Synodia Lykouros Forms

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                                    //-\\
                                   /Garou\                    [ the High Form ]
  --------------                  //     \\
   The Triptych                  //       \\
                                //         \\
   of the Forms                //           \\
  --------------              //      o      \\
                             //     \ | /     \\
                           Hispo    |>o<|    Metis        [ the Mediary Forms ]
                           // \\    / | \    // \\
                          //   \\     o     //   \\
                         //  |  \\         //  o  \\
                        //  <|>  \\       //  ( )  \\
                       //   /|\   \\     //  ( o )  \\
                      //   / | \   \\   //    ( )    \\
                    Lupus    |     K'rinos     o    Homid    [ the Base Forms ]
                     \\______________\_/______________//
                      \\_____________/_\_____________//

The Forms which are given unto us to use are eightfold; the Triptych of the Forms encodes their order,
omitting only the Original Form assumed as it is to be whichever of the High Forms is not one's natural form.
   
The High Forms are those which most fully bespeak balance and Virtu in their expression of essence.  It taxes one not to assume
one's natural form, and only a modest effort of spirit is required to assume one or the other; similarly, it costs no effort
to remain in any  of the High Forms, for it is not disturbing to the equilibrium of one's soul.
   
The Mediary Forms interpose themselves between the High Forms and the Base Forms; they are not balanced, but neither do they tip
the scales to the point of extremity.  These forms require significant Virtu and skill at controlling one's form as well as a
moderate expenditure of energy to take and maintain, for they lack the concord of the High Forms.
   
The Base Forms are the expressions of extremes, knowing nothing of balance.  Great heights of Virtu and skill in control of one's
form are required even to assume such forms, and one's spirit is drained heavily during the assumption and maintenance of such forms.