrm in the nearby area. This Gift involves a mystical sixth sense, not sight nor smell; although the Garou is likely to say, "This place stinks of the Wyrm". This Gift is taught by any of Gaia's spirits.

Owl Speech (1)

Black Furies may invoke the kinship between their tribe and the owls of Athena. The Garou may speak to owls. This Gift is common among the Temple-Keepers of Artemis and the Sistehood. Many of their Kinfolk share this Gift, and new sisters often receive it as an initiation Gift. This Gift is taught by Owl Spirits.

Touch of the Muse (3)

With this Gift, the Fury invokes the Spirits of Art and Artifice, allowing her to reduce the difficulty of any Journalism, Deciet or Seduction. This Gift is taught by a particularly jealous Spirit, the Muse.

Curse of Aeolus (2)

The Garou summons an eerie, chilling fog to shroud the landscape, unnerving her enemies. The Garou can see through the fog, but others will have trouble navigating the mists. The Garou can see normally, but all others have an increased difficulty of Perception . Additionally the mist is creepy and unnerving to enemies. A Spirit servant of Aeolus, a Totem Spirit teaches this Gift.

Sense of the Prey (2)

The Garou, if he knows anything about his prey can track it down as quickly as he can walk. This unerring sense of direction operates anywhere and can be used to track spirits through the Umbra as well as find beings on the Earth. This Gift is taught by a Wolf or Dog Spirit.

Song of the Siren (3)

The Garou can enchant others with his singing. The Garou must continue to sing uninterrupted. A Swan Spirit teaches this Gift.

Wings of Pegasus (3)
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The Garou may sprout majestic wings when in Hispo form; these allow her to fly. These wings are large and resemble the feathery wings of the Totem, Pegasus. This Gift is taught by a Spirit servant of the Totem Pegasus.

Coup De Grace (3)

The Garou studies her foe, seeking the best place to land a devastating blow, and then delivers it. This Gift is taught by an Owl Spirit.

Visceral Agony (3)

The Garou turns her claws into barbed talons dripping with black venom. Each attack with these claws costs the Garou a Rage point, these attacks do no extra damage but causempairment that cannot be overcome. This lasts until the end of the fight/scene. A Pain Spirit teaches this Gift.

Flames of Hestia (3)

The Fury can produce white flames around her hands. These flames purify whatever they touch, cleansing tainted food or water. They will also heal damage inflicted by radiation, poison or disease. The Flames also extra damage to Fomori and Banes in hand-to-hand combat. This Gift is taught by Spirit Servants of Hestia, a Totem.

Body Wrack (4)

The Garou can cause a target to suffer immense pain. This Gift is taught by a Pain Spirit.

Rites

Rite of Cleansing
Level: One

This rite purifies a person, place or object allowing it to be used without fear of contamination by the Wyrm. To perform this rite the Garou must inscribe a circle on the earth, walking widdershins (counterclockwise) around the afflicted person(s) or object(s) while holding a smoldering branch or torch. He must use a branch (preferably willow or birch) dipped in pure snow or water to asperge the person or object cleansed . As this is done all Garou present release an eerie, otherwordly howl in an attempt to "frighten away" and thus banish the corrupting influence. Ideally, this rite is performed at dawn, but it can be performed at any time. The Target number for this roll is equal to the Wyrm's Boon of the Spirit that inflicted the contagion. If the rite is performed at dawn, this target number is reduced by three. Note that this rite cannot heal wounds or damage caused by contamination; it only removes any existing contamination.

Rite of Contrition
Level: One

This rite is a form of apology; it is often used to prevent the enmity of Spirits or Garou whom an individual has annoyed, or to prevent war between Septs or Tribes. The rite most often involves the enactor dropping to his belly and sliding forward. The Garou may also whine and lick his paws and hands. If performed well, however, a simple inclination of the head may suffice. To enact this rite successfully, The Garou must either give a small gift to the offended individual or, in the case of a Spirit, posses some aspect of the spirit in question (for example, a clay falcon if the Garou is appealing to the Totem Spirit Falcon). The target number for the rite is equal to the "targets" Rage +5. Garou who refuse to recognise a Rite of Contrition are looked upon badly by elders, most spirits will also accept a well-performed rite. The effect lasts until the Garou performs an action that could harm or insult the other.