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	== Werewolf: The Apocalypse ==		== Werewolf: The Apocalypse ==
	~~Known to most as Werewolves~~, ~~Garou~~ are ~~individuals who have awakened a~~ supernatural ~~connection to~~ [[Gaia]], the ~~life~~ and ~~spirit~~ of the ~~world~~, gaining the power to shift between human and wolf forms. Their awareness of ~~Gaia~~'s suffering as both humanity and nature are corrupted by "[[The Wyrm]]", along with the supernatural force of [[Rage]] within them, drive them to resist the Apocalypse as warriors of Gaia.		Fera, also called shapeshifters or Changing Breeds, are several races of supernatural beings created by the powerful spirit of [[Gaia]], mother of the world and all things living in it. The most well-known and numerous of these are the [[Garou]], commonly referred to as werewolves. They are individuals who have experienced a [[First Change]] in which they awakened a supernatural connection to Gaia, gaining the power to shift between human and wolf forms. Their awareness of their creator's suffering as both humanity and nature are corrupted by "[[The Wyrm]]", along with the supernatural force of [[Rage]] within them, drive them to resist the Apocalypse as warriors of Gaia.

	Central to Garou mythology are the three forces of the Wyld, Weaver, and Wyrm. [[The Wyld]] creates from shapeless material, [[the Weaver]] brings order and longevity to chaotic creation, and [[the Wyrm]] ensures everything eventually falls apart to be made anew by the Wyld - or at least, that's how it should be. Longer ago than even the oldest Garou tales go, the Wyrm went mad in the confines of the Weaver, and lost all restraint or goodness in its work. Ever since then, it has been a corruptive, destructive force that would drown out creation and order with decay.		Central to Garou mythology are the three forces of the Wyld, Weaver, and Wyrm. [[The Wyld]] creates from shapeless material, [[the Weaver]] brings order and longevity to chaotic creation, and [[the Wyrm]] ensures everything eventually falls apart to be made anew by the Wyld - or at least, that's how it should be. Longer ago than even the oldest Garou tales go, the Wyrm went mad in the confines of the Weaver, and lost all restraint or goodness in its work. Ever since then, it has been a corruptive, destructive force that would drown out creation and order with decay.

	~~Cheap fast~~-~~food from factory farms? Toxic plastic shells~~ around ~~acidic batteries~~, ~~towering~~ to the ~~sky~~ in ~~landfills? To most~~ Garou, ~~these~~ are the ~~greatest signs~~ of the Wyrm~~'s corruption in human society~~.		Garou as a whole are divided by a couple of key elements that play an immense role in their lives:

			=== [[Breed]] ===

			One of the most influential aspects for a Garou’s life, breed also lays entirely outside of a given werewolf’s control. Instead, it is determined at birth, depending on the mother which gave birth to them: if the mother was a human or a human-born Garou, then the werewolf will be born as a [[Homid]], looking, by all accounts, like a regular human. If, instead, the mother was a wolf or a [[Lupus]] Garou, then the werewolf will be born as a Lupus themselves, wandering around with their wolf pack. In some rare cases, where not one, but instead two of the parents are Garou (which is forbidden by the [[Litany]], but often ignored nowadays), their offspring will be a [[Crinosborn]], which are often riddled by deformities as a result of their troubled birth, and must adapt to life in their bestial form right from the get-go.

			Regardless of their breed, all Garou eventually experience their First Change, unlocking their innate shapeshifting abilities. From there, they can access the other forms that a Garou can manifest in - not just Homid, Lupus or Crinos form, but also those that reside “in between” these extremes, like [[Glabro]] (which, while still vaguely resembling human looks, is much more bestial in nature, drawing on a Garou’s primal force) or [[Hispo]] (effectively a mish-mash of Lupus and Crinos form, a massive wolf-like being acting as a hunter-killer).

			=== [[Auspice]] ===

			Another key factor in shaping a Garou’s destiny, auspice marks a werewolf’s role in society, as well as how one’s temperament manifests. Given the strong spiritual connection werewolves have with Gaia’s sister spirit, [[Luna]], the phase the moon is in on the night a Garou is born determines the auspice they carry with them. The vast majority of werewolves follow the auspice they get at their birth - to try and change it for whatever reason, though possible, is a grave and serious affair, one treated with utmost scrutiny in the Garou Nation.

