Caern

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Caerns are places in the World of Darkness fictional universe, as depicted in the role-playing game Werewolf: The Apocalypse and related media.

Caerns are holy to Garou (werewolves) and are situated on special Places where the Umbra touches the material world, are home to Garou and spirits alike. Consequently, these locations are wells of mystical energy, making them scarce and jealously-guarded resources sought after by various supernatural factions, including mortal mages. A caern is almost always guarded by a powerful spirit and a sept up to 60 Garou.

[edit] Parts of the Caern

A common caern consists of the following parts:

Bawn 

the outer perimeter of the caern, commonly marked with claw marks or similar means

Graves 

area dedicated to those garou who fell in battle

Living Area 

commonly the part of the bawn where kinfolk and werewolfs actually live

Shrines 

religious areas, dedicated to a particular spirit, such as an ancestor spirit or a pack totem.

Assembly Area 

a place for moots, challenges, and other greater meetings of the sept

Caern's Heart 

the center of the caern where the Gauntlet falls to nothing; the ideal place for powerful rites

[edit] Sept Positions

Common duties in a caern include:

• Council of Elders
• Gatekeeper
• Guardians
• Keeper of the Land
• Master of Challenge
• Master of the Rite
• Warder
  • Caller of the Wyld
  • Master of the Howl
  • Talesinger
  • Truthcatcher
  • Wyrm Foe