Rahu

Full Moon Warriors

The Rahu auspice is technically a blessing, but few werewolves look on it as wholly benign, for the gift of the full moon is mad fury. When Luna's face is full, the spirit world becomes more dangerous. The moon's wrath saturates the spirit landscape, making spirits more aggressive and volatile. Werewolves have greater difficulty resisting their aggressive impulses, and Forsaken who undergo their First Change under the full moon are marked as vicious and unrelenting warriors.

Despite the power of the fury that fills him, a true Rahu is not always a berserker, and shouldn't be dismissed as "mindless". Many are insightful leaders on the field of battle, the linchpins of their packs' combat abilities. Some are capable tacticians, excelling in the mental aspects of the warrior's path. All immerse themselves in their role, attempting to master their violent impulses by paring the impurities from their souls.

The Rahu's role in a pack is obvious. He is to be the foremost warrior, first to take the fight to the enemy and last to retreat. A pack with a strong Rahu is much better prepared to survive the dangers of the physical and spirit worlds alike, for he not only lends his strength in battle, but also his insights into a foe's weaknesses. A pack that lacks a Full Moon must be careful about picking fights, for it lacks a warrior who can be reliably strong in all situations.

Primary Renown: Purity

Specialty Skills: Brawl, Intimidation and Survival

Gift Lists: Dominance, Full Moon and Strength

Auspice Ability: Warrior's Eye. A Rahu can attempt to "read" a foe, determining who is the superior warrior. Success indicates that the werewolf can roughly tell whether the threat is stronger or weaker than he is, while an exceptional success grants more understanding of the gap between the two ("He's much more powerful than me."). A dramatic failure indicates that the character greatly misjudges his target. The warrior's eye takes into account only those abilities that might affect a direct fight. A werewolf might read a skilled vampire assassin as "weaker", even though the vampire is much more deadly when it can choose the time of engagement.

The Change: When a Rahu changes for the first time, it ends in blood, as the full moon burns with fury, the face of Luna the Destroyer. Many Rahu go through their lives with the stains of loved ones' blood on their claws, the horrible reminder of their first night as a werewolf.

Quote: It's too late. If there was still hope for you, one of my friends would be here, trying to help you salvage what's left of your wretched soul. But you don't get my friends - you get me. You might want to close your eyes now. It'll be easier.