Azoth/Disclaimer
First of all, let me start by saying, in case it really needs to be said, that Black Spiral Dancers are dark, twisted, brutal bastards. In simpler terms, they are involved in some really sick shit. This alone is going to be enough reason for most of you - assuming that there are those reading this that haven't actually been in or plan on being in a scene with Azoth - to turn away, green in the face, disgusted and beside yourself in disbelief as to how anyone could ever enjoy playing creatures that revel in murder, rape, and destruction. There's no denying that these aspects of our world are purely human in nature. Such dark headlines sweep global news on a daily basis on a scale that makes even the most empathic person dull from the constant exposure. These aspects of society are unpleasant and, given some godly chance to make a difference, most of us would snuff it out. But, that's not very realistic.
However, a point that should be made aware is that the Black Spiral Dancers represent the allure of moral freedom combined with the seduction of bestial power. Such dark themes tend to be very appealing to people, in much the same way that humans are drawn in by vampires; there is an undeniable psychological attraction that many find impossible to resist even knowing that the temptation will likely lead to death.
Even better, however, is the fact that the Black Spiral Dancers are the epitome of tragedy amidst an already epic tale of tragedy and despair. The fault of their madness is not their own, nor of the Wyrm, but of the Weaver's influence and manipulation throwing things out of balance. The children of the Wyld, the Gaians, do not see this and instead take on the role of Destruction, not Rebirth and Creation, further throwing everything out of whack. The Dancers know the way to solve the issue, but who is going to help such a lost and dangerous lot? Is the cost of cosmic balance worth the destruction along the way or will it take the end of all to finally make things right?
Azoth, as he claims to be called by the spirits of which he communes with daily, is to the Black Spiral Dancers what the Shadow Lords and Red Talons are to the rest of the Garou. He is a stark contrast to the normal ideal and is, in literary terms, an anti-villain. He is likely one of the most easy to get along with Dancers one might ever encounter, but obvious physical reasons are enough to make such social encounters fail before they even start. Furthermore, so gifted is he that most opposing his faction would more likely strike him down rather than talk. Even so, the fact remains that the Wyrm is seductive in many ways and Azoth's social approachability may be a reflection of that. When one can see a monster but is able to understand that it is not a psychopathic killer or rapist hell-bent on burning the world with brute tactics, how more inviting then would those welcoming open arms be when they learn of his spiritual devotion to the rebalancing of the Triat?
