Merlin (WTA)
Merlin is a Totem of both Wisdom and Respect.
Wisdom Overview
A merlin is a small, dark feathered species of falcon whose diminutive size belies her ferocity as she hunts low and swift over the moors. Merlin is swift and sharp-eyed as she hunts the Wyrm. She sees many secret things and understands the nature of magic. The Fianna consider her a totem of Wisdom.
- Background Cost: 6
Traits & Ban
Traits
Ban
Merlin commands her children never to destroy knowledge.
Respect Overview
Although Merlin is far from the largest or most dangerous of birds, Merlin appears in many different ways amongst Falcon’s brood. To the Fianna, he is a Totem of Wisdom but the Silver Fangs know him in his guise as a Totem of Respect and as the totem of House Blood Red Crest. Merlin, because he is one of the smallest of hawks, also tends to be swift, fierce, and cunning. He is a champion of the underdog, teaching that size is far from the most important factor and that courage and intelligence are just as important, if not more so. He cautions that his children should use cunning before pure aggression and strike quickly and with wisdom. (Not to be confused with Merlin, the mage and potential Santa Claus)
- Background Cost: 4
Traits & Ban
Traits
Packs devoted to Merlin gain three dice for their Brawl dice pools and two dice for their Dodge dice pools when confronting enemies physically larger than themselves. He also grants them three extra Willpower points per story, bolstering their courage in the fight with the Wyrm.
Ban
Followers of Merlin must not kill birds of prey of any kind, and must also spare their spirits. They may ignore this ban for raptors that the Wyrm has corrupted if, and only if, there is no hope of capturing and purifying them.
References
- WTA: Fianna Tribebook, p. 51 (Cost: 5)
- WTA: Tribebook: Fianna Revised, p. 83
- WTA: Litany of the Tribes Volume 2, p. F: 51
- WTA: Silver Fangs Tribebook, p. 52
- WTA: Tribebook: Silver Fangs, p. 80