___B u k i j u t s u Bukijutsu! The special usage of one's physical form in combination with all sorts of weapons! Much like Taijutsu, Bukijutsu require hard work and dedication in order to master. They revolve around the manipulation of one's body along with their blade, and as a result of the combination, are known as some of the deadliest techniques amongst the world.
Below is a listing of Bukijutsu styles you are able to learn within our fine guild, Shinobi Nations! Just remember that your main and sub-class dictate how many Bukijutsu styles you are able to learn, so go check to see what that number is!
___S t a g e s Unlike Ninjutsu and Genjutsu, Bukijutsu techniques are separated by [ Stages ]. Simply put: a Stage is a limitation placed on one or more techniques to prevent someone from learning high-end Bukijutsu before the lower ones. Those who wish to learn a Bukijutsu Style start at the very first stage (stage one) and proceed by learning all techniques within that set stage. After doing so, they are able to move up to the next stage, which- as one would think -contains stronger techniques to learn.
• Genin cannot go above [ Stage Four ] in any one Style. • Chuunin cannot go above [ Stage Five ] in any one Style. • There should always be no more, and no less, than six stages in a single style.
___V a r i a t i o n s Bukijutsu techniques come in three variations: simple, complex, and spiritual. This is the Bukijutsu and Taijutsu Equivalent of counterbalancing (相殺, Sōsai) ___• Simple: Bukijutsu techniques that require Stamina to perform. Considered universally weaker than Complex and Spiritual techniques of the same rank. • Simple Techniques are treated as [1-Rank] Weaker when against Complex Techniques. • All Simple Techniques unless otherwise having a chakra component or stated otherwise will always lose against collisions with Spiritual Techniques ___• Complex: Bukijutsu techniques that require Stamina and Chakra. • Complex Techniques are treated as [1-Rank] Stronger when against Simple Techniques. • All Complex Techniques are treated as [1-Rank] Weaker in collisions with Spiritual Techniques] ___• Spiritual: Bukijutsu techniques that require only Chakra to perform. • Spiritual Techniques are treated as [1-Rank] Stronger when against Complex Techniques. • All Simple Techniques unless otherwise having a chakra component or stated otherwise will always lose against collisions with Spiritual Techniques • All Ninjutsu is treated as [Spiritual] for the purpose of collisions.
___X - r a n k T e c h n i q u e s • X-Rank techniques, unless otherwise stated (or are Eisijutsu or Fuuinjutsu), only require training posts of that base rank. Use of that technique at higher ranks does not require it to be learned as that rank.
___D e s c r i p t i v e R a n k s Descriptive ranks are small bonuses given out by Taijutsu and Bukijutsu Styles to either strength, speed, reflex, or fortitude. Most of the time they only provide a boost for roleplaying purposes, but having a multiple of six in any one aspect does provide a mechanical boost. More information can be found here.
___T y p e s: Aside from Simple and Complex, some Styles have other types which have particular effects and learning guides. More commonly, these additional types will be explained in the style itself, however there are a few that may not: • Practice techniques are learned as if Simple techniques of the same rank. • Training techniques are learned as if Complex techniques of the same rank. • Once a Practice or Training technique has been learned, it becomes a passive bonus for the practitioner.
Additionally, there is a section in each Style labeled Relevant Training, which showcases how the Style relates to the Formless Styles. A Style with relevant training in Hard Physical and Greatswords would be a Style using greatswords that prioritizes power. If the user has trained any of the relevant Formless Styles, they gain a one post learning reduction toward techniques up to the learned rank of the Formless Style, for each such Formless Style. (E-Rank only receives reductions if the practitioner has learned a higher rank of Formless Style.)
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[ Cost of Techniques: ] [ Physical Techniques: ] Stamina is needed to perform attacks such as physical taijutsu and bukijutsu. Below is a simple chart that displays the stamina cost of such techniques. __Rank E_ • { 005 } stamina. __Rank D_ • { 010 } stamina __Rank C_ • { 020 } stamina __Rank B_ • { 040 } stamina __Rank A_ • { 080 } stamina __Rank S_ • { 160 } stamina
[ Complex Techniques: ] Complex techniques cost both stamina and chakra to perform. Below is a simple chart that displays the costs. __Rank E_ • { 005 } stamina OR { 005 } chakra __Rank D- • { 005 } stamina + { 005 } chakra __Rank C- • { 010 } stamina + { 010 } chakra __Rank B- • { 020 } stamina + { 020 } chakra __Rank A- • { 040 } stamina + { 040 } chakra __Rank S- • { 080 } stamina + { 080 } chakra
[ Spiritual Techniques: ] Chakra is needed to perform special Taijutsu and Bukijutsu technqiues, called spiritual technqiues. Below is a simple chart that displays the Chakra cost of such techniques. __Rank E_ • { 005 } Chakra __Rank D_ • { 010 } Chakra __Rank C_ • { 020 } Chakra __Rank B_ • { 040 } Chakra __Rank A_ • { 080 } Chakra __Rank S_ • { 160 } Chakra
[ Training ] tab• Exp Rank (E) ○ 1 techniques per paragraph tab• Exp Rank (D) ○ 2 techniques per paragraph tab• Exp Rank (C) ○ 3 techniques per paragraph tab• Exp Rank (B) ○ 4 techniques per paragraph tab• Exp Rank (A) ○ 5 techniques per paragraph tab• Exp Rank (S) ○ 6 techniques per paragraph
Royal Taorito
Edit Logs: 04/06/18 Royal Taorito - Adjusted post requirements for training to reflect change to system.
