Homid Gifts

A list of all Homid Breed Gifts for Werewolf: the Apocalypse, compiled from all source books, using the revised edition of books when available. For Homid Gifts of a specific rank, see the Werewolf Gifts section.

Soul’s Guilt

Rank 5 Philodox Gift This powerful but very temperamental Gift allows the weight of guilt which rests on the heart to emerge to the surface. The effect varies but usually appears as shadowing across the subject’s features; the shadows deepen as the guilt grows (other effects include “howls of demons,” the sound of winter winds …

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Reality’s Path

Rank 4 Philodox Gift Perception is subjective, but the Philodox cannot afford that luxury. This Gift allows the user to sense whether what the subject believes to be true is actually false. A Jaggling of Falcon teaches this Gift. System: The player rolls Perception + Enigmas (difficulty 7). A single success determines if what the …

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Divided Heart

Rank 3 Philodox Gift The heart of the werewolf is filled with rage, and quite often, this internal fire can overcome a werewolf’s strength of will. With this Gift, taught by any tree spirit, a Philodox can briefly allow another to “hold back” the fury inside, lest a poorly made decision cause irreparable damage. System: …

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Omen of Truth

Rank 2 Philodox Gift Half Moons are seldom called upon to make easy decisions or clear-cut judgements — if things were so simple, the Philodox would not be needed. Yet when it comes down to it, even the judge could use a hint now and then. By taking a moment to look around, the wise …

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Moon Lore

Rank 1 Philodox Gift Using this Gift, the werewolf can learn the phase of the moon that heralded the birth of another. Although it can determine auspice, Moon Lore gives no clue to whether the subject is a werewolf or even if it is supernatural in any way; being born under a waxing gibbous moon …

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Serpent-Driving

Rank 4 Children of Gaia Gift The touch of Unicorn’s horn sets evil spirits and poisonous beasts to flight. This Gift enables the Child of Gaia to mimic Unicorn’s power, driving foul creatures out of water, underbrush, and so on. It is a more powerful ability of Unicorn’s horn, and Unicorn himself teaches this Gift. System:  The Garou …

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The Cleaving Hoof

Rank 3 Children of Gaia Gift Unicorn’s powerful hoofblows often killed the humans that hunted him. This gift allows the Garou to focus inner strength into a single blow, ending a fight before further harm can take place. A Unicorn-spirit teaches this Gift. System:  The player spends a Gnosis point before rolling to hit. If he successfully strikes his …

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Lover’s Touch

Rank 3 Children of Gaia Gift The Garou can restore what another lacks: not only wounds healed, but also strength of will and even spiritual essence. Any spirit of love or avatar of Unicorn may teach this Gift. System: The Garou touches the afflicted person kindly; the system is the same as for Mother’s Touch. The two need not be …

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Words of the Alpha

Rank 3 Children of Gaia Gift The Children have often sought leadership in human societies as well as among Garou. This Gift allows a leader to seek the best course of action for a particular goal. Eagle teaches this Gift. System:  The Garou meditates on the chosen goal, spends a Gnosis point, and rolls Intelligence + Leadership (difficulty 8), For each …

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