That is possibly one reason why they avoid it. Kinda like how they had Dr. Strange banish all the vampires or have they returned? I know there is Blade and a few pseudo-vampires but are there any true vampires?
Myths: People believe that werewolves only come out on full moons, but that is the first mistake someone can make. They only become more powerful during the full moon (Ahroun Moon). They are affected by silver, now this is very true, but it does take some amount of silver to stop them, unless you cut them with it somewhere that is leathal. You can become a werewolf through a bite, that is completely hogwash. To become a werewolf (Garou), is a very special and mystical thing, and one sigular bite from one of these creatures will not make into one of them. Also that werewolves can't control their ability to shift, now that is the last mistake a foe of a werewolf will learn. These creatures do have massive control over thier form shifting. Their forms also range from more than just a man, wolf, and "werewolf."
Facts: Werewolves can "shift" whenever they wish, but "Ahrouns" are more destructive on full moons, and full moons are like holy days for werewolves, they worship "Luna," goddess of the moon, on those nights. Silver does affect these monsters, but to a degree, they can stop these killing machines in their tracks, sometimes. It just matters on the Garou, and if they have a gift that affects there allergy to silver. You do not become a werewolf through their bite; most likely you would die before the "Garou" leaves. But you can only become a Garou through birth, either one of your parents was a Garou, or a Kinfolk (family of the werewolves). Only 1 in 10 children from a Garou will be a "pure breed," able to shift. Garou have 5 forms, Homid (human), Glabro (75% human, 25% wolf, your basic Hollywood werewolf), Crinos (the war form, 50% human, 50% wolf, usually about 7-10 feet in height), Hispo (dire wolf form, a large wolf), and Lupus (the wolf form). Now Garou can automatically shift to their "breed form" (what they were born as). Shifting to their "War Form" (Crinos) makes humans go into Delirium (they are usually scared stiff, run away, or go insane). Shifting Crinos is much easier, when it is the phase of the moon that they were born under, is in the night air. There are 5 phases of the moon that the Garou recognize, Ragabash, Theurge, Philodox, Galliard, and Ahroun. Each one also determines where that Garou will stand in their society. Ragabash-New Moon, they are the tricksters, the pranksters. Thuerge-Cresent Moon, they are the soothe sayers, the shamans, and the holy ones. Philodox-Half Moon, they are the judges of their society. Galliard- Gibbous Moon, they are the singers, the ones that keep records. Ahroun-Full Moon, they are the warriors, the ones that kill. A pack of Garou are made up of 1 of each phase of the moon, that way the "pack" is more universal. The Garou society is a very long, and complex one.
Tribes
Black Furies (please log in to view the image)
The Black Furies are a very fierce Tribe, just like the Get of Fenris. But the Black Furies and the Get of Fenris are constantly fighting each other. The Black Furies are mostly an all female Tribe. They will kill male children born, but they will usually allow a male Metis Garou baby to live. So if you meet a male Black Fury, 9 out of 10 it is a Metis. The Black Furies and the Get of Fenris are always fighting because the Black Furies are a female oriented Tribe, whereas the Get of Fenris are a male dominant Tribe, but female Get can rise to power. But that is a hard thing to do, but it is possible.
From: Greece
Bone Gnawers (please log in to view the image)
The Bone Gnawers are the most disliked Tribe in all of the Garou society. They are the lowest on the mighty Totem-pole of Tribes. But they are still nothing to scoff at. They may not be liked, but they are one of the most closely knit Tribe, they have almost all of their Kinfolk accounted for as well. They are mostly an all Homid Tribe, but they have some lupus. In their lupus form, they resemble very mangy dogs.
From: Bums and homeless in large cities.
Children of Gaia (please log in to view the image)
The Children of Gaia are a peaceful Tribe, but they are still Garou warriors. They have no direct ancestors, but are a combination of all the other Tribes, they accept Garou from a variety of Tribes into their Tribe (this has made them the largest Tribe in all of the Garou Nation). Their peaceful ways are not liked by the Get of Fenris, but are cherished by the Stargazers. But the Children of Gaia have a lot of sway in the Garou Council.
From: All over the world.
Fianna (please log in to view the image)
The Fianna are the so-called drunks of the Garou Nation. They are from Ireland, the British Isles, and Scotland. They are very large (both in size and spirits), even for Garou. Their Lupus form is larger than the other Garou's Lupus form, it is the size of the other Garou's Hispo form (Dire Wolf). This makes them a very hard Tribe to best, but they have their weaknesses, mostly alcohol. They are the tribe the gave the Garou tongue a living breathing soul (made most of the words, though the other tribes did help too).
From: Ireland, Scotland
Get of Fenris (please log in to view the image)
The Get of Fenris are the "warriors" of the Garou Nation. More so than the other Garou, and if you doubt it, confront a Get and tell him so. An Ahroun usually heads the Fenris packs; the Tribe does not like the Ragabash Fenris. The Get of Fenris are very angry Garou, they Frenzy more often than any other Tribe. They are proud of their lineage, they are of a Viking heritage. The Get of Fenris are the chooses children of the mighty Incarna known as Fenris the Great Wolf.
