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City History

Old Days – The First Garou in Houston

  • Pre-Colonization – The first Garou tribes to arrive in the Houston area were the Uktena, Shadow Lords, Red Talons, and Bone Gnawers. Each was drawn to the region by its raw spiritual power and ancient secrets.
  • 1500s-1600s – The Uktena established hidden sanctuaries to protect the area's powerful leylines, while the Shadow Lords positioned themselves to exert influence.
  • 1700s – The Red Talons fiercely resisted European expansion, clashing with human settlers. Meanwhile, the Bone Gnawers integrated into growing communities, finding ways to protect the vulnerable.

1800s – Growth, Conflict, and the Founding of Juniper Cross

  • 1836 – Texas gains independence from Mexico. The arrival of more European settlers intensifies conflicts between the Garou and the growing human population.
  • 1861-1865 (American Civil War) – The war disrupts the region’s spiritual balance. The Garou find themselves divided as some fight to protect the land, while others attempt to remain hidden.
  • Late 1800s – The first signs of industrial expansion threaten the natural balance. The Bone Gnawers work within labor movements, while the Uktena and Red Talons struggle against unchecked urbanization.
  • Late 1800s - Early 1900s – **The Juniper Cross Community is founded**, built by laborers, craftsmen, and working-class families **shut out of wealthier Houston neighborhoods**. Despite external struggles, the **neighborhood thrives as a self-sufficient, tightly knit community**.
    • Many of the first residents are **Kinfolk**, seemingly drawn to the area **without understanding why**.
    • Some Uktena mystics **believe Juniper Cross sits atop the ghost-echo of a long-forgotten Caern**, subtly pulling **Garou-blooded families toward it.**
    • The **Bone Gnawers quietly watch over the community**, ensuring it remains a **neutral haven** away from greater Garou politics.

1900s – The Rise of the Chicano Movement and Garou Tensions

  • 1919 – **Juniper Cross Community School is founded**, built as a **symbol of education, empowerment, and unity** for the neighborhood.
    • The **Grand Library and its massive round Juniper Table** become a **spiritual focal point**, believed by some to hold **traces of an ancient power**.
    • This marks the **first major public structure of Juniper Cross**, solidifying it as more than just a collection of homes—it is now a **recognized and established community**.
  • 1920s – The community battles **segregation and economic hardship**, relying on **mutual aid and self-sufficiency**.
    • The **Bone Gnawers and Uktena work behind the scenes** to ensure Kinfolk families remain protected and undiscovered by outside supernatural forces.
  • 1940s (WWII Era)** – Black and Latino soldiers return home from war and begin **demanding civil rights and better opportunities**.
    • The **Kinfolk presence in Juniper Cross remains one of the highest in Houston**, though few openly acknowledge their supernatural ties.
  • Mid-1940s – **The Juniper Tree in the school courtyard is mysteriously cut down overnight**, widely seen as **a warning against growing activism and defiance**.
    • Rather than be discouraged, the community **repurposes the tree into a great round table and chairs**, now housed in the **Grand Library** as a **symbol of resilience**.
    • Some **Garou whisper that the tree was felled to break a spiritual connection to the land**, though no one has confirmed it.
  • 1950s-1970s – The **Civil Rights Movement** strengthens in Juniper Cross.
    • The school becomes a **hub for activism**, and **Garou tribes such as the Bone Gnawers and Uktena secretly support the movement**.
    • The **Garou remain divided**—some fight for social justice, while others, particularly the **Silver Fangs and Get of Fenris**, try to **maintain the old hierarchies**.
  • 1974 – **Hattie Wendell’s mate is killed**, likely by supernatural forces (**Black Spiral Dancers suspected**).
    • The attack is **never fully explained**, but some believe **Hattie’s mate was silenced for knowing too much about the supernatural power within Juniper Cross.**
    • This marks a **personal tragedy** that further **hardens her resolve to protect the community.**

Late 1900s – Decline and Supernatural Shifts

  • 1980s – Corporate development leads to **gentrification and resource depletion**, further **worsening conditions in Juniper Cross**.
    • Many Kinfolk begin leaving the area, weakening the supernatural bonds **that once tied the community together.
    • The **city turns its back on Juniper Cross**, allowing roads, businesses, and public spaces to decay.
  • 1985 – The **Red Talons declare open war against human industry**, clashing with local developers near Houston.
    • This **brings unwanted attention** to supernatural activity in the city, increasing the risk of discovery.
  • 1989 – **Juniper Cross Community School officially closes due to city funding cuts**, leaving the **neighborhood without an educational institution** and contributing to its economic struggles.
    • Despite this, the **Grand Library, Cafeteria, and Annex remain in use for community aid efforts**, maintained by a **small but determined group of volunteers.**

