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Kumo, also known as Goblin Spiders, are the Asian branch of the Ananasi.

Overview

The Kumo are regarded as traitors by most of their western brethren, for they have allegedly chosen to ally with the Wyrm over their Queen. However, even the Kumo have their place in the Ananasa’s web, corrupting and killing to her ultimate design, since they have been duped into believing they serve only the Wyrm.

Like every Ananasi, the Kumo have no Rage and are unaffected by silver, instead they use the blood of their victims to fuel their gifts. However, Kumo are vulnerable to weapons made out of hong mu, a rare and fragrant variety of red rosewood.

Breeds

Homid - As their western counterpart.
Metis - The Metis are reveared among Kumo, and their presence garners admiration and respect rather than scorn. They are born in the Lilian form and eat their way out of their mother's belly. All metis are barren and the elders officially discourage Kumo breeding with Kumo, while at the same time turning a blind eye to the de facto results.
Arachnos - As their western counterpart. Arachnos Kumo are even rarer than in the West.

Forms

The Kumo have access to the four regular forms of the Ananasi, Homid, Lilian, Aghora (Pithus) and Thousand Fang (Crawlerling). However, their Lilian form have an extra set of lungs that can breath water, and their Pithus form have a supernaturally tainted venom that even affects supernatural creatures.

Organization

The Kumo are all Hatar, and have no Tenere or Kumoti among them. They are consolidated into three families dedicated to different aspects of the Triatic Wyrm. The families watch their monopoly, eradicating any offshoots that would threaten their supremacy.

Blessed of Rati - Dedicated to the Defiler Wyrm, the Blessed are the most sensual of the three families, glorifying the passions and desires of the flesh. They prefer the taste of Yang-energies (blood from living beings).
Children of Nareau - Dedicated to the Eater-of-Souls, the Children are curious and wise, but also capable of great cruelty. They care not for the taste of their victims.
Marawa's Brood - Dedicated to the Beast-of-War, the Brood revels in outright destruction and annihilation. They prefer the taste of Yin-energies (blood from corpses, or vampires).

Renown

Outside the Way of Emerald Virtue and without Auspices, the Kumo are not really respected by the other Fera, who see them as traitors and dangerous enemies. Kumo learn Ragabash gifts and progress in Rank with a total of seven Renown in any combination of Glory, Honor and Wisdom.

Version Differences

Main article: Ananasi Errata and Clarifications

In CB20 there are some rule updates. Homid Kumo start with 1 in Gnosis, just like their western cousins. A Kumo starts with one general Ananasi Gift, one Hatar Gift (expanded with their own gifts), and one Ragabash Garou Gift. The stats on their different forms are now identical to that of their western cousins. The Kumo learn Gifts from spirits, mostly from banes. Despite that their breed as a whole serve the Wyrm, only the most corrupted Kumo smell of the Wyrm. They do not revere Queen Ananasa, but still seem to play a part in her plans.

Gallery

References

WTA: Ananasi (book), p. 60-61
WTA: Hengeyokai: Shapeshifters of the East, p. 72-77
W20: Changing Breeds, p. 274-275

