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wyrm
In the early days of the world, this totem chose to reshape itself in the image of the whippoorwill, a nocturnal bird of legendary insight. According to one legend, whippoorwills are drawn to places where mortals are about to die. Singing in chorus, they await the moment when the victim's soul is about to cross over into the underworld. When the bird's prey dies, the flock swoops down and consumes the unfortunate mortal's soul.
In a similar manner, the Whippoorwill totem is able to find souls that are weak enough for the Wyrm to devour or suborn. This totem is especially good at sensing Garou who are losing their internal battle against Harano. Once a werewolf has begun to question his own values, a spirit guided by this Bane-totem advises them on how they will bring their quarry into the Shattered Labyrinth. This may involve a Whippoorwill-spirit, just as Garou rely on 'Kin-Fetch' spirits, watching over werewolves who are ready for their first change.
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Traits:
Another benefit granted by this totem is the ability to imitate all known species of birds. Whippoorwill's bastards do not need to use Howls to signal their brethren. Instead, perverse variations of bird songs suffice. All followers of Whippoorwill also gain an additional two dice for any Perception rolls that involve spotting enemies at night.
Ban:
The Whippoorwill demands a moot in its honor twice a year. This often involves the sacrifice of a spiritually wounded human or Garou to the Black Spiral Labyrinth. In addition, its bastards may not harm birds of any kind. Torturing any predator that hunts birds, and whippoorwills in particular, pleases it.
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