1990s – Supernatural Conflicts and Present-Day Challenges

  • 1991 – The **spirit of the surrounding forest (an Elk) begins to show signs of corruption**, signaling **the weakening of natural protections in the area**.
  • 1993 – The **Sept of the Resonant Fury collapses**, leaving **the Forest Caern as the last remaining shifter stronghold in Houston**.
    • Some Kinfolk fear that **Juniper Cross will be next**, its protections **failing one by one.**
  • 1994 – Xochiquetzal, a South American guerrilla fighter, leads a campaign to reclaim the Forest Caern**, marking a **turning point in Houston’s supernatural history**.
    • **Hattie Wendell and other elders of Juniper Cross begin gathering again**, sensing **a reckoning is near.**
  • 1995 (Current Year)** – The **Forest Caern crisis deepens**:
    • The **corrupted Elk spirit threatens to consume the entire caern**.
    • The **Garou ally with mages to cleanse it, but the mages ultimately destroy the spirit**, causing a major rift.
    • A **lumber company begins clearing the ailing forest**, **accelerating its destruction**.
    • In a final act of sacrifice, an allied **moon spirit named "Moon Moon" offers herself to replace the corrupted Elk**, stabilizing the forest’s energy.
    • The **Garou, now weakened and divided, must decide whether to rebuild or retreat from Houston entirely**.
    • Meanwhile, **Juniper Cross stands at a crossroads**—with the city's supernatural order crumbling, will it **remain a refuge, or will it finally be consumed by the chaos?**
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Life at the Sept

**Sept Organizational Chart**
Role Reports To Description Current Holder
Sept Alpha Gaia Highest-ranking Garou in the sept, has ultimate authority. Lunafreya
Wyrm Foe (Battle Master) Sept Alpha Leads battles and war parties. Namkhai
Master of the Rite Sept Alpha Oversees all rites and spiritual matters. Poppa Joe
Warder Sept Alpha Manages sept security and leads guardians. (Name Here)
Keeper of the Land Sept Alpha Maintains the caern's physical and spiritual well-being. (Name Here)
Caller of the Wyld Sept Alpha Summons spirits and sets mood for moots. (Name Here)
Talesinger Sept Alpha Keeper of stories, lore, and songs. (Name Here)
Truthcatcher Sept Alpha Serves as the judge and enforces the Litany. (Name Here)
Den Mother/Father Sept Alpha Watches over and trains cubs. (Name Here)
Ritemaster Master of the Rite Assists with rituals and Umbral travel. (Name Here)
Guardians Warder Warriors who protect the sept. Various Guardians
Kinfolk Liaison Sept Alpha Ensures Kinfolk are supported and protected. (Name Here)
Gatekeeper Sept Alpha Oversees Moon Bridges and inter-sept travel. (Name Here)


Warg System

The Warg System in Rage Across the Amazon is a structured military hierarchy created by Golgol Fangs-First to organize Garou warriors in the war against Pentex. While it enforces discipline and tactical efficiency, it operates alongside the Sept structure, where the Sept Alpha remains the highest authority in non-military matters.

All Sept Members are considered contributers to the Guardian Pack until they find their own, and partake in helping suupport and defend the caerns and other key locations.

Structure of the Warg System

Basic War Unit: The Pack (~5 Garou)

  • Led by a Pack Leader.
  • Types of Packs:
    • War Pack – Standard combat unit.
    • Borzoi Pack – Scouts, named after the Russian wolfhound.
    • Guardian Pack – Defends caerns and key locations.

Warg (~15 Garou)

  • Comprised of three Packs.
  • Commanded by a Battlemaster.
  • Primary tactical unit, executing frontline orders.

Moon (~41 Garou)

  • Comprised of three Wargs.
  • Commanded by a War Leader.
  • Mid-sized war force responsible for broader strategic objectives.

Ward (~90 Garou)

  • Comprised of two Moons and a Caern.
  • Led by a War Chieftain.
  • The largest war force, capable of major assaults and territory defense.

Pack Plot Activity

These are the shifter packs and what they're currently working on. You can use this to know who to connect with about plots, and keep updated on when scheduled scenes are happening.


