Overview
Werewolf: The Apocalypse invites you to explore a desperate, savage battle against a world gone sick. Play as Garou, the shapeshifting warriors caught in a cosmic struggle against the demonic Wyrm, the corrupt Weaver, and soulless humanity. Driven by uncontrollable Rage, Garou seek to protect Gaia, the spirit of the Earth, from destruction.
- Setting: The World of Darkness — a reflection of our world, but darker, deadlier, and full of supernatural menace.
- Key Themes: Rage, loss, defiance, ancient packs, fractured tribes, modern isolation, and primal horror.
- System: Part of the [[WorldOfDarkness|World of Darkness]] RPG series.
Shapeshifters – The Garou
The Garou, or werewolves, are Gaia’s chosen warriors. Each werewolf is both wolf and human, belonging to a sacred lineage called a Tribe.
- Forms: Homid (human), Glabro, Crinos (war-form), Hispo, Lupus (wolf)
- Tribes: Each with unique gifts, ancestry, and spiritual beliefs. See [[GarouTribes]].
- Auspice: Garou moon-sign determines their spiritual role. More at [[Auspices]].
The Triat: Weaver, Wyld, and Wyrm
- Weaver: Cosmic order, stasis, technology, pattern.
- Wyld: Chaotic creation, pure change, life.
- Wyrm: Corruption, entropy, madness, the enemy of all Gaia’s children.
Garou fight the Wyrm and Its servants: Pentex, Black Spiral Dancers, fomori, and worse. See [[Wyrm|The Wyrm]] for more on the enemy.
Game Aspects
- Spirits & Umbral Travel: Garou bridge the veil between material and spirit worlds. See [[Umbra]].
- Gifts: Each Garou has supernatural abilities received from spirits.
- Renown & Glory: Reputation is everything. Achieve honor, glory, and wisdom to advance.
- Rage & Frenzy: Power with a price — Garou risk losing control to their beast within.
Play in packs, hunt the Wyrm, uncover conspiracies, and save Gaia or join the Apocalypse...