Stormclouds Gathering

 

 



The Garou of the Leopoldville begin to organize; and immediate challenges begin to take form from the darkness. This archive details the socio-political developments within and among the various Garou factions.

"Its Name is Abomination"
Daniel calls out the new Fianna, casting her condition in the light of the Litany.
Soul of Honor
Several Shadow Lords return to the Our Lady of the Divine Blessing to confront Marian; brief unhappy introductions are met.
Taking Care of Business
Meanwhile, Gustav exacts some vengeance on the priest harrying his tribemate.
Crudely Done
Afterwards, Tristram calls Gustav on his crude approach to the problem.
"Are You Always This Mean?"
After a brief interlude with the Russian ragabash, Olga, Daniel questions Gustav's approach to problem-solving.
To Their Deaf Pillows
Within the peaceful confines of Our Lady of the Divine Blessing, Daniel and Marian make ammends.
Tristram Calls on the van Hamervelds
Tristram and Katrien discuss some of the newsworthy items of the day over tea at their "house".
First Moot
The first on-game Moot for the Garou of Leopoldville, this scene introduces many of the European Garou characters, as well as a trio of Silent Striders.
A Second Attempt
Tristram attempts to engage the Shadow Lord ahroun, Gustav, in a bit of conversation. A kind man might label it successful.
Revelations
After being bested by the Swara, Tremaine, Daniel confesses the details of Lucien De Pre's death to the Van Hamersfeld Family.
Retaliations
The philodox, Damek, apprises Tristram of what he has learned regarding Lt. De Pre's demise. He pledges support and offers advice on what will satisfy for vindication.
Doctors and Schoolteachers
A brief conversation is interrupted. It seems Mme. Russell has taken ill, again. Ndeta calls for a doctor. Features Skylar Van Haute.
Figures Don't Lie
Tristram and Anselm have a brief conversation about accounting practices.
Damek Meets Florian
European nobility discuss appropriate ways to carve up Leopold's slice of that 'delcious African cake'.
Strange Things Are Afoot ...
At the Trading Outpost, a most unusual storm rages. Thunder's Grandchildren investigate. Features Aleron, Damek, Florian, and Anselm & Skylar Van Haute.
Accept An Honorable Surrender
Discovering an excellent moment to kick a man when he's down, Tristram challenges the new Beta of the young Shadow Lord pack, Robert Baynford.
Return to Ile Maelbo
The Shadow Lords follow up on rumors about the island in the middle of Stanley Pool and discover what it was that Sundown ran into, and then some. Features: Robert, Gustav, Aleron and Tristram.
Market Day & the Nganga
Kintamo's market day draws a collection of curious characters to its commons. Daniel speaks with the natives about the practicality of sacrifice; Tristram searches for a lost item. Meanwhile Azi and Gabriel make startling discoveries.
Binding Stormcrow
Florian calls and then binds a stormcrow to serve as his spy in the Leopoldville penumbra.
A Little Issue Concerning a Rifle
An earlier altercation between Silent Strider and Shadow Lord has developed in a peculiar series of feints and retributions. Here Robert discusses with Tempts-Fate some of the more personal aspects of this disagreement.
The Unfortunate Fate of Father DuBois
Father DuBois, a Catholic missionary at the local church, has already caused trouble with the Garou of Leopoldville. In this installment, we learn the rest of his story. Features: Robert, Daniel, Naeem, Aleron, Garrick, Gustav and Tempts-Fate.
Parley
Damek leads a contingent of Shadow Lords to parley with the Silent Striders. Features: Gustav, Robert, Tristram, Tempts-Fate and Ammut.
Beautiful Lies
Robert approaches Tristram, twice, regarding the possibility of joining a pack.
The Gift
Tristram discusses with Gustav the unfortunate fate of Father DuBois.
Griele, Part 1 & Part 2
Half-naked, the Major's wife finds herself unaccompanied in the abominable Rose House in the company of a filthy American. Scandal is not far behind. Later, Griele confesses to Katrien about the demons who haunt her.
Respect the Territory of Another
Tristram seeks out the Silent Striders in an attempt to learn something -- anything -- from them and the land they protect.
Ode to Walks-Between
The Shadow Lord ahroun, Robert, challenged Skylar for Rank. The challenge was to compose a rhyming poem and perform it for the tribe. This is that performance.
The Wild Women Come
A lupine conversation between Black-Wings and Tempts-Fate exchanges information about the newcomer to the Congo, a Black Fury philodox, and her prey.
A Fool's Errand
A Rose House cardgame is interrupted by the summation of the Black Fury's hunt. Stalks-Prey leads a war party of Garou against the Turk that has escaped her for over a year. Features: Gustav, Faith, Daniel, Robert, Rolf, Tempts-Fate and Hawwara.
The Unforgiven
Led by the Fostern ahroun, Walks-Between, Truth's-Dagger and Lightstealer form a pack under the patronage of their tribal totem, Grandfather Thunder. The pack must confront, again, the one failed front of the War of Rage: Africa.
Second Moot
A new alpha, Walks-Between, the Shadow Lord Ahroun, calls the rag-tag band of Congo Garou to moot with mixed results.
Le Feu
Leopoldville's only church, Our Lady of the Divine Blessing, burns down. Features: Daniel, Catherine, Tristram, Skylar, Shomari, Gustav, Robert, Katrien, Van Haute and Albert.
Mule Meets-the-Rain
Under the waxing half-moon, Marian ~She-Whose-Voice-Is-Pure~ births her child. Features: Catherine, Daniel, Florian, Gustav, Katrien, Robert, Tristram and Anselm Van Haute.
"It Cannot Be Indulged to Survive"
Later, Robert speaks with Tristram about the fate of the metis, and the nature of being Thunder's grandchild.
Who Mourns for Drake
Robert arrives at the Van Hamersfeld residence with a bit of food for the metis child. He speaks awkwardly with the Lady of the house about the fate of the child monster.
"It's Done, Then?"
Dr. Baynford and his assistant lay the metis to rest. Also features Albert.
The Unquiet Garden
Daniel returns to the Van Hamersfeld House to discover that the metis is dead. He speaks to Katrien.
The Curse of the Fianna
Leave it to Stag's children to use words so effectively as to manipulate the Lords of Shadow against one another. Catherine's reaction to the metis' death sows discord among Thunder's grandchildren. Features Katrien.
The Reckoning
Robert reminds Daniel about the importance of Rank. Up close and personal.
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