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Garou Nation, but they are both still fighting the

Introduction same fight.

The strength of the wolf is the pack, and this is

the truth that has led the Garou Nation to so
many victories over the centuries. Lone wolves are
a rarity, and even rarer still are those who thrive
without a pack the safeguard them. The Stargazers,
though, are that rarity; werewolves who walk a path
of balance, and who often remain apart from the
affairs of the world around them. Philosophers and
sages, these unusual hermits possess great wisdom
that their cousins can rarely hear over the constant
beating of the drums of war.

While there are fewer garou of this tribe now than

at nearly any time in history, the Stargazers’ kinfolk
carry on the legacy and ideals of their tribe. Scholars
and teachers, warriors and leaders, the Stargazers
may no longer consider themselves a part of the

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 compiling data for the continued search for the newest
100 Stargazer Kinfolk reincarnation of Klaital Starcatcher. While she can alter
1. Aamir Gohar: With the gaunt frame of an ascetic, and
some records, and make minute adjustments to help
the patient smile of a favorite grandfather, Aamir lives
camouflage the intentions of the camp, she doesn’t dare
near the foot of the mountains in Eastern Afghanistan,
do too much lest her superiors begin to suspect that it’s
in a cave that has its own freshwater spring which he’s
more than dedication to her job that keeps her in the
furnished with the necessities of life. With his simple
office at all hours.
robes and long hair, he offers hospitality and counsel
to anyone who finds themselves on his doorstep. Over
3. Abdul Bakshi: Living on the outskirts of Kokand,
the many years he has lived in that cavern he has
Uzbekistan, Abdul manages a tavern and hostel that
been visited by warriors of a dozen nations; Kurds and
has stood in one form or another since the days of the
Russians, Americans, Englishmen, and many others.
Silk Road. The liquor he pours, and the beds he makes,
These soldiers with their hollow eyes often wished to put
serve the same purpose now as they did then, though
down their weapons but were too afraid to do so. Aamir
the inn itself is much further off the beaten path in the
sat with them, listened to them, and talked with them.
modern age than it was during the days of horse-drawn
He helped them find a new path. One wall of his home
caravans. That isolation makes the place less useful for
is a display of the weapons left behind by those who no
gathering whispers and listening to the happenings of
longer needed them; a testament to those who have
the world, but it does make it far more useful as a place
been reborn within the mountain.
for the Stargazers and their kin to rest, recuperate, and
to find their balance once more. The place, much like
2. Zhang Min: Slender, graceful, and often wearing a
garou themselves, exists between worlds in a way that is
small, personal smile, Min is a low-level administrator
both terrifying, and comforting, to those who spend time
in Beijing’s records division. Praised as hard-working,
among its aging bricks and ancient memories.
dedicated, and trustworthy by her superiors, she uses
her position to help the garou of the Khital Puck. With
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4. Constance Bedi: With a British mother and an Indian
father, Constance understands balance, as well as the
suffering one endures when they cannot bring their
different worlds into harmony with one another. Like
a mountain standing strong between the winds and the
sea, however, she has refused to yield to the pressures
that assail her. An academic who has taught both in
Calcutta, India as well as in London, England, her work
on cultural influence, life balance, societal interaction,
and confluence of life factors has combined sociologically
gathered numbers with her own experiences and research
to help form a path for coping with the modern world. A
path that it seems more people need every day.
5. Dr. Albert Wu: Born in California and educated at
UCLA in Berkeley, Dr. Wu can be deceiving at a glance.
With his long hair, casual manner, and relaxed dress
code, people tend to mistake him for a beach bum rather
than a medical professional. An insightful psychiatrist,
he provides unique cognitive therapy and drug regimens
to troubled patients in order to help bring them back
into balance with themselves. He has freely offered his
services to those in the Garou Nation as well and has
often said that for all the fine talk about glory, honor,
and pride, death leaves its mark on all of us. Rage and
grief can become interchangeable, and that must be
addressed if one’s mind and spirit are going to survive.
6. Chen Li: With thousands of followers on social
media, and millions of views on her videos, Li teaches
people around the world the core tenants of Buddhism,
meditation, and of letting go of things which truly do
not matter. She has discussed how to purge wrath, fear,
and the myriad stresses that build up in our minds from
replaying the past, and worrying about the future. While
she often feels like she’s putting messages in a bottle and
throwing them out into the ocean, she is doing the best
she can to amplify the work of the Sacred Thread the
only way she knows how.
7. Aarush Bakar: Born near an aged temple in the hill
country of Nepal, Aarush was always adventurous as a
child. Gone for long hours at a time, he would often tell
fanciful tales of where he’d gone, and what he’d done.
His mother and father paid him no mind at first, but
when his grandfather heard the stories he knew the
boy had been given a rare gift. Seeking out the galliard
called Heaven’s Smile, Aarush has learned to master
his gnostic talents, if not his wanderlust. Though barely
old enough to be considered a man by most, Aarush has
delved deep into the Umbra in search of knowledge. It
was when he returned with the answer to a forgotten
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riddle, though, that he gained the attention of the garou
of the World Tree. Though they have attempted to keep
him on a short leash, Aarush has yet to find a horizon he
doesn’t want to walk toward.
8. Bodhi: Raised by her family in a remote corner of
Bhutan, Bodhi’s kin care for and protect the waters of
the spring known as the Woven Wyld. This spring is
a unique balance of the Weaver and the Wyld; two of
the elements of creation. The place was sanctified and
warded centuries ago and has had caretakers ever since.
Many elders have claimed the waters can help a garou
recover from harano, and that the very air around the
spring is thick with gnostic potential. Some even believe
that children conceived there have a better chance of
experiencing their first change. Bodhi hasn’t seen any
evidence of that among her own family, but it hasn’t
stopped many members of the tribe from coming there
once they’ve been wed just in case there is some truth
to that belief.
9. Dane Chang: With a heavy stomach and wide
shoulders Dane has often been compared to Budai
(the smiling figure often mistaken for Buddha by
many Westerners). Always laughing and telling jokes,
Dane is infamous on-stage for a comedy style that
is simultaneously philosophical and intensely crude.
Perhaps his most often-repeated lesson so far has been
what he calls being the landlord of your own mind. “You
have to be a landlord in your brain. If something there
ain’t paying rent, it needs to get the fuck out. Those
embarrassing moments of dumb shit you did in middle
school? That time your mom said something snippy and
it made you cry when you were a freshman? Get a knife,
cut it out, and toss it! Trust me, you flush out all that
garbage, you’re gonna be walking on air cause there’s
nothing up there but stuff paying you dividends, people.”
10. Tenzin Long: Living on a remote ranch in New
Mexico, Tenzin’s family has held their land since the
great migration several centuries ago. While the simple
home may not look like much to outsiders, it has been
universally recognized as neutral ground by all of those
who operate in the area. Meetings between the Garou
Nation and the nuwisha, the gurahl, the Beast Courts,