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-The '''Kumo''', also referred to as ''Goblin Spiders'', are the [[Middle Kingdom|Eastern]] pendant of the [[Ananasi]]. They are, however, regarded as traitors by their race, for they have chosen to ally with the [[Wyrm]] over their [[Ananasa|Queen]].
+'''Kumo''', also known as ''Goblin Spiders'', are the [[Asia (cWOD)|Asian]] branch of the [[Ananasi]].
+[[File:Kumo.jpg|thumb]]
-==Traits==
+==Overview==
-Like their parent breed, the Kumo have no [[Rage (WTA)|Rage]] and are unaffected by silver, instead using blood to fuel their powers. In addition to this, however, Kumo are vulnerable to weapons made out of ''hong mu'', a rare and fragrant variety of red rosewood.
+The Kumo are regarded as traitors by most of their western brethren, for they have allegedly chosen to ally with the [[Wyrm]] over their [[Ananasa|Queen]]. However, even the Kumo have their place in the Ananasa’s web, corrupting and killing to her ultimate design, since they have been duped into believing they serve only the Wyrm.
-==Breeds==
-* '''Homid''': As their western counterpart.
+Like every Ananasi, the Kumo have no [[Rage (WTA)|Rage]] and are unaffected by silver, instead they use the blood of their victims to fuel their [[Gift (WTA)|gifts]]. However, Kumo are vulnerable to weapons made out of ''hong mu'', a rare and fragrant variety of red rosewood.
-* '''Metis''': In contrast to the Ananasi, the Kumo encourage interbreeding and raise them as epitomes of perfection. [[Metis]] Kumo eat their way out of their mother's belly.
+===Breeds===
-* '''Arachnos''': As their western counterpart. Arachnos Kumo are more rare than in the West.
+* <u>Homid</u> - As their western counterpart.
-==Organization==
+* <u>Metis</u> - The [[Metis]] are reveared among Kumo, and their presence garners admiration and respect rather than scorn. They are born in the Lilian form and eat their way out of their mother's belly. All metis are barren and the elders officially discourage Kumo breeding with Kumo, while at the same time turning a blind eye to the de facto results.
-The Kumo are consolidated into three families dedicated to different Aspects of the Triatic Wyrm. The families watch their monopoly, eradicating any offshoots that would threaten their supremacy.
+* <u>Arachnos</u> - As their western counterpart. Arachnos Kumo are even rarer than in the West.
-* '''Blessed of Rati''': Dedicated to the [[Beast-of-War]], the Blessed are the most sensual of the three families, glorifying the passions and desires of the flesh. They prefer the taste of [[Yang]]-energies (blood from living beings).
+===Forms===
-* '''Children of Nareau''': Dedicated to the [[Eater-of-Souls]], the Children are curious and wise, but also capable of great cruelty. They care not for the taste of their victims.
+[[File:Kumo2.jpg|thumb]]
-* '''Marawa's Brood''': Dedicated to the [[Defiler Wyrm]], the Brood revels in outright destruction and annihilation. They prefer the taste of [[Yin]]-energies (blood from corpses, or vampires).
+The Kumo have access to the four regular forms of the Ananasi, [[Homid (Ananasi form)|Homid]], [[Lilian (form)|Lilian]], [[Aghora]] ([[Pithus]]) and [[Thousand Fang]] ([[Crawlerling]]). However, their Lilian form have an extra set of lungs that can breath water, and their Pithus form have a supernaturally tainted venom that even affects supernatural creatures.
-==Forms==
+===Organization===
-The Kumo have access to the four regular forms of the Ananasi.
+The Kumo are all [[Hatar]], and have no [[Tenere]] or [[Kumoti]] among them. They are consolidated into three families dedicated to different aspects of the [[Triatic Wyrm]]. The families watch their monopoly, eradicating any offshoots that would threaten their supremacy.
-==Renown==
+* <u>Blessed of Rati</u> - Dedicated to the [[Defiler Wyrm]], the Blessed are the most sensual of the three families, glorifying the passions and desires of the flesh. They prefer the taste of [[Yang]]-energies (blood from living beings).
+* <u>Children of Nareau</u> - Dedicated to the [[Eater-of-Souls]], the Children are curious and wise, but also capable of great cruelty. They care not for the taste of their victims.
+* <u>Marawa's Brood</u> - Dedicated to the [[Beast-of-War]], the Brood revels in outright destruction and annihilation. They prefer the taste of [[Yin]]-energies (blood from corpses, or vampires).
+===Renown===
 Outside the [[Way of Emerald Virtue]] and without [[Auspice (WTA)|Auspices]], the Kumo are not really respected by the other [[Fera]], who see them as traitors and dangerous enemies. Kumo learn [[Ragabash]] gifts and progress in Rank with a total of seven [[Renown]] in any combination of [[Glory]], [[Honor]] and [[Wisdom (WTA)|Wisdom]].
-== Version differences and clarifications ==
+== Version Differences ==
+:''Main article: ''[[Ananasi Errata and Clarifications]]
-In [[Changing Breeds (Book)|CB20]] there are some rule updates. Homid Kumo start with 1 in Gnosis, just like their western cousins. A Kumo starts with one general Ananasi Gift, one Hatar Gift (expanded with their own gifts), and one Ragabash Garou Gift. The stats on their different forms are now identical to that of their western cousins. The Kumo learn Gifts from spirits, mostly from banes. Despite that their breed as a hole serve the Wyrm, only the most corrupted Kumo smell of the Wyrm. They do not revere Queen Ananasa, but still seem to play a part of her plan, and she will not relinquish them to another totem.
+In [[Changing Breeds (Book)|CB20]] there are some rule updates. Homid Kumo start with 1 in Gnosis, just like their western cousins. A Kumo starts with one general Ananasi Gift, one Hatar Gift (expanded with their own gifts), and one Ragabash Garou Gift. The stats on their different forms are now identical to that of their western cousins. The Kumo learn Gifts from spirits, mostly from banes. Despite that their breed as a whole serve the Wyrm, only the most corrupted Kumo smell of the Wyrm. They do not revere Queen Ananasa, but still seem to play a part in her plans.
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>Kumo_-_Homid_form.jpg|Homid form.
+Kumo_-_Lilian_form.jpg|Lilian form.
+</gallery>
 ==References==
-* [[Hengeyokai: Shapeshifters of the East]], p.72-77
+* [[WTA]]: '''[[Ananasi (book)]]''', p. 60-61
+* [[WTA]]: '''[[Hengeyokai: Shapeshifters of the East]]''', p. 72-77
-* [[Changing Breeds (book)|Changing Breeds]], p.274-275
+* [[W20]]: '''[[Changing Breeds (book)|Changing Breeds]]''', p. 274-275
-[[Category:Fera]]
-[[Category:Werewolf: The Apocalypse glossary]]
+[[Category:Ananasi]]
 [[Category:Wyrm]]
+[[Category:Werewolf: The Apocalypse glossary]]