THE ORDER OF GRENDEL

"With Orion's sword
The Hunter arose
And conquered the World
With Fury and grace.

In Him was I born
In Him shall I die
In Him shall I lose
Name, station and face.

Death over weakness
Death over despair
Death over personal gain.

Death over dishonor
Death over undeath
Death over fire with no flame.

All this I pledge thee
O Grendel, great Khan
To serve and protect
Over death's endless tide,

With your word in my heart
Your eyes in my face
And your tooth in my hand
By my side."

Oath of The Order of Grendel Grendel Tales, I:2:6

The Order of Grendel

For Werewolf the Apocalypse

By Jason R. Cubas

NOTE: The idea and basis for this supplement comes from the Grendel series of comic books by Matt Wagner. Certain elements were taken verbatim from the Grendel Tales and Grendel: War Child sub-series'. Copyrights remain with Mr. Wagner. This file is freely distributed, but please keep my name on it. Thanx.

The Order of Grendel is an order of knights similar to the Knights Templar. The catch is that all its members are kinfolk of the garou. It was established in Renaissance times as a means of assisting the garou taking the battle against the Wyrm into the cities. Grendels are trained to combat the evils of the Wyrm, and to protect the young of the tribe. They stress competency in melee weapons (their own teeth and claws) though in modern times they have begun to use firearms. There are of course different sects which associate with the different tribes. They will generally infiltrate human society and provide backup, and support roles for any packs operating in the area. Unlike their associate tribes, the sects generally agree not to argue with each other on important matters, and this helps to keep the lines of communication open. They have an extensive underground information network with world wide access. More later as I work it out.

Attributes: 7/5/3
Abilities: 13/9/5/5*
Willpower: 5
Gnosis: 1
Backgrounds: 5
Freebie: 15

* the extra 5 points for abilities must be put either in Brawling, Melee or Firearms (any combination).

Special Powers/Abilities: Still working on these.