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:08 pm
Hagane no Shunkan Moment of Steel
___Description: ___The Hagane no Shunkan style uses blades of all sizes to mold the flow of battle to the user’s will. This style is a modern adaptation of traditional weaponry practices, taking the facets from the traditional styles themselves and applying them to more recent situations. As such many of the moves can be executed with a variety of bladed weapons. The techniques can also be used with blunted and training versions of bladed weapons, but the techniques in the style lose the majority of their piercing and slicing power. ___The Instant of Steel style originated in a peninsula to the northeast of the Water Country and drifted slowly toward the Western lands and their Hidden Villages. Many of the practitioners gained fame through formal sparring tournaments, and as such the name of the style has yet to gain the fame that some others have; only those who actively watch or participate frequently in contests know of the practitioners and their abilities. Unfortunately, the style is hard to adapt in earlier stages for use in sudden battles, and is mostly used in duels. However, it is incredibly useful in almost any battle once higher levels are mastered, as the basic techniques become much stronger and faster.
___Notes: • Practitioners of this Style gain twice the normal amount of post reductions when learning this style with a small to medium single-edged sword (aka Katana, Wakizashi, etc.) • Relevant Training → Any bladed Single Handed Light and Medium weapons. • Origin → Mizu no Kuni (Land of Water). • Frame → Any.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Kengona Kiban [Solid Footing] Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user anchors themselves by standing with legs at least shoulder length apart and knees slightly bent, holding their weapon before them tilted slightly to the dominant side. In this stance, the user is incredibly difficult to throw off of their footing. While on solid ground, the user gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength for all Bukijutsu techniques for the duration of the stance, and any stance-disrupting techniques lose any descriptive increases. However, the user's speed is decreased by a half [.5] rank. Takes one [1] paragraph to master.
Tsukisasu [Basic Stab] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A thrust with the blade of the weapon. In addition to increasing the strength of the following attack by a half rank [.5], this allows the blade to be retrieved more swiftly. This strike is treated as complex when interacting with unnamed techniques. Originator:
Senkei Ho [Linear Step] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A single step or series of steps forward, meant to add a great deal of strength to offensive techniques. Though it happens much faster than the typical eye can track, it only covers a distance of a single step. Can be executed in a straight line forward or backward. Though slower than Shunshin, this movement is still difficult to track visually for those of a lower body rank than the user’s own, and gains a half rank [.5] increase to the next attack's speed. This may also be used as a defensive action, having the same effect on a following evasive maneuver. Originator:
Kyōka [Reinforcement] Rank: X :: Spiritual Description: By coating the blade with a thin layer of Chakra, the user can reinforce it to withstand physical attacks for up to six [6] of the user’s posts, one post per rank, regardless of its composition. In other words, it takes no durability damage for the extent of the technique. Confers an increase of a half rank [.5] per two [2] ranks, starting at E, to defensive techniques while active.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Henkō [Deflection] Rank: X :: Spiritual Description: Coats the user’s blade in a cushion of Chakra, leaving the edge exposed. Incoming attacks parried with the side of the blade will float without touching the blade, preventing durability damage for the extent of the technique. Can defend against two [2] techniques up to the rank of the deflection, and will disappear after the first two techniques deflected regardless of their rank. Originator: Ansem Black [malavaes]
Funsai Zenshin [Forward Grind] Rank: X :: Simple Description: After blocking an incoming attack or after the opponent’s block, the user grinds his or her blade across the blocked weapon toward the opponent. This movement closes the distance between the user and the opponent very quickly while forcing the target’s weapon to remain still. A stabbing or thrusting technique used in conjunction with this technique is increased by a half rank [.5] in strength. Originator: Ansem Black [malavaes]
Sūjiku Kawasu [Pivot Block] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user pivots on one leg and parries an incoming attack, setting them up for a highly effective counterattack. The strength of any Bukijutsu technique used during the pivot is increased a half rank [.5] per two [2] ranks, starting at E. Originator: Ansem Black [malavaes]
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Shodō [Calligraphy] Rank: C :: Simple Description: Increases the speed of all attacks with the held weapon by a full rank [1] for one [1] full post. However, to compensate for this increased speed, the strength of all attacks is reduced by a half rank [.5] for the duration.
Kakuchō [Extension] Rank: C :: Spiritual Description: By channeling Chakra into the blade, the user can extend its reach by up to one quarter of the blade’s length. Lasts for three [3] of the user’s posts. During this time, all simple techniques with the bladed weapon are treated as complex when interacting with other techniques.
Ryōtō [Twin Blade] Rank: C :: Spiritual Description: The user sharpens the air around the blade similar to the Extension technique, but does not affix the Chakra form as firmly to the physical blade. The Chakra blade is as sturdy as the base blade and follows its path, but for three [3] posts, the user is able to control how long after the initial strike the second one will hit, up to a delay of one second. The Chakra blade is not affected by any enhancements of the original blade.
Ito no Aruku [Thread Walking] Rank: C :: Training Description: By focusing the mind, the user becomes able to balance enough on thin platforms to use Bukijutsu techniques without any penalties. Covers only balancing on solid structures at least one inch wide, not moving or unstable structures. Also allows the user to balance and move on wires. Acts in place of three [3] techniques for learning time"
___S t a g e F o u r [ B ] Kenshi [Swordslinger] Rank: B :: Stance Description: The rapid switching between blades is known as “Swordslinging”, with masters of this particular art being called “Swordslingers”. The stance involves rapidly unsheathing, attacking, and sheathing weapons without pause, constantly changing mode and form of attack, and results in the user’s ability to use techniques without any extra physical cost. By infusing the limbs with Chakra, the user becomes able to switch between weapons instantaneously, including storing the starting one and drawing the new one, regardless of weapon size. If the drawn weapon is bladed, the user can use one [1] additional Bukijutsu technique with it up to D-Rank without consuming another activation once [1] per post. Acts in place of four [4] techniques for learning time.
Hagane no Shinpo [Advance of Steel] Rank: B :: Complex Description: Hones the user’s mind and muscles, increasing technique speed and strength by a half rank [.5] for three [3] posts. Does not consume an action if the user only uses Bukijutsu in the activation post.
Hitofude [Brush Stroke] Rank: B :: Spiritual Description: By focusing on the concept of the strike, the user is able to increase by a half rank [.5] the speed and strength of any strike with the blade currently in hand. An unnamed or other simple attack with the blade in hand while this is active is treated as a complex technique one rank higher. Lasts for four [4] posts.
