CROAGAL

By Shane Duffy (vhs@viroqua.wi.frontiercomm.net) (7 December 1995)

Past of the Croagal

The Croagal are a tribe of ancient Garou once known only to the Croatan and Wendigo, though the latter tribe did not believe they existed. They are closely related to the Croatan, sometimes even sharing kinfolk. Unfortunately, when the Croatan disappeared, so did the secret of the Croagal. The Wendigo thought them to be merely stories passed through the generations. Theirs were tales of triumph and wits (and not to mention savagery) -- the perfect Wendigo. But these stories were false; the tribe is very mystical, and also seems to be related to the Uktena, thus possessing many of the same gifts. Their own gifts, dealing with the sea and healing the wounded are also very powerful. Their tribal totem, Galapagos turtle, represents wisdom and long life. They are also very dedicated followers of the litany and settle leadership challenges by wits rather than brawn, like the Ehecatl (a tribe created on the internet).

Most of what they knew of the other tribes came through the Croatan people. They heard of the war of the Amazon, the coming of the European tribes, and so fourth. When the Croatan disappeared, the Croagal moved to the Galapagos islands and were never found by the other tribes until this day.

Present day Croagal

The present has forced many changes in the Croagal way of life. They are amazed about how much the world has changed around them, but they are very open minded and have adjusted rather quickly. They are also surprised by how much the world is Wyrm tainted.

The Croagal came out of hiding only when Pentex came to the Islands. Unable to hide, they made themselves known to Garou society. The Wendigo, shocked to find their ancient tales were true, expected Super Garou, but discovered the Crougal preferred to debate to fisticuffs. One embittered Wendigo Ahroun said, "The only reason why we are letting them live is because they are of Gaia and more of Luna than any other tribe. And because the Croatan respected them, so shall we."

They are almost entirely of Homid and Lupus, but have few metis because of their strict observance of the Litany. They are wise and mysterious but are not driven by the Uktena's need to know all the world's secrets. They get along with most of the tribes (except the obvious, Shadow Lords, Red Talons, etc). They haven't been around for too long, though so the other tribes aren't getting too close.

Possible future of the Croagal

The Croagal believe they should take the place of the Silver Fangs as the leaders of Garou society. Unlike the Shadow Lords, however, they will not take it by force; they have the patience to wait.

Beginning Willpower

5 (due to surviving on their own, thus overriding any other willpower score)

Restrictions on Backgrounds

Resources: They may only have 3 dots in resources because they haven't been around enough to build fortunes.

Restrictions in Talents And Knowledge

They may only have 3 dots in these because, again, they haven't been around long enough to know about them.(you also have to pay double for each.): Repair, Fire arms, Computers, Demolition, Law, Wyrm Lore, Linguistics. For the same reason, they also cannot take the Jack of All Trades merit.

Advantages

The Croagal are very devoted to the skills they know and get a free dot in each of these categories: Medicine, Enigmas, Melee, Occult, Wood lore, Archery, and Hypnotism.

Also, due to their closeness to Gaia, the Croagal get the merit Metamorph.

Wolf Form

When they are in lupus form, they are very small but agile. They mostly have a white and black coat, but are known to have a golden tint to the white.

Organization

They are like any other tribe in organization, with the 5 ranks, elders, and so fourth. Their moots are very organized, usually catching up with the latest gossip and playing intense games of chess and the newly introduced games of Magic the Gathering.

Quote

The equation of life; Eternity
-- Ho Nee Yeath Taw No Row

New Auspice

This new auspice was given to the Croagal tribe as a gift from Luna because of their closeness and love to her. This new auspice is called Newau. This is a Auspice of great mystery, Wisdom, Intellect, and Power. Croagal of this Auspice get an extra gift only through the Auspice. There are no other advantages for other Croagal with other Auspices. This Auspice shares its phase with the Galliards.

Initial Rage: 3

Stereotypes

Black Furies: Their hatred of men only shows their disrespect for themselves.
-- Amrou, Galliard Croagal

Bone Gnawers: They should be more taken care of by the Glasswalkers; after all, they are Garou and are of Gaia!

-- Nee Naw, Philidox Croagal

Children of Gaia: Their hearts are in the right place; their rage is not!

-- Kithkin, Newau Croagal

Fianna: Let the drunken bastards be; enough said.

-- Pontiac, Ahroun Croagal

Get of Fenris: They need to take a chill pill, although their hatred of the Wyrm should never die!

-- Weesha, Ragabash Croagal.

Glasswalkers: People should realize the accomplishments that they have made, and not criticize what they do not know.

-- Waywalk, Philodox Croagal

Red Talons: They need to turn their Rage to the Wyrm and away from the homids.

-- Wind in his Hair, Theurge Croagal

Shadowlords: They need to wait for their turn at leadership....after the Croagal!

-- Howerhage, Ahroun Croagal

Silent Striders: Their past is strange and mysterious, like us.

-- Dowwetal, Newau Croagal

Silver Fangs: They have been leaders for too long; make way for the Croagal!

-- Squatting Dog, Ahroun Croagal

Stargazers: They need to get their heads out of the clouds, open their eyes, and realize what the world is really like.

-- Travis Bethke, Theurge Croagal

Uktena: We thank them for most of our gifts, but they are still loons.

-- Jared Domenget, Ragabash Croagal

Wendigo: We are sorry we are not what they expected, but they are going to have to deal with it.

-- Jon R.H. Krall, Ahroun Croagal

Ehecatl: They are intelligent, but their noses are too high in the air to speak to them.

-- Ron Stout, Newau Croagal

Moon Circle Dancers: They truly know nothing of the sea; we are the true owners

--Stacey Tollackson, Ragabash Croagal

Gifts

Level one:
Sense Magic: As the Uktena gift
Shroud: as the Uktena Gift
Mother's Touch: As the Theurge gift
Brightness

Level two:
Distractions: As the Galliard gift
Spirit of the Bird: As the Uktena gift
Spirit of the Fish: As the Uktena gift
Spark

Gifts beyond 2nd level are the same as Uktena and Galliards.