Jesal Voice-of-the-Sands

Jesal Voice-of-the-Sands is a rank 5 homid Philodox Black Fury.[1]

History

Jesal was born in Jordan and raised in a strict Muslim household. As she grew up, she began reading the Qur'an and wondered about the true purpose of the veil and whether or not some of the current practices were truly sanctioned by the Prophet. When she questioned her parents about this, they shamed her for her temerity and she quietly demurred. Her First Change came upon her without blood or rage - in the wake of horrible nightmares, she found herself in Lupus form, crying for the moon.

Over the years, Jesal ran with no less than three different packs and held sept positions all over Africa and the Middle East. During this time, she tried to incorporate her understanding of Islam into her newfound spirituality as a Garou. While members of her tribe ridiculed her unmercifully for her insistence on wearing the veil, she stuck to her belief that her veil guarded her modesty and helped her shut out distractions. And, given the vast knowledge of rituals and mysticism she has accrued over the years, perhaps she was right.

Jesal has acted as mentor and surrogate mother to a number of young Garou, both in her tribe and otherwise, and could assemble a fairly impressive cadre of Garou in a short time if she found the need.

Image

When seen without her veil, which is seldom, Jesal is a heavyset Middle Eastern woman in her mid-forties. She has gentle, brown eyes and moves with a slow, deliberate manner. She favors traditional Middle Eastern dress, and is very forgiving of Garou who criticize her for following the tradition.

Stats

Position: Mistress of the Rite, Sept of the Healing Dawn
Breed: Homid
Auspice: Philodox
Tribe: Black Furies
Physical: Strength 2 (4/6/5/3), Dexterity 2 (2/3/4/4), Stamina 3 (5/6/6/5)
Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 4 (3/1/1/1), Appearance 3 (2/0/3/3)
Mental: Perception 3, Intelligence 4, Wits 3
Talents: Alertness 3, Brawl 2, Empathy 3, Expression (teaching) 4, Primal-Urge 3, Subterfuge 2
Skills: Crafts 3, Etiquette 3, Melee 1, Leadership 2
Knowledges: Enigmas 4, Linguistics 2, Occult 4, Rituals 5
Backgrounds: Ancestors 3, Allies 4 (former students)
Gifts: Breath of the Wyld, Scent of the True Form, Sense Wyrm, Truth of Gaia, King of the Beasts, Staredown, Coup De Grace, Tongues, Wisdom of the Ancient Ways, Scent of Beyond, Take the True Form, Assimilation
Rank: 5
Rage: 4; Gnosis: 6; Willpower: 7
Rites: Cleansing, Contrition, Badger's Burrow, Caern Building, Moot Rite, Opened Caern, Opened Sky, Shrouded Glen, Gathering for the Departed, Lasting Glory, All Mystic Rites, plus the Rite of the Sacred Gift (see Storytelling chapter), Ostracism, Hunt, Shattered Soul, Stolen Wolf, Voice of the Jackal, All Renown Rites, plus any other rites the Storyteller deems appropriate for a Rank 5 Mistress of the Rite.
Fetishes: Veil of Gentle Words (Level 5, Gnosis 6): This veil resembles a normal veil worn by many Middle Eastern women. When activated, however, it blocks out the effect of the Curse for one hour per success. During this time, the veil can also simulate the effects of the Gift: Blissful Ignorance on command.

References

  1. ↑ WTA: Rage Across Egypt, p. 88
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