and other parties have all been made possible thanks to
Sanctuary. And though Tenzin may just be an old woman
with a gray braid and wrinkles in the corners of her eyes,
the steel in her spine brooks no argument from those
who would claim her hospitality. Those who think that
being soft and being kind are the same thing are quickly
dissuaded from that belief while under her roof.
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11. Cold Mother: A wolf who has rarely found a pack
for long, Cold Mother has learned a simple wisdom that
often takes men their whole lives to understand. It is
that freedom from want, from disappointment, and from
the suffering of the world is easy to achieve. All one must
do is live in the now, not in what has been, or what may
yet be. It may be impossible for man to truly do this, but
it has kept the wolf sanguine throughout most of her life.
12. Bataar: Thought of by some as a fish who doesn’t
understand how troubled the waters he navigates are
because it is his home, Bataar lives the way many of his
ancestors did centuries ago. On the plains of Mongolia,
he sees the world primarily from his saddle. Though
his movements may seem random to those watching
from afar, there is a method to the places he goes and
the things he does. Those who understand his patterns
will be able to find him with relative ease, and he is
always happy to travel with garou, shifters of the Beast
Courts, or fellow kin alike. Often the lessons he teaches
go unnoticed in the moment, and it is not until he has
parted ways with a companion that what seemed like a
casual remark or fireside tale will come back to them,
underlining an important truth.
13. Chakshiri Kohli: Slender as a cedar pole, but strong
as teak, Chakshiri was born on the shores of the Ganges
River. Spending her days harvesting fish, Chakshiri
makes a secondary living salvaging junk with her boat.
Though it’s not easy, she comforts herself by knowing
she’s doing what she can to help undo at least some of
the damage the river has endured. While rarely pleased
for tribal affairs to intrude on her life, she has made
her vessel available for transporting items, as well as
members and allies of her tribe. When such a journey
presents itself Chakshiri is polite, but little more, and is
always happy to see the backside of any such affair.
14. Hemang “Old Wolf” Jha: At a glance, Hemang looks
no different than many men of his native Nepal. Short
and rangy, his hair is close-cropped, and his face is kept
smooth with a finely-honed razor. He keeps goats and
chickens on his remote patch of land, and he generally
does his best not to be a bother to anyone. Only those
who have seen him provoked know there is more to him
than what meets the eye. A former ghurka whose medals
were almost too numerous to wear on his dress uniform,
he has occasionally shared his insight and experience
with those who ask him for it. He has taken the field only
a handful of times in service to the tribe, but every time
he did so a champion of the Wyrm was laid low either by
his hand, or with his aid.
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15. Daria Beven: Tall and dark-haired, with a
mischievous smile and a twinkle in her eyes, Daria grew
up on the road. A traveler, as her family had been for
centuries, Daria’s blood flowed over the mountains of
northern India, and tied her to the Stargazers. Able to
find her way by the sun and stars if need be, she’s often
claimed there was nowhere she couldn’t get to if she set
her heart and mind to the task. She’s proven it isn’t an
idle boast more than once, but it wasn’t until she snuck
into a hidden shrine near the foot of the Himalayas that
she came to the attention of Darsha Joshi. The caretaker
who pacified the spirits, Darsha offered Daria a new life
if she were willing to step through the door, and to learn
the truths of the world that was her birthright. It has
been a long journey since then, but one that has opened
Daria’s eyes far wider than she ever would have dreamed.
16. Ram Pradhau: A student of history, both the known
and the secret, there are few things Ram does not know
about the city of Kathmandu in Nepal. He tries to remain
on good terms with the City Mother, who represents one
of the most consistent factions of the Garou Nation in
the city, and this often means that Ram must attempt to
mediate disputes between the garou and the Beast Courts
without seeming to take a side. A valuable resource for
anyone seeking to plumb the city’s secrets, the black-
bearded man has a surprisingly sharp nose for danger for
someone who claims to walk the path of a pacifist.
17. Chimi: Born on the outskirts of Thimphu, Bhutan,
Chimi spent most of her childhood wandering the hills
and learning the lay of the land. Though she had been
assigned male at birth, it was during her time away as an
apprentice trail guide under her uncle that Chimi really
embraced her true self. Her uncle, a quiet man given to
understatement merely nodded and said, “Good,” when
Chimi worked up the courage to tell him her truth.
She’d worried for weeks he would send her away, or look
at her differently after she spoke up. The only difference,
though, was that he introduced her as his niece to their
next clients before they began their next trek up the
mountain path.
18. Damyanti Mangal: With a powerful, whipcord 22. Kete: Raised outside the city of Atai in Mongolia,
physique, Damyanti has studied the staff since her Kete’s gnostic talent manifested early. While she has
girlhood in Agra, India. Though she was pressed to never been strong, even for a kinfolk, Kete’s real talent
master the use of that weapon knowing she might have seems to be finding the edges of the supernatural world
to face supernatural threats one day, Damyanti has and peeking across the borders. From the fey courts, to
found her staff is also quite useful against the pedestrian the secrets of the enlightened wizards, to the traditions
predators of the everyday world. Well-known throughout of private tribes like the Uktena, Kete’s intellect and
her home, several members of India’s infamous Gulabi understanding (along with her silver tongue) has helped
Gang came to learn from her. Those who are scared, her make allies that startle even her handlers in the
who are in danger, or who bear the scars of their past World Tree.
have often found more than martial skill while kneeling
at Damyanti’s feet; they have also found compassion,
23. Eclipse: Born under the shadow moon, Eclipse has
empathy, and a way to heal as they move forward.
lived most of his life in the mountains watched over by
his kin. His mate, Running Stream is younger than he is,
19. Brian Chow: A scientist at Hawaii’s observatory,
and she’s borne several litters of puppies over the years.
Brian often jokes that of everyone he’s ever met in the
tribe he may be the only literal Stargazer. Despite his Though he’s rarely been asked, those few garou who’ve
easy manner and casual humor, Brian is an astrophysicist spoken to him find there’s a kind of wisdom in the old
and astronomer with few peers in the field. He’s also wolf’s thoughts. “The world changes. If there is no place
found that unusual activity in the aether of space tends for the changers in this new world, then another must
to be cause for concern among the tribe, so he attempts take up their burden. When the wolves fade away it is
to contact them any time he notes something untoward the foxes, the hounds, and their cousins who will walk
taking place in the heavens. the same lands they once did. We are all connected in
this struggle.”
20. Mae Lin: There are few places in the world more truly
isolated than the deep bush of the Australian outback.
When her family was transported as punishment a dozen
generations ago, though, they saw the vast emptiness as
a blessing rather than a burden. With hundreds of miles
between herself and what most would call civilization,
her little corner of the world is far from uninhabited.
Atop a butte where she cares for a small garden and a
potent shrine she inherited from her grandmother, Lin
finds her peace is rarely disturbed. When someone does
put in the effort to find her and speak with her, she’ll at
least hear them out. Most who come seeking her counsel,
or her teaching, tend to leave disappointed, though.

