Red Talons

The Red Talons are perhaps more intolerant of humans than any other tribe, even the Get of Fenris. They would enjoy nothing more than seeing the entire race utterly destroyed so that the blood of the humans could flow freely through the streets. The Red Talons were the most opposed to ending the Impergium and still attempt to convince other tribes to reinstate it. They believe humanity as a whole is "of the Wyrm" and, as such, must be removed from the Earth. Only then will the Garou be able to defeat the Wyrm completely.

The Red Talon tribe is composed entirely of lupus stock Garou, and although they tolerate the other breeds, they disdain being in their presence. Other breeds are considered to be weak, but are also seen as necessary in the war against the Wyrm. The Red Talons are the least understood of all the tribes. They are the most wolf-like and take great pleasure in rituals that the other tribes could never fathom.

They also keep to themselves as much as possible, and fighting among their own tribe members is very rare. Humans are not the only creatures they despise. They’re so filled with hate that they’ve got plenty to go around. Vampires are at the top of their list and rival the hatred they hold for the humans. The Red Talons believe that vampires are little more than dead humans with too much power, a blasphemous manifestation of the Wyrm whose only gift should be destruction. Younger members of this tribe have become more tolerant toward humans and believe that some of them may be worth saving. These upstarts have become the targets of anger and violence from their elders, and many have been destroyed because of their beliefs.

Totem: the Griffin

Initial Willpower: One Trait

Tribe Advantage: Gaia’s Fury
Red Talons gain one additional Rage Trait during character generation.

Tribe Drawback: Wyld Child
A Red Talon is completely at home in the Wyld. Unfortunately, he cannot find peace in the cities. As a result, a Red Talon cannot regain Gnosis in any urban environment.

Backgrounds: Red Talons may not buy Influence.

Beginning Gifts: Beast Life, Scent of Running Water

Wolf Form: A large brown wolf with fangs and claws prominent and ready for battle. When they appear in Homid form, it is always an unpleasant sight: they are slouching, hairy and often ape-like in appearance. This is to convey their contempt for humanity.

Organization: As this tribe is very close to their lupine roots, any group is led by an Alpha. The strong lead and the weaker follow.

Habitat: The Red Talons are found in the wilds, far removed from human settlements of any kind.

Protectorate: The Red Talons protect the wolves of the world from destruction at the hands of the humans. They have sworn to destroy any who bring harm to their wolfen Kinfolk.

Outlook: The other tribes were weak to allow the humans to reign as they do. Bringing an end to the Impergium was a mistake. Now the Red Talons must suffer under the talons of the Wyrm and the persecution of its host, the humans.

Quote: "Grrrrrrrr. Me hate human, kill human, kill all human. Start with you first. Grrrrrrr."

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