Post by Ikon on Nov 11, 2009 19:18:53 GMT -8
The Sept
Larger groups of werewolves gather around Caerns, largely for the purpose of guarding a sacred site. Septs are the societies
that form around Caerns. The oldest ones are dominated by one or two tribes, usually not far from their tribal homelands, but Septs
have become increasingly multi-tribal over the last few centuries. Such cooperation may be the last hope of the Garou. If they
cannot set aside their prejudices and stereotypes, their enemies will divide and conquer them easily.
The primary task of a Sept is guarding its Caern. Through powerful mystic rites, a Sept can help heroes travel great distances to aid them. Drawing upon Luna's power, mystics form powerful moon bridges between the largest Caerns. Because of this ability, Septs are also gathering places for travelers. After a wandering pack is welcomed, the elders may extend an opportunity for the pack to stay a while and rest. This honor usually demands that the visitors pay some form of chimmage in return. This payment may be a simple as reciting a story of their journey, as esoteric as bringing back something valuable from the nearby spirit world or as onerous as performing a brief task for the Sept's benefit.
Older Garou settle down eventually into one Sept that they particularly favor, usually assuming a political position there. An elder may dedicate many years to protecting one Caern, and many eventually become loath to leave it... ever. For this reason, elders commonly offer younger Garou the chance to perform missions on behalf of their Sept as an easy path to honor and glory.
Young Cliath are wise to remember which elders in a Sept are responsible for which tasks. Every Sept has a Sept leader, the sagacious ruler who organizes the Sept and directs the local packs. The highest-ranking Theurge becomes the Master of the Rite, performing many of the day-to-day rituals that maintain the Sept. She is also responsible for caring for the spiritual center of the Caern, where werewolves meditate.
The Caern Warder protects the area surrounding the caern, known as the bawn, and keeps an eye out for trouble. Many young metis are enlisted to help him in this task.
Septs often have a wealth of other positions, from the den mother or den father who watches over cubs to the Talesinger who chronicles its history. Every werewolf has a place in Garou society, and most are eager to speak to young heroes in need of advice.
Larger groups of werewolves gather around Caerns, largely for the purpose of guarding a sacred site. Septs are the societies
that form around Caerns. The oldest ones are dominated by one or two tribes, usually not far from their tribal homelands, but Septs
have become increasingly multi-tribal over the last few centuries. Such cooperation may be the last hope of the Garou. If they
cannot set aside their prejudices and stereotypes, their enemies will divide and conquer them easily.
The primary task of a Sept is guarding its Caern. Through powerful mystic rites, a Sept can help heroes travel great distances to aid them. Drawing upon Luna's power, mystics form powerful moon bridges between the largest Caerns. Because of this ability, Septs are also gathering places for travelers. After a wandering pack is welcomed, the elders may extend an opportunity for the pack to stay a while and rest. This honor usually demands that the visitors pay some form of chimmage in return. This payment may be a simple as reciting a story of their journey, as esoteric as bringing back something valuable from the nearby spirit world or as onerous as performing a brief task for the Sept's benefit.
Older Garou settle down eventually into one Sept that they particularly favor, usually assuming a political position there. An elder may dedicate many years to protecting one Caern, and many eventually become loath to leave it... ever. For this reason, elders commonly offer younger Garou the chance to perform missions on behalf of their Sept as an easy path to honor and glory.
Young Cliath are wise to remember which elders in a Sept are responsible for which tasks. Every Sept has a Sept leader, the sagacious ruler who organizes the Sept and directs the local packs. The highest-ranking Theurge becomes the Master of the Rite, performing many of the day-to-day rituals that maintain the Sept. She is also responsible for caring for the spiritual center of the Caern, where werewolves meditate.
The Caern Warder protects the area surrounding the caern, known as the bawn, and keeps an eye out for trouble. Many young metis are enlisted to help him in this task.
Septs often have a wealth of other positions, from the den mother or den father who watches over cubs to the Talesinger who chronicles its history. Every werewolf has a place in Garou society, and most are eager to speak to young heroes in need of advice.