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The Litany According to the Get of Fenris Lan Man Dragon.
The Litany was developed to establish stability among the tribes. This is a good thing. However, there are many ways in which the words of the Litany are misunderstood. Some other tribes have different ways of handling The Litany, as is their right. The Get of Fenris try to make certain that the rules are followed carefully, and that there is a means by which a Garou may attempt to prove his innocence, should he be wrongly accused. Do not litter your own den, especially in such a vulgar way. There are enough metis already, but worse still, you bring shame upon our tribe by showing that you cannot control your lust. Despite what others believe, we do not take liberties with the weaker female Garou we conquer. There is no honor in such actions, only degradation to both parties. One Black Fury claimed that she had been raped by a Get, and when her claim was proved, she was permitted to take from the rapist the offending weapon. Do not attempt to find loopholes within the Litany. The standard punishment for breaching this part of the Litany is to raise the child and teach him or her the ways of the Get. You must care for your children in all cases, for even a metis have the right to a family. If you choose not to care for your child, or if your child should accidently come to harm, then you must dispose of the evidence in the old ways. You must consume the flesh of your offspring, allowing the child to live within you forever. That is the formal punishment for mating with your own family and causing harm to your own flesh. Do not suffer a Wyrmling to live. Every creature that is touched by the Wyrm has the potential to create more like itself. Destroy them. If you find a nest of Wyrmlings, make certain the creatures and their nest are destroyed. Cleanse the land of the Wyrm's foul taint, or find someone who can. Never flee from a Wyrmling, no matter how powerful. Better to die a hero than to live a coward, for Fenris does not forgive. Nor do his Get. If you find a place that suits your needs, and that you can defeat the owner of this territory in a rightful combat, then, and only then, may you claim the land as your own. These challenges must be made publicly, and should your opponent refuse you the right of challenge, you may not retaliate. We do not want only kill our own kind over a few feet of land. We must not waste the blood of the other Garou. If your opponent has called for first blood, you may let him live. If he has called you for a life-duel, you are honor bound to kill him, regardless of his pleas. This is our way. Know also that honorable surrender is impossible for those without honor. Kill all Wyrmlings, even if formally challenged. In wartime, and against the Wyrm's minions, this rule does not hold. Never question a war leader's commands. Never insult those of higher rank, unless you are willing to suffer the consequences. Give the elders their due, or they will kill you. Do not take this lightly. It has been known that pups have been torn limb from limb for their stupidity. The blood-lust is great within the Get of Fenris, and this may be overlooked from time to time. Do not, however, leave any sign of human consumption. All are beneath us. Do not play with your food, and do not kill without just reason. You may test other Garou, for that is one part of our duty, but you must not insult the other tribes without justifiable provocation. Do not falsely accuse another of a crime; this is not the honorable way to provoke confrontation. You may certainly challenge the heritage of another, butknow the facts before you make a challenge. If the humans see you change, you must stalk them and destroy them. You must leave no evidence. Be aware of your surroundings, and avoid changing shapes in public places. If the Crinos is your only resort, make certain that any witnesses never have the chance to speak of the matter. There are three honorable ways in which to grow old. You may barter with pups for food and care in exchange for wisdom. You may challenge your Jarl, knowing that you cannot win, and pray that he is merciful. You may fight the Wyrm until you fall in battle. Suicide is not acceptable, and brings dishonor to you and your tribe. You may only challenge for leadership during formal moots. You may challenge for renown at any time of peace. Unless your leader is grossly incompetent, and you can prove the accusation, do not argue during war or combat. Obey this rule at all times. There is no forgiveness. You will be destroyed. Your name will be unsung, and your deeds shall be unremembered. Your kinfolk will know only shame. The Get of Fenris are the followers of Fenris. We do not turn away from a fight. Ever. If a Garou insults your heritage and the insult is not just, rip flesh and drink deep of your enemy's blood. That is our way. But never turn from the true enemy to settle an insult argument - if the Wyrm is near, kill the Wyrmling first, and then destroy the bastard who insulted you.