The Black Furies
A tribe comprised mostly of female Garou, the Black Furies aggressively defend the Wyld and fertile places that are holy to Gaia.
Description: Hailing from ancient Greece and undoubtedly responsible for that land’s legendary Amazons and Maenads, the Black Furies tribe consists almost entirely of female Garou. The only males that are welcome are metis, and even then only those born to the tribe; a male metis of another tribe joining the Furies is simply unheard of. Many of the other tribes - particularly the Get of Fenris and Shadow Lords - write off the Black Furies as nothing more than “warrior women,” but nothing could be farther from the truth.
The Black Furies do not see themselves as mere warriors: They are a force of nature, acting to right wrongs done against women and, through them, Gaia. Men who do not understand the proper way of things might commit these wrongs, or the Wyrm itself might cause them. To the Furies, it makes no difference: The souls of these defilers’ victims cry out for retribution, and they are retribution’s vehicle.
The Furies both defend and aggressively seek out Wyld sites that might make suitable caems. Their own caems are reputed to be treasure troves of ancient fetishes and powerful talens, but few members of other tribes can get close enough to discover the truth of this; many Furies are particularly suspicious of the Silver Fangs, Shadow Lords and Get of Fenris for their “ Curiosity” About such rumors. On Particular cam of the Black Furies, the Freebooters, scour the world for Wyld sites that could serve as a Caern once the sites are properly purified. They succeed only rarely, making such success the cause for great celebrations.
In the End Times, young Black Furies have begun to seize territory inside large cities, hoping to make an impact on women's lives there. In the heart of the Wyrm. Whether they will succeed or not remains to be seen, but many tribal elders warn of great calamity should their daughters and nieces continue on such path; they believe the furies most important role is not as counselor and friend to the homids, but as Avenger.
Tribal Totem: Pegasus -- though he is a male Totem, the winged horse of legend is rightly subservient to Mother Gaia, symbolized by his gelding.
Advantage: Once per day, at a site holy to Gaia like a Caern, you can regain a number of Willpower Traits equal to your Rank.
Drawback: Men drive you to Frenzy more easily with their inexcusable behavior. You must spend an additional Willpower Trait when you are trying to avoid a Frenzy triggered by a male.
Restrictions: Male characters may not be members of the tribe unless they are Metis.
Beginning Tribal Gifts: Breath of the Wyld, Heightened Senses, Sense Wyrm
Starting Willpower: Three
Wolf Form: In Crinos, Hispo and Lupus forms, a Black Fury’s fur is black or a very deep gray; some exhibit white, gray or silver highlights.
Organization: Females dominate the Black Furies’ tribal hierarchy; although male metis are permitted to remain in the tribe, they rarely take positions of authority. The ruling body of the tribe is known as the Outer Calyx, consisting of 13 veteran Black Furies from across the world who coordinate tribal activities on a global scale. The Outer Calyx is answerable only to the Inner Calyx, five elder Furies rumored to be selected by the Incama Artemis herself.
Habitat/Protectorate: Since legendary times, the Furies have acted to defend women and to punish those who violate the natural way of things; they hold fast to the former part of their protectorate more than the latter in these final days. They have a strong affinity for the ancient, wild and sacred places, and will defend those to the last, but in modern days have taken up arms in the cities to better strike at their foes’ hearts. Their Kin are both male and female, but males are more likely to be tasked with building influence in mortal society, and some are viewed as little better than breeding stock.
