Black Furies

The Black Furies exist as a counterpoint to the somewhat male-dominated Garou society. Ever since their ancestors left the rest of the Garou and went to the farthest places to establish a place where they could be alone, Black Furies have been separate and strong. They believe that their Goddess, Artemis (Luna in another guise), wants them to remain apart from men. The only men in their tribe are those who are of the infertile metis breed.

They believe that their tribe has remained strong and pure with their own heritage throughout the centuries, and they can trace their heritage all the way back to prehistoric times.

Among the Furies, there are many reactions to the current Apocalypse. Some choose to save everyone they can, some choose to defend only women, some search through the world looking for lost sacred places and missing artifacts, and some choose to worship Artemis as their Goddess. Despite these disparate goals, they are all united under one tribe, and when they are unified under a common cause and bring their might to bear, they are a powerful foe.

Totem: Pegasus

Initial Willpower: One Trait

Tribe Advantage: Sisterhood
A Black Fury can share Willpower Traits with any other Fury or any other female member of her pack.

Tribe Drawback: Protectors of the Daughter
The totem of the Black Furies will provide them with a spiritual warning whenever a woman in the area is in danger. This warning (or call) can come at any time and will usually supersede the Black Furies’ other priorities. A Black Fury can ignore this call if she expends one Willpower Trait. However, she may lose Honor or Glory because of it.

Backgrounds: Black Furies may select any Background.

Beginning Gifts: Sense Wyrm, Heightened Senses, Sense of the Prey

Wolf Form: Black Furies tend to be dark, with a glossy coat and white or silver streaks. A few of them have natural double-headed ax tattoos or birthmarks.

Organization: The Black Furies are run by two major bodies, called Calyxes. The Outer Calyx is made up of 13 ranked Black Furies from all over the world, chosen by lot. The Inner Calyx consists of five Furies chosen directly by Artemis herself. The Outer Calyx coordinates Fury actions all over the world and provides regional administrators. The Inner Calyx’s five positions equate to the five auspices and act as a council, deciding policy, interpreting tradition and creating laws for the tribe. Those who Artemis calls for the Inner Calyx are of all ranks and abilities, not just the elders of the tribe, and  this has caused some discord among the Outer Calyx,who believe that they should be chosen for service eventually.

Habitat: Wherever there is wilderness left in the world, the Black Furies will be there. Wherever there are ancient artifacts that might fall into the talons of the Wyrm, the Black Furies will be ready to fight. Wherever there are women in danger, the Black Furies will come to their aid.

Protectorate: Black Furies see themselves as protectors of the Wyld, a force that embodies the source of mystery and the force of Nature. They tend the wild places that are left in the World of Darkness, and they have charged themselves with the recovery, protection and conservation of ancient, semi-mythical places and things. They see themselves as protectors of women and unspoiled places, and they will go to great lengths to uphold their duty to them.

Outlook: The Black Furies ally themselves with the Children of Gaia and the Silent Striders, as they usually work together well. They respect the Stargazers, the Wendigo and the Red Talons, but can’t seem to get along with them. They dislike the Fianna, the Glass Walkers and the Bone Gnawers, but they will not usually raise talons against them. They dearly hate the Get of Fenris and the Shadow Lords, and they sorely resent the position of dominance the Silver Fangs hold, although they follow the wisdom of their leaders and generally only attack these politically  powerful Garou when they have permission. You can expect Black Furies to give most men "attitude." The stereotype of all Black Furies as hard-cases is misleading... even if it does contain a kernel of truth.

Quote: "Follow you? Why? You show as much common sense as a half-trained cub. I wouldn’t follow you into a paper bag, because I’m sure you couldn’t find your way out of one!"

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