Dark Totems

he Black Spiral Dancers have retained connections with a number of powerful spiritual Incarna, often merely children of the Wyrm, but also many times corrupted totems from their past.  Some of these are detailed by the Book of the Wyrm, but that resource is sadly short of corrupted totems, instead focusing greatly upon the actual children of the Wyrm who serve as guides for many Black Spiral packs.  It should be remembered, however, that the Black Spiral Dancers do possess a heritage every bit as lengthy and bloody as that of other garou tribes.  Their totems still aid them after all these wartorn centuries of Rage and revenge.

The Black Lion

Foray of Power (Strength)
The ferocious lion turned man-eater is a terrifying legend amongst cultures who lie within its range.  Once the White Howlers followed the powerful and noble totem of Lion, but with their fall to the Wyrm, some of the mighty Incarna's children were corrupted and turned mad.  Seen by the Black Spirals as the epitome of their ancient power, packs following the Black Lion are accorded respect within the tribe and inspire great fear in their enemies.

Background Cost: 5
The Black Lion brings a reputation of might to its children, reminding them of ancient glories, and therefore each member of a pack dedicated to him gain 1 temporary Power renown.  Also, the Black Lion gifts its children with a +3 Intimidation die pool.  Though he has turned to the Wyrm, Lion is still a mighty spirit and therefore gifts his children with a pool of 4 Willpower per story as well.  Finally, the Black Spirals honor their ancient totem still, in their own ways, and therefore children of the Black Lion gain -1 difficulty to any rolls to impress other Black Spiral Dancers.

Ban: To show their continued mastery over the animal kingdom, all pack members following the Black Lion must kill an animal every cycle of the moon.  Of course the Black Lion considers humanity as no better than humans, so Black Spirals killing mankind instead of actual animals are still regarded well by their totem spirit.  After all, the Black Lion is looked upon as the maneater. 

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