Sirius (WTA)

Sirius, the Dog Star, is a totem.

Overview
This star, the brightest in the night sky, was of special importance to the Egyptians. They celebrated the start of their year when Sirius rose with the sun, a harbinger of the annual flooding and re-fertilization of the Nile River. To those ancient Egyptians, Sirius was the embodiment of Ibis, but many other human cultures recognized the canine qualities of the star and its constellation, creating legends about dogs with qualities from noble loyalty to unmatchable speed. The Incarna Sirius does favor a canine form, and so feels a fondness for the Garou, the Silent Striders in particular. He is recognized as a Totem of Wisdom because his gifts to his children focus on marking the passage of time and making predictions, but the Dog Star is still fond of a good race.

Traits & Ban

 * Background Cost: 4

Traits

 * Individual: All pack members receive two bonus dice when performing seasonal rites. Finally, all children of Sirius receive an Athletics specialty in “sprinting.”
 * Pack: Packs that follow the Dog Star receive a point of Wits and two dice in Enigmas (only one pack member may use these bonuses at a time).

Ban
The Dog Star’s children must mark the yearly rising of Sirius over Egypt with an elaborate ritual, no matter where they may be.