GHOTI

By Emil G. Signs (a138@Lehigh.EDU)

History

In Belfast, in times before all memory, a small pack of Garou saw the madness of the Wyrm, and entered the Umbra to find it. They found Malfeas in a very early stage of 'development,' and saw the Wyrm, struggling to release itself from the Pattern Web. They began to understand why the Wyrm had gone mad -- it was not able to work its will.

The pack traveled to the heart of the Pattern Web, and found the Weaver busy inventing Geomids and other bizarre creations. They asked her why she has imprisioned the Wyrm. She could not answer, and they barely escaped without being woven into the Web.

As their last hope, they traveled to the Flux Realm, and followed the trail of the Wyld. They found him, sullenly trying to build against the contraints of the Weaver. They questioned him about the Weaver's madness and the Wyrms imprisonment, but he could not reply.

The pack decided that the Triat had failed. Creation, Pattern, and Balance were most certainly primordial forces, but perhaps, the pack thought, they were not the three meant to rule the universe. The pack gathered more Garou who believed as they did, and began searching the Tellurian for the three Incarna who were to become the next Triat.

Eventually, they settled on Gaia, Mortuus, and Ambria, the manifestations of Life, Death, and what lies Beyond, respectively. Each member of the tiny tribe chose one of these spirits to follow.

Those who follow Gaia usually run with other Garou packs, fighting the Wyrm and Weaver, in hopes that they will be able to topple the Weaver's ironfisted control of reality. The other two camps are more reclusive, striving to empower their Totem spirits.

Totem

Gaia, Mortuus, or Ambria

Initial Willpower

6

Initial Backgrounds

3 (can't buy fetishes; one free in Familiar of their Totem)

Wolf Form

• Gaians: Grey wolf -- the stereotypical wolf
• Mortuuans: Matte black fur, blood-red eyes, and a long bushy tail
• Ambrians: Silvery fur with sky blue eyes and a pearly glow

Organization

The Ghoti are a very close-knit tribe. While there is no direct organization, they are quite respectful, to those of higher and lower Rank. Renown is gained not only for destroying Wyrm minions, but also Wyld and Weaver minions. Also, Renown is gained by promoting others to accept Gaia, Mortuus, and Ambria as the new Triat.

Habitat

Everywhere (most are Homid, so city life is prevalent)

Protectorate

None

Quote

"You sit and bemoan the Wyrm's doings in this Realm -- how can your mind be so one-sided? The Weaver drove the Wyrm mad, and the Wyld didn't give a damn. Balance is dead, Method is mad, and Creation has gone home. Look at things, and learn!"

Beginning Gifts

• Gaians: Mother's Touch, Beast Speech, Resist Toxin
• Mortuuans: Resist Pain, Fatal Flaw, True Fear
• Ambrians: Inspiration, Spirit Speech, Sense the Unnatural

View Mortuus totem.

View Ambria totem.