21. Faris Tamboli: A wanderer who travels the world with

his thumb out and a travel-worn pack over one shoulder,
Faris doesn’t look like much at a glance. Dressed in a
simple coat and ragged trousers, with a long beard and
a wide smile, he seems friendly enough to most, though.
His dark eyes are as sharp as the silver kris he wears in a
sheathe beneath his arm, however, and he can bare his
steel before most can blink when it becomes necessary.
A headhunter trained by the Heavenly Successors of the
Demon-Eater, Faris has ended a dozen threats with his
own hands, and he acts as a probing scout for the camp’s
elimination packs when something is too much for him
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24. Elma Kalmati: A traveling teacher throughout
Pakistan, Elma has taught in the homes of the wealthy
and the slums of the impoverished alike. From music
to mathematics, she has instilled dozens of lessons into
the generations who will follow her. Perhaps the most
important thing she has tried to teach them, however, is
kindness. Though it is a hard plant to grow in the soil of
some hearts, but as she has watched that lesson blossom
she comforts herself with the knowledge that it was more
than worth the effort.
25. Haru Watanabe: Spending most of his life in a
corner of Nebraska, Haru made a name for himself as a
landscaper and natural engineer. Though he’s in his 60s
now, he plants at least one tree every day the same way
he has since he was a small boy. Whenever apprentices
or interviewers ask him about this habit, he always smiles
and paraphrases one of his favorite quotes. “It is a wise
man who plants trees knowing it is his grandchildren,
not himself, who will enjoy their shade and their fruit.”
26. Aarohi Misra: Raised in Oakland, California, Aarohi
always had an artistic gift. A student of the tribe’s
teachings, she has channeled their lessons into works
that stand in museums, artist collectives, and in the
courtyards of several noted institutions. Her sculpture
“From The Ashes” was forged from the barrels of weapons
reclaimed from the streets, and each one now guides and
supports a flower blooming at its tip. “Reason” is a statue
of a man made from blades, his every angle an implied
threat. She takes the tools of war, and then uses them to
show the lies and hypocrisy of conflict; something that
has hit many garou hard when they’ve laid eyes on her
work.
27. Yuri Agapov: A long, lean man with sorrowful eyes,
Yuri was raised in Yekaterinburg, Russia. While never
much of a student as a young man, there were some
lessons he took to heart from the feet of his tribal elders.
Several of his novels, which follow the cycles of suffering,
understanding, and enlightenment of everyday people,
have found their way onto international bestseller lists.
Described as bleak even for Russian literature, there are
several readers out there who have managed to pull the
lessons from between the lines of his stories to grasp their
deeper meaning.
28. Farrin Sabri: Farrin developed her gnostic talents
early, and though she was urged to seek guidance and
training, she insisted that all the teachers she needed
were already with her in the hills of Kurdistan. Whether
the voices of the ancestors spoke to her, or she heard the
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voices of the spirits themselves, Farrin grew in power as
she reached adulthood. Now a grandmother, those who
have seen her enter her whirling, dancing trance know
there is nothing to do but wait until she has finished. A
lesson that many cubs sent to her by the Trance Runners,
as well as more than one Black Spiral Dancer, have had
to learn the hard way.
29. Basanta Mishra: Known to many only as a rumor in
Mumbai, India, Basanta is a tall, skinny man with a full
beard and simple (though threadbare) clothes. Those
who seek the renowned guru are given daily tasks by him
to complete; sweeping a courtyard, sitting quietly on a
street corner, or giving away everything in their pockets
to those who might need it. One of his favorite lessons
is to have a student fast, and then to set a meal before
them they are not allowed to touch. When asked what
the purpose of that lesson is, he always smiles and says,
“Suffering may teach you much, but do not do it blindly
or pointlessly. Especially not just because an elder who is
supposedly wiser than you are told you to do it.”
30. Rain: No one seems to know where Rain was born,
or to who she truly owes her loyalty. A beautiful woman
whose features speak of Tibet, and whose accent easily
dances from one language to the next, she acts as an
emissary of the garou of the Inner Path. Always arriving
with an open hand of friendship, as well as offers of aid
and alliance, she seeks the most expensive of gifts from
the Garou Nation… trust. With every passing year,
though, more people owe her favors, and pay her loyalty.
Loyalty that has always been valued and rewarded,
which is more than many can say for the loyalty they
gave to the Silver Fangs.
31. Darsh Rao: A man with the lean, hungry look of a
marathon runner, and a mischievous twinkle in his dark
eyes, Darsh has found an unorthodox way to teach the
lessons of suffering; violence. While most associate the
tribe’s teachings and philosophies with peace, Darsh
encourages his students to get into the ring and hammer
on each other until someone yields. Because every
swollen eye and split lip brings them one step closer to
an important realization; that they do not need the lies
society has sold them. Pointless jobs, two-hundred dollar
jeans, a television that costs three times what their last
one did but is a few inches wider… it’s all pointless.
And they are very angry about being lied to for so long.
Darsh has been harnessing this pent-up fury, and once it
reaches critical mass, he plans on turning it against the
corporations who have been abetting the Wyrm in order
to fatten their own pockets.
32. Aakriti Sharma: Dr. Sharma knows that suffering
cannot be ended. It’s a part of existence, whether she
likes it or not. With that in mind, she takes it upon
herself to provide as much care, peace of mind, and
healing as she can. She has a standing offer for cubs from
any tribe to accompany her on her rounds so that they
can see the aftermath of the kinds of battles they hold in
such high regard. To make them look at knife wounds,
animal attacks, and blunt trauma up-close, before any
elders fill their heads with ideas of honor and glory
steeped in blood. She reminds them their actions will
have consequences, and that you cannot use a blade to
end a cycle without also cutting off a part of yourself.
33. Hitesh Patil: A park ranger in the denser parts of
Oregon, Hitesh can go for days (and sometimes weeks)
without seeing another soul. The quiet of the forest
comforts him, and he believes that if more people could
sit quietly with Gaia that it would solve more of the
world’s issues than any warrior’s gift. No one has asked
his opinion, though, so he generally keeps it to himself
during his long vigils atop the watch tower.
34. Eswari Yatin: Born and raised in Southern California,
Eswari’s parents were among those Stargazers left behind
in America after the tribe decided to try to return to
their ancestral lands. Opting to protect Gaia in her own
way, Eswari has made quite a name for herself as a green
engineer. She’s worked on several geothermal power
plants, and has been instrumental in scaling up ocean
thermal energy power to an industrial level in several
locations. Every coal fired plant that shutters its doors,
and every pipeline that’s no longer viable, is a victory as
far as Eswari is concerned.
35. Kalama Singh: Born on the island of Oahu, Kalama
has spent far more of his life on the water than he has
on land. A sailor, distance swimmer, surfer, and more, he
tries to stay out of tribal politics as best he can. While
he’s got one or two friends from the Bone Gnawers on
the mainland, and he’s met a traveling rokea here and
there, he considers the ongoing conflict to largely be
other people’s business. If someone needs a swim buddy,
a moving partner, or a weekend crew mate he’s usually
ready to lend a hand, but he wants no part of the fighting.
36. Akshita: It’s said that when we die our essence returns
to the great cycle. Akshita believes that her essence
has been reborn again and again, refusing to rest until
she has completed her mission; the eradication of the
living dead. Though still a young woman in this life, she
remembers names and deeds from hundreds of years ago
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as if it had been mere days. With gnosis singing through
her veins, many relic weapons awaken at her touch. Even
stranger, the spirits in them respond as if they’ve been
waiting for her to take them up once more. She seems to
draw servants of the undead to her, but according to her
teachers among the Heavenly Successors of the Demon-
Eater, she has the capacity to handle nearly as much as a
full-fledged garou.
37. Li Xiu: One of a family of seven, Li Xiu serves the
Stargazers in one of the most humble ways; helping to
support one of their temples in Tibet. While primarily a
