Benandanti

During mediaeval times, the Benandanti were a fertility cult in northern Italy; they had less well-known analogues in other parts of southern and eastern Europe. They claimed to be God's witches and hounds - at the call of an angelic herald, they astrally projected in the shapes of wolves, and sometimes other animals, and battled demons and evil sorcerers for the sake of their communities.

In Dresden Files terms, the Benandanti are an order of holy champions with access to magic and shapeshifting abilities, and the ability to enter the Nevernever, but only when specifically called upon by their higher sponsors.

**Musts:** Benandanti must have High Concepts that reflect their status as Benandanti. In addition, all Benandanti must have the following Powers:  Beast Change (usually to a wolf) [-1] Claws (or teeth, or stingers, depending) [-1] Swift Transition [-2] Sponsored Magic (soulfire) [-5] These are limited by a human form - technically, they also have Involuntary Change, since their powers only manifest when they are specifically called to battle - however, since most cases are likely to involve things that would provoke such a call, the Benandanti doesn't get a discount.

**Minimum Refresh cost:** -7