			The five auspices each correspond with a given phase of the moon. Those born on the New Moon bear the [[Ragabash]] auspice, often referred to as Tricksters, their witty and humorous remarks often carrying hidden wisdom. Those born on the Crescent Moon are of the [[Theurge]] auspice, also known as Seers, who, as their name suggests, commune with spirits that reside beyond the material plane and in the Umbra. On a Half Moon, [[Philodoxes]] are born - known as Mediators, working to resolve disputes and passing judgement where needed. On the Gibbous Moon, [[Galliards]] come into existence, also named Moon Dancers, acting much like bards would to rouse their packmates into action. Finally, on a Full Moon, [[Ahroun]] are born, having rightfully earned the moniker of Warriors for their fierce demeanours and proclivity to rage.

			=== [[Sept]] ===

			Effectively a union of werewolves gathered around a caern, septs are key to the organization of the Garou in a given area. They can range in number from a singular pack to a dozen or more, but what is consistent about septs is their role: defense of the caern they reside in and its surrounding territory, both from the encroaching forces of the Wyrm as well as from any humans unlucky or reckless enough to wander close by. To this end, septs maintain a plethora of official positions, usually staffed by Garou who already have an affinity for a particular field (for example, an Ahroun being assigned as Guardian).

	The battle lines are drawn starkly in the Bay Area. Most of the Garou of the region operate out of a single, embattled front: The [[Sept of the Western Eye]]. This unified sept must balance internal tribal politics while fighting a desperate, multi-front war against the Wyrm's corporate tendrils. Meanwhile, the [[Black Spiral Dancers]], Garou who swear themselves to the Wyrm and embrace the Apocalypse, wage war in the dark and barter for souls in labs and skyscrapers as valued workers and partners of [[Magadon]], a pharmaceutical mega subsidiary of the global conglomerate [[Pentex]].		The battle lines are drawn starkly in the Bay Area. Most of the Garou of the region operate out of a single, embattled front: The [[Sept of the Western Eye]]. This unified sept must balance internal tribal politics while fighting a desperate, multi-front war against the Wyrm's corporate tendrils. Meanwhile, the [[Black Spiral Dancers]], Garou who swear themselves to the Wyrm and embrace the Apocalypse, wage war in the dark and barter for souls in labs and skyscrapers as valued workers and partners of [[Magadon]], a pharmaceutical mega subsidiary of the global conglomerate [[Pentex]].

	Garou are ~~aware of~~, and ~~frequently involved with,~~ the ~~countless spirits~~ of the ~~world from the most renowned totems~~, ~~like Rat~~, ~~to the minor spirits that they can bargain with or coerce~~.		=== [[Tribe]] ===
	~~The~~ Garou ~~are blessed by~~ the ~~great spirit~~ [[~~Luna~~]] ~~just as much as by~~ Gaia, ~~with~~ the ~~power to transform between~~ the ~~form of a wolf (~~[[~~Lupus~~]]~~) and a human (~~[[~~Homid~~]]~~) - though their blessing comes with a severe weakness to wounds inflicted by silver.~~
	~~They can also enter~~ the [[~~Crinos~~]] ~~form~~, the ~~war-form used in all-out battle~~. ~~The crinos has great and terrible power~~, ~~causing~~ a ~~delirious and memory~~-~~clouding fear (see~~ [[~~Delirium~~]] ~~below) in humans who witness it~~. ~~Of course~~, ~~in modern nights~~, ~~it's harder than ever~~ to ~~escape the reach of cellhpone~~ and ~~surveillance cameras; taking~~ on the ~~crinos form~~ is a ~~dangerous choice~~, but ~~always more dangerous for anyone~~ in the ~~vicinity~~, ~~as keeping Rage in check during this state is not easier than~~ in ~~one's "natural" form~~.		Representing the largest social units of the Garou, tribes are usually held together by shared lineage, totems, lifestyle or beliefs. Tribes may vary wildly in their culture and their outlook on the world: while someone belonging to the Children of Gaia might focus on making amends between clashing Garou or engage in human politics to counter the Wyrm’s advances, a Red Talon would usually find such ideas preposterous, instead opting for more martial solutions.

