Griffin

Griffin is a Totem spirit of War. He is the tribal totem and Patron Spirit of the Red Talons and known for his fierce hatred of humans.

Overview[]

The Griffin guards the wilderness against human encroachment and represents the most primal and animalistic powers that are endangered by humanity's onslaught against nature and the extinction of species. Griffin aids all spirits whose living kine is exterminated by humans. Packs under his guidance are able to communicate with all birds of prey without the need of a Gift, and gain faster reflexes and swiftness.

In one scenario of the Apocalypse, Griffin falls to the Wyrm alongside his tribe after a plague causes wolves to become extinct, blinded with rage.

Traits & Ban[]

Background Cost: 4

Traits[]

* Individual: Griffin’s children can communicate with birds of prey without the use of a Gift, and gain two dots of Glory.

* Pack: Griffin’s packs gain three dots of Alertness, and Red Talons show their respect for the pack.

Ban[]

Followers of Griffin cannot associate with humans. Griffin has not yet accepted a pack containing a homid Garou.

Favors and Bans[]

In Werewolf 5th Edition, Griffin is the Patron Spirit of the Red Talons, rather than their totem. Griffin, who stands guard against the Weaver’s encroachment and never prioritizes human interests over those of animals. Griffin and the Red Talons are associated with Honor — albeit an honor whose context often eludes Garou whose foremost context is the society of humans.^[1]

Favor[]

Griffin is implacable, a ferocious fighter in the face of impossible odds. Red Talons can add a die on Brawl tests whenever their Health is below half.

Ban[]

Griffin abhors complexity and seeks to simplify his followers’ relationships with the world. If a session occurs in which the Red Talon makes use of an Academics, Driving, Finance, Firearms, Science, or Technology dice pool to repair or utilize (rather than subvert or destroy), they may recover only a single Willpower at the start of the next session, instead of their Composure or Resolve rating.