Difference between revisions of "Litany"

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Now this is the Law of the Jungle, as old and as true as the sky;
And the Wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the Wolf that shall break it must die

Rudyard Kipling: The Law of the Jungle

The litany consists of thirteen rules that the Gaian Garou uphold as their most sacred laws. To structure their community and stay true to their purpose. It is noteworthy that every tribe and even some  individuals seems to have a personal view on the interpretation of the rules of the litany. The rules are all of equal weigth and importantce, one no more true or sacred then any other.

• Garou shall not mate with Garou
• Combat the Wyrm wherever it dwells and whenever it breeds
• Respect the territory of another
• Accept an honorable surrender
• Submission to those of higher station
• The first share of the kill for the greatest in station
• Ye shall not eat the flesh of humans
• Respect those beneath ye - all are of Gaia
• The Veil shall not be lifted
• Do not suffer thy people to tend thy sickness
• The leader may be challenged at any time during peace
• The leader may not be challenged durings wartime
• Ye shall take no action that causes a Caern to be violated

Before the onset of the Age of the Apocalypse, many held to a fourteenth rule. Now, though, it is mostly ignored, although some in the Sanctum of Gaia still hold to this rule:

• No Garou shall strengthen the Weaver