			Thirteen tribes compose the Garou Nation: the [[Black Furies]], the [[Bone Gnawers]], the [[Children of Gaia]], the [[Get of Fenris]], the [[Ghost Council]], the [[Glass Walkers]], the [[Hart Wardens]], the [[Red Talons]], the [[Shadow Lords]], the [[Silent Striders]], the [[Silver Fangs]] and the [[Stargazers]]. Beyond these thirteen, there is also a “lost tribe” - formerly the White Howlers, today they are infamously known as the [[Black Spiral Dancers]], being some of the most active agents of the Wyrm.

			=== [[Renown]] ===

			Last but certainly not least, a Garou’s Renown is of much importance, both to them and to those around them. If septs and tribes determine who a werewolf ends up being family with, Renown determines where they sit on the family ladder. Not only is having high Renown a status symbol in and of itself, but it also facilitates moving up in the ranks of the Garou Nation, a feat many aspire to but can prove remarkably difficult in practice.

	~~Garou are born as [[Kinfolk]]~~: ~~humans or wolves descended from werewolves~~. ~~Most Kinfolk will never~~ be ~~Garou~~, ~~but~~ a ~~few (~~and ~~nobody is ever sure exactly who) undergo their [[First Change]] sometime during, or sometimes in~~ the ~~years after~~, ~~puberty~~, almost always when overwhelmed or in grave danger. Almost every region in which Garou tread is monitored for the first sign that this change has taken place (which usually results in a great deal of blood and ~~gore as the newly-transformed werewolf flies into a rage) at which point~~ one ~~or several Garou will hurry~~ to the ~~scene in an attempt~~ to ~~prevent further carnage~~ and ~~ensure the [[Cub]] is brought to a sept that will educate them on their duties. Of course, many kinfolk know of their heritage~~, and ~~were born into~~ the ~~sept~~.		Renown is split into three categories: Glory, Honor, and Wisdom. Glory represents bravery and fearlessness in battle, though it should not be mistaken for recklessness, as a werewolf must actually live to tell their tale for their triumph to be registered. Honor represents one’s integrity and respect; living by the Litany, being just, and shedding pride are all necessities if one hopes to be recognized as honorable. Finally, Wisdom represents the ability to think clearly and concisely, coming up with valuable plans and ideas for the well-being of all. Though perhaps contrasting with the natural inclination towards rage of werewolves, the fact one can manage to keep it together in spite of their rage is all the more impressive a feat.
	~~For those who aren't tracked down by warriors~~ of ~~Gaia~~, the ~~Black Spiral Dancers also seek newly-transformed Garou who may be susceptibe~~ to ~~the path~~ of the ~~Wyrm~~.

	== The World of Darkness, 2016 ==		== The World of Darkness, 2016 ==

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	=== [[Factions\|Sect]]: ===		=== [[Factions\|Sect]]: ===
	The ideological and political factions that dictate a vampire's laws, territory, and allegiances.		The ideological and political factions that dictate a vampire's laws, territory, and allegiances.
	The [[Camarilla]] views itself as the high society of the undead, but it is effectively a brutal, neo-feudal cartel of [[Age Status\|Elders]]. It was founded in the 15th century to enforce the Six [[Traditions]], the most critical of which is the Masquerade (the law requiring vampires to hide their existence from humanity). The Camarilla operates on the absolute authority of the ruling [[Prince]].		The [[Camarilla]] views itself as the high society of the undead, but it is effectively a brutal, neo-feudal cartel of [[Age Status\|Elders]]. It was founded in the 15th century to enforce the Six [[Traditions]], the most critical of which is the Masquerade (the law requiring vampires to hide their existence from humanity). The Camarilla operates on the absolute authority of the ruling [[Canon Prince\|Prince]].
	The [[Anarchs]] believe that the Camarilla is a pyramid scheme designed to keep the young perpetually beneath the boots of the old. Born out of the First Anarch Revolt and supercharged by modern rebellions, the Movement fights for the personal liberty of the individual Kindred. Contrary to the Camarilla, they are not one big organisation, but rather a loose group of so called [[Baronies]], united by nothing but their unwillingness to fall into the Camarilla scheme of things. Not one Barony works the same as the next, and despite the name, not all conform to the stereotype of gruff, punkrock, bikergang anarchists. Anarchs still respect the concept of hiding from mortals, but they reject the Camarilla’s strict laws, punishments and social stratification.		The [[Anarchs]] believe that the Camarilla is a pyramid scheme designed to keep the young perpetually beneath the boots of the old. Born out of the First Anarch Revolt and supercharged by modern rebellions, the Movement fights for the personal liberty of the individual Kindred. Contrary to the Camarilla, they are not one big organisation, but rather a loose group of so called [[Baronies]], united by nothing but their unwillingness to fall into the Camarilla scheme of things. Not one Barony works the same as the next, and despite the name, not all conform to the stereotype of gruff, punkrock, bikergang anarchists. Anarchs still respect the concept of hiding from mortals, but they reject the Camarilla’s strict laws, punishments and social stratification.
	The [[Sabbat]] rejects both the Camarilla’s hiding and the Anarchs’ political idealism. They view themselves as holy soldiers of [[Caine]]. They believe that the mythical founders of the clans, the [[Antediluvians]] are sleeping gods who will eventually wake up and consume all their descendants. The Sabbat embraces the Beast rather than fighting it, usually following codes of ethics known as [[Paths of Enlightenment]]. They live in tight-knit Packs bound together by the [[Vaulderie]], a blood ritual that can creates a Bond (called [[Vinculum]]) between all participating members and breaks any former Bonds.		The [[Sabbat]] rejects both the Camarilla’s hiding and the Anarchs’ political idealism. They view themselves as holy soldiers of [[Caine]]. They believe that the mythical founders of the clans, the [[Antediluvians]] are sleeping gods who will eventually wake up and consume all their descendants. The Sabbat embraces the Beast rather than fighting it, usually following codes of ethics known as [[Paths of Enlightenment]]. They live in tight-knit Packs bound together by the [[Vaulderie]], a blood ritual that can creates a Bond (called [[Vinculum]]) between all participating members and breaks any former Bonds.