shepherd, spending the long days with her wooly charges
and reading poetry written centuries before she was born,
she is often asked for her insight by those who serve in
the temple proper. Because it is, ironically, her isolation
from so many situations that gives her an outsider’s
perspective; one that has proven intensely valuable to
her tribe, who may miss the forest for the trees when it
comes time to make their decisions.
38. Ishwar Khan: Ishwar knows the power of a public
statement, especially in a modern world where there
are eyes everywhere. He is a protest vandal, never
resting, and always speaking to those who ask about why
he took the actions he did. In his most recent protest
he’s destroyed dozens of anti-homeless measures with
a sledgehammer, and then asked why so many people
are angry that he broke stones that were causing living
people harm? Because they cost money, a concept we
invented, and which so many put above the lives of
others? It’s an uncomfortable question, and one that’s
been taken up as something of a rallying cry by many
who are tired of being caged and controlled.
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39. Falguni Sultana: An older, motherly figure, Falguni
runs a small kebab shop in Mogadishu, India. Her family
has performed the same job for a dozen generations,
now, and they’ve become something of a fixture in the
local community. Not only that, but Falguni has become
a surrogate parent to many, dispensing her wisdom and
watching as the ripples of her words shake the pond.
Small changes, perhaps, but small changes can add up to
large ones over time.
40. Ahmet Yilmaz: Born in the countryside near Adana,
Turkey, Ahmet has the long face and soft middle that
often marks one as a career truck driver. His hours alone
on the road have given him a great deal of time to reflect
and allowed him an introspection that few other careers
can truly offer. Occasionally Ahmet picks up a passenger,
holding forth to them throughout the night as they drive.
He can’t know for sure, but he believes at least some of
those who climbed into his cab meant him harm. Yet for
one reason or another, they decided not to hurt him. He
hopes that what light he was able to share has helped
them on their path, wherever it may lead.
41. Gentle Stream: Long and lean, this wolf has a curious
nature that has led her far and wide in terms of the land
she’s walked through. What’s most unusual about her,
though, is that she seems drawn to fera kin; almost
as if she can sniff them out. Perhaps her most noted
friendship is with Winter’s Judgment, a white tiger she
rescued from poachers that had stolen him from under
his own people’s noses. Though the tiger walks with a
limp now, the big cat rarely leaves Gentle Stream’s side.
42. Song Fan: It is said by those who know him that Song
Fan feels the wrath of the wolf far more than many other
Stargazer kin do. Trained by the People’s Army, images
of glory filled his head when he volunteered against the
wishes of the tribe. It is only now, after years of climbing
over bodies and washing blood from under his fingernails,
that the old words of his elders have returned to haunt
him. There was no glory in his service. No honor. Just
brute ugliness acting as a hammer against the enemies of
those in power. He laughs at the irony that it is the young
who most need to hear the warnings of old warriors like
himself, but that they are the ones the least capable of
actually hearing the wisdom in those words.
43. Gan: Tall and toned, decked out in a studded leather
jacket and with one side of her head shaved, Gan tends
to turn heads wherever she goes. Her band, Toregene’s
Decree, has been touring Mongolia for years now, and
they’ve been steadily growing in popularity with every
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show they give. Though their tunes are aggressive,
tapping into the history of their nation, their message is
meant to unify their audience. To bring people together,
not for war, but to overcome the things they struggle
against. Judging from the turnout, that message is exactly
the sort of thing people want to hear.
44. Oleander: Tucked away in a back alley shop across
the courtyard from a tea house, Oleander is like a rose
blooming in winter. Dressed in loose, flowing clothes
with their long hair unbound, Oleander’s mahogany skin
is covered in a mural of teachings, and lessons. When
someone is sent to them to tell their tale, Oleander
immortalizes it on that person’s skin so that the deeds and
lessons are never forgotten. Pain and peace intertwined,
the tattoo chair is both altar and pulpit, and there is
always someone looking to be the subject of the next
sermon.
45. Dipti Abbasi: An outspoken sex worker with a large
online following, Dipti’s cause is to try to pick away at
the knots of taboo, shame, and social control that’s often
interwoven with sex (particularly in Western society).
From the ancient carvings found on temple walls, to the
women’s liberation movement, she has been trying to
explain the nature of these shackles imposed on people
by the cultures they live in, their upbringing, and even
themselves. Because it is only once we see those chains
that we can be honest with ourselves about who we are,
and what we desire. Once that has been done, we will
be able to leave those bonds behind, and step out of the
cave into the light.
46. Siddhartha: Found in the depths of the dark web,
Siddhartha wears the name of one of the most famous
seekers of enlightenment. Those who have questions,
or who seek to understand deep lore, may find that
Siddhartha is willing to help them. Who exists behind
the screen name, though, no one seems to know for
certain. Some believe it is one of the Stargazer elders,
testing those who would seek a deeper understanding.
Others say that Siddhartha is a powerful spirit bound by
the Weaver, only able to reach out sporadically into the
construct of the web. Speculation has even suggested
that Siddhartha might be a title, passed down from one
sage to another as the years go by.
47. Ilyena Petrovka: Born in Kazakhstan near the Russian
border, Ilyena knew early on there was more to the world
than what she could see. With her dark hair blowing in
the wind, and her carved staff in-hand, she traveled as
far as her legs would carry her. The further she walked,
the more signs she saw of the Veil growing thinner, and
the more she heard the whispers of the umbra. As she
learned to harness her gnosis, she also learned to walk
those roads less traveled by. The things she has learned
fill entire grimoires held by the World Tree, who pour
over her field notes to try to strain out the meanings of
her journeys.
48. Jitendra Mathna: A scribe in a chained library
maintained by the Stargazers, Jitendra has the elegant
fingers of a painter, and the disapproving eye of a strict
schoolmaster. While he doesn’t demand reverence for
the books, as even the most beautiful of them are merely
vessels for the knowledge they contain, he does expect
them to be respected by those who would use them.
Knowledge is the seed that wisdom grows from, and he
views himself as nothing more than one of the tribe’s
many gardeners helping to make sure that seed grows in
fertile soil.
49. Yang Jiao: Living in Hong Kong, Jiao is no stranger to
conflict. While the Stargazers are known for not getting
involved in such affairs, Jiao is more than happy to do
what she can to help. Though she is not a fighter, she
provides medical aid to those who are harmed, offers
shelter to those who need to hide, and most importantly
she stands as a witness to record what’s happening on
her streets. She has refused to let the world close its eyes,
making them watch the violence unfold right alongside
her.
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50. Kirpal Attwal: Thick-shouldered and round-bellied,
Kirpal has the voluminous beard and long hair of a
Sikh. Making his home on the south side of Seattle,
Washington, he is the owner of the Lost Caws animal
shelter. Friendly and optimistic, he believes that the
right companion will teach someone far more than any
lecture they could hear, or scripture they could read. The
animals he gives to people are, in a sense, Gaia’s own
living, breathing testament. It is through learning to love
them that people are changed for the better.
51. Parvati Ganishka: On the airwaves out of Colorado
Springs for years, Parvati has offered patience and
guidance with a caring voice, and an open heart to
all those who tune-in to listen to her. Her show Seeing
With The Heart has offered advice for overcoming the
challenges of the world, without letting yourself become
hard or bitter. Letting go, moving on, and accepting
that you can only control yourself are lessons that have
been heard by many… and Parvati’s words have closed
more than a few doors that the tendrils of the Wyrm may
otherwise have snaked through.
52. Daniel Kang: The owner and proprietor of The Next
Cycle in Salem, Oregon, Daniel upcycles everything from
furniture, to clothes, to electronics in order to creation
unique items of practical value. From waterproof rugs
woven from plastic shopping bags, to murals made
from discarded credit cards, his store moves tons of
