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	The '''Oath of the Moon''' is a code of behaviour that [[werewolves]] of the [[Tribes of the Moon]] swear to uphold as a means to control their Rage. The Oath is sworn following the completion of a Rite of Passage and is an essential part of a werewolf being recognised as one of the People, not simply an unlearned cub or wild animal lost to their instincts. The Oath serves as both a religious creed and a code of law, acting as a silver chain binding the monster within and a bulwark against the rising Rage that burns within each Uratha's soul. By their Oaths are Uratha lifted above half-blind humans and mere wolves and spirits, and through it they gain strength, a creed, and an outlet through which to express their dedication.		The '''Oath of the Moon''' is a code of behaviour that [[werewolves]] of the [[Tribes of the Moon]] swear to uphold as a means to control their Rage. The Oath is sworn following the completion of a Rite of Passage and is an essential part of a werewolf being recognised as one of the People, not simply an unlearned cub or wild animal lost to their instincts. The Oath serves as both a religious creed and a code of law, acting as a silver chain binding the monster within and a bulwark against the rising Rage that burns within each Uratha's soul. By their Oaths are Uratha lifted above half-blind humans and mere wolves and spirits, and through it they gain strength, a creed, and an outlet through which to express their dedication.

	Mother Luna watches over her children still, and they know it through the presence of Lunes, the mad moon spirits. Lunes judge the Oath, exalting its champions and condemning its transgressors. Each of the Lunes is as bipolar as its mother, and while one might decry a werewolf for not upholding the Oath strongly enough, it might also barely react when she achieves a great success. No one said adhering to a creed of primeval hunters and capricious spirits would ever be easy. Not all punishments come from the Lunes. Werewolves who break the Oath may be punished by their fellows, while well-concealed sins may be punished by the Firstborn or Lunes withdrawing their guidance and support until they make ammends for their deeds.		Mother Luna watches over her children still, and they know it through the presence of Lunes, the mad moon spirits. Lunes judge the Oath, exalting its champions and condemning its transgressors. Each of the Lunes is as bipolar as its mother, and while one might decry a werewolf for not upholding the Oath strongly enough, it might also barely react when she achieves a great success. No one said adhering to a creed of primeval hunters and capricious spirits would ever be easy.

	~~Those~~ who break the Oath are ~~known~~ as ''[[Sanghba'zir]]''~~, "Oathbreakers", and often become little more than cunning beasts who sometimes wear human skin. Ignoring~~ the ~~Oath is a sure way to lose one’s grip on the things that make the Uratha who, rather than what, they~~ are~~. Without balance, werewolves can become trapped in one form or even one world. In time, they forget even what they once were, becoming as single-minded~~ and ~~inflexible as spirits~~.		Werewolves who break the Oath are punished by their fellows, because to shirk the Oath or allow a sin to go unanswered is as good as breaking it anew. Such failures may also draw the ire of the Firstborn or the Lunes, whose punishments for oathbreakers - ''[[Sanghba'zir]]'' in the First Tongue - are often subtle and terrible indeed.

	=Parts of the Oath=		=Parts of the Oath=

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	=Violations of the Oath=		=Violations of the Oath=
	~~Violation of~~ the ~~Oath~~ of ~~the Moon can be a difficult thing~~ to ~~measure~~. ~~In many cases~~, the ~~task of formally punishing an oath-breaker falls~~ to ~~his~~ pack ~~or the pack that suffered as a result. If a solitary werewolf murders~~		The People are fallible. Transgressions happen. Creatures as passionate as Uratha lash out in anger or the throes of desire. They fall prey to temptation. All too often, they willingly break the Oath. To do so invites punishment, ranging from atonement to disaster. An oathbreaker must answer first to her own pack, especially if her packmates did not take part in her crime. Breaking the Oath reflects poorly upon the rest of the pack. Most werewolf outcasts are rejected because of such blasphemy. Lone werewolves — already a sorry lot — answer to the pack most grievously injured by their transgressions. Custom forbids breaking laws in retaliation, but werewolves can certainly stretch the limits to their breaking point.
	~~another of his kind~~, ~~he might face a judgment from his victim’s~~ packmates ~~that is sure to be as brutal as possible without violating~~ the Oath ~~in turn. If a member~~ of ~~one~~ pack ~~offends a~~ werewolf of ~~another pack, however, things~~
	~~become more complicated~~. ~~The offended pack has the right~~ to ~~call for a punishment, but~~ the ~~offender’s~~ pack ~~may not wish to abandon~~ their ~~errant packmate to what might be overly cruel penance~~. ~~Bloody brawls between packs have broken out over less. Optimally, though~~, the ~~Elodoth of both packs (if both packs indeed have an Elodoth) will settle on a judgment~~.

