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Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Book One: Cliath

Book One is the first in a series of Storytellers References meant to offer a modernized lore, cross-edition translation, and robust Storytelling tools to run an inclusive Werewolf tabletop in the 2020s.

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Cover art for Werewolf: The Essentials—dark forest scene with a full moon, two wolves mid-leap over a stream, and tangled roots. Title text reads "Werewolf The Essentials" in bold red-orange.

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RPG PDF Spotlights is our daily look at a recent release for a new tabletop roleplaying game, supplement or scenario, or solo journaling game, that has caught my eye.RPG PDF Spotlights is our daily look at a recent release for a new tabletop roleplaying game, supplement or scenario, or solo journaling game, that has caught my eye.


Book One: Cliath

Werewolf: The Apocalypse Supplement by Storytellers Vault / White Wolf

The Garou have intricate and multi-layered cultures from their written language to their oral histories, the way they dress, and the ways they manifest across editions were presented with very little overlap when it comes to the multiple facets across their society, leading to a rich history and complex societies for Storytellers to weave chronicles together for their troupes.

Book One is the first in a series of Storytellers References meant to offer a modernized lore, cross-edition translation, and robust Storytelling tools to run an inclusive Werewolf tabletop in the 2020s. Contributed to by several renowned World of Darkness authors, and a team of dedicated lifelong fans of the game, we have come together to present you the Werewolf game it was always meant to be. This book contains a lore and cultural roadmap for any new Storyteller looking to delve into the game who finds themselves intimidated by its labyrinthian lore and outdated, problematic story elements.

We monsters ask nothing of you—other than to join us.

Book 1: Cliath includes:

  • Over 400 fully annotated pages with cross-referencing and book citations for Storytellers to delve into the deeper lore of WtA

  • Cross-edition compatible character creation rules for Fifth edition and legacy games

  • Comprehensive information on the histories, societies, and politics of over 20 Tribes

  • Laws, Tenets, traditions and rites for 3 new factions

  • Downtime and Questing mechanics

  • Detailed breed information and roleplay tips on how to play a wolf

  • Full sept breakdowns including roles and duties

  • Over 600 level 1-3 Gifts in a whole new presentation

  • 7 New Patrons

  • New Renown system and detailed ranking info

  • Comprehensive character creation rules

  • New W:tE character sheet!

  • Dozens of story seeds to get your players started

  • A localized Pacific Northwest setting with Sept, legends, and over 20 new NPCs

  • Citable information on first changes and rites of passage

Book One: Cliath is available in PDF through DriveThruRPG


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