___Description: ___The Sobagai Deba Sentou is a close combat countering weapon / body style. Utilizing reaction time and handling. Using only a simple combat knife and precision, practitioners can swiftly counter weapon and body techniques from various framed opponents. This bukijutsu style is typically used as a secondary style, usually when the practitioner's main weapon is knocked away or destroyed; or their other attempts at combat prove fruitless. ___Relevant Training: Any small bladed weapons (knives, daggers, etc.). ___Notes: • Grants a Slight Increase to reflex for every other stage mastered starting at the first stage. Additionally, gives a slight increase to speed for every other stage mastered starting at two. (Reflex is granted at stages 1/3/5. Speed is granted at stages 2/4/6.)
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Countering Technique: Upward Repel Rank: X :: Simple Description: When the enemy attack closes in, the user will repel with the knife with an upward slashing motion. This upward repel may have enough exerting force to startle or offset the enemy. Gains a slight increase to speed per rank.
Offensive Technique: Assisted Jab Rank: X :: Complex Description: Channeling chakra into the wielding hand, the user will stab with the hilt of his blade. The end result is a powerful blunt jab that can wind the target if it connects correctly. If used at or above the target's body rank, this technique causes them to lose an action on their next post. This effect does not stack with similar effects.
Offensive Style: Knife Stances Rank: E :: Training Description: The user becomes more accustomed to upward, downward, and sideways slashing motions. Speed of all Bukijutsu employing small arms is mildly increased.
Offensive Style: Simple Play Rank: E :: Training Description: With this training, the user is able to more comfortably switch between upward, downward, and sideways slashing motions in a pinch. The user's reflexes are mildly increased.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Countering Technique: Back Repel Rank: D :: Simple Description: A hasty knife repel mainly used to confuse the enemy. After an attack has been parried upward, the user will throw his knife upward, meanwhile spinning around the enemy's side to get into position to catch the knife as it falls. Confers a mild strength boost to any attack that follows it.
Trick Technique: Change of Hands Rank: D :: Simple Description: During any freestyle form of vertical or horizontal slashes, the user will perform a simple pass, switching their knife from one hand to the other. Consecutive usage can result in a massive amount of confusion and inescapable slashing barrages. Confers a mild speed boost to the user during the post it is used. The first usage of this technique per post does not consume an activation.
Trick Technique: Kneecap Surprise Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user will begin by performing a simple combination of horizontal slashes, often ending in [ Change of Hands ]. At any point during this chain of cuts, the user will steady their movement and, rather than continue with their previous slashes, flip and toss the knife into the opponent's leg. Confers a mild decrease to the target's speed per rank for two posts if it hits.
Offensive Technique: Swift Dart Rank: X :: Complex Description: Channeling chakra to his hand, then the knife, the user tosses his blade at a decently increased speed, while the chakra causes it to pierce the air, making almost no noise. Is considered completely silent to those without increased hearing abilities, and gains a slight increase to speed per rank.
Trick Style: Knife Toss Rank: D :: Training Description: The practitioner has developed a greater sense of precision and is now able to throw, juggle, and catch their knives by the hilt with ease. Confers a slight reflex bonus to the practitioner.
Offensive Style: Artless Draw Rank: D :: Training Description: The practitioner has better developed their ability to pull their blade straight from its resting place to an offensive slash. Slightly increases the speed of strikes made when drawing a small weapon.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Trick Technique: Knife Punt Rank: C :: Simple Description: A very tricky yet powerful attack that can often end a fight on the spot. After dropping an enemy's defenses, often by parrying one of their attacks, the user will drop his knife. As the knife drops, the practitioner will time a kick in order to punt the knife upward- back into the opponent's exposed body. If successful, the knife will typically end up somewhere in the enemy's head. Gains a moderate strength increase if used immediately after striking an opponent's defensive technique.
Trick Technique: Dirty Reflection Rank: C :: Simple Description: Given proper conditions, the user will angle their knife so as to reflect sunlight into the enemy's eyes. Negates any bonuses to reflexes the target may have for one post.
Offensive Technique: Vital Poke Rank: C :: Complex Description: The user builds up chakra in a freehand, then surges it to the finger tips of the same hand, causing a very thin and short ranged aura to form. From here, the user will attempt to poke the target in the stomach, chest, upper arm, or upper leg. If connection is properly made, the opponent will feel as though they have just been internally stabbed. Although contact at the stomach or chest causes more damage, a solid stab to the arm or leg can cripple the opponent's usage of said limb. While this is active, the finger tips are treated as the tip of a bladed weapon.
Offensive Style: Two-fer-One Rank: C :: Training Description: The practitioner is now accustomed to performing techniques they have mastered with either one or two knives. Once per post, the user may use a single D-Rank or lower technique from this Style without paying the cost.
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Hakyoku-ken no Kata Destruction reaped in a single sweep
Banner ___D e s c r i p t i o n: ___Hakyoku-ken no Kata, or Style of the Catastrophe Blade, is an extremely powerful and wide style of weaponry not often practiced by shinobi. Because it was traditionally used by feudal soldiers, the use of the style by shinobi was truly unheard of. However, as time progressed, the usefulness of this art was remembered, and the workings of Hakyoku-Ken no Kata have been reconfigured to better suit the lighter framed warriors of this era.
___N o t e s: • Complex Techniques require two [2] extra posts to learn. • Relevant Training → Heavy Two-Handed Weapon, or Equivalent. • Origin → Kaminari no Kuni [Land of Lightning]. • Frame → Medium or larger. • Simplistic, but Rigorous → Due to the relatively small number of techniques this style has, fewer Stages are needed to learn it. Each Stage of Learning invested counts for two [2] Stages unlocked. Experience Rank limitations still apply.