	* A minor instance of oath-breaking is an incidental infraction, ~~one~~ that ~~the werewolf committed unintentionally and which~~ has ~~no negative impact on~~ the ~~local spirit world or other Uratha~~. ~~This~~ might ~~include an ill-timed challenge~~ of a ~~pack leader’s authority and warrant anything from a few harsh words~~ to ~~a minor injury — a broken finger~~, for ~~instance~~.		Less serious crimes still merit serious consideration. When one werewolf harms another pack, that pack has the right to call for judgment. If left to them, the pack so aggrieved might respond with overly brutal punishment. Bloodshed often results if the offender’s pack still stands beside her, as is the case for lesser offenses. Elodoth of both packs might settle on a judgment. Failing that, the packs might turn to their neighbors, elders, Lunes, or even tribal or lodge totem spirits for counsel.
	* A serious violation of the ~~Oath is one that is done~~ in ~~full knowledge~~ that ~~it’s a violation~~, ~~but which has~~ a ~~small impact on the local spirit world~~ or ~~other werewolves~~. ~~Depending on~~ the ~~region~~, ~~this might include failure~~ to ~~clean up~~ a ~~breach of the Veil~~ or the ~~murder of a member of~~ the ~~Pure Tribes~~. ~~Appropriate punishments include temporary ostracism or exile~~, or ~~more serious ritual wounding~~.
	* A major crime deliberately flouts the ~~laws~~ of the Forsaken and ~~has major effects on~~ the ~~local spirit world and werewolf population~~. ~~This includes deliberate consumption of human~~ or ~~wolf flesh, or consciously exposing knowledge of~~ the ~~People’s existence. Major crimes, especially in areas~~ of the ~~Oath that are particularly important~~ to the ~~judge, may end in punishments as severe~~ as death, or ~~permanent ostracism or exile~~.		Crimes range from minor to unforgivable. Foolishly challenging an alpha’s authority or defacing the property in another pack’s territory warrants light penalties. This might include minor injuries that are painful but temporary, like a broken leg or a ritual cutting. A harsh rebuke from an elder or the wronged pack can cut deep, staining the offender’s honor as those who were wronged sing of her transgressions for several nights. Temporary denial of some basic desire also serves as punishment, like denying the werewolf the right to see a human loved one or to leave her territory.

			Willingly breaking the most important tenets warrants harsh penance. Cannibalism, slaying other werewolves for petty reasons, and betraying the Oath to satisfy personal urges all invite grievous punishment. Offenders may be cast out of pack and tribe, or have a limb cut off with a silver blade; the former is often a greater punishment to a werewolf.

			Defiling the honor of the Forsaken and the Oath’s very meaning earns the heaviest of all sentences. Only the worst sins count: Deliberately exposing the People to humanity or the willing betrayal of the werewolf’s pack to the enemy stand as examples. Punishments can be death, exile, or imprisonment by Lunes. No werewolf dares guess what the wrath of Mother Luna inflicts upon oathbreakers.

