The Wild West Companion

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Summary: A Must Have For Werewolf the Wild West
Review: Wild West Companion is the best of the books for Werewolf the Wild West. A combination of a players guide and a storytellers guide, WWC shines in both departments. Chapter 1 is devoted to the history of the wild west in the World of Darkness as told by Laughing Manyskins, a Nuwisha. The info is perfect for both players and storytellers, giving you a great idea of what the Savage West was like.

Chapter 2 covers the other half of the west; the Storm Umbra. The Storm Umbra is a nasty, violent place, with Storm Eater on the loose devouring or destroying everything in it's path. This chapter give a discription of it, as well as nasty rouge storm spirits and ideas for adventures.

Chapter 3 is the goodies chapter for players. It includes Merits and Flaws, Natures and Demeanors, Tribal Weaknesses, and the big attraction, all new Gifts. Most are good Gifts, with a few incredible ones spiked in here and there (Most notably, the Silver Fang Gift Silver Bullets. Very deadly in the right situation).

Chapter 4 is the sotrytellers section, starting off with the Storm-Born, twisted creatures merged together by the power of the Storm Umbra. Next up are the stats of various creatures of the wild west. There's every thing here from the normal (Bisons, Horses, Wolves, ect.) to the fantastic (the Chupacabra, or the Jackalope). The chapter finishes with mass-combat rules.

Chapter 5 is on the other changing breads in the wild west. It covers the Ananasi, the Gurahl, and the Qualmi. It also covers the Cascra AKA Abominations, the Bunyip, and a all new bloodline, Los Infelizos. Overall this is one great book, with a lot of info. However, if you already have the Werewolf Players Guide, there is a lot of info that has been recycled (most of chapter 3 and 5), but if your looking for a real gem for Werewolf the Wild West, GET THIS BOOK!!!