Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition Character Creation
Rage against the dying light
Create a Garou warrior fighting to save Gaia from the Apocalypse. Choose your Auspice, embrace your Rage, and join the Garou Nation.
Quick Reference
Step 1: Choose your auspice
Your Auspice is the phase of the moon under which you were born. It determines your role in the pack, your starting Rage, and which Gifts come naturally to you.
The warriors of the Garou, born under the Full Moon. Ahroun channel Rage into devastating combat prowess.
The storytellers and performers who keep Garou history alive. Galliards inspire their packmates and honor the dead.
The judges and lawkeepers of Garou society. Philodox mediate disputes and enforce the Litany.
The mystics who speak with spirits and navigate the Umbra. Theurges perform rites and bargain with the spirit world.
The tricksters who question everything and break rules when necessary. Ragabash keep the Garou from becoming dogmatic.
Step 2: Choose your tribe
Your Tribe is your cultural faction within the Garou Nation. Each Tribe has its own values, territory, and specialty Gifts.
Step 3: Distribute attributes
Distribute 7/5/3 dots across attribute categories. These are the same as Vampire V5.
Step 4: Understand renown
Renown tracks your reputation among the Garou. Your Auspice determines which type of Renown you start with and value most.
Earned through heroic deeds, combat prowess, and daring acts. Ahroun and Galliard value Glory.
Earned through upholding the Litany, fair dealing, and integrity. Philodox value Honor above all.
Earned through cunning, knowledge, and spiritual insight. Theurge and Ragabash value Wisdom.
The Rage Within
Rage is the primal fury that makes you a werewolf. It fuels your Gifts and lets you heal wounds, but too much Rage can trigger Frenzy, a violent loss of control where you attack everything nearby. Managing Rage is central to being Garou.