Hyperion Hyperion is the Avatar of Helios and the totem of the Sun and Summer. He and Phoebe, his sister and Avatar of Luna, rule from the AEtherial Realm. Hyperion rules over day and light. In the cosmology, Hyperion guards over Ahrouns and the Wendigo tribe. His palace in the Sun is surrounded by fire elementals. He watches over all shapechangers, and forbids his Garou children from fighting with the other Changing Breeds. For this reason, packs who follow Hyperion are treated with slightly less suspicion than other Garou. In the fight against the Wyrm, Hyperion is particularly involved in the destruction of vampires, who fear his power more than any other.
Celestine Avatar
of the Sun
The Children of the Sun pack chose Hyperion as their totem after their Rite of Passage. He asks them to treat all werecreatures they encounter with respect (save the Black Spiral Dancers, of course). This attitude of tolerance has earned them both praise and suspicion among the members of the Sept of Gaia's Strength. Hyperion also asks that they attend his court in the AEtherial Realm occasionally to tell him tales of their adventures. His fire elementals recognize them and do not bar the way.
The appearance of Anthelios in the sky has sent the golden palace into an uproar. Spirits have been flying in from all over the Realm with information or questions. The Children of the Sun, at Hyperion's request, traveled to the planets of Earth and Mars in an attempt to gain insight into Anthelios's purpose. The prophecies indicate that we may well face the death of the Sun himself.Hyperion grants his children the Gift: Kiss of Helios. "The Garou become immune to the damaging effects of fire, though artificial forms like napalm and gas fires can still harm him. Additionally, the Garou is able to ignite small parts of his body and keep them burning for extended periods. Most commonly the Garou will light his mane during rituals, but he can also light claws, fangs, arms, or whatever. These flames are approximately as intense as those of a torch." (Werewolf: The Apocalypse, page 124)
The Children of the Sun have recently learned that Hyperion has other gifts to share. At Rank 1, Hyperion teaches a Gift: Seek the Heart's Fire which allows the Garou to sense nearby sources of power. At Rank 2, Hyperion teaches a Gift: Flames of the Wind Rider to increase soak rolls for silver and stamina against the cold (See Rage Across the Heavens for details). Ride the Solar Winds, his Rank 3 Gift, allows Garou to soar quickly through the AEtherial Realm on the solar winds without risk of being pulled into a storm. The Rank 4 Gift: Hand of the Sun allows a Garou to mark someone permanently, sort of like a brand.
Sept of Gaia's Strength
Elders | Children of the Sun | Wyvern’s Claw | History
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