Werewolf: The Forsaken - Blank It

• First Change: Whether it’s a bloodbath on prom
night or a terrifying rampage in a secluded summer home
far from civilization, the First Change is an event that every
werewolf has in common. The circumstances not only
determine the werewolf’s auspice, they often reveal his
fortitude and true identity. Go over the events that trigger
the frenzied First Change and the moments of horrified
exhaustion that follow. Ask the player if his character is
frightened, resigned or relieved to discover what he is.
• First Trip into the Shadow Realm: The thriving,
dangerous spirit world is not only the element that sets
this game apart from generic werewolf fiction, but also the
legacy that makes the Forsaken different from everyone
else. Before his First Change, a character might have
glimpsed the animistic forces that drive and react
to life on this planet, but that’s not the same as
literally crossing into the spirit world at the
threshold of a locus. Go over
his first experience crossing
the Gauntlet and
his first reaction to the
world on the other
side. Also decide
how he reacts to
the spirit patrons
who live
there, and vice
versa.
• Adoption
into a Tribe: Unless
the character is a
Ghost Wolf, he
has this experience
before he is set free to find his pack. Go over what draws him
to his tribe, as well as the conditions the local elders of that
tribe set before him. Does he have to make a tough choice
between two equally attractive tribes? Does he find the tribe
that was perfect for him with no question at all? Does a terrible
example set by a member of another tribe drive him to
make the choice? Will no other tribe take him?
• Formation of the Pack: This event usually occurs
during the first session of actual play, but that isn’t always
necessary. If you want to begin your story with a fully
formed and functional pack of werewolves, go over what
event drew the packmates together. Briefly discuss what the
other local packs think about this one, and vice versa, and
lay out any powerful dynamics between members
that affect how the pack works as a whole.
THE FINAL QUESTIONS
The following questions can help you
determine aspects of your character’s
background and personality
that you haven’t considered
or defined. Even if
you don’t run a
prelude or answer
all of these questions,
you should
consider answering
as many as possible,
either by writing
up a character
background
or by talking
about the
details
with
Character Creation
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