The Kshatriyas know that they are meant to rule. As warrior-priests, they believe that they possess the wisdom and martial prowess necessary for it. It’s not personal. It’s nobody else’s fault. Everybody is good at something — or, more appropriately, all Forsaken have some kind of duty — and this is what the Kshatriyas are good at: taking territory and ruling other Uratha. This is their dharma, a word meaning way, life or duty.
Most Kshatriyas are curiously honest and pragmatic when it comes to this. For one, they do not automatically assume control of all territories near to them, and they do not try to force the local Forsaken to heel. Not only is that foolish, but prideful. No, if a locus is being held by a strong enough pack, then that pack can keep what it has claimed. The pack’s duty is fulfilled, and the Kshatriyas are happy.
Prerequisites
Glory ••, Honor •••; the character must possess some kind of combat ability (Brawl, Firearms or Weaponry Skill) at ••• as well. While not required, most Kshatriyas also possess a specialty in their martial Skills.
Benefits
Provided the Kshatriya has the appropriate Rituals score, the lodge teaches her the Fetish Rite upon joining, as well as how to craft her own Staff of the Twice-Born and Sacred Thread fetishes (see below). Also, the Kshatriya is blessed with a powerful presence, even in compensation for skills he purportedly lacks. As such, the werewolf may ignore the Unskilled penalty for any Social rolls.
