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FergalMacrea

Fergal Macrea, Blood Talon Ithaeur member of the Lodge of the Rose

The Lodge of the Rose is a mostly Blood Talons lodge that has adopted a version of medieval chivalry.

Overview[]

The Lodge was founded in the mid-18th century, as the first Industrial Revolution caused tremendous social upheaval. For Uratha, the rapid development of firearms had changed the nature of battle, and caused them to rethink their own identities as warriors. The founders of the Rose committed themselves to Romantic ideals and a version of medieval chivalry compatible with the lifestyle of werewolves. Their code relies on the principles of:

  • Devotion - Roses take any oath or promise seriously, beyond what's usual for the Uratha or even other Blood Talons. All oaths have the same weight and import to them, so breaking a casual promise to a friend is as grave an offense as breaking the Oath of the Moon. In their view, if one cannot keep a promise except by breaking another, then one should not have made both promises.
  • Fealty - Members of the Rose are fanatically loyal to their Lodge, and usually place its demands ahead of other commitments to their pack or territory. The lodge rarely calls on the full strength of such fealty, however.
  • Self-sacrifice - Roses are expected to give till it hurts in every aspect of their lives. While this includes being willing to die for a cause, it also encompasses lesser sacrifices, such as donating lavishly to those in need.

In addition, many Roses practice a kind of courtly love, a devotion all the more precious for being unrequited or unconsummated. This may include love for other Uratha, which skirts the edge of the Oath of the Moon. On the other hand, principles like "mercy" that were important to historic ideas of chivalry have a tenuous place in the lives of werewolves, especially given the Blood Talon's tribal oath.

The patron spirit of the Lodge of the Rose is Noble Gryphon. The founder of the Roses died to protect it, and so Noble Gryphon protects the lodge, and sometimes blesses its favored members with an image of itself on their clothes, weapons, or even their body. Membership is strictly invitation-only, and members must demonstrate their understanding of chivalry by completing a quest.

Game Mechanics[]

Prerequisites[]

Glory •• and Honor •••

Benefits[]

Members gain the Rose Shield, a supernatural effect that helps them avoid actions that would violate any oaths they have sealed with the Rose Rite. They gain two dice to resist supernatural effects that would cause them to violate the oath, or reflexive Wits + Composure roll to rethink conscious actions.

Rites[]

Oath of the Rose (••): This rite can be used to seal an oath made by a member of the Lodge, and its first use is always to initiate new members. Any oath so sealed is subject to the Rose Shield's benefits.

References[]

Werewolf: The Forsaken Lodges
First Edition
Blood Talons Lodge of CerberusLodge of the EinherjarLodge of GarmLodge of the Lone WolfLodge of NightLodge of the ShieldLodge of SwordsLodge of Wendigo
Bone Shadows Lodge of BaitalLodge of DeathLodge of DoorsLodge of Hallowed HallsLodge of HarbingersLodge of the Hundred DaysLodge of the Hungry GhostsLodge of ProphecyLodge of the ReapingLodge of Voices
Hunters in Darkness Lodge of AshesThe Brotherhood of Eshu's CapLodge of CarrionLodge of the Empty DenLodge of HarmonyLodge of RuinLodge of SeasonsLodge of the Sleeping BearLodge of Wrath
Iron Masters Lodge of 66Lodge of ArmsLodge of the Hidden HuntLodge of LightningLodge of MetalLodge of ScrollsLodge of SpiresLodge of StonesLodge of Wires
Storm Lords Lodge of CrowsLodge of the Final WinterKshatriyasLodge of the MaelstromLodge of NamarrkunLodge of SalvationLodge of the Shadow's StormLodge of the Shadow ThroneLodge of ThunderLodge of Winter
Auspice Lodge of the BoundaryLodge of the Broken PledgeEigner LodgeLodge of the Endless HorizonLodge of the Fury ChoirLodge of the HazzanLodge of Luna's TearsLodge of LycurgusLodge of the Second MoonriseThe Secret TribunalLodge of the Shadow ThroneLodge of the Spirit ChainsLodge of the Spoken WordLodge of the Starless SkyLodge of the Storm's Eye
Pure Lodge of AbsolutionBlood of KingsCouncil of EaglesLodge of Kin's BloodLodge of Night's FearLodge of PlagueLodge of Sana'aLodge of Vermin's Shadow
Others Lodge of the AdderLodge of ArkadiaThe Armée SauvageLodge of AvalonLodge of the Black WoodsLodge of Bloody SpearsBrotherhood of the Crossed SwordsLodge of ChemicsLodge of the CoyoteLodge of the CrossroadsCult of BonesLodge of EchoesLodge of the Endless MoonLodge of the Fallen IdolLodge of the FeastLodge of Fevered LightLodge of the FirestickLodge of Grey HuntersLodge of the GrottoLodge of Howling DeathLodge of the HuntLodge of IliaLodge of KletbyLodge of the LakeLodge of the LionLodge of LondonLodge of the LostLodge of Luna's DevoteesLodge of MammonLodge of ManiaLodge of the ModernistLodge of the Morning StarLodge of the NahualLodge of PraetorsLodge of QuetzalLodge of the Red SandsLodge of the RoseLodge of the SacrificeLodge of SaintsLodge of the SaviorLodge of ScarsLodge of ScavengersLodge of the ShepherdLodge of SilenceLodge of SongkranLodge of TearsLodge of the Thin ShadowLodge of Two WorldsLodge of the UnionLodge of UnityLodge of the Willow Branch
Mots EiwazValkyrja
Second Edition
Blood Talons Lodge of the Einherjar
Bone Shadows Lodge of the Hundred Days
Hunters in Darkness Lodge of the Hook HandLodge of Sleepless Earth
Iron Masters Lodge of the Shield
Storm Lords Lodge of The Roman Ritual
Ghost Wolves Eaters of the DeadLodge of the Field
Auspice Lodge of the ChronicleLodge of Gargoyles
Pure Lodge of Muspell
Others Lodge of GarmDreaming LodgeLodge of Quicksilver ChildrenLodge of the Screaming MoonThe Temple of ApolloThe Thousand Steel Teeth
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