garbage away from landfills every year. His hope is to
teach creativity, and to show that beauty can be made
from anything. And perhaps, just perhaps, to turn more
people away from the idea of mass-produced things as
a source of happiness and status in order to lessen the
strain on Gaia.
53. Emily Ran: With her short hair and long skirts, Emily
has been underestimated by most people who have stood
across a courtroom from her. Those who have tried to
push her from her path have found that she refuses to be
budged, and that despite her diminutive stature she will
roll over those that get in the way of her arguments. An
attorney who represents those detained for crimes they
have not committed, as well as for those seeking release
based on changed behavior, she has been an ardent foe of
the prison-industrial complex, as well as the state using
power to hold anyone that poses no risk in bondage.
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54. Atharv Patel: A resident of Bombay, India, Atharv acts
as a spiritual counselor to those who are attempting to win
high office. Though he lives simply in a small flat, he has
a way of seeing straight to the core of a matter in such
a way that will resonate with the public. Though some
have called him a kingmaker, Atharv simply tells those
who come to him to serve the people, and to forego the
temptations of both pride and wealth. Those who take his
words to heart are the ones who become the hands that
allow him to start building a better tomorrow.
55. Garima: A beautiful woman with a deep scar running
from her hairline to her jaw, few can hold Garima’s dark
gaze without flinching at what lives behind her eyes. There
is a pain inside Garima that no gentle touch can reach,
and a suffering that burns hotter than a hundred hells.
She buried her surname along with those who had been
taken from her, and ever since then she has served the
Heavenly Successors of The Demon-Eater. Fire and silver
are her calling cards, and those unfortunate enough to fall
beneath her gaze have felt the wrath of the one known to
the servants of the Wyrm as the Scarred Lover.
56. Sanjay Joshi: A slender, friendly man with flowing hair
and a well-groomed beard, Sanjay possesses a unique gift
not just among the Stargazers, but among all persons of the
world; the ability to lead one’s heart to truth. Where facts
can be difficult to grasp, and the mind may resist insight,
Sanjay can find the words to lead a listener down a wiser,
kinder path. One of the most highly skilled kin among
the Inner Path, Sanjay has built bridges and overcome
reluctance in situations others considered impossible to
progress through.
57. Ina Narang: Living in the big sky country of Wyoming,
Ina maintains an escape that was first established nearly
two hundred years ago. Serpent’s Canyon, as it’s called,
was a gift to the Stargazers from the Uktena who had used
it as a place of contemplation where they could escape
from the world to gaze inward. With walking gardens,
meditation pools, and two dozen shrines scattered about
the grounds, there are always kin, garou, and even some
fera coming and going from Serpent’s Canyon. A place
of peace and healing, the layered protections have kept
it safe from the servants of the Wyrm… thus far, at least.
58. Leon Sherazi: A French customs officer, Leon’s dual
citizenship and position have been extremely useful to the
tribe on more than one occasion. A student of art, Leon
creates paintings and mosaics that focus on the surreal
nature of the infinite, and on the tiny, insignificant position
of both the observer, and their day-to-day problems. The
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result horrifies some viewers and is deeply soothing to
others. When asked what the difference is, Leon often
chuckles and answers, “A little bit of wine often helps one
put things in perspective.”
59. Ami Banerjee: A filmmaker whose visions have been
called simultaneously stark and hopeful, Ami retells the
legends of the Stargazers in more modern and relatable
contexts. From a soldier’s forgiveness in Echoes of War, to
the tale of punishment, pain, and understanding during
the subjugation of India by the British in My Mother’s
River, she has received international acclaim for her
efforts. The lessons these stories teach have reached many,
and the ripples in the consciousness of the viewing public
has helped push back against the dark seeds of the Wyrm.
60. Anand: Considered mad by those who have met
him, and a fable by many of those who have not, Anand
does not look that unusual to those who lay eyes on him.
Though his clothes tend toward the threadbare, and his
hair is often wild and unkempt, he sounds pleasant enough
when he speaks. It’s the cold certainty of his gaze, though,
that chills many to the bone. One of the secret members
of the Ouroboroans, Anand seeks to use his gnostic talents
to free the Wyrm from the Weaver’s pattern web. Only
through such a drastic act, he believes, can the balance be
restored, and the cycle once more set to rights.
61. Chavvi Das: A mother of two, Chavvi runs a tea house
in Eastern Kashmir near the border with China. Though
located quite far off the main roads, travelers often seek out
the Lotus Room due to Chavvi’s social media following. A
very minor celebrity, Chavvi answers questions from her
viewers, and gives life advice while she prepares tea. The
key to both life and tea, as she so often says, is patience.
You need to let yourself steep before you find your truth.
One should never trust something that is quick, easy, or
unproven.
62. The North Star: Found hitch hiking along major roads
as often as he is walking along humble foot paths, the man
known as the North Star always seems to appear out of
nowhere. With shaggy black hair, a round face, and loose,
flowing clothes, most believe that he originally hails from
Tibet. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for when he
arrives, but it always has some effect on those he comes to.
From offering late night counsel to a grieving mother, to
providing insight at a moot, he claims to be driven by the
voices of the ancestors, and the movement of the stars.
While not all who hear that explanation are satisfied by it,
only fools ignore what he has to say when he does arrive.
63. Darsha Amand: Living in Turkey, Darsha is a
reporter who focuses on boiling the truth out of the
facts in a story. Her job, as she sees it, is to distill the
essence of a story, and to make absolutely certain her
readers understand exactly what transpired. Cool and
collected when she’s on-camera, Darsha has stripped
away illusions from politicians and corporations in ways
that have ended careers and shuttered doors. The truth,
as she so often says, is a greater weapon than any lie… if
you have the courage to wield it.
64. Wind of Change: Nothing is eternal, and it is
man’s hubris that allows him to believe this applies to
everything in creation except himself. A sleek, gray wolf,
Wind of Change is a creature of quiet contemplation.
Often accompanying his kin on long walks, they tread
ravines that once were heights, and scrabble over gravel
that used to be a mountaintop. All things change, and
accepting that change is what allows you to be content
within the cycle… no matter what part of it you find
yourself in.
65. Ekaja Kane: An LGBTQ+ rights activist from
Eugene, Oregon, Ekaja has been waging a very particular
battle over the past several years; dismantling the
mask of faith often used to hide bigotry, and hypocrisy.
While she has given speeches on the facts of many
issues, pointing out translation errors in holy texts, and
explaining how shifts in stances happened for political
rather than spiritual reasons, she has also attempted to
build bridges between communities of different faiths.
Muslims, Christians, Jews, practitioners of native faiths,
new age adherents, and others have been drawn together
under her coalition’s banner, rejecting the messages of
doomsayers, false prophets, and naked opportunists who
seek to fleece those looking to believe in something.
Every step forward drives the Wyrm back, and the war
she fights is no less vicious for being fought in people’s
hearts and minds.
66. Aakash Basu: The host of The Flow, a fairly successful
podcast with a growing audience, Aakash espouses
ideas for understanding life, and for helping people let
go of the things that are holding them back. While his
advice is often couched in terms that could apply to
anyone listening, those in the Garou Nation can read
between the lines to see the critique of their own failings
and flaws. From mastering your rage, to leaving behind
grudges, to admitting when you’re wrong and trying
to make amends, his program has garnered somewhat
mixed reactions from those who have a foot in the world
of the supernatural.
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67. Bandita Devi: Living in the countryside of Myanmar,
Bandita’s life is relatively simple. She takes care of her
household duties, walks through the woods, and practices
with her staff. When an aspirant who wishes to learn the
art of Kailindo arrives on her doorstep, many of them