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	* A minor instance of oath-breaking is an incidental infraction, one that the werewolf committed unintentionally and which has no negative impact on the local spirit world or other Uratha. This might include an ill-timed challenge of a pack leader’s authority and warrant anything from a few harsh words to a minor injury — a broken finger, for instance.		* A minor instance of oath-breaking is an incidental infraction, one that the werewolf committed unintentionally and which has no negative impact on the local spirit world or other Uratha. This might include an ill-timed challenge of a pack leader’s authority and warrant anything from a few harsh words to a minor injury — a broken finger, for instance.
	* A serious violation of the Oath is one that is done in full knowledge that it’s a violation, but which has a small impact on the local spirit world or other werewolves. Depending on the region, this might include failure to clean up a breach of the Veil or the murder of a member of the Pure Tribes. Appropriate punishments include temporary ostracism or exile, or more serious ritual wounding.		* A serious violation of the Oath is one that is done in full knowledge that it’s a violation, but which has a small impact on the local spirit world or other werewolves. Depending on the region, this might include failure to clean up a breach of the Veil or the murder of a member of the Pure Tribes. Appropriate punishments include temporary ostracism or exile, or more serious ritual wounding.
	* A major crime deliberately flouts the laws of the Forsaken and has major effects on the local spirit world and werewolf population. This includes deliberate consumption of human or wolf flesh, or consciously exposing knowledge of the People’s existence. Major crimes, especially in areas of the Oath that are particularly important to the judge, may end in death, or permanent or exile.		* A major crime deliberately flouts the laws of the Forsaken and has major effects on the local spirit world and werewolf population. This includes deliberate consumption of human or wolf flesh, or consciously exposing knowledge of the People’s existence. Major crimes, especially in areas of the Oath that are particularly important to the judge, may end in punishments as severe as death, or permanent ostracism or exile.

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	Mother Luna watches over her children still, and they know it through the presence of Lunes, the mad moon spirits. Lunes judge the Oath, exalting its champions and condemning its transgressors. Each of the Lunes is as bipolar as its mother, and while one might decry a werewolf for not upholding the Oath strongly enough, it might also barely react when she achieves a great success. No one said adhering to a creed of primeval hunters and capricious spirits would ever be easy. Not all punishments come from the Lunes. Werewolves who break the Oath may be punished by their fellows, while well-concealed sins may be punished by the Firstborn or Lunes withdrawing their guidance and support until they make ammends for their deeds.		Mother Luna watches over her children still, and they know it through the presence of Lunes, the mad moon spirits. Lunes judge the Oath, exalting its champions and condemning its transgressors. Each of the Lunes is as bipolar as its mother, and while one might decry a werewolf for not upholding the Oath strongly enough, it might also barely react when she achieves a great success. No one said adhering to a creed of primeval hunters and capricious spirits would ever be easy. Not all punishments come from the Lunes. Werewolves who break the Oath may be punished by their fellows, while well-concealed sins may be punished by the Firstborn or Lunes withdrawing their guidance and support until they make ammends for their deeds.

	Those who break the Oath are known as ''[[Sanghba'~~Zir~~]]'', "Oathbreakers", and often become little more than cunning beasts who sometimes wear human skin. Ignoring the Oath is a sure way to lose one’s grip on the things that make the Uratha who, rather than what, they are. Without balance, werewolves can become trapped in one form or even one world. In time, they forget even what they once were, becoming as single-minded and inflexible as spirits.		Those who break the Oath are known as ''[[Sanghba'zir]]'', "Oathbreakers", and often become little more than cunning beasts who sometimes wear human skin. Ignoring the Oath is a sure way to lose one’s grip on the things that make the Uratha who, rather than what, they are. Without balance, werewolves can become trapped in one form or even one world. In time, they forget even what they once were, becoming as single-minded and inflexible as spirits.

	=Parts of the Oath=		=Parts of the Oath=

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	The '''Oath of the Moon''' is a code of behaviour that [[werewolves]] of the [[Tribes of the Moon]] swear to uphold as a means to control their Rage. The Oath is sworn following the completion of a Rite of Passage and is an essential part of a werewolf being recognised as one of the People, not simply an unlearned cub or wild animal lost to their instincts. The Oath serves as both a religious creed and a code of law, acting as a silver chain binding the monster within and a bulwark against the rising Rage that burns within each Uratha's soul. By their Oaths are Uratha lifted above half-blind humans and mere wolves and spirits, and through it they gain strength, a creed, and an outlet through which to express their dedication.		The '''Oath of the Moon''' is a code of behaviour that [[werewolves]] of the [[Tribes of the Moon]] swear to uphold as a means to control their Rage. The Oath is sworn following the completion of a Rite of Passage and is an essential part of a werewolf being recognised as one of the People, not simply an unlearned cub or wild animal lost to their instincts. The Oath serves as both a religious creed and a code of law, acting as a silver chain binding the monster within and a bulwark against the rising Rage that burns within each Uratha's soul. By their Oaths are Uratha lifted above half-blind humans and mere wolves and spirits, and through it they gain strength, a creed, and an outlet through which to express their dedication.