From: Norway, Austria, and Germany
Glass Walkers (please log in to view the image)
The Glass Walkers are another not liked Tribe, but are very powerful. They are pretty much the opposite of the Red Talons; whereas ALL of them are of Homid decent. They are looked at as the Tribe that has adopted the Weaver, whereas the Red Talons have adopted the Wyld. The Glass Walkers are on of the youngest Tribes to be organized, they believe that Humans have the ability to do things that the Garou and other changing breeds cannot accomplish, and that is the ability to "name" things. The Glass Walkers are very elegant, and very well dressed, and usually very rich as well.
From: High-class families in major cities.
Red Talons (please log in to view the image)
The Red Talons are an ALL lupus tribe, except for the occasional Metis (which usually doesn't live long, most of the time). They hate humans with a passion, and believe that they are the reason for the upcoming apocalypse (which sounds right, coming from the Garou tribe that seems to belong to the Wyld). The Tribes mentality is that, the Impergium should be started up again, so that they can halt the Weavers advance into their territory. They will NEVER assume there humanoid forms-such as Homid, Glabro, and Crinos (they may assume Crinos in war times, but not usually).
From: All over the world, but wolf packs is there Kin.
Shadow Lords (please log in to view the image)
The Shadow Lords are the ones that keep many secrets. They want to overthrow the Silver Fangs, and rule the Garou. That is what they believe is their right, but the Fangs have many ties with other Tribes (such as the Get of Fenris, Fianna, and the Red Talons). But they are seen as very corrupt, for they make deals with the Wyrm, well so most other Garou think. The Shadow Lords are the best ones to fight against the Vampires, for they have dealt with them for so long, that they have learned many of their most hidden secrets. But at a very high cost, mostly their souls.
From: Transylvania
Silent Striders (please log in to view the image)
The Silent Striders are a wandering Tribe. Most Garou believe that they are not an organized Tribe, but they are very mistaken. The Striders have their own way of keeping in touch, which makes them a little more organized than their enemies may think they are. The Silent Striders help keep the other Tribes, all over the world, knowledgeable of the world around them. They travel form Caern to Caern, and bring news to the Sept. Which serves to keep Garou on their toes. Most Tribes accept the Silent Striders into their Caerns with open arms, knowing that when a Strider shows up, that they will get news and some new tale of heroes from around the world.
From: All over the world, mostly loners
Silver Fangs (please log in to view the image)
The Silver Fangs are the rulers of the other Tribes. They have taken it upon themselves to rule, and govern the other Garou. This does not make them the most favorable Tribe, but they have proven in great times of need that they are strong enough to rule. They have been plagued, like Britain has, with inbreeding. This is most unfortunate, considering that some of their most honorable bloodlines are now corrupted with insane Garou, but some believe that they will over come (but only time will tell).
The Stargazers are a very unique Tribe, and thats putting it mildly. They are of Hindu decent, and they don't sway to far from their traditions. They believe in reincarnation, which is a very common belief among Hindus. They have made up a form of martial arts, that is made specifically for the shifting abilities of the Garou. It is Kalindo, it is a martial arts that deals with the shape shifting ability of Garou (and possible other shape shifters). Kalindo has its own gifts, designed by Stargazers, to help with Kalindo. The Gifts make the force, speed, maneuverability, etc. much easier, so the Garou may properly use it to their fullest.
From: India
Uktena (please log in to view the image)
The Uktena are from the "Pure Lands," the Americas. They are of Native American decent, and are the Eldest of the other Tribes in the Pure Lands. They are looked at, by the European Garou, as Wyrm-Tainted. And that is just because they are so powerful in the spirit would, and other Garou do not understand. The Uktena are so powerful, that they can bind mighty Banes to the ground, but this ability has been weakened by the European Garous takeover of their Caerns. The Uktena worship Uktena, for whom they receive their Tribes name. Uktena is a mighty serpent, which grants his followers the ability to speak to the spirits, more so than any other Tribe.
From: Native Americans
Wendigo (please log in to view the image)
Wendigo are the Youngest of the Pure Land Garou. But they are not the weakest, they are more powerful in physical prowess than the Uktena are, but there ability to speak to the spirits is nothing to scoff at. They worship the mighty Wendigo, for whom they get their name from, and Wendigo is a mighty beast, which lives in the frozen north. And the Wendigo HATES ALL European Garou.
The Garou have 5 forms, Homid (human), Glabro (75% human, 25% wolf, your basic Hollywood werewolf), Crinos (the war form, 50% human, 50% wolf, usually about 7-10 feet in height), Hispo (dire wolf form, a large wolf), and Lupus (the wolf form). They shift into hese forms whenever they like but they cannot skip forms like from Human straight to Wolf. They have to go through the the ones leading up to what they want to change to.
True Vampires get woman and men (yes men) some straight men turn bisexual after becoming a vampire. but Werewolves get the ladies too. Plus they are stronger faster and plan out more kickass then Vampires, They one weakness and they don't have to just come out at night either
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