Classic World of Darkness - Werewolf the Apocalypse - Kinfolk

Kinfolk Camp/Organization

Connected Securities UnlimitedThe CSU is a collection of Kinfolk who have organized themselves to be the defenders of Gaia, in addition to their cousins, the Garou, or in spite of them.

The original members of the CSU are two brothers whom Gaia chose not to bless despite their lineage. This however has not stopped the two brothers from making them worthy of their families Honor.

By collecting their extended family of kin (and several thousand dollars), the two brothers founded the CSU in Atlanta Georgia. Over the past 20 years the CSU has grown from a small company to a sizable organized force numbering close to ten thousand.

To better themselves in the defense of Gaia, the CSU has adopted the practice of having each of their members performing the duties of an auspice. Doing this practice has led to many of their number being matters in their fields of expertise. Due to this fact, the CSU is splintered into 5 cells that work independently and in conjunction with each other.The Laughing ShadowMembers of the laughing shadow take after their trickster cousins, often becoming Jacks (or Jills) of all trades. the broad nature of the no moon's duties often will lead to them being an eccentric branch that is composed of information brokers, comedians, thieves and just about anything in between.The on RiteThe Theurges of the Garou, due to their very nature, are perhaps the hardest auspice to emulate due to the limited communication with the spirit world that the kinfolk at large possess. It is because of this that The on Rite has striven to exemplify the various other duties required of the spirit keepers. Made up of a variety of physicians, clergy, traditionalists (and in rare cases fetish makers), this branch is often called in to assist with larger rituals, particularly rites of cleansing.The Scales of BalanceJudges of the Garou are often required to act as mediators, overseers, and on occasion executioners. The CSU takes the half moon born kinfolk and instructs them in the ways that are most often required to fulfill the role of a Philidox. Acting as social workers, lawyers and various bureaucratic individuals causes members of the Scales to have a fair amount of more clout and influence in the mortal world than many of their cousin's.The Song of MemoryMoon dancers/ Loremasters/ Bards call them what you will, the ways of the Galliards holds true for their kin. Notes, as they call themselves, are often deployed by the CSU on assignments of locating lost information, database construction, manuscript dictation, etc. This cell teaches its members in various fine arts as well as the newest technological and computer advancement to better do their duty.The Sons and Daughter of RageA full moon's blood runs hot in the individuals in this branch, while they don't possess the Rage of the Garou, they do tend to possess just as much passion as them. In contrast to many in the Nation the members of the SaDoR are trained to control their emotions and utilize them before they are trained in combat. When these kinfolk are trained they are focused towards a wide firearm background as well as historical tactical knowledge and MMA close combatives. Exceptional members have even been involved with packs (primarily with the Glass walkers).

NEW MERITS/FLAWS

3pt Merit Otherworldly Intuition - Perhaps you had a potent Theurge as an ancestor, or maybe you have had Spirit that blessed you upon birth, whatever the case you seem to have an uncanny idea about the spiritual 'air' of an area. Those with this merit may make Perception + Awareness rolls at a -2 difficulty and may use Awareness untrained.

2pt Flaw Different Moon - You seem to have come at a time against what Gaia had planned for you. Abilities associated with your 'parent' auspice seem to elude you and are always more difficult than those in regards to the other auspices. ANY action that is stereotypical of your Auspice is considered to be at a +1 difficulty. This flaw may not be bought off with XP.

NEW Talen

Rage Band Gnosis 7 - By making certain contacts in the Garou Nation, the CSU has gained a few favors that have resulted in various pieces of useful gear, this is one of those pieces. Mainly distributed among the Sons and Daughters of Rage, the Rage Band gives its wearer a dot of Rage and all the benefits (and drawbacks) of it, excluding the ability to shift forms. Kinfolk without Rage may activate this Talen by making a Willpower roll difficulty 9. Wearers are vulnerable to aggravated damage from silver and subject to frenzy but only on a rage roll difficulty 10. The effects of this Talen last for 1 scene of 1 hour, whichever comes first.