Werewolf: The Apocalypse states Lores as a secondary skill or ability. Because of the specific nature of Ahadi: East Africa, the Storytellers have taken a liberty on this rule in order to make this system make sense and work for the game. We are differentiating between lore as a type of Knowledge trait (and will be treated as an additional knowledge) and Lore, which will apply to something you may learn in-character only

• Lores are considered a Background trait that may not be raised via XP expenditures after Character Creation. Since many consider this as a type of metagame knowledge, we want to restrict it.
• All Characters start with Ahadi Lore 1. This grants them enough knowledge to know about Black Tooth and the events that led to the Ahadi.
• Garou, Mokole, Bastet, and Corax start with Breed Lore 3. Ajaba, due to their lost histories start at Breed Lore 2.
• Garou and Bastet receive Tribe Lore 2. Ajaba, for their past role as a Bastet, receive Bastet Lore 2. It is through Bastet Lore that the Simba and Ajaba knowledge of one another is justified.
• Characters may not exceed Breed Lore 3, Tribe Lore 3, Ahadi Lore 2 at Character Creation.
• All Breed Lores of other character types must be earned In Character or unless the Player is given consent by a Storyteller for justifiable background cases.
• Lores can and will be raised when a Player feels their Character has reached a level of justifiable cause. At this point, the Player and ST must discuss what justifies a raise in their Lore rating. If the Storyteller and Player agree that the Character has learned enough to justify another point, the point will be granted.
• Lores are not freebies. In most games, Lores are given or bought during play. Unfortunately we feel this is a faulty system for a knowledge-based trait such as this. One does not wake up in the morning and automatically know the secrets and mysteries to a Tribe, Breed, or the Ahadi. You must earn these points through seeking knowledge in the game. This facilitates Cooperation, one of the major themes of this game, and may even warrant Experience Points or Renown!
• Triat and Creation Myth Lores have been not been listed for a reason. Because we are using Lores as a Background trait, rather than a secondary skill or ability, you will not be rolling Lores to find out information, or to gain insight.

Please see below for a list of Lore Ratings:

Ahadi Lore

1. You know what the Ahadi is.
   You know that it represents a covenant of shifters who bound together to go up against the reigning forces of the Zulu King, Black Tooth and his Pride, The Endless Storm.
   You know that the Ahadi is made up of several varying shifters of Africa.
2. You know that the idea of the Ahadi was first formed by an Ajaba by the name of Kisasi and a Bagheera named Kiva.
   You know the general History, Organization and the Ranking Members involved.
   You know the Ahadi Code.
3. You are well versed in Ahadi History, Organization and Ranking Members, including understanding the stereotypes and roles associated with all of the Member Breeds, even minor knowledge of their different common gifts.
4. You understand the intricacies of each Member Breed’s Cosmologies and how that affects their roles within the Ahadi.
   You have knowledge of other Member Breeds’ gifts, glyphs and rites, some of which have been shared with you by the Member Breeds, themselves.
   People of other Member Breeds come to you for advice and knowledge about the Ahadi.
5. Your knowledge is on par with that of the founders of the Ahadi.
   You know the full history of the powerful, mystical findings of the Ahadi and possibly beyond.
   The knowledge you have obtained is dangerous, if one sought to investigate the true nature behind the information you have received, it could be very dangerous to both the Ahadi, and the Dark Continent, itself.
   

Tribal Lore

1. You know of tribal rites and your Tribe’s view the on the Litany.
   You know of your Tribe’s basic stereotypes mentioned in your Tribe Book. And you know the basics including the tribe’s role in the historic events.
2. You know the short version of your Tribe’s history.
   You know more about your Tribe’s rites and the basics of your gifts.
   You also know that other Shifters exist, or existed and your Tribe’s role in the War of Rage.
3. You’re a studied Tribe member, you know your Tribe’s view on the Creation Myth and their version thereof.
   You know something about everything regarding gifts, rites and the secrets of your Tribe.
   You are more studied in your Tribe’s history. This covers most of the information provided in your Tribe Book.
4. With this much knowledge about the Tribe, you know of most gifts within the tribe and their rites.
   You know about most of the history and the truth about the darker secrets of the tribe.
   You are invited by Elders to speak at Tribal gatherings.
5. Elders often listen to your tales to make sure they have not missed anything in their own studies.
   You are brought in to participate on many of the dark secrets your Tribe holds, and you’re an often sought after council of Ancestor Spirits for clarification.
   Some of the things that you know about your Tribe were thought to be lost and can be quite dangerous.
   

Breed Lore (Your Character Breed)

1. (Cub): You know what you are and the basics of your Breed.
   You have heard tales about its cosmology and those who came before you.
2. (Novice): You have gone through your Rite of Passage or First Year as a member of this Breed.
   You have learned basic gifts and/or rites and have a more in depth view of your breed’s Cosmology.
   You know the names of some Breed members who have made an impact on your Breed’s society.
   You’ve written down the names of the Tribes associated with your Breed.
   At this point you may have been given the secret to your breed’s survival (Yava, Bastet).
   You have gone over the basic laws of your breed with your mentor.
3. You have an understanding of your Breed’s history and their role in the universe.
   You’ve studied and paid attention to the names of major historical events and your Breed’s role in those events.
   Gifts, rites and glyphs are common knowledge and you’ve studied hard to remember the names of the spirits who teach them.
4. You have learned the majority of the gifts, rites and glyphs of your breed.
   Your knowledge of the tribes within your breed is substantial and goes beyond the stereotypes you have learned from other members.
   You are often asked to speak at debates on the history of the breed, its cosmology and role.
   Your understanding of the metaphysical is beyond that of many of your peers and even some of your elders.
5. Your knowledge is hailed by Elders society-wide.
   You have learned dark secrets about your breed, including its triumphs and failings in many of the Breed’s ‘cover ups’.
   Your knowledge of Tribal conspiracies within your breed are known to you.
   Ancestors have approached you in efforts to ensure the continuity of the breed.

Member Breed Lore (Other Characters' Breeds)

1. You know, without a doubt, that this breed exists.
   
2. You know a little about this breed’s history and their view of other Member Breeds. You may have a friend of this breed who has given you a brief overview of the tribe.
3. You are more studied in this breed’s history and their views of major historical events. You have been given an overview of this breed’s cosmology and their view of the Creation Myth at large. You may know of a few of the breed’s gifts and/or rites. You have been given information about this breed’s ‘nation’ or ‘structure’.
4. You know more about the structure of this Breed and the names of native Tribes. You have received varying degrees of information on this breed’s kinfolk. You know more about the Breed’s gifts and/or rites. You can have an in-depth conversation about the unique cosmology of this Breed.
5. You know the names of all the tribes of this Breed and their geography. You are often asked by members of your Breed to tell tales about the Breed of your study. You could be considered a dangerous foe to this Breed for knowing too much.