STORMRIDERS

By Tim Layne (hunterx@wwd.net)

Description

Description

The tribe of Storm Riders is seen as a splinter group of the Shadow Lords with lesser ambition. Any Garou who believes this is wrong. The Storm Riders are really a band of Werewolves who follow the ways of the storm. They are in many ways, like a thunrstorm: unpredictable, beautiful, and dangerous. They serve Gaia loyally, and see their ancestors as a vital part of their future. A stereotypical Storm Rider is the underestimated warrior, the one who only goes as far as he does because he has no choice.

The tribe is usually very close, except in times of war, when meetings are too difficult to stage. They are divided into two main groups. The Claps, and the Bolts. The Claps make up the ruling section of the Storm Rider;, they are the Theurges, and the Philodox of the tribe. The Bolts are the warriors and defenders of the Storm Rider;, they are the Ahroun. The Galliard and the Ragabash can be found in either group, although the Ragabash are more commonly found in the Claps, the Galliard in the Bolts.

Hailing from North America, there are many diffrent Ethnic and Racial people found in the tribe. Many are Native American, however they are nowhere near equal in number to the Uktena and the Wendigo. Lately, they have begun a bit more selective breeding, but this is only because they are trying to fix a wrong from the past. Many generations ago, the Storm Riders traveled extensively with the Fianna, Get of Fenris, and White Howlers. During wartime, they allied themselves with the Get, and adopted many wartime traditions of the vikings. One of which was the pillaging of villages, and the raping of the women within. This severly diluted the bloodline, as they were once conquerers of high caliber. They were among the British people to travel to Africa and India, and they again practised their traditions. This also helped to dilute the blood.

It was not until the late 1700's that they discovered their mistake, and they have now begun to do their best to clean the blood. They learned a great deal from the Stargazers, and also the Silver Fangs. They began taking corrective measures then, and fast. Now, they are returning to their former glory.

Tribal Totem

The Stormfather.

Inital Willpower

3

Backgrounds

They must have at least a 2 in Past Life, and they can never increase their Pure Breed beyond 3.

Beginning Gifts

Sense Wyrm, Static.

Physical

In wolf form, they are average size, resembling Timber Wolves. In Crinos, they are large, imposing, scary, and pure grey, or shades of grey.

Territory

Storm Riders once used to dwell in area of high precipitation, but due to urban expansion, they are moving into cities. A good deal can be found in Portland Oregon, and Seattle Washington.

Protectorate

All are of Gaia, so all deserve protection.

Quote

"Behold, a pale wolf, and the man who he is, is death, and the Apocalypse follows with him."

Gifts

Level 1

Sense Wyrm
Static

Level 2

Clap of Thunder
Thunderball

Level 3

Wrath of Gaia
Summon the Storm

Level 4

Rage of the Storm
Thunderbolt

Level 5

Boltform
Invoke the Spirit of the Storm