___S t a g e O n e [1] Heavyhanded Rank: E :: Stance Description: Learning to swing is only part of the problem for this style, as anyone can simply swing the heaviest object they can around like a madman. No, it is the stance, the movements that follow, that grant the swiftness and technique that goes with a style, and Hakyoku-ken no Kata is no different. To take the Stance one learns to plant the feet wider, and to bring the center of gravity lower to balance one’s self against the weight of the weapon. Upon utilizing it in combat it grants a one rank [1] increase in the damage the weapon deals, but subtracts one rank [1] in speed, as the shinobi puts more force behind their swings and is more careful because of it. This makes the technique used more damaging if impact occurs, but makes it easier to dodge as well. Takes two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions. Originator: Kaileer Cein'lys [Royal Taorito]
Ju Suto [Heavy Smash] Rank: E :: Simple Description: The practitioner lugs their massive weapon over their shoulder in a single slow, yet powerful, vertical strike. Originator: Kaileer Cein'lys [Royal Taorito]
Soin [ Sweep ] Simple :: Rank E The practitioner drags their weapon against the ground; by utilizing a quick pivot turn, the user performs a hasty radial slash. Because of the weapon, the inexperienced have a difficult time stopping themselves.
___S t a g e T w o [2] Sasu [ Stab ] Simple :: Rank D By bringing the pommel of their weapon to their stomach, the user keeps their center of gravity low, and lunges out with both arms- performing a quick yet powerful poke. The inexperienced will likely stumble.
Houyou no Yochi [ Earth's Embrace ] Complex :: Rank D The practitioner slams his weapon into the ground, creating a one yard radial shock wave of chakra. Not meant to make contact on its own; this shock wave can make even the surest of footing crumble. Allowing for an easy follow through technique to a wobbling opponent.
___S t a g e T h r e e [3] Swift Battlement Stance :: Rank C Learning to swing is only part of the problem for this style, as anyone can simply swing the heaviest object they can around like a madman. No, it is the stance, the movements that follow, that grant the swiftness and technique that goes with a style, and Hakyoku-ken no Kata is no different. Instead of focusing specifically on the art of swinging hard, as Heavyhanded was, instead the style requires one to balance on the balls of their feet and keep a firm grip on their weapon while bringing their hands low, the weapon facing upwards before them. Attacks that follow are focused on striking quickly instead of heavily, with short, sharp swings that catch foes quickly. While in this stance the Speed Rank of all techniques in this style increase by one [1], while the Strength Rank is decreased.
Saidai Shinpuku [ Upwards Swing ] Simple :: Rank C The practitioner places the tip of their weapon to the ground, then pulls upward with all the might they can muster. Although extremely powerful and rather swift, an inexperienced user is left open after performing the technique.
Hiki [ Saw ] Simple :: Rank C The practitioner takes their weapon into a single hand, rising the opposite arm to rest the majority of the weight. The user then performs a swift sidestep and attempts to hack at their opponent with a single hard rising vertical strike. Because of the balancing of the weapon against their arm, this technique is extremely fast and offers only a minor window of opportunity for the opponent as it ends.
Taikutsuna Sutoraiki [ Dull Blade ] Complex :: Rank C The practitioner entrusts their weapon with chakra and then performs an empty swing. When he sees fit, the user stops mid-swing, causing the chakra to fling off in a sharp snap. • Max range: 10 meters.
Nibui Sasu [ Blunt Stab ] Complex :: Rank C The practitioner entrusts their weapon with chakra and then performs an empty stab. When he sees fit, the user stops mid-stab, causing the chakra to fling off in a sharp snap. • Max range: 12 meters. • Learned when [ Taikutsuna Sutoraiki ] is learned.
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Tetsu no Ryu The heart and steel of a true samurai
___Description: ___Meaning "Iron Dragon," Tetsu no Ryu is an ancient form of swordsmanship closely tied with Feudal warplay. ___Born from the Land of Iron are the feared samurai who live there; training countless days and nights to develop a form of swordplay that mirrored their own ferocity. This style has it roots deepened in tradition, discipline, and hard work. It is geared for war, not stealth, and its vast amount of straightforward attacks are self-evident of this. Many of its techniques shine during duels, though they can be applicable most anywhere. Those who practice Tetsu no Ryu are bound to follow the code of Bushido. ___The virtues of a Bushi are: Rectitude (義, gi) ○ Courage (勇, yuu) ○ Benevolence (仁, jin) ○ Respect (礼, rei) ○ Honesty (誠, makoto) ○ Honor (誉, yo) ○ Loyalty (忠, chuu)
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Medium bladed weapons. Particularly, Katana. • Origin → Tetsu no Kuni • Frame → Any. • Students of this style are honor bound to follow the tenets of Bushido (listed above.) If a student of this style breaks the tenets of Bushido while actively utilizing this style, their attacks will lack conviction. Every attack hits as if it were one [1] rank lower, and complex attacks consume [25] additional chakra. This does not count against your other styles/abilities.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Iaijutsu Rank: E :: Stance Description: While easy to learn, masters of Iaijutsu are swift and unpredictable. Rather than the repeated assaults of Meiyo no Shi's Battoujutsu stance, practitioners of Tetsu focus on the one-shot kill made through accuracy, speed, and the element of surprise. It's the quick-draw technique that the samurai are renowned for, the quick brandishing of the blade from an unknown angle making it simple but terrifying. The user holds the scabbard with their offhand, and grips the hilt with the dominant. Depending on the intention with the stance, the user might stand with their feet shoulder width apart or crouched slightly, the majority of their weight on the rear leg for ease in evading, or with the weight on the forward foot for added weight behind their strikes.