Pack Name Pack Members Totem Theme Calendar Rotation
Spirit Walkers Lunafreya (Alpha), Rue, Poppa Joe, Namkhai TBD Combat, Spirit, Umbral ...
Thread Walkers Ryoko, Li, Kira, Jean (Democratic) Chimera Scouting/Spirit
  • 4/6/25 Bane Boar Patrol w/Ryen ST
  • 4/21/25 Li - Ocean Recon Kylee Redfeather - Silverfall
  • 4/18/25 Ryoko - Stickman Cannon Ball Ocean Drop - Silverfall
  • 4/10/24 Jean - Spider Harp - Ori/Silverfall
Solidarity Samson (Alpha), Etienne, Todrick, Chuck Ryen Unicorn Healing/Lore Seeking
  • 4/2/25 Bane Spider w/RyenST
  • 4/3/25 LOST ONES w/Silverfall
  • 4/3/25 Uktena Sept LOST ONES w/Silverfall
  • 4/21/25 LOST ONES ocean story w/Silverfall
The Unconquered Suns Lucien (Alpha), Dusk, Kahale, Noelle Hyperion Combat/Scouting
  • 4/3/25 Killing Water w/Ryen/Silverfall
  • 4/10/25 Dusk - Webstrung Harp w/Silverfall
  • 4/18/25 Noelle - LOST ONES w/Silverfall
  • 4/21/25 Lucien - Mnesis LOST ONES w/Silverfall
  • 4/21/25 Dusk - Investigation LOST ONES w/Silverfall
  • 4/22/24 Kahale - Umbral Spirit Scene LOST ONES w/Silverfall
Che Vuoi Gabriel (Alpha), Enzo, Francesca Crashing Boom Boom Combat/Umbral
  • 4/16/24 Pack meets Poppa Joe
  • 4/18/25 Enzo - Stickman LOST ONES w/Silverfall
  • 4/25 Finding the Wyrm - PENDING w/Ryen/Neverwinter
TBD Chance (Alpha), Tori, UNKNOWN THIRD Unknown Unknown
  • 4/18/24 Tori - Stickman LOST ONES w/Silverfall
TBD Buddy, Benoit, UNKNOWN THIRD, (Alpha undecided) Unknown War/Umbral Combat
  • 3/25 Fomori Patrol
  • 4/25 Needs to Schedule w/Staff
Sept Guardian Pack Aidan, Ajax, Delia, Cur, Justin, Kal, Kamau, Lorenzo, Min-Se, Slouch, Father Abe, Archimedes Eldrin Guardian Protectorate
  • 4/6/24 Ajax- Boar Bane w/Ryen
  • 4/1/25 Slouch - Fanta Can w/Silverfall
  • 4/4/25 Father Abe, Archi - Killing Water w/Ryen/Silverfall
  • 4/4/25 Tiffany - Lost Ones Farm w/Silverfall
  • 4/8/25 Slouch, Tiffany, Kahula, Kahale, Ryoko, Dusk - Lost Ones Farm w/Silverfall
  • 4/18/25 Delia - Lost Ones Ocean w/Silverfall
  • 4/25 Father Abe - Momma Rat Vision w/Silverfall
  • 4/25 Slouch - Turkey and Chinese Noodles w/Silverfall


Kinfolk Plot Activity

These are the kinfolk and what they're currently working on.

Kinfolk StoryTeller Calendar Rotation
Finlea, Eric, Lila
Tiffany
  • LOST ONES 4/4/25, 4/8/25

Mixed Company Plot Activity

These are plot things happening with kinfolk and shifters from different packs.

People StoryTeller Calendar Rotation
Slouch, Tiffany, Kahale, Ryoko, Dusk SF
  • Stickman 4/8/25
Solidarity Pack, Ryen, and Delia SF
  • Finding Kylee Redfeather
Random Encounters SF
  • The Lost Ones Part 2 - 4/8/25 - 4/9/25 Time: Day/Evening
Samson, Darius, Meridian SF
  • Samson's Personal Story 4/9/25 6pm EDT
Solidarity, Ryen, Delia, Li SF
  • The Lost Ones Part 3 - 4/11/25 5pm EDT - Scene with Ranger Mary vs Kylee's Search
Etienne Todrick Ryen Slouch Slouch
  • Trash is Treasure 4/8/25 Staff PRP Commission
Jean, Dusk, Rue, Poppa Joe Ori/SF
  • Sanctum Web-String Instrument 4/10/25
Kahale SF
  • Kahale's Altar and Spiritual Prayer - Completed.
Slouch Todrick
  • Fanta's Graveyard - Pending
Lucien Dusk Noelle Kahale SF
  • The Unconquered Suns - Totem Seeking Pack Quest for Hyperion - Pending Approval
Next Sept Meeting SF
  • Starwatch Expansion Announcement - Pending for May

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Community Relationships

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Monthly Data Table
Action January February March April May June July August September October November December
C K R C K R C K R C K R C K R C K R C K R C K R C K R C K R C K R C K R
Community Tasks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Allies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Contacts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinfolk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mentor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Retainer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Misc. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
- Actions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Character Creation

Character Creation Rules

  • Garou Tribes: All except Croatan & White Howler
  • Ananasi: Tenere, Kumoti
  • Bastet: All but Bubasti
  • Other Fera: Corax, Gurahl, Kitsune, Mokole, Nuwisha, Ratkin
  • Kinfolk: Must be Homid
  • Minimum Age: 18+
  • Restricted: No Hengeyokai allowed

Base XP

  • 18-20: 0 XP
  • 21-25: 25 XP
  • 26-30: 50 XP
  • 31+: 100 XP

Incentive XP

  • Shadow Lord, Stargazer, Glass Walkers, Uktena
  • Galliard
  • Older Kinfolk of all types
  • Members of the Juniper Cross Community
  • LIMITED: Rokea (approved on a case-by-case basis, must be able to function on land and in groups).

Plots

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Moot Logs

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