Renown is a measure of a Garou's place in society. The more Renown he has, the more weight his words carry. Renown governs how quickly a Garou can gain in rank. Different auspices are also expected to gain renown in different areas. Mechanically, renown comes in two varieties, temporary and permanent. Temporary renown can rise and fall over the course of a story based on how a Garou conducts herself. When she gets ten temporary points of Renown, she may petition an elder for a special Rite that will recognize her achievements and convert that temporary renown into permanent Renown.