	Mother Luna watches over her children still, and they know it through the presence of Lunes, the mad moon spirits. Lunes judge the Oath, exalting its champions and condemning its transgressors. Each of the Lunes is as bipolar as its mother, and while one might decry a werewolf for not upholding the Oath strongly enough, it might also barely react when she achieves a great success. No one said adhering to a creed of primeval hunters and capricious spirits would ever be easy.		Mother Luna watches over her children still, and they know it through the presence of Lunes, the mad moon spirits. Lunes judge the Oath, exalting its champions and condemning its transgressors. Each of the Lunes is as bipolar as its mother, and while one might decry a werewolf for not upholding the Oath strongly enough, it might also barely react when she achieves a great success. No one said adhering to a creed of primeval hunters and capricious spirits would ever be easy. Not all punishments come from the Lunes. Werewolves who break the Oath may be punished by their fellows, while well-concealed sins may be punished by the Firstborn or Lunes withdrawing their guidance and support until they make ammends for their deeds.

	~~Not all punishments come from the Lunes. Werewolves~~ who ~~reject~~ the Oath ~~become lost in the hunt without guidance or support from the Firstborn. Some reject the Oath out of wickedness~~, and so become little more than cunning beasts who sometimes wear human skin. Ignoring the Oath is a sure way to lose one’s grip on the things that make the Uratha who, rather than what, they are. Without balance, werewolves can become trapped in one form or even one world. In time, they forget even what they once were, becoming as single-minded and inflexible as spirits.		Those who break the Oath are known as ''[[Sanghba'Zir]]'', "Oathbreakers", and often become little more than cunning beasts who sometimes wear human skin. Ignoring the Oath is a sure way to lose one’s grip on the things that make the Uratha who, rather than what, they are. Without balance, werewolves can become trapped in one form or even one world. In time, they forget even what they once were, becoming as single-minded and inflexible as spirits.

	=Parts of the Oath=		=Parts of the Oath=

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	become more complicated. The offended pack has the right to call for a punishment, but the offender’s pack may not wish to abandon their errant packmate to what might be overly cruel penance. Bloody brawls between packs have broken out over less. Optimally, though, the Elodoth of both packs (if both packs indeed have an Elodoth) will settle on a judgment.		become more complicated. The offended pack has the right to call for a punishment, but the offender’s pack may not wish to abandon their errant packmate to what might be overly cruel penance. Bloody brawls between packs have broken out over less. Optimally, though, the Elodoth of both packs (if both packs indeed have an Elodoth) will settle on a judgment.

	A minor instance of oath-breaking is an incidental infraction, one that the werewolf committed unintentionally and which has no negative impact on the local spirit world or other Uratha. This might include an ill-timed		* A minor instance of oath-breaking is an incidental infraction, one that the werewolf committed unintentionally and which has no negative impact on the local spirit world or other Uratha. This might include an ill-timed challenge of a pack leader’s authority and warrant anything from a few harsh words to a minor injury — a broken finger, for instance.
	challenge of a pack ~~alpha’s~~ authority and warrant anything from a few harsh words to a minor injury — a broken finger, for instance.		* A serious violation of the Oath is one that is done in full knowledge that it’s a violation, but which has a small impact on the local spirit world or other werewolves. Depending on the region, this might include failure to clean up a breach of the Veil or the murder of a member of the Pure Tribes. Appropriate punishments include temporary ostracism or exile, or more serious ritual wounding.
			* A major crime deliberately flouts the laws of the Forsaken and has major effects on the local spirit world and werewolf population. This includes deliberate consumption of human or wolf flesh, or consciously exposing knowledge of the People’s existence. Major crimes, especially in areas of the Oath that are particularly important to the judge, may end in death, or permanent or exile.
	A serious violation of the Oath is one that is done in full knowledge that it’s a violation, but which has a small impact on the local spirit world or other werewolves. Depending on the region, this might include failure to clean up a breach of the Veil or the murder of a member of the Pure Tribes. Appropriate punishments include temporary ostracism or exile, or more serious ritual wounding.

	A major crime deliberately flouts the laws of the Forsaken and has major effects on the local spirit world and werewolf population. This includes deliberate consumption of human or wolf flesh, or consciously exposing knowledge of the People’s existence. Major crimes, especially in areas of the Oath that are particularly important to the judge, may end in death, or permanent or exile.

