The People are strong — that much any fool can see. Even the runt of the litter who Changes becomes more powerful than the human herd around him. Thus, some argue, the true measure of an Uratha’s power is if his mind is strong as well as his body. No werewolves epitomize this more than those of the Lodge of Winter.
Like other Storm Lord lodges such as the Crows and Thunder Lords, the Lodge of Winter is predicated on a philosophy of gaining power (for the good of the People, of course). The Winter Lords believe in a path to power that is cold, slow and inexorable. When approaching a new target or problem, they begin by gathering information quietly and subtly, like a slight chill in the air. As they begin to discover weaknesses in their enemies, they maneuver into place to exploit those weaknesses, preparing mystical attacks and careful battle plans as neatly as the silent first fingers of frost. When, at last, they’re ready to unleash the full brunt of their offensive, the winter storm hits without warning.
Prerequisites
Resolve ••, Rituals ••, Wisdom •••
Benefits
Winter Lords may learn Insight Gifts as affinity Gifts. In addition, a member is taught a rite of her choice (dependent as usual on her Rituals trait) upon entry to the lodge. This free rite costs no experience points. Most rites are acceptable for selection, although the Storyteller can rule that certain rites (particularly those peculiar to lodges) are off-limits.