There are three branches to this stance: Opportunity, dueling and countering. Due to the nature of the stance as a whole it gains two ranks [2] in speed to the next use of Iaijutsu, Iai Parry, or Iai Feint for a single post after entering the stance. • Opportunity takes effect when the opponent is under a debilitating effect (stunned, frozen, etc) or is unaware of the user's presence (or intent). In those circumstances, the user's strike is increased in strength by one [1] rank. • If the opponent is also versed in Iaijutsu and both agree to the terms of a duel, the outcome of their Iaido strikes will be determined by both Agility stat and a dice roll. The Agility stat is added to the roll. Whoever rolls higher will strike first, likely cutting off the strike of the opponent. Rolling the same number will always result in deflected strikes on both sides. • Counter is the normal use of the technique which occurs when the opponent is aware and not willing to duel. If the speed stat of the user is equal or higher than that of the opponent, the Iaido technique will always land first, making it the perfect move for a counterattack or parry. • Due to the potential strength of Iaijutsu and the focus required to use it, triggering one of the branches' benefits knocks the user out of the stance, and it takes three [3] activations in a single post to enter the stance again. • This stance requires five [5] posts of training and does not interact with learning reductions or free training posts. • A moderator must be present for Iaijutsu duels in order to give the dice roll and benefit info.
Iaidō Rank: X :: Simple Description: With a single unhindered and swift motion, a true samurai can unsheathe his weapon and strike at the exact same time. This can provide an elegant, yet effective way to catch your opponent off guard, or as a means to interrupt handsigns. Note that this ability only shows true effectiveness upon the drawing of a weapon from its sheathe, losing some of its element of surprise after being used once and then resheathed. • This attack can be used up to the rank of the stage learned in Tetsu no Ryu. In other words, if you have learned stage three, it can be used at C rank.
A Decade of Peace Rank: X :: Simple Description: A Decade of Peace is at its core a defensive technique, envisioned in the mind that a true master of the sword need not use his prowess to find peace. This technique allows the user to find, through concentration, the point of their enemy’s own attack, diverting it with a quick stab of their blade below their weapon or limbs, then utilizing the flat of the blade diverts the attack overhead, while their free palm presses against the opponents chest, shoving them away, before sheathing your own blade in the gap provided. This technique can be easily paired with a number of jutsu to escape battle, or as bait to enrage your opponent. • Succesful use of the technique allows the user to enter the Iaijutsu stance without the extra activation cost in their next post.
Iaikawasu Rank: X :: Simple Description: The defensive version of Iaidō, Iaikawasu is to draw one's weapon swiftly in response to an enemy attack in order to parry the technique through the speed and weight of the draw. The true strength of the technique lies in the fact that a successful Iaidō or Iaikawasu is dependent on a millisecond in terms of timing. It forces the opponent to consider whether or not it'll be a counterattack or a deflection. Much like Iaidō, it has more than one type of use. There are the full parry and the moving deflection. • Full Parry - Plays in with the Counter tree of Iaijutsu. This technique will do as the description reads, leading to an opponent being stunned for one [1] post. • Moving Deflection - A more mobile technique meant to be used outside of the rather stiff Iaijutsu stance. The user will slide towards an opposing strike as it's made while paying the required amount of stamina to dodge. Bringing the user's blade up to slide along the opposing weapon or limb results in a nudge on the users part, disrupting momentum and focus. The technique grants a brief half rank [.5] loss in speed for the opponent while the user gains one half rank [.5] in said stat for the purpose of an immediate attack on the next post. If an offensive action isn't taken first on the following post, the stat changes for both sides are nullified.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Kenjutsu - Low Stance Rank: D :: Stance Description: A stance based on speed and complex strikes that make use of an enemy's lowered eyes. The user keeps their blade's edge lowered in a seemingly lax stance with the dominant leg forward. The hilt is positioned to rest in front of the lap horizontally with the backhand near to the crotch while the front is closer to the thigh of the leading leg. The stance favors upwards vertical strikes as starters to combinations, the momentum from such an attack leading to various striking opportunities. The strength of attacks from the lower position into upwards vertical attacks gain [.5], capping out at [1] if two are performed in a row. • Requires four [4] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Ryūtsuisen [Dragon Hammer Strike] Rank: D :: Simple Description: The user approaches the enemy with their blade rising as if they are going to make an overhead strike. When close, practitioners of the style use the opponents knee as a foothold, jumping off it and forcing them into a kneel while turning and bringing the blade down, typically on an opponent's neck. Should the initial jump work, the opponent must pay one [1] rank higher in stamina to dodge the following strike. • The opponent must be within two sizes of the user unless they are affected by alternate means (IE heavy armor, chakra weight augments, etc.) • If performed after a capped one [1] rank speed from the [Kenjutsu - Low Stance], the strike will come down with an additional [1] in strength, nullifying both the speed and strength increases after the attack.
Chakra Scabbard Rank: D :: Complex Description: After mastering two techniques, Iaido and any one other, a student is capable of awakening the true signature of the Tetsu no Ryu. A Samurai's blade becomes rife with pure chakra that crackles and dances around the blade. In this state, it can take an additional three [3] durability from equipment it comes in contact with. • The user begins with a duration of three [3] posts at E-rank and gains an additional post duration per rank, maxing at [9] for S-rank • Increases to Rank C after learning [Form Manipulation] and gains the ability to cut [4] durability. • Increases to Rank B after learning [Two As One] and gains the ability to cut [5] durability. • Chakra cost does increase as rank increases.
Twin Dragon Strike Rank: D :: Simple Description: Utilizing Iaido, the student of Tetsu no Ryu then follows up with a strike from his scabbard, utilizing the whole of his weapon, instead of just a single piece. This technique is generally utilized to catch an opponent unaware if they dodge the first stroke of the bladed weapon. • Making direct contact with this technique allows the use of Twin Dragon Strike: Lightning following this technique without using an activation. • Training in the Improvised Weaponry proficiency up to the rank of this technique will shock/surprise the opponent, resulting in them losing one [1] activation on their next post. Cannot chain stun with this technique repeatedly.