think it’s some kind of joke. Those who have the wisdom
to recognize a test, though, treat her with respect, and
follow her instruction. Before a garou can learn to shift
their forms in combat, they must let go of their pride.
Only once Bandita has deemed their minds are open will
she send them on the next leg of their journey.
68. Devansh Varma: Residing in the foothills of the
Himalayan Mountains, Devansh is a man who keeps to
himself. The land he resides in has little to offer besides
its natural beauty, but he finds it a soothing place to
spend his days. Long and lean from his walks and climbs,
the tribe has come to his doorstep only as a last resort.
When a wrong must be righted, those who know of his
deeds will ask him to fulfill his duty one more time. An
agent of karma, as he grimly calls himself, Devansh has
only acted on the tribe’s behalf three times. But every
time it was his hand that sent ripples throughout the
world, as one life ended and the consequences spread to
all those that life had touched.
69. Nastya Anosov: Able to say in images what many
cannot speak in words, Nastya’s works have captured
the interest of the public all throughout Russia. From
scattering bones beneath the statues of the “great heroes”
of the past, to murals that depict the shame of a nation
ruled by feckless oligarchs, the truth has ignited more
than quiet reflection among the people. As Nastya says,
“The first reaction upon being shown your own ugliness
is to smash the mirror. But you cannot forget the things
it showed you so easily.”
70. Chul Kim: Living outside Seoul, South Korea, Chul
is a third-generation beekeeper. A profession he feels is
more important now than at most points in history, more
than honey flows from his little plot of land. An odd
confluence of energies permeates near his hives, creating
a unique balance that is ideal for certain rituals, and for
gathering gnosis. While he is less than welcoming to
those he does not know, it’s said that if Chul ever freely
offers someone a jar of his honey to take with them when
they leave that it is a sign he has accepted them.
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71. Damini Reddy: Often seen in cafes and hovering
around Wi-Fi hot spots in Spokane, Washington, most
people assume Damini is a barista, an artist, or perhaps
a digital assistant. Behind her black frames and pierced
lip, though, is a keen mind that coordinates the archives
and studies both for the Stargazers, as well as for many of
their allies. With a particular knack for cross-referencing
tribal myths with world history, Damini has located half
a dozen lost shrines and relics from the comfort of her
corner booth. While she has drawn some attention from
opposition forces, so far it hasn’t been anything that her
local “friends” couldn’t deal with.
72. Anik Dara: A huge man whose shoulders ripple
with muscles, and a grip that can crush a raw turnip
to pulp, Anik is a bodybuilder of some renown on the
international scene. Referred to by some as India’s
Colossus, Anik often speaks about the importance of
suffering in both transformation, and in life. “You can’t
do anything without suffering. You need to learn to live
with it, to embrace it, and to walk alongside it if you
hope to get anywhere on your journey. Otherwise you
will never leave where you started for fear that it might
hurt.”
73. Eta Marek: Residing in Wales, Eta makes frequent
visits abroad for her import/export business. A treasure
hunter in sensible slacks, she travels markets, estate sales,
and auctions looking for the strange and unique. She
often has a sixth sense for finding items of significance
to the garou, but more than once she has found items
that bear the taint of blood sorcery, or other dire magics.
Sifting through the past isn’t glamorous work, but it is
exciting (and rewarding) in a way that few other pursuits
have proven to be.
74. Indra Dalal: Regarded as a wise man by many,
Indra spends a portion of every day sweeping a shrine
in Hyderabad, India. People have often asked him why
he does it, and his response is always as simple as it is
direct. “Because it needs to be done.” On its face it
looks simple, but the lesson is that too often we wait for
others to do things for us. We wait until a proper time,
or until we have permission, and all of the time we wait,
neglect, or ignore the task, it grows harder and harder to
accomplish. Not everyone grasps this lesson, but those
who do have carried it forward in their own lives.
75. Falak Samara: A robed figure considered something
of a myth by those who frequent the Empty Quarter, few
see more of Falak than her eyes… if they see her at all.
Driven by the voices of the ancestors that whisper from
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the desert, and with gnosis pooling inside her blood, she
travels to the dens and lairs of the twisted creatures that
seek safety in isolation. With fire and silver, she’s purged
the undead and corrupted creatures of the Wyrm alike,
before vanishing into the wastes leaving nothing but
blood and ashes behind her.
76. Avyan: Cultivating the air and persona of a guru,
Avyan would have made a fine ragabash if he’d ever had
his first change. By exploiting the desires of the wealthy,
the elite, and the politically connected to appear wise,
he has actually wormed his way into the confidences
of many who control vast fortunes, as well as the pen
and the gavel of national power. While some have fallen
under the sway of his words, and others merely keep him
in their entourage for the sake of appearances, he has
managed to wield vicarious authority in a hundred little
ways. From new legislation, to unexpected donations, to
shifts in national discourse, a thousand ripples fan out
from where his fingers trail in the waters.
77. Hiranya Dubey: A dancer by trade, Hiranya has
slowly been working her way up in the film industry.
Though she’s appeared in her share of Bollywood versions
of Western cinema, she’s making a far more concerted
effort to appear in films that are wholly spun from her
own, native cloth. The last film she was in delivered one
of the most poignant scenes in her career thus far, where
she tore off the gaudy outer layer of a stylized costume to
reveal something far more traditional. “Being eaten by
you does not make me worthy,” she declared, with fire in
her eyes and scorn in her voice. That one line set media
talking, and has started quite a few conversations about
colonialism, global markets, and the Western gaze as it
affects the movie industry.
78. Harish Patil: A heavy-boned man with a thick belly
and a drooping mustache, Harish is internationally
known for his skills as a chef. What he promises those
who dine with him is an authentic meal; something that
will tell them a story of the region it came from. More
than just the food, Harish delivers the courses with small,
elegantly written notes. These act as keepsakes; pretty
little reminders for those who took a taste of another
place. It may not lead to world peace, but as Harish says,
it is hard to hate someone when you love to sit and dine
with them.
79. Idika Madan: A college professor in Vancouver,
Canada, Idika’s specialty is providing context
and explanations for social movements and their
repercussions throughout history. So often history is
reduced to snapshots of individual moments, but without
understanding what led up to those moments (or what
came after) they become meaningless. History is a chain,
and Idika watches as her students grasp it, pull on it, and
slowly begin to comprehend its nature. Everything that
happens has consequences… for good or ill.
80. John Yang: A museum curator in Dallas, Texas,
John’s professional life has been spent untying the knots
of lies that so many people have just swallowed all across
America. From explaining who really built the Wild
West (mostly indigenous peoples, immigrants, and black
people, with many early leaders being women), to the
fact that Chinese immigrants had been in the Western
hemisphere since the fall of the Aztec empire, it has been
a huge burden constantly correcting the inaccuracies of
film and history books alike. He takes what victories he
can, though, savoring them with a long neck bottle at
the end of the day.
81. Lost Wind: A wolf with preternatural senses, the
rangy gray beast says she can hear the voices of those who
stand on the other side of the Veil. That the totems and
spirits speak to her and bid her to share their messages
with the tribe. Treated as an oracle, she is watched
over constantly by her mate, but also by a contingent
of bodyguards dispatched from the tribe. Only those
capable of understanding a wolf’s speech will hear what
she says, though, which is why garou of the tribe must be
summoned when she wishes to share a message.
82. Emir Husseini: A young man with old eyes and
premature streaks of gray in his dark hair, Emir is a trauma
surgeon who works primarily with Doctors Without
Borders and the World Health Organization. Cool and
collected, even when thrust into hellish circumstances,
Emir provides aid to anyone with no judgment on where
they stood in the fighting… an attitude that has earned
him some hostility from both the Garou Nation and