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The '''Oath of the Moon''' is a code of behaviour that [[werewolves]] of the [[Tribes of the Moon]] swear to uphold as a means to control their Rage. The Oath is sworn following the completion of a Rite of Passage and is an essential part of a werewolf being recognised as one of the People, not simply an unlearned cub or wild animal lost to their instincts. The Oath serves as both a religious creed and a code of law, acting as a silver chain binding the monster within and a bulwark against the rising Rage that burns within each Uratha's soul. By their Oaths are Uratha lifted above half-blind humans and mere wolves and spirits, and through it they gain strength, a creed, and an outlet through which to express their dedication.

Mother Luna watches over her children still, and they know it through the presence of Lunes, the mad moon spirits. Lunes judge the Oath, exalting its champions and condemning its transgressors. Each of the Lunes is as bipolar as its mother, and while one might decry a werewolf for not upholding the Oath strongly enough, it might also barely react when she achieves a great success. No one said adhering to a creed of primeval hunters and capricious spirits would ever be easy.

Not all punishments come from the Lunes. Werewolves who reject the Oath become lost in the hunt without guidance or support from the Firstborn. Some reject the Oath out of wickedness, and so become little more than cunning beasts who sometimes wear human skin. Ignoring the Oath is a sure way to lose one’s grip on the things that make the Uratha who, rather than what, they are. Without balance, werewolves can become trapped in one form or even one world. In time, they forget even what they once were, becoming as single-minded and inflexible as spirits.

=Parts of the Oath=
Several tenets comprise the Oath. Each Tribe, Lodge and pack places greater importance on some laws than others. Some pay only lip service to one tenet, while others fervently hold to each law as sacred. In the end, not even her packmates can determine how a werewolf approaches the Oath; it is a decision that they must make for themselves.

Each Tribe, Lodge and Pack also adds its own additional tenets to the Oath, obligations sworn to their patron totems as a price of the kinship and power that they offer.

Even the Pure Tribes hold to their own versions of the Oath, sworn in the name of dead ''[[Father Wolf|Urfarah]]'' rather than hated Luna.