Twin Dragon Strike: Lightning Rank: D :: Simple Description: This technique does not rely on the utilization of Iaido, as it first strikes with the scabbard of the weapon, using the shock effect of being attacked with an improvised weapon, or the opening that follows an opponent’s dodge to follow the initial strike up with the actual bladed weapon.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Form Manipulation Rank: X :: Complex Description: Truly skilled practitioners learn to shape the chakra around their weapon into different shapes. From a lance to a broadsword, anything is possible. However, while anything may be possible some forms will, of course, be difficult to maintain, requiring extra chakra expenditure. For every dimensional five feet after the first, the jutsu will require an extra ten [10] chakra. • Lasts [10] posts. • Rank reflects the amount of chakra used in the creation. An E-rank shinobi, for example, cannot increase the size enough to warrant a B-rank cost in chakra. • This technique becomes complex if the user is lifting/wielding the affected object as its size increases. Applying it to a set object that isn't being swung by the user does not warrant a stamina cost. Increasing the size of someone else's weapon will force them to pay a stamina cost if they want to keep the weapon on their person.
Pressure Wave Rank: C :: Complex Description: When swinging your weapon, you can create a crescent-shaped chakra wave, six feet wide by one foot long, that can travel up to about [30] meters before dissipating. A hit from it can be as strong or possibly even stronger than a normal blow. Unfortunately, it leaves your katana without a chakra scabbard and you must activate it again. • Will always consume one or more posts on the duration of Chakra Scabbard depending on the number fired. • Activating this technique has the option to consume the remaining duration of Chakra Scabbard or Divine Scabbard in order to increase the number of pressure waves sent out per use. In other words, using this technique with three posts remaining on a Scabbard will fire three Pressure Waves.
Drying Pole Rank: C :: Complex Description: The user extends the tip of their blade with chakra as they thrust. Like a beam of energy, the strike can stretch up to three [3] meters. This attack works like a mixture of Form Manipulation and Chakra Scabbard (thought not performing to the extent of those techniques), increasing attack range while also doing more damage to the durability of equipment this strike interacts with. • Deals an additional [5] damage to equipment durability. Does not stack with Chakra Scabbard durability damage. • Matches the rank of Divine Scabbard when used with that technique. Max distance increases to [5] meters and gains the bonus effect(s) of the scabbard.
Ki Burst Rank: C :: Spiritual Description: With the blade raised in the air, the user shouts and releases a burst of chakra from the blade two [2] meters in all directions. The technique does no noticeable damage outside of knocking enemies back about a half [.5] meter. However, a single opponent that's closest to the sword is considered "Marked." Attacks from the user and allies on a marked opponent deal an additional [3] durability damage. This mark lasts for [3] posts. Marked Fades suffer [6] durability damage from enemies, while the mark lasts [6] posts.
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Edit Log: 03/01/18 Royal Taorito - Adapted for guild use. 03/09/18 Royal Taorito - Fixed Iaijutsu for better balancing and clarification. 04/06/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Iaijutsu] and [Kenjutsu - Low Stance] required posts from [10] to [5], and [6] to [4] to reflect update to training system. 09/30/18 Royal Taorito - Fixed typo regarding stamina cost for dodging in Ryūtsuisen [D]
Nigirikobushi no Shintou Impact of the Clenched Fist
___Description: ___A form of combat with origins closer to street fighting than formalized martial arts, Nigirikobushi no Shintou [ Impact of the Clenched Fist ] places great emphasis on nullifying the opponent's defenses and bringing them down (or up) to the practitioner's level. A favorite for those who want a good, clean fist fight. As the primary weapon of the Style is the cestus, it is very easy for Taijutsu users to pick it up, and is also compatible with armored gloves and other, similar instruments. While use of the Style is frowned upon in certain circles for its lack of refinement, there is no denying its effectiveness.
___Notes: • All Simple and Formless techniques using the Cestus up to the highest trained rank of this Style are treated as Complex in strength. • This Style can be learned as either Bukijutsu or Taijutsu. It counts as both when interacting with techniques that affect certain categories of techniques (i.e. If a technique gives a boost to Taijutsu, this Style gets that boost; if it gives a boost to Bukijutsu, it gets that boost; if it boosts both, then techniques of this Style are boosted twice). However, it is only affected by passive bonuses of the category the technique is placed under (Bukijutsu or Taijutsu). • Relevant Training → Offensive Unarmed, Cestus, Knuckles. • Origin → Unknown. • Frame → Any.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Shindoutaisei [ Impact Resistance ] Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user acclimates to using the cestus in a battle setting by pounding away at a training dummy with the cestus. By analyzing the feedback of different forms of strikes, the user finds a way to minimize any damage they may take from their own strikes. The user takes on a boxer's stance, providing with equal opportunity to strike or defend. While in this stance, the user suffers no recoil damage from techniques from any non-Rigorous Taijutsu or Bukijutsu Style up to the highest trained rank in this Style, and does not suffer damage from striking anything harder than their fists. Takes two [2] posts to master, and receives no reductions.
