Children of Gaia

Amidst the sea of violence and anger that consumes the Garou race, there is an island of reason and restraint. These gentle and empathic souls are the Children of Gaia, so-named because of their self-professed claim to be the tribe closest to the true purpose of Gaia.

Children of Gaia believe, unlike the majority of Garou, that humans can be taught the error of their ways. They argue that by persecuting the blind, naked humans, Garou have only isolated these errant children from their place in Gaia’s scheme. Caught between the ravages of the Impergium and the dangers of the untamed wilderness, it is no wonder that they sought shelter in the dark shadows of the Wyrm.

The Children of Gaia propose that cooperation and education are the best tools the Garou have to rectify the mistakes of the past and hopefully prevent what appears to be a darkening future. The Children only hope that it’s not too late to avert disaster. The other tribes often scoff at the pacifistic disposition of the Children, calling them hopeful dreamers. When cornered or defending what they see as a noble or just cause, the Children of Gaia can become a terrifyingly lethal force, even though they lack the blind fury that they despise in their brethren.

Totem: The Unicorn

Initial Willpower: Three Traits

Tribe Advantage: Diplomacy
The Children of Gaia are steadfast proponent of peaceful negotiation and discourse. To represent this, Children of Gaia begin with the additional Social Trait: Diplomatic, which cannot be lost.

Tribe Drawback:
Children of Gaia do not cause a Delirium reaction and therefore must exercise great care not to break the Veil. Many Children see this as a mixed blessing, since it allows them more opportunities to interact freely with humans.

Backgrounds: Children of Gaia may take any Background Traits.

Beginning Gifts: Mother’s Touch, Resist Pain

Wolf Form: Children of Gaia don’t look much different from other Garou— the difference is in their demeanor. Instead of seeming like cold, feral animals, they instead seem more like large friendly dogs.

Organization: The Children of Gaia respect the experience and knowledge of others. However, they also appreciate the energy and originality of the young. At a meeting of the Children, anyone may speak, and everyone is expected to hear other what others have to say.

Habitat: The Children of Gaia have no apparent preference when it comes to territory and do not shun areas frequented by humans, like some tribes do. On the contrary, they actively look for opportunities to interact with human society to better understand and hopefully communicate with humans. Children of Gaia can be found among ecological movements and activist groups where they believe their message will be openly heard and spread.

Protectorate: The Children of Gaia will become involved in any segment of humanity in which they believe they can institute peaceful change. Some say the recycling movement and current attitudes of ecological awareness owe a great deal to the efforts of the Children of Gaia.

Outlook: Children of Gaia believe that it is their responsibility to mediate disputes arising among the other tribes. They fear that the eventual downfall of all Garou will come from inner strife and turmoil rather than from external enemies. Were they not there to guide the Garou toward a gentler path, the Children feel, all would be lost.

Quote: "Each human we alienate, every careless frenzy we give into and every petty power play we engage in fills the bloated belly of the Wyrm to the point of bursting and drowns us all in a flood of hate and putrescence."

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