Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition tribe
Black Furies
Black Furies is a tribe in Werewolf W5: Champions of the marginalized and the sacred wild, sworn to Gorgon and driven by Glory.
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Key facts
- Patron
- Gorgon
- Renown Affinity
- glory
Overview
The Black Furies treat fighting oppression as tribal identity, standing for the marginalized and for wild places that cannot speak for themselves. Their patron is Gorgon and their favored Renown is Glory, which suits a tribe that measures itself by what it is willing to take on. In W5 the Furies define membership by that commitment rather than by any narrow inheritance. In play the Furies give a chronicle its cause. You are the packmate who names the thing everyone else was about to walk past, whether that is a trafficking route, a developer clearing an old grove, or a sept elder shielding a favorite. Glory is earned where others can see it, so the tribe pairs naturally with Ahroun and Galliard. The risk is tunnel vision, and the sharpest Furies are the ones who choose which fight to have.
How it works
Patron: Gorgon Renown Affinity: Glory Focus: Fighting oppression and defending the sacred wild Typical Gifts: Combat and nature Gifts Gifts at Creation: 3 total, one from your auspice, one from the Black Fury tribe list, one free
Tips and playstyle
Best For: Players who want a cause written on the character sheet and a reason to start the fight. Playstyle: Lean into Glory by acting where the pack can witness it, and spend a starting Specialty on Brawl, Intimidation, or Streetwise. Pick one injustice your character is personally tied to rather than a general hatred of cruelty. Character Concepts: Shelter worker, protest organizer, crisis counselor, guerrilla ecologist, heir to an old Fury caern.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Black Furies women only?
Not in W5. The tribe defines itself by the commitment to protect the marginalized and the sacred wild and accepts Garou who carry it. Its long history with gendered oppression still shapes how the tribe sees the world.
What Renown should a Black Fury take at creation?
Glory is the tribe's affinity and rewards deeds that get witnessed. You assign 3 Renown dots with a maximum of 2 in any one category, so most Furies open with 2 Glory and one dot elsewhere.
How much should Gorgon show up in play?
Gorgon is the tribe's patron spirit, the source of its Gifts and the presence its rites address. Treating that relationship as an obligation with expectations, rather than as decoration, is what gives the tribe teeth.