Sokyaku Ouda [ Rejection Strike ] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A strike of excellent form, employing the user's whole body to destroy whatever is being struck. Anything hit by this strike is treated as having the base durability of a typical sample of its material (i.e. Hyouton ice is treated as normal ice, any attributes that naturally increase the durability of something are negated, etc.). Any Chakra-based reinforcements still apply. Damage caused to the object struck is determined by this technique's rank.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Hanchou [ Recoil ] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A technique best used against a strong defense. Those struck by this technique are sent flying backward one meter per rank of this technique. Additionally, any stances up to this technique's rank are disrupted upon impact, and defensive techniques with a duration lose one post per this technique's rank of their remaining duration when struck. Originator: Chet Oni [malavaes]
Jiten Atemi [ Spinning Blow ] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A technique designed purely as a reaction to an opponent's movement. Should an initial strike miss, the user pivots and redirects the strike to a different target without losing any of the initial force. The speed of the spin is determined entirely by the rank of this technique, and must be on par with the technique being redirected in order to be successful.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Shouten [ Focal Point ] Rank: C :: Passive Description: The user meditates through combat, taking time to narrow their focus to their Chakra pathways. In so doing, they become innately aware of when they are being observed in combat, and can pinpoint the locations of anyone below their rank observing them within one meter. This passive ability comes into effect when the user enters the Shindoutaisei [Impact Resistance] stance. Originator: Takeda [Tenshuyami]
Hyouji [Marking] Rank: X :: Spiritual Description: The user injects some of his or her Chakra into the opponent through a touch. Mark lasts for two [2] posts per rank and is compatible with any techniques that require the user know where a target is in relation to them, though it does not impart any locational knowledge to the user. Marks can be removed with a rank-appropriate Kai [Release]. Originator: Takeda [Tenshuyami]
Hyouryuu [ Drift ] Rank: X :: Complex Description: A technique that automatically activates given the following conditions are met: the opponent is marked, the user is attacking, and the opponent uses a technique to create distance. When the opponent is attacking a marked opponent and that opponent flees, the user can have this technique automatically activate to follow the target without consuming any activations. The rank of this technique is the rank of whatever technique the opponent used to flee. Using this technique, the distance between the user and the enemy remains constant. Originator: Takeda [Tenshuyami]
Hibiware [ Fissure ] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A strike that shatters whatever it touches. When used on the ground, naturally occurring structures, or buildings, it causes large fissures to appear in a two [2] meter radius per rank around the point of impact; if used against armor or defensive techniques, it does normal damage as though it were one [1] rank higher, but only affects the area within half a meter of the impact point, allowing the user to create holes in otherwise sturdy defenses. Can destroy weapons of one [1] rank lower than the technique. Originator: Takeda [Tenshuyami]
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___Description: ___The Akira Style is elegant, made for faster fighters than it is for strength. Based upon dance like combos that increase speed while using blade like fans, the Akira style is light and requires a deep focus to fully master. Balanced steps and sharp reflexes are a must. Users of this style are abnormally well balanced, and rarely can be knocked down. Their movement is light, but quick flowing.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Fans. • Origin → Unknown. • Frame → Medium or lower frames. • Akira techniques are performed in stances, as thus, only certain moves can be done in each stance.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] The First Akira: Akira of Speed Rank: E :: Stance Description: The most basic of all stances, movements are simple and often revolve around solid foot movements with watery arm gestures. The user begins with both legs together and their arms to their side. The user must practice simple, yet swift strikes. This stance increases the speed of all actions by a half rank [.5]. Required for learning techniques in stage one. Requires two [2] posts to master, and does not receive reductions.
The First Akira: Duelist's Swing Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user flicks forward their hand, fan in hand, before opening up the weapon, cutting the foe by pulling their hand aside, as if delivering a back handed slap. Treated as complex when interacting with unnamed techniques.
The First Akira: Brute's Swing Rank: X :: Simple Description: Shifting their weight quickly, the user backhands the enemy with their fan, followed by a roundhouse delivered with swiftness behind the swing. The follow-up kick can be replaced by any Simple technique of equal or lower rank in the user's arsenal for no additional cost. That technique gains a half rank [.5] increase to speed per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
The First Akira: Crossing Rise Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user gracefully swings the fans upward, crossing them over to inflict an X shaped wound upon the opponent, before returning to the traditional stance. Treated as complex against an unarmored opponent, but loses all stat bonuses against an armored one.
The First Akira: The First Step Rank: X :: Complex Description: Giving the user a a brief burst of chakra, as they step, they will actually spring forward and through the air at a pace unsettling to most. This can be used to move swiftly in a single direction, lending speed to increase the might of attacks. Moves the user up to two meters along the ground and increases the speed of any Akira technique following it by a half rank [.5] per rank.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] The Second Akira: The Akira of Balance Rank: D :: Stance Description: The user has a rough understanding of how to retain balance in most positions, but is still clumsy in awkward positions. The movements of this stance are based around sturdy yet soft footing with fan utilization. The user begins with hands at torso level and knees are slightly bent. Within this stance, the user finds their ability to maintain their footing, making them harder to knock off their feet, and increasing the speed of techniques used to dodge by a half rank [.5]. Movements made to maintain footing are treated as spiritual when interacting with other techniques, allowing the user to shrug off hindrances and step through obstacles. Required to learn techniques in stage two. Requires four [4] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
The Second Akira: Dancer's Reprieve Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user adjusts their foot, allowing it to slide, and as a result sending them to assume a near ducking position. It is a simple dodging maneuver. Bonuses from the Second Akira are doubled for the duration of this technique.
The Second Akira: Artist's Parallel Rank: X :: Simple Description: While in any form of ducking position, the user will slide their fans together in a single hand, and strike, leaving two identical wounds side by side. Gains a half rank [.5] increase per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
The Second Akira: Athlete's Breather Rank: X :: Complex Description: While the fans are atop one another (horizontal or vertical), and at torso level, the user will emit a very light blast of chakra by clapping both fans shut. This burst of chakra is non-elemental, and capable of pushing most shinobi a meter away. It can also deflect projectile Ninjutsu its rank or lower.
Shinobi's Slash Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user channels chakra through their hands into their fans before striking, or to send a wave style slash towards their opponent. The blast only travels approximately two [2] meters, but the strength and speed are determined by the rank used.
Nature's Burst Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user channels their elemental chakra into their fan to send a gale of wind with a simple back waving motion. The wind shares the element of your choosing, which could result in a searing wind, if fire, or a chilling wind, if water. Travels three [3] meters per rank of the technique.
Wall's Shadow Rank: D :: Spiritual Description: The user presses chakra into their feet in order to attach to a wall or ceiling. The user then holds up a single fan, if eye contact if made with either fan, the opponent believes the user leaps into the sky and vanishes. This shaky illusion dispels once the user makes a move. Cannot be used or learned by anyone who cannot use Genjutsu.
Grace Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user tightens their leg muscles, but still retains their swiftness. For a short while, the user cannot be knocked off balance by techniques below his or her body rank. Lasts 1 [1] post per rank.
