Book of the Wyrm

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Book of the Wyrm, role-playing supplement

== Book of the Wyrm ==

The Book of the Wyrm is a sourcebook for the role-playing game Werewolf: The Apocalypse, which is part of the larger World of Darkness series by White Wolf Publishing. The book delves into the malevolent force known as the Wyrm, one of the primary antagonists in the Werewolf: The Apocalypse setting.

Overview

The Wyrm is depicted as a corrupting force that seeks to bring about the end of the world through decay, destruction, and corruption. It is one of the three cosmic entities in the game's mythology, alongside the Wyld and the Weaver. The Book of the Wyrm provides detailed information on the Wyrm's minions, its influence on the world, and the various ways it manifests its power.

Contents

The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on different aspects of the Wyrm and its influence:

• The Nature of the Wyrm: This section explores the origins and nature of the Wyrm, its role in the cosmology of the World of Darkness, and its relationship with the Wyld and the Weaver.
• Servants of the Wyrm: Detailed descriptions of the various minions and servants of the Wyrm, including Black Spiral Dancers, Fomori, and Banes.
• The Corruption of the World: An examination of how the Wyrm's influence manifests in the physical world, corrupting both nature and human society.
• Wyrmish Tactics and Strategies: Information on the methods and strategies used by the Wyrm and its minions to achieve their goals.
• Storytelling with the Wyrm: Tips and advice for game masters on how to incorporate the Wyrm into their Werewolf: The Apocalypse campaigns.

Importance in the Game

The Book of the Wyrm is a crucial resource for players and game masters who wish to understand the primary antagonist of Werewolf: The Apocalypse. It provides a wealth of information that can be used to create compelling and challenging stories centered around the struggle between the Garou (werewolves) and the forces of the Wyrm.

Editions

The Book of the Wyrm has been released in multiple editions, each expanding and updating the lore and mechanics associated with the Wyrm. The first edition was released in the early 1990s, with subsequent editions providing additional content and refinements.

Related Books

Other sourcebooks in the Werewolf: The Apocalypse line that explore related themes include:

• Werewolf: The Apocalypse
• Book of the Weaver
• Book of the Wyld
• Umbra: The Velvet Shadow

See Also

• World of Darkness
• Werewolf: The Apocalypse
• White Wolf Publishing
• Black Spiral Dancers
• Fomori
• Banes