Most tribes recognize (albeit grudgingly, for many) that Kinfolk deserve praise. After all, hiding their great deeds (few though they might be, in Garou eyes) would bring dishonor to the tribe. Over the centuries, Kin have occasionally saved the lives of Garou leaders and won accolades for such bravery. While werewolves certainly don't give much weight to the heroics and bragging of Kin, they usually don't deny their relatives' courage in the face of hard evidence. So, in cases of great valor and honor, Kinfolk do earn Renown. It's the same system as Garou Renown, with a few limitations.

First of all, like werewolves, a Kin's temporary Renown gets converted to permanent Renown through a Rite of Accomplishment. However, Kinfolk can never have more than five points of permanent Renown in any of the three categories: Honor, Glory and Wisdom. Thus, the greatest amount of permanent Renown a Kin could ever get would be 15 points (5 in each category). A Kinfolk of this stature likely has performed extraordinary deeds most of her life; the award is posthumous!

Furthermore, werewolves are far stingier in bestowing Renown or giving Rites of Accomplishment to Kin, particularly in modern times. If a Garou warrior recieved three points of Glory for killing a neonate vampire, chances are, Kinfolk in the same circumstance might recieve one, at best. Kinfolk certainly don't get any extra points for fighting against silver; to them it's no more dangerous than any other weapon. If in doubt, err on the miserly side and withhold Renown for Kin.

Kinfolk have no Rank whatsoever. A respectful Garou relative might introduce a Kin as "my cousin who slew twelve banes" or "my brother, known for his sage words to the tribe," but that's about the extend of it. Notice, too, that Kinfolk don't recieve any awards for protecting their own tribe's Garou and Kin; it's their expected role.

Finally, it's far easier for Kinfolk to lose Renown once they've earned it. Garou are going to expect a lot more from accomplished Kin and keep their eyes open for any mistakes. Rest assured, the tribes make a much bigger deal about screwups than worthy deeds. Most tribes keep careful tabs on Kinfolk with Renown and swiftly lower the boom on any Kinfolk dumb enough to get big heads. Moreover, the Kin is going to have to prove over and over and over again that she deserved the recognition in the first place. So, while Renown can be a benifit, it's often a curse.

{Refer to Various Charts for Kinfolk} Add to it and extrapolate awards of Renown to suit your chronicle. Remember, for every positive reward, there is probably a greater negative. If you refer to the Renown chart in the Werewolf main book (pp. 190-193), don't forget that Kinfolk awards are not worth as many points. As a ballpark figure, think about awarding one point of Kin renown per every four points of renown for werewolves. If you think Renown will upset the balance of your chronicle, don't use it at all.