I am thinking of introducing a Corax NPC into one of the local septs. I want some exposure to the other Fera (and greater setting elements) in my chronicle, but keep it reasonable. However, I am not sure of how to do this in game. So I'm looking for feedback and ideas.
First, how would a new Corax learn what Garou are in the area so they could make contact with them? I know Corax are supposed to be the scouts and information gatherers and share information with each other, but in practical terms unless another Corax already has this information and hands over their address book, how would one go about this?
Second, assuming they did know one or more local Garou, how would they go about and make introductions? Just walk up and make blatant introductions? What would be the best way to keep them safe, make good first impressions, learn about other Garou, and establish relationship where information can be shared? Do the Corax have preferred "types" of Garou they want to associate with? Are certain tribes preferred like the Get of Fenris and Wendigo who are supposed to have a legacy with them? The Silver Fangs? Just the sept leadership, or based more on individual compatibility? Obviously packs under Raven would be a good choice, but I don't think those would be generally known (or would the spirits tell them?) or there's too few of them versus the desire of wanting to know more Garou. Tell me if you think otherwise.
Third, once contact is made and some relationship established, how does that play out? Do the Corax actually show up to moots, or is it more private visits between them and individual Garou they trust who then relay on to the rest of the sept if important. Do they meet on a regular basis? If so, what is the likely frequency? Or is it only when the Corax (or her Garou "friends") would want to meet up?
Lastly, what do Corax do for caerns? I lot of the Changing Breed books don't seem to address this. I only did a quick flip through, but I couldn't find any reference to caerns in their breedbook. I know they have moots (parliaments), but they don't seem to necessarily be at caerns the Corax control. I know Garou love to control caerns, and the lower number of the other breeds means the Garou likely control more than their dominant share. At the same time, caerns are important for a variety of reasons. Spirits who teach gifts to Garou prefer to be summoned at caerns to do so, and I would think this equally applies to the Fera. So I'm thinking in regards to Corax (even if not the others), then maybe they don't control any caerns of their own, but always piggy back on favored Garou septs who are friendly to them. I bring this up because it has obvious implications for the other questions above.
I know that individual Corax and individual Garou can have a wide variety of relationships. No reason to give that as your answer. It doesn't help anyone. I want to know what you think is the "typical" situation. Once people have a comfortable norm or standard, they can then improvise off that to reflect individual peculiarities.
Thanks.
First, how would a new Corax learn what Garou are in the area so they could make contact with them? I know Corax are supposed to be the scouts and information gatherers and share information with each other, but in practical terms unless another Corax already has this information and hands over their address book, how would one go about this?
Second, assuming they did know one or more local Garou, how would they go about and make introductions? Just walk up and make blatant introductions? What would be the best way to keep them safe, make good first impressions, learn about other Garou, and establish relationship where information can be shared? Do the Corax have preferred "types" of Garou they want to associate with? Are certain tribes preferred like the Get of Fenris and Wendigo who are supposed to have a legacy with them? The Silver Fangs? Just the sept leadership, or based more on individual compatibility? Obviously packs under Raven would be a good choice, but I don't think those would be generally known (or would the spirits tell them?) or there's too few of them versus the desire of wanting to know more Garou. Tell me if you think otherwise.
Third, once contact is made and some relationship established, how does that play out? Do the Corax actually show up to moots, or is it more private visits between them and individual Garou they trust who then relay on to the rest of the sept if important. Do they meet on a regular basis? If so, what is the likely frequency? Or is it only when the Corax (or her Garou "friends") would want to meet up?
Lastly, what do Corax do for caerns? I lot of the Changing Breed books don't seem to address this. I only did a quick flip through, but I couldn't find any reference to caerns in their breedbook. I know they have moots (parliaments), but they don't seem to necessarily be at caerns the Corax control. I know Garou love to control caerns, and the lower number of the other breeds means the Garou likely control more than their dominant share. At the same time, caerns are important for a variety of reasons. Spirits who teach gifts to Garou prefer to be summoned at caerns to do so, and I would think this equally applies to the Fera. So I'm thinking in regards to Corax (even if not the others), then maybe they don't control any caerns of their own, but always piggy back on favored Garou septs who are friendly to them. I bring this up because it has obvious implications for the other questions above.
I know that individual Corax and individual Garou can have a wide variety of relationships. No reason to give that as your answer. It doesn't help anyone. I want to know what you think is the "typical" situation. Once people have a comfortable norm or standard, they can then improvise off that to reflect individual peculiarities.
Thanks.
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