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	=== [[Factions\|Sect]]: ===		=== [[Factions\|Sect]]: ===
	The ideological and political factions that dictate a vampire's laws, territory, and allegiances.		The ideological and political factions that dictate a vampire's laws, territory, and allegiances.
	The [[Camarilla]] views itself as the high society of the undead, but it is effectively a brutal, neo-feudal cartel of [[Elders]]. It was founded in the 15th century to enforce the Six [[Traditions]], the most critical of which is the Masquerade (the law requiring vampires to hide their existence from humanity). The Camarilla operates on the absolute authority of the ruling [[Prince]].		The [[Camarilla]] views itself as the high society of the undead, but it is effectively a brutal, neo-feudal cartel of [[Age Status\|Elders]]. It was founded in the 15th century to enforce the Six [[Traditions]], the most critical of which is the Masquerade (the law requiring vampires to hide their existence from humanity). The Camarilla operates on the absolute authority of the ruling [[Prince]].
	The [[Anarchs]] believe that the Camarilla is a pyramid scheme designed to keep the young perpetually beneath the boots of the old. Born out of the First Anarch Revolt and supercharged by modern rebellions, the Movement fights for the personal liberty of the individual Kindred. Contrary to the Camarilla, they are not one big organisation, but rather a loose group of so called [[Baronies]], united by nothing but their unwillingness to fall into the Camarilla scheme of things. Not one Barony works the same as the next, and despite the name, not all conform to the stereotype of gruff, punkrock, bikergang anarchists. Anarchs still respect the concept of hiding from mortals, but they reject the Camarilla’s strict laws, punishments and social stratification.		The [[Anarchs]] believe that the Camarilla is a pyramid scheme designed to keep the young perpetually beneath the boots of the old. Born out of the First Anarch Revolt and supercharged by modern rebellions, the Movement fights for the personal liberty of the individual Kindred. Contrary to the Camarilla, they are not one big organisation, but rather a loose group of so called [[Baronies]], united by nothing but their unwillingness to fall into the Camarilla scheme of things. Not one Barony works the same as the next, and despite the name, not all conform to the stereotype of gruff, punkrock, bikergang anarchists. Anarchs still respect the concept of hiding from mortals, but they reject the Camarilla’s strict laws, punishments and social stratification.
	The [[Sabbat]] rejects both the Camarilla’s hiding and the Anarchs’ political idealism. They view themselves as holy soldiers of [[Caine]]. They believe that the mythical founders of the clans, the [[Antediluvians]] are sleeping gods who will eventually wake up and consume all their descendants. The Sabbat embraces the Beast rather than fighting it, usually following codes of ethics known as [[Paths of Enlightenment]]. They live in tight-knit Packs bound together by the [[Vaulderie]], a blood ritual that can creates a Bond (called [[Vinculum]]) between all participating members and breaks any former Bonds.		The [[Sabbat]] rejects both the Camarilla’s hiding and the Anarchs’ political idealism. They view themselves as holy soldiers of [[Caine]]. They believe that the mythical founders of the clans, the [[Antediluvians]] are sleeping gods who will eventually wake up and consume all their descendants. The Sabbat embraces the Beast rather than fighting it, usually following codes of ethics known as [[Paths of Enlightenment]]. They live in tight-knit Packs bound together by the [[Vaulderie]], a blood ritual that can creates a Bond (called [[Vinculum]]) between all participating members and breaks any former Bonds.
	There are also several [[Independent Clans]] and smaller sects, who all follow their own (sometimes unachievable) goals.		There are also several [[Independent Clans]] and smaller sects, who all follow their own (sometimes unachievable) goals.

