The Dancers of the Black Spiral

The Wyrm has many minions within the World of Darkness. Among them, the Dancers of the Black Spiral are among the most feared. Many Garou will not even mention their name for fear of calling the Wyrm down upon themselves. The Black Spirals were not always servants of the Wyrm. In fact, they started as Gaia's proudest tribe, the White Howlers. In an attempt to protect their kinfolk (the Picts) from possession by the Wyrm, the White Howlers entered into Wyrm caerns to fight the beast. Black tentacles of the Wyrm grabbed the White Howlers and pulled them into a dark pit. When they emerged from the pit, the White Howlers were no more. Replaced by hiddeous beasts, corrupted by the Wyrm. Their skin and fur showed the marks of corruption, mottled and green, glowing with the radiance of balefire.

The Black Spiral Litany:

• Serve the Wyrm in all its forms
  • This is what has brought the Black Spirals together. This common goal keeps them focused, and has given them a basis for alliances with the Sabbat and Pentex. However, they will only honor these alliances for as long as these groups serve the Wyrm and not themselves. Disputes over what proper service is has led to inter-Hive feuds.
• Beware the territory of another
  • This is a very important part of the litany. It gives security that no Hives are trying to take over the territory of another. There have not been any problems with this yet. New Hives usually take there territory from the Garou. Also, this is an important part of etiquette for travelling the tunnel system of the Pits. A Black Spiral can freely travel through another Hive's area without fear, as long as no harm is done to the tunnels. If harm is done, the Hive can take full retribution.
• Give safe passage to those of other Hives
  • This goes with the previous rule and is taken seriously. A Black Spiral can expect to be allowed to travel through another Hive's territory without fear of harm. If harm is done to a Black Spiral that was not deserved, then compensation may be expected.
• Slay those who will not join you
  • Because the Black Spirals are so outnumbered, they only have two options for their prisoners, embrace the Wyrm or die. Often they try to impress their captives into corruption, those who do not can expect the other option to be more persuasive.
• Respect all who serve the Wyrm
  • Even though the Black Spirals hate all Garou and seek revenge, they will accept members of any of the tribes who seek to join the service of the Wyrm. This also allows for the Black Spirals to work with the homid-operated Pentax and the Sabbat.
• The Veil shall not be lifted
  • The Black Spirals actually understand the importance of the Veil. In fact, it may mean more to them then the other tribes. Maintaining the Veil allows them to hide there Spiral nature, and thus gain surprise against the Garou.
• Do not suffer thy people to tend thy sickness in death
  • Unlike some of the other tribes, the Black Spirals hold this fully. If a Black Spiral does not decide to allow her Hive-mates to rip her appart, the Hive can make that decision for her.
• The leader may be challenged at any time in peace
  • This is a part of the Black Spiral litany that has survived their corruption. The holdover comes from the similarities of systems of governance between Hive and Sept.
• The leader shall not be challenged in time of war
  • The Black Spirals have maintained this for the same reason as the previous rule. However, with the Black Spirals, it is not very clear whether they are at war or not. There is usually some sort of conflict going on. Leaders normally may be challenged at any time they are not preparing for battle or actually fighting.
• Ye chall take no action that causes a Pit to be violated
  • This is why they have been able to maintain the secrecy of their tunnel system. The Pits are the only safe spot for the Black Spirals. Anyone intruding into a Pit is hunted until they are dead. The Black Spirals do not even take their prisoners into the Pits. When away from the Pits, Black Spirals will not even say a word about them.