Camel

==Camel==
If you say, "Don't go to the oasis"
If you say, "There's hardly any water at the oasis"
If you really don't want the camel at the oasis,
then the camel will go to the oasis
If you say, "Why don't you go to the oasis"
If you say, "I don't understand why you don't go to the oasis"
If you say, "Look, You, there's water at the oasis!"
Then the camel will squat beside you in the sun.
The camel has sensitive skin, pretty but sensitive,
that burns when touched by falling rain. 
It burns after other, even less substantial, contact.
The camel has a touching problem.
Only the dry desert air causes the camel no pain,
though dryness worsens his condition.
In fact, the camel's condition began
when he was cast into the desert. 
Then he needed rain and other contact, and his need increased. 
At the same time, the desert air worked against the camel, making his skin sensitive.
The camel wants what it can't tolerate, and tolerates what it wants least. 
And this confusion of desires keeps the camel on the move.
The camel's problem is touching.
While not native to Australia, camels were brought in by european settlers and remain a viable source of transportation and survival in the Outback. Camel became the totem of the scouts in Bandaiyan when they formed during the gold rush era, already affiliated with the Silent Striders who composed the core of the early scouts. Patient but stubborn, with a strong sense of self-preservation, Camel provides his Children with abilities to withstand extreme environments.
Spirit of Respect
Brood: unknown
Favored Tribe: Silent Striders
Favored Camp: Scouts
Caerns:
Pack Background Cost: 9; Personal Background Cost:5
*Gaffling Charms:
*Jaggling Charms:
*Incarna Charms:
Totem Benefit: Camel grants 1 dot to any physical attribute (up to 5),  reduces the difficulty of all stamina-based rolls (including soak) by 1, and teaches the gift Arion's Burden.  
Ban & Flaw: Camel demands that his children always share their resources with someone who requests their hospitality.  They also acquire the flaw Graceless . 
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