First Metis

The First Metis is one of the chosen creatures of the Wyrm and one of the most powerful enemies of the Garou Nation. He is also feared as the First Ronin. Despite being something akin to a bogeyman among the Garou, he is real and a force to be reckoned with.

There are many legends from all tribes that describe his coming, but the Children of Gaia have a legend that gives him the name "Bittersown." They say he was a child of a Silent Strider Theurge and a Child of Gaia Philodox, born at the end of the War of Rage. During his rise to fame, Marijika Foebreaker challenged Bittersown to single combat. The challenge ended with the death of both Garou.^[1]

Overview[]

When the First Metis was born, his fellows were disgusted by his abnormal appearance and when the breach of the Litany of his parents was about to be punished, he lashed out against the elders, injuring them severely. For this, he was banished from Garou society and forced to travel alone. As both humans and wolves rejected him, he threw his lot with the Wyrm, who offered him his friendship and became one of the most dreaded enemies of his race. For this, he replaced his fangs and claws with silver ones and covered his body with magical tattoos that would reflect the name and legend of every Garou he would ever kill.

Today, the First Metis still walks the earth, immortal through the embrace of the Wyrm. He attacks Garou that travel alone or have abandoned their packs.

POWERS AND ABILITIES

Character Sheet[]

The First Metis/First Ronin
Tribe: Unknown
Breed: Metis
Auspice: Ahroun
Rank: at least 5 (Elder)
Physical: Strength 7, Dexterity 6, Stamina 5
Social: Charisma 0, Manipulation 0, Appearance 0
Mental: Perception 5, Intelligence 4, Wits 5
Abilities: Alertness 5, Athletics 5, Brawl 5, Dodge 5, Intimidation 5, Primal-Urge 5, Subterfuge 5; Animal Ken 5, Melee 5, Stealth 5, Survival 5; Enigmas 5, Linguistics 5, Occult 5, Rituals 5.
Backgrounds: Mentor 10 (If the legends are true, the First Metis' Mentor is the Wyrm!), Personal Totem 10 (the Wyrm).
Rage: Unknown
Gnosis: Unknown
Willpower: Unknown
Gifts: In First Edition it knows all Garou gifts (yes, all gifts including Black Spiral Dancers ones) of level 4 and below as well as Fearful Flight (Spend 1 Gnosis to make all Garou present flee with an opposed Strength + Intimidation roll vs. their Rage). In the Second Edition it knows all Gaian Garou gifts of level 4 and below and all Black Spiral Dancers gifts of level 5 and below, but loses Fearful Flight. Notes: If players are lucky enough to do considerable damage to this monster it will just disappear and reform somewhere else (anywhere from Malfeas to behind them!).