the Beast Courts when he has been mixed up in their
struggles. But he pays their growls and threats no more
mind than he does falling artillery or screams of agony;
he is sanguine in his stances, and that surety gives even
the deadliest warriors pause in brooking him.
83. The Rag Woman: Considered little more than a
myth in Afghanistan’s more rural provinces, the Rag
Woman appears from nowhere wrapped in layers of cast-
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off clothing. Though her dark eyes gleam from above her
veil, there is no telling her age, or what she looks like
beneath her formless garb. She brings words of wisdom
and comfort to those in pain, speaking to them of other
realms and other lives. Among the lost kin who find
themselves with burgeoning gnostic talents, the Rag
Woman acts as both a shepherd and a teacher. Often,
she will escort these missing kin, leaving them at the
edge of the bawn to be found by those who keep a sept.
Though any spirits guarding the sept will admit they saw
her, none will ever say who she is other than to refer to
her as The Walker of Ways.
84. Aaron Faris: A retired sailor, Aaron lives on the
rocky Western coast of Northern Mexico. Every day he
ranges up and down the beach for miles, his staff in hand
and his beard rippling in the breeze like a prophet out of
the Old Testament. He always seems to cross paths with
people lost in the wilderness, and these meetings tend to
have loose threads of fate and potential hanging off their
edges. From runaway youths, to lost backpackers, to
grieving widows and widowers, Aaron makes time for all
those he meets. Sitting with them, he often remarks how
steps in the sand are worn away over time. That what
once seemed so clear, and sharp, and permanent will be
worn away. Some, particularly those who are gripped by
despair, often seem comforted by this. Though he offers
his aid, Aaron is careful not to carry burdens that are not
his to shoulder.
85. Jaya Muhammad: A songwriter by trade, Jaya has
composed dozens of beautiful pieces based on the beliefs
and teachings of the Stargazers. While few of them
have achieved any commercial success (especially since
Jaya only distributes her music through free platforms),
many of them have become regular requests at Stargazer
moots. They’ve even been played at moots held by the
Bone Gnawers and the Children of Gaia. Occasionally
Jaya has been invited to perform for these other tribes,
and she always accepts, happy to do what she can
to encourage harmony among the often discordant
relationships between the garou.
86. Kabir Chaudhuri: A survivalist who has spent a
majority of his adult life in the wilder outreaches of Nepal,
Kabir has his diplomas hung on the wall of his cabin next
to his paintings. He has seen what the modern world has
to offer and has decided to consciously walk away from
it. While he’s happy to teach others to do the same, he
mostly keeps to himself, and does what he can to nurture
the growth of the Wyld around him.
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87. Aarohi Iyer: A California farmer, Aarohi has long
been concerned with sustainable agriculture. From crop
rotations, to indoor growth strategies, to seeding the
woods with fruit-bearing trees and bushes, she lives in
the middle of a cornucopia that, should one desire, could
be replicated all over the country… if not the world. She
seeks only to provide an example, though, and to trust
in the wisdom of others to follow it once they’ve seen
the results.
88. Karthik Korrapati: A protest speaker from Abu Dhabi
in the United Arab Emirates, Karthik’s message has been
to reiterate the core tenants that are the bedrock of
many philosophies and faiths the world over. He reminds
everyone that we are all brothers and sisters, and that
we are all in the same storm. We must help each other
to survive, and we must do that with kindness, care, and
understanding. While he is often passionate, his speech
turns to anger regarding lies, half-truths, and hedging
about who deserves help and respect. Everyone deserves
those things, at all times. There are no exceptions, for we
are all connected.
89. Falguni Mishra: The proprietor of an orphanage
for children rescued from natural disasters, wars, and
abduction by terrorist organizations, Falguni has been
the rock for several generations of children awash in a
cruel, uncaring sea. While she may not be saving the
world, as so many point out, for hundreds of survivors
that come through her doors she is the reminder that
there is still kindness and safety in dark times. She kills
the roots of the Wyrm before they can take hold in the
hearts of those who have been hurt, preventing their
spirits from being corrupted by its taint.
90. Lalit Zaman: A photojournalist of no small
reputation, Lalit is a student of realism. While he has
captured the grandeur of nature, he has also focused on
the heart-wrenching bleakness in the eye of war, famine,
and poverty. Looking upon his work reveals the face
of suffering, tearing away the comforting lies and false
glories about honor, endurance, or about how this is
some far away problem that will never affect the viewer.
He forces those with eyes to look upon this ugliness, and
then dares them to do something about it.
91. Gavya Anand: A painter and sculptor, Gavya’s work
has been called bare by some, and disturbing by others.
Bearing a resemblance to some of the work found in
Ireland’s Victor’s Way park, Gavya combines the ideals
and stories of Buddhism with influence from artists
like Zdislaw Beksinki in order to call out unnecessary
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suffering created by the greed and arrogance that underlie
so much of modern capitalism. Her work has been the
inspiration for many who have decided not to accept the
status quo, and to push back against false scarcity and
divisive politics; who are demanding something better.
92. Hu Chao: A biologist from Nanjing, China, Chao’s
profession has aged him in this period of environmental
decline. Consulting with learned sages among the tribe,
he has begun to suspect that the expansion of the Weaver
is killing the Wyld, just as it bound the Wyrm and drove
it mad so long ago. Far from a novel believe, the numbers
he brings to the table have made the threat material,
instead of leaving it in the realm of the purely spiritual
or philosophical.
93. Gulkia Marks: A world traveler, Gulika provides her
followers with a window on things that exist beyond
their own horizons. Somewhere between a tourist and a
reporter, she’ll provide her viewers the scenic view from
the deck of a cruise ship, but then show what happens
below decks and behind the scenes in order to shine a
light on how this industry actually operates. Destroying
the carefully-crafted illusions which are often fed to
tourists and travelers, she’s also helped bring attention
to those in need, and has helped find genuine beauty in
places that others would never have thought to look for
it.
94. Beriah Malka: A simple druggist who resides in Tel-
Aviv, Israel, Beriah’s radical action is to refuse the hate
and division that noses around his door every single
day. Everyone is welcome through his door, and he does
what he can to demonstrate respect and unity for those
around him. Though he was not blessed with Gaia’s gifts,
many who have sought to hurt Beriah (or those under his
protection) have learned the hard way that for someone
to be peaceful they must be capable of great violence.
95. Ina Das: The fast clothing culture disproportionately
wastes resources, hurts oppressed people, and does
nothing but feed the greed of dozens of corporate
entities. Years ago, Ina began a collective that has grown,
creating unique, long-lasting, beautiful clothing. Made
from cast-off factory seconds and unsold bulk scraps,
these resurrected fabrics have been awakening the
conscience of many who fed this damaging industry in
the past. These changes are not enough to stop it, of
course, but they may be enough to get its attention, and
to let it know that sustainable solutions will be the way
of the future if they intend to survive.
96. Aniket Vemulakonda: Born near Lucknow, India,
Aniket considers himself a pilgrim of change. Those
who are familiar with his deeds have described him as a
force of both creation, and destruction. One season he
may plant trees, clean rivers, or help fight fires to protect
people’s homes. The next he may sabotage pollution-
heavy factories, assassinate corrupt politicians, and purge
a den of the servants of the Wyrm with fire. He seems a
contradiction, but those who step back and watch his
efforts will see a pattern emerge. A pattern that clearly
states all of his actions, the kind and the brutal alike, are
in service to Gaia.
100. Gaurav Dayal: The garou are a disappearing
breed, and even kin are less and less common in these
dark, modern days. Dr. Dayal has been studying this
phenomenon, in conjunction with colleagues who have
in-roads with the shifters of the Beast Courts. Though
this is a riddle that has plagued them for generations,
Gaurav does the best he can to shine some light on
the matter, and to do what he can to help the next
generation.