	=== [[Clan]] ===		=== [[Clan]] ===

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	== Vampire: The Masquerade ==		== Vampire: The Masquerade ==
	Undead vampires are locked in a hierarchical battle between their "sires" (older vampires who bring new vampires into the world) and the "kine" (the normal mortal people that surround them that they must feed on to survive).		Undead vampires are locked in a hierarchical battle between their "sires" (older vampires who bring new vampires into the world) and the "kine" (the normal mortal people that surround them that they must feed on to survive).
	All the while, a vampire must desperately cling to their fading [[Humanity]] (or one of the [[Paths of Enlightenment]]), using the memory of their mortal morals, or their newfound undead morals to restrain the ravenous, predatory [[Beast]] within. To lose this fight is to fall into permanent frenzy, becoming little more than a mindless monster to be put down by one's peers.		All the while, a vampire must desperately cling to their fading [[Humanity]] (or one of the [[Morality\|Paths of Enlightenment]]), using the memory of their mortal morals, or their newfound undead morals to restrain the ravenous, predatory [[Beast]] within. To lose this fight is to fall into permanent frenzy, becoming little more than a mindless monster to be put down by one's peers.

	Kindred society is deeply fractured, and can be broadly broken up into four main pillars:		Kindred society is deeply fractured, and can be broadly broken up into four main pillars:
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	[[Methuselahs]] (1,000+ years old) are terrifying, semi mythical horrors. Most spend decades or centuries in [[Torpor]], but their minds remain active. They pull the strings of whole political movements, religious cults and empires from the shadows.		[[Methuselahs]] (1,000+ years old) are terrifying, semi mythical horrors. Most spend decades or centuries in [[Torpor]], but their minds remain active. They pull the strings of whole political movements, religious cults and empires from the shadows.
	Methuselahs are not allowed to be played on The Final Nights.		Methuselahs are not allowed to be played on The Final Nights.



	== Werewolf: The Apocalypse ==		== Werewolf: The Apocalypse ==

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	== Werewolf: The Apocalypse ==		== Werewolf: The Apocalypse ==
	Known to most as Werewolves, Garou are individuals who have awakened a supernatural connection to Gaia, the life and spirit of the world, gaining the power to shift between human and wolf forms. Their awareness of Gaia's suffering as both humanity and nature are corrupted by "The Wyrm", along with the supernatural force of Rage within them, drive them to resist the Apocalypse as warriors of Gaia.		Known to most as Werewolves, Garou are individuals who have awakened a supernatural connection to [[Gaia]], the life and spirit of the world, gaining the power to shift between human and wolf forms. Their awareness of Gaia's suffering as both humanity and nature are corrupted by "[[The Wyrm]]", along with the supernatural force of [[Rage]] within them, drive them to resist the Apocalypse as warriors of Gaia.

	Central to Garou mythology are the three forces of the Wyld, Weaver, and Wyrm. The Wyld creates from shapeless material, the Weaver brings order and longevity to chaotic creation, and the Wyrm ensures everything eventually falls apart to be made anew by the Wyld - or at least, that's how it should be. Longer ago than even the oldest Garou tales go, the Wyrm went mad in the confines of the Weaver, and lost all restraint or goodness in its work. Ever since then, it has been a corruptive, destructive force that would drown out creation and order with decay.		Central to Garou mythology are the three forces of the Wyld, Weaver, and Wyrm. [[The Wyld]] creates from shapeless material, [[the Weaver]] brings order and longevity to chaotic creation, and [[the Wyrm]] ensures everything eventually falls apart to be made anew by the Wyld - or at least, that's how it should be. Longer ago than even the oldest Garou tales go, the Wyrm went mad in the confines of the Weaver, and lost all restraint or goodness in its work. Ever since then, it has been a corruptive, destructive force that would drown out creation and order with decay.

	Cheap fast-food from factory farms? Toxic plastic shells around acidic batteries, towering to the sky in landfills? To most Garou, these are the greatest signs of the Wyrm's corruption in human society. The ~~Amberglade sept, living~~ in a ~~precious and untainted territory~~, ~~is made up~~ of ~~those tribes who would typically rather minimise their exposure to such taint - while~~ the sept ~~of the Painted City is~~ a ~~stronghold within~~ the ~~city of San Francisco, where others strive to coexist with humanity~~.		Cheap fast-food from factory farms? Toxic plastic shells around acidic batteries, towering to the sky in landfills? To most Garou, these are the greatest signs of the Wyrm's corruption in human society.
	~~All the while~~, the Black Spiral Dancers - Garou who swear themselves to the Wyrm and embrace the Apocalypse - wage war in the dark and barter for souls in skyscrapers as valued partners of Pentex~~, Endron, and its many other subsidiaries~~.
			The battle lines are drawn starkly in the Bay Area. Most of the Garou of the region operate out of a single, embattled front: The [[Sept of the Western Eye]]. This unified sept must balance internal tribal politics while fighting a desperate, multi-front war against the Wyrm's corporate tendrils. Meanwhile, the [[Black Spiral Dancers]], Garou who swear themselves to the Wyrm and embrace the Apocalypse, wage war in the dark and barter for souls in labs and skyscrapers as valued workers and partners of [[Magadon]], a pharmaceutical mega subsidiary of the global conglomerate [[Pentex]].

	Garou are aware of, and frequently involved with, the countless spirits of the world from the most renowned totems, like Rat, to the minor spirits that they can bargain with or coerce.		Garou are aware of, and frequently involved with, the countless spirits of the world from the most renowned totems, like Rat, to the minor spirits that they can bargain with or coerce.
	The Garou are blessed by the great spirit Luna just as much as by Gaia, with the power to transform between the form of a wolf (~~lupus~~) and a human (~~homid~~) - though their blessing comes with a severe weakness to wounds inflicted by silver.		The Garou are blessed by the great spirit [[Luna]] just as much as by Gaia, with the power to transform between the form of a wolf ([[Lupus]]) and a human ([[Homid]]) - though their blessing comes with a severe weakness to wounds inflicted by silver.
	They can also enter the ~~crinos~~ form, the war-form used in all-out battle. The crinos has great and terrible power, causing a delirious and memory-clouding fear (see Delirium below) in humans who witness it. Of course, in modern nights, it's harder than ever to escape the reach of cellhpone and surveillance cameras; taking on the crinos form is a dangerous choice~~...~~ but always more dangerous for anyone in the vicinity, as keeping Rage in check during this state is not easier than in one's "natural" form.		They can also enter the [[Crinos]] form, the war-form used in all-out battle. The crinos has great and terrible power, causing a delirious and memory-clouding fear (see [[Delirium]] below) in humans who witness it. Of course, in modern nights, it's harder than ever to escape the reach of cellhpone and surveillance cameras; taking on the crinos form is a dangerous choice, but always more dangerous for anyone in the vicinity, as keeping Rage in check during this state is not easier than in one's "natural" form.

	Garou are born as Kinfolk: humans or wolves descended from werewolves. Most Kinfolk will never be Garou, but a few (and nobody is ever sure exactly who) undergo their First Change sometime during, or sometimes in the years after, puberty - almost always when overwhelmed or in grave danger. Almost every region in which Garou tread is monitored for the first sign that this change has taken place (which usually results in a great deal of blood and gore as the newly-transformed werewolf flies into a rage) at which point one or several Garou will hurry to the scene in an attempt to prevent further carnage and ensure the ~~cub~~ is brought to a sept that will educate them on their duties. Of course, many kinfolk know of their heritage, and were born into the sept.		Garou are born as [[Kinfolk]]: humans or wolves descended from werewolves. Most Kinfolk will never be Garou, but a few (and nobody is ever sure exactly who) undergo their [[First Change]] sometime during, or sometimes in the years after, puberty, almost always when overwhelmed or in grave danger. Almost every region in which Garou tread is monitored for the first sign that this change has taken place (which usually results in a great deal of blood and gore as the newly-transformed werewolf flies into a rage) at which point one or several Garou will hurry to the scene in an attempt to prevent further carnage and ensure the [[Cub]] is brought to a sept that will educate them on their duties. Of course, many kinfolk know of their heritage, and were born into the sept.
	For those who aren't tracked down by warriors of Gaia, the Black Spiral Dancers also seek newly-transformed Garou who may be susceptibe to the path of the Wyrm...		For those who aren't tracked down by warriors of Gaia, the Black Spiral Dancers also seek newly-transformed Garou who may be susceptibe to the path of the Wyrm.

	== The World of Darkness, 2016 ==		== The World of Darkness, 2016 ==

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	== The World of Darkness, 2016 ==		== The World of Darkness, 2016 ==
			(For more in detail information on the recently implemented changes, and the current state of the different clans and tribes, please visit [[Rebase Lore Rework]])

	The Supernatural World is spilling into the light in 2016, to their ruin.		The Supernatural World is spilling into the light in 2016, to their ruin.

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 == Vampire: The Masquerade ==
-Undead vampires locked in a hierarchical battle between their 'sires,' older vampires who bring new vampires into the world, and the 'kine,' the normal mortal people that surround them that they must feed on to survive. All the while maintaining their [[Humanity]] and risking retribution from their ever present inner [[Beast]].
+Undead vampires are locked in a hierarchical battle between their "sires" (older vampires who bring new vampires into the world) and the "kine" (the normal mortal people that surround them that they must feed on to survive).
 == Werewolf: The Apocalypse ==

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	For those who aren't tracked down by warriors of Gaia, the Black Spiral Dancers also seek newly-transformed Garou who may be susceptibe to the path of the Wyrm...		For those who aren't tracked down by warriors of Gaia, the Black Spiral Dancers also seek newly-transformed Garou who may be susceptibe to the path of the Wyrm...

	== The World of Darkness, ~~2015~~ ==		== The World of Darkness, 2016 ==
	The Supernatural World is spilling into the light in ~~2015~~, to their ruin.		The Supernatural World is spilling into the light in 2016, to their ruin.

	No longer do the mere martial brotherhoods and mercenary societies of the past stand a hopeless guard against the dark. Entire governments threaten not only Kindred society, but the Garou Nation and Middle Kingdom as well. Sectarian fracturing and hostility are a common through line of each society from the Anarch Free State to the Gaian Septs and Courts of the Kuei-Jin. This splintering has revealed new footholds for Humanity to take and fight back. Multiple cities in Europe and even smaller populations in the United States have been purged clean of Supernatural threat.		No longer do the mere martial brotherhoods and mercenary societies of the past stand a hopeless guard against the dark. Entire governments threaten not only Kindred society, but the Garou Nation and Middle Kingdom as well. Sectarian fracturing and hostility are a common through line of each society from the Anarch Free State to the Gaian Septs and Courts of the Kuei-Jin. This splintering has revealed new footholds for Humanity to take and fight back. Multiple cities in Europe and even smaller populations in the United States have been purged clean of Supernatural threat.

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	== Welcome to The Final Nights! ==		== Welcome to The Final Nights! ==
	Welcome! The World of Darkness is a sprawling collection of *books, lore novels, video games, and all kinds of other storytelling methods. It can feel overwhelming at times to try to consume the series. To try to assist those new to the setting, we're developing a series of pages of condensed lore. This page is a short summary of '''our''' setting that will help players understand ~~the setting~~, and help them understand the general place of their chosen splats. After reading this page, [[Splat Roleplay Expectations]] and the [[Making a Character in WoD]], you'll have the foundation of knowledge to enjoy The Final Nights!		Welcome! The World of Darkness is a sprawling collection of *books, lore novels, video games, and all kinds of other storytelling methods. It can feel overwhelming at times to try to consume the series. To try to assist those new to the setting, we're developing a series of pages of condensed lore. This page is a short summary of '''our''' setting that will help players understand our unique canon, and help them understand the general place of their chosen splats. After reading this page, [[Splat Roleplay Expectations]] and the [[Making a Character in WoD]], you'll have the foundation of knowledge to enjoy The Final Nights!

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