===Urum Da Takus===
'''The Wolf Must Hunt.''' No werewolf can transgress against this tenet, for it is the beating heart of their existence. The People hunt. They revere ''[[Siskur-Dah]]'' as their most holy purpose. To them, it is not just a way of life; the hunt is life. It is Father Wolf’s greatest legacy. To the People, the hunt is both a veneration and sustenance, a bond that extends beyond flesh to encompass spirits and threats encroaching upon their domains. Its faithful observance binds packs, yet it's also a source of contention, sparking rivalries and territorial disputes among those who dare neglect its primal call.
===Imru Nu Fir Imru===
'''The People Do Not Murder the People.''' The specific phrasing of this law goes back to the oldest forms of the First Tongue. It does not say ''“Uratha do not kill Uratha.”'' It says ''“the People”'' or ''“the Tribe”'' or ''“the Family.”'' And the verb is ''“murder”'' in the oldest form, not ''“kill.”'' As a result of this ambiguity, it has spurring many debates and blood feuds among Uratha. Nearly as many interpretations of this law exist as there are packs in the world. Open challenges of dominance resulting in accidental death might be considered acceptable to some, while murder of an unaware victim is a heinous crime. Some consider kinfolk and human pack members part of "the People," making their lives equally sacred, while others contend that it only applies to uratha sworn to the Oath. Lunes offer little help interpreting the law, their words every bit as contradictory as clashing ideals. Open challenges leading to accidental death divide opinions, but most agree that slaying a defeated foe is murder, while unnecessary killing — be it prey or fellow werewolf — is a sin.
===Sih Sehe Mak; Mak Ne Sih===
'''The Low Honour the High; the High Respect the Low.'''Rooted in the understanding of dominance and submission, this tenet acknowledges the inevitable existence of hierarchies in both human and spirit realms. The law of the wild dictates that stronger packs prevail, and the elders enforce this law, commanding respect from the younger werewolves. While some see it as a means to wield power, wise elders recognize their duty to show respect for the less experienced kin. Werewolf society is not a democracy, and defiance of one's station reveals dangerous hubris. Among the ballads of the Cahiliths are those that illustrate the consequences of disrespecting this tenet, with young Uratha facing brutal lessons or well-respected werewolves struggling with madness before finding redemption.
===Ni Daha===
'''Respect Your Prey.''' Humans' abandonment of this law has led to their suffering, a lesson not lost on the werewolves who understand the perils of imbalance. A precarious equilibrium exists where strong prey shapes formidable predators, and vice versa, a principle ingrained in the core of the Uratha's existence. Callous killings mar this balance, inviting the scorn of spirits, while indifference to life erodes the sanctity of the hunt itself. True predators act out of necessity, not desire, and by respecting their prey, they command reciprocal respect as rightful predators. The wise earn the Shadow's begrudging acknowledgment, underscoring the savage nobility of the Uratha in the natural order. For some Uratha, this respect extends further, as they acknowledge the weight of the lives sacrificed for their own survival. For most, killing is simply about necessity, and even humans can become prey when circumstances demand it.
===Nu Hu Uzu Eren===
'''Do Not Eat the Flesh of Man or Wolf.''' Despite the allure of power and pleasure it offers, consuming the flesh of their closest kin remains a grave sin for the Uratha. The act binds werewolves to their most base instincts and lures them toward the spirit realm. Its origins remain shrouded in mystery—whether a cruel gift from the moon-goddess or a scar from Father Wolf's demise—yet its threat to the soul is constant. Regardless, this act threatens a werewolf's soul, especially in the throes of Kuruth, where even the most disciplined can succumb to the temptation. While the flesh of humans and wolves carries spiritual nourishment, its consumption exacts a terrible cost to the werewolf's very soul. Though most Forsaken are raised with a taboo against cannibalism, the temptation lingers, leaving them cautious and fearful of the path to power that lore speculates upon.
===Nu Bath Githul===
'''The Herd Must Not Know.''' While werewolves surpass humans in might, they are not invincible. The law's purpose is to protect the Uratha, not humans, for angry and determined humans pose a threat, armed with guns and knowledge of werewolf weaknesses. Cunning werewolves hunt covertly, avoiding human scrutiny that could lead to devastating consequences. The Lunacy's terrible effects on humans make it vital to keep their existence hidden, preventing humans from becoming pliable vessels for abusive spirits. The rise of the Internet complicates this law, but also grants a curious protection, as online rumors are easily dismissed, shielding the werewolves' secret and preventing large-scale conflicts with humanity.
===Uratha Safal Thil Lu'u===
'''The Uratha Shall Cleave to the Human.''' Uratha mate among themselves and humans. They count humans among their packs, including the Wolf-Blooded. While they feel kinship with wolves, they crave socialization among humans. It grounds them, keeps them in touch with humanity, helps them maintain balance. Werewolves cannot forsake their human sides, lest they become remorseless monsters as selfish as spirits.

=Violations of the Oath=
Violation of the Oath of the Moon can be a difficult thing to measure. In many cases, the task of formally punishing an oath-breaker falls to his pack or the pack that suffered as a result. If a solitary werewolf murders
another of his kind, he might face a judgment from his victim’s packmates that is sure to be as brutal as possible without violating the Oath in turn. If a member of one pack offends a werewolf of another pack, however, things
become more complicated. The offended pack has the right to call for a punishment, but the offender’s pack may not wish to abandon their errant packmate to what might be overly cruel penance. Bloody brawls between packs have broken out over less. Optimally, though, the Elodoth of both packs (if both packs indeed have an Elodoth) will settle on a judgment.

A minor instance of oath-breaking is an incidental infraction, one that the werewolf committed unintentionally and which has no negative impact on the local spirit world or other Uratha. This might include an ill-timed
challenge of a pack alpha’s authority and warrant anything from a few harsh words to a minor injury — a broken finger, for instance.

A serious violation of the Oath is one that is done in full knowledge that it’s a violation, but which has a small impact on the local spirit world or other werewolves. Depending on the region, this might include failure to clean up a breach of the Veil or the murder of a member of the Pure Tribes. Appropriate punishments include temporary ostracism or exile, or more serious ritual wounding.

A major crime deliberately flouts the laws of the Forsaken and has major effects on the local spirit world and werewolf population. This includes deliberate consumption of human or wolf flesh, or consciously exposing knowledge of the People’s existence. Major crimes, especially in areas of the Oath that are particularly important to the judge, may end in death, or permanent or exile.

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