97. Kalyani Kaur: An advocate for serious prison reform,

Kalyani left a career as a therapist to run for the U.S.
Congress. A firebrand who has entirely discarded the
language of fear, and of turning people into “others” by
labeling them as nothing more than criminals, she has
been gaining momentum on a platform many considered
impossible; removing useless laws, de-criminalizing
offenses, rehabilitating people, and providing a real
safety net so people don’t fall through the cracks. “The
nation has had enough of being afraid of each other,” she
says. “It’s time to come together, and to fix the problems
that keep our prisons full in the first place.”

98. Devansh James: A former sheriff’s deputy in southern

California, Devansh is aware of exactly how corrupt
law enforcement can be. The recordings he released to
both the governor and the press shone a spotlight on
everything going on in his department, from planting
drugs on innocent people, to racially-motivated killings.
The public outcry led to protest, and eventually to
terminations, but Devansh was one of those terminated,
losing his pension and his job despite any protections
the law offered him as a whistle blower. He’s operated
as a freelancer ever since. The tribe calls on his services
from time to time, and though many disapprove of his
methods, all agree that his heart is in the right place.

99. Megha Bhasin: A short woman with delicate glasses

and a penchant for cut offs, Megha is a botanist who has
set up her own hydroponic facility in rural Washington.
Doing her part to normalize the use of cannabis again, the
strains she develops are used for treating a wide variety of
conditions with old-fashioned medicine. Several parts of
her crop are also meant for use as entheogens, and they
are particularly valued by those who venerate lord Shiva,
in addition to her kin who use them as a meditation aid
to listen more clearly to Gaia.

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