Introductory Garou Bluesheet

Introductory Garou Bluesheet

Embers, a live-action role-playing game, by Embers Productions

The Werewolf

What does it mean to be a werewolf? This subject is not easily understood even by the Garou themselves, because it is simply what they are. Werewolves are neither human nor wolf - they are a unique race of careatures in and of themselves. This game is about these people, who do their best to make their way through life after the revelation of their nature: that they are not the normal humans (or wolves) they once believed they were. Instead, they are Garou - outsiders, shapeshifters, werewolves, Earth's last dying protectors against a terrible force that grows stronger with each passing of the moon.

Characteristics

There are a number of powers and abilities that define a Garou. These are:

Multiple Forms - A werewolf is able to assume human (homid) and wolf (lupus) forms, along with the intermediate "Crinos" form that is the dreaded "wolfman" half-form and is known to Garou as the form of war. For more information, please refer to the Breed bluesheets.
Stepping Sideways - Garou are able to enter the spirit world almost at will. Normally a mirrored surface is required, but more powerful Theurges can step sideways without a mirror. For more information, please refer to the Umbra bluesheet.
Health - Garou are not really immune to injury or disease, but are incredibly healthy and regenerate very quickly. Their only weakness is to silver. At the very least, contact with Luna's metal itches. Specially prepared silver weapons can do great damage to Garou, though fortunately these are rare. For more information, please refer to the Life as a Garou page.
Gifts - Garou are able to learn mystical powers from spirits that enable them to transform themselves and the world around them. In order to use Gifts, Garou use the Rage, Gnosis and Willpower gifted to them by Gaia. For more information, please refer to the Combat Resolution System.
Delirium - Garou in Crinos form create a blind, instinctive terror in humans who view them.
Frenzy - Werewolves are extremely emotional creatures and can be overcome by their emotions, especially the emotion of anger. They can be driven into a frenzy - a mad, berserk rage. During a frenzy, the Garou instinctively changes into Crinos form, and nothing is remembered about one's human side - the domination of the wolf is total.

The bluesheets that we've put together for the game cover many different parts of being a Garou - the history, the culture, and different aspects and characteristics. These bluesheets are:

History of the Garou - history_of_the_garou.html

Aspects of the Garou - aspects.html

Life as a Garou - life_as_a_garou.html

Cities and Wilderness - cities_and_wilderness.html

Caerns & Rites - caerns_and_rites.html

Septs & Packs - septs_and_packs.html

Renown & Rank - renown_and_rank.html

Challenges - challenges.html

Howls - howls.html

Moots - moots.html