Shifter/Renown Basics

 Renown is a measure of a shifter's place in society and governs how quickly a shifter can gain rank. For a Garou, Renown is a measure of how well—or poorly—they are living up to cultural expectations. Garou renown is therefore closely tied to auspice, as auspice defines much of a Garou's role in society. Thus, an Ahroun rises in rank by gaining enough Glory renown, while a Theurge needs to gain a certain amount of Wisdom. For the other changing breeds, it varies by breed.

 Mechanically, renown comes in two varieties, temporary and permanent. Temporary renown can rise and fall over the course of a story based on how a shifter conducts herself. When she gets ten temporary points of Renown, a shifter can convert that temporary renown into permanent Renown. Permanent renown is more difficult to gain and lose than temporary. Usually only heinous crimes will reduce a shifter's permanent renown, and a punishment rite is generally required.

 Once a shifter has gained sufficient permanent renown, he may gain a rank. The procedure for gaining a new rank varies by type of shifter.