Hispo: The Near-Wolf

Garou Forms

Introduction

Hispo is the near-wolf form of the Garou. It can be described as a massive wolf of nightmare, a throwback to prehistoric days when the dire wolves were the size of ponies. It’s a form designed to hunt and kill.

Description

The primal nightmare of ancient man, a Hispo werewolf recalls the titanic dire wolves that ran wild in the Impergium. Only slightly smaller than Crinos form Garou, the Hispo shape boasts extra-large teeth for additional biting damage. While it can stand briefly on two legs, this form is essentially a four-legged beast. Although it has no hands and cannot speak (save a few words in the Garou tongue), the primal wolf has keen senses and amazing speed.

System

Attribute Changes: Strength +3, Dexterity +2, Stamina +3, Manipulation -3

Shift Difficulty: Stamina + Primal Urge = 7

Appearance: The Hispo is a massive dire wolf the size of a small pony. The Hispo is considerably more heavily muscled than the Lupus, in addition to the increase in height. Its haunches are heavier and its jaw stronger. Due to its lower center of mass, the Hispo is nimbler than the Crinos, though it cannot compare to the speed and grace of the Lupus form.

Game Effects: The Hispo's bite inflicts an additional die of damage over the standard Crinos bite damage, and both its teeth and claws cause aggravated damage. Its keen senses reduce Perception difficulties by one (-1).

Notes: The Hispo cannot normally speak human tongues. With the expenditure of a point of Willpower, a Hispo could say a word or two in a human language, bu that is all. The Hispo has no problems with the Garou language. The improved senses and general combat ability of the Hispo form make it ideal for standing watch over sleeping packmates or hunting for enemies (as opposes to hunting for food).

Errata

None.