Flickering Beauty Rank: D :: Spiritual Description: While performing techniques, the user projects chakra outward to create a burst of dazzling lights to distract their opponent. Capable of use on any techniques, so long as the user is in The Second Akira stance.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] The Third Akira: The Akira of Elegance Rank: C :: Stance Description: The user is now accustomed to strange positions, and is able to retain strength and grace even within the most pressing of situations. Quick and sturdy movements can be performed even when ducking or bent backwards. The user begins from a bent back position or almost fully ducking position. In this particular stance, the user focuses on increasing their natural reflexes, while furthering their natural flexibility. While in this stance, the user's speed and dodge are both increased by a half rank [.5]. Required to learn stage three techniques. Requires six [6] posts of training, and receives no reductions.
The Third Akira: Gymnast's Whirl Rank: X :: Simple Description: From either a ducking position or bent back position, the user will slide back on their hands, performing a hand stand. From this position they lift one of their arms, and quickly extend the opposite leg, equaling the weight. Following this equalization, the user will spin, creating an area of danger for those foolish enough to approach. Treated as complex against unarmored opponents, but loses all stat bonuses against armored ones.
The Third Akira: Aeronaut's Rise Rank: X :: Simple Description: While recovering from a sliding or downed position, the user will lift themselves with either leg and use the momentum to force themselves either forward or backward into the air. With this boost of movement, they will beautifully spin, bringing both arms in full circular slashing motion, tearing flesh while they land. Gains a half rank [.5] increase to speed per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
The Third Akira: Magician's Slip Rank: C :: Complex Description: The user will display the flexibility granted within the stance, slipping typically from a hand stand, to a position onto their forearms on the earth either in front of, or behind them (at this point, their spine happens to be arched), collecting chakra in the forearms, the user expels them in an outward force. In the same instant, the user is sent sliding across the ground and dust is scattered in all directions, obscuring the movement. Can be used in conjunction with a Doton technique C-Rank or lower if the user has access to one without consuming an extra activation.
Elegance Rank: C :: Complex Description: The user expands a blanket of chakra in a 2 yard radius, allowing them to ‘sense’ when they are going to be hit and allowing them to react accordingly. It is only because of their reflexes that this technique is so effective, giving the user the ability to bend or step to evade. Increases the user's dodge by one [1] rank for two [2] posts. Must be used prior to the attack.
Twirling Deception Rank: X :: Complex Description: When attacked by a close range Taijutsu, the user will spinning sidestep the attack, bringing up one hand with a burst of wind to inflict cuts along the opponent's torso. Can be used in conjunction with a cutting Fuuton technique below its rank if one is known without consuming an extra activation.
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Edit Logs: 04/06/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [The First Akira: Akira of Speed], [The Second Akira: Akira of Balance], and [The Third Akira: Akira of Elegance] required posts from [4] to [2], [6] to [4], and [8] to [6] to reflect update to training system.
___Description: ___The technique is often mistaken for use of simply spears, while some of its moves may favor simple spears, but many have made use of most kinds of light pole arms in terms of use. Devised to drive through anything standing in its way, Doki Yari often proves taxing and appears clumsy looking. ___Doki Yari stands in the forefront of the shinobi world as one of the few spear techniques that have been conceived in its history. Originating from the Land of Valleys, it oddly was not established by the shinobi that make use of it today, but rather rogues waiting for that unfortunate passerby who would be buying their meal that night. Word got out, eventually, as the Valleys became more and more renowned, for people gone missing. That was when the Daimyo in the Land of Fire grew concerned, sending off some of the Leaf's elite. Scuffles ensued, and with each encounter, their shinobi learned of the strengths of the technique, and worked to adapt it, turning it against its original creators. It's origins were snuffed for the time being, and brought back to the shinobi world. A technique to pierce the very walls that stand in its users way.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Any polearms • Origin → Tanima no Kuni (Land of Valleys) • Frame → Medium or lighter.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Sōjutsu [Art of the Spear] Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user stands with their feet planted firmly at least shoulder width apart, knees bent deeply. The spear is held in one hand at the center of the haft and the other at the butt, head of the polearm pointed slightly down. In this stance, the user is provided with an easy availability to parrying, and gives them a half rank [.5] increase to any defensive techniques to do so. Takes two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Forceful Lunge Rank: X :: Simple Description: The first technique a user is meant to learn, most find it terribly impractical. The user thrusts the spear forward, often keeping their center of gravity low, overextending themselves to really push their range. Gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
Bo Strike Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user utilizes this move in close proximity. Grabbing hold of the haft, they swing quickly at the side of the enemy, around an enemy's defenses, so as to put some room between the two of them. A movement technique used in conjunction with this technique to create distance does not consume an activation.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Piercing Thrust Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user will perform what appears to be a typical thrust of the spear, however they will loosen their grip upon the haft, allowing it to proceed, before giving it a little extra force by striking the butt of the spear. Complex defensive techniques are treated as simple when interacting with this technique.
Sweep Strike Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user will alter their grip upon the haft of the spear and swing it wide and low, at an incoming enemy, not only disrupting their attack, but sending them reeling to the ground. Functions as an offensive and defensive technique simultaneously. Denies the target up to one [1] rank of speed bonuses, lest they be injured by this movement.
Double Strike Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user will use the haft of the weapon in a primary attack. If it lands, it creates an opening in the defenses of the opponent for a secondary swing. Counts as two separate attacks when interacting with defenses.
Fake Out Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user will run in at the opponent and make themselves stumble, presenting a false opening. Should the opponent take that opportunity, the user will drop their foot to the earth to spring the trap. The user will whirl about and strike the enemy with either the spearhead or the haft. If used as the final action in a post and the trap is sprung, the user automatically launches another attack at this technique's rank or lower at the beginning of the next post without consuming an extra activation.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Counter Thrust Rank: X :: Simple Description: When met by a thrust of some sort, the user will angle their weapon and push forward, sending the weapon greatly off course, before bringing the haft down upon the opponent's shoulder, causing a short lived paralysis in the arm. Affected limb is stunned for two [2] posts or until healed, whichever comes sooner.
Gatling Technique Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user