Gorgon is the Patron Spirit of the Black Furies tribe.
Overview[]
Although referred to by her Greek persona whenever the Garou discuss her tribe as a whole, she is venerated in the form of local legendary icons of righteous retribution and fury around the world, such as Kali or even Wasp.[1] The name of 'Gorgon' may be the most common way for those in the material world to personify and depict the abstract Incarna, but the more accurate descriptor for her and her domain might simply be 'Vengeance'.
Gorgon was herself treated unjustly by an even more powerful spirit, driving her to gather a tribe of those who refuse to let such injustices stand unchallenged. Indeed, not acting against a perceived abuse of power is considered an act of neglect by many members of this tribe, and those seeking the favor of their patron can be vigilant to the point of belligerence.
Favor and Ban[]
Gorgon and the Black Furies are associated with Glory, particularly glory gained tearing down anyone or anything in a position of systemic power — an act justified in itself to the vengeance-spirit of Gorgon.
Favor[]
Gorgon calls upon her followers to eliminate barriers and punish those that create or maintain them. Black Furies player can add a die to a pool used to oppose or circumvent someone or something in a position of power (relative to themselves or someone in their care).
Ban[]
Gorgon demands that her followers always try to correct an injustice. If they let persist an injustice that they could’ve prevented or addressed, they may recover only a single Willpower at the start of the next session, instead of their Composure or Resolve rating.
Trivia[]
- Medusa, Euryale and Stheno were the three Gorgons of Greek Myth.
- The counterparts to Gorgon in previous editions of Werewolf were the Medusae. They were a pack of Black Furies that eventually became Patron Spirits themselves. The members of the pack were: Euryale, Helena, Stheno, Medusa, and Isthmene.
References[]
- ↑ WTA: Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition, p. 164