Cicada
By Chrisie Mitchell (cptsonic@aol.com)
Totem of Respect
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Description
Every 17 years in the Hudson Valley, the 2nd brood of the 17 year cicada emerges to breed and die. These insects coat the trees in some areas, and make a loud droning noise, enough to drown out any other sounds. Children of this totem gain the gift: Messenger's Fortitude, due to the cicadas' great stamina and single mindedness to their task. During the cicada's natural breeding time, children also gain the gift: infest, and can use it to call up a horde of these 2 inch long black bugs. Also see the bans, below.
Ban
Children of this totem can live only in the areas these insects naturally live (Northeastern US). Children of this totem are also tied to the cycle of the insects death and rebirth. During the period in between active cycles, the Garou does not lose any signifigant traits, but may be very slightly lethargic (roleplaying is helpful). During the active cycle (aproximated at about 1 and a half months for game's sake), the Garou gain 2 temporary dots in stamina, and during the 2 weeks directly after the active cycle, the Garou lose one dot in stamina and one dot in strength, due to the totem's.. ahem, activities. Then the cycle begins again.