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Chapter III: Special Rules and Systems
KNOTHOLE (•)
When cupped in one hand and held steady on a
solid surface, this pine knothole allows an Uratha to see
through up to one foot of material. This effect lasts for two
turns (six seconds) — long enough to get an idea what’s
on the other side of a door or bank vault, but it cannot
be used to see through the Gauntlet. This effect does not
provide illumination. This fetish is made from a small pine
knot that has been hollowed out. It can be powered by
any spirit of the Tool Choir. A fetish knothole can be used
once per scene.
Action: Instant in each turn in which it’s used
SPIRIT DRUM (•)
This fetish, a small hand-held drum, placates and
placates and numbs any spirits in the area, making them
more receptive to werewolves. When beaten consistently
throughout interaction with a spirit, the Spirit Drum
grants a +2 modifier to all friendly Social rolls made
toward spirits. The drum has no effect on ghosts (see the
World of Darkness Rulebook, p. 208). Any spirit can be
bound into a Spirit Drum.
Action: Instant in each turn in which the drum is
beaten
SPIRIT WINGS (•)
A favorite fetish of Irraka, this item usually takes the
form of a small, sturdy feather or a piece of clay fashioned
into the shape of a pair of wings. With a successful activation
roll, the werewolf may fall up to 10 feet without making
a sound, no matter what he lands on, or he may float
10 feet through the air in a straight line (not more than
six inches off the ground). It doesn’t afford any protection
if one lands on broken glass, it just deadens the “crunch.”
Nor does the fetish silence any yelp of pain. Obviously,
this fetish has little application for travel, although its
stealth benefits are immense. Any bird-spirit can participate
in the creation of this fetish. The item can be used
only once per scene and a maximum of three times a day.
Floating 10 feet constitutes moving a character’s
Speed in a turn. To float 10 feet and then travel Speed in
distance counts as an instant action.
Action: Reflexive
TWO-DOT FETISHES
These fetishes are more complicated to make, but
are still common enough to be in circulation. A werewolf
might be granted such a fetish in exchange for services to
a pack or his tribe, or upon joining a lodge.
FIREFLASH (••)
This item is powered by a fire-spirit and looks like
a hand mirror. When pointed at a foe it can be made
to emit a bright flash, possibly blinding the target. A
reflexive Dexterity + Composure roll is made for the
intended victim to avoid the flash. If it fails, he suffers
blindness for two turns. (See “Fighting Blind” in the
World of Darkness Rulebook, p. 166.) Once discharged,
the fetish cannot be used again until it has reflected the
light of a large fire. (A match or candle won’t work; nor
will artificial light.)
Action: Instant
MERCY GEM (••)
Fashioned of quartz or some other non-valuable
stone, a Mercy Gem can prevent a werewolf from entering
Death Rage. When a werewolf would normally enter
Death Rage (a Resolve + Composure roll to remain in
control fails), the player may choose to spend an Essence
point instead. The Mercy Gem grows warm to the touch
as it absorbs the point, and the Death Rage is averted.
Death Rage cannot be terminated by contact with a
Mercy Gem once it has begun. A gem works twice before
it cracks and is useless. There’s no way to tell how many
times a gem has been used until it shatters. A toad-spirit
is used to create this fetish.
Action: Reflexive
SCAR/TAT TOO FETISH (••+)
Nearly all tribes make use of scar or tattoo fetishes
to one degree or another. They have the advantage of
being permanently part of a werewolf (unless someone
physically removes the skin into which the spirit is
bound, which happens sometimes). The effects of nearly
any type of fetish (except for fetish weapons) can be
incorporated into a scar or tattoo. Simply add one dot to
the rating of the fetish in question (the Storyteller might
also need to make some other judgment calls on how the
scar/tattoo fetish works).
THREE-DOT FETISHES
Creating a fetish of this power takes time, dedication
and real talent. These items aren’t given out carelessly; a
werewolf must truly distinguish herself to earn one.
GAUNTLET SCAR (•••)
This fetish is usually crafted out of a cloth, brush
or other cleaning instrument. When wet, it can be used
to smooth out and close areas where the Gauntlet has
suffered damage due to spirit battles or magic use. If the
Gauntlet in the area has been damaged, one hour’s work
with a Gauntlet Scar restores it to its normal rating. This
fetish cannot raise or lower the Gauntlet’s rating beyond
what it would be naturally. Werewolves use bee-spirits to
create these fetishes.
Action: Extended (the character needs a number of
successes equal to the damage the Gauntlet has suffered x
2; each roll represents 15 minutes of effort)
The following roll results take precedent over those
for standard fetish activation provided on p. 204.
Dramatic Failure: The attempt fails utterly and the
Gauntlet becomes immune to Gauntlet Scar in this area
for one lunar month.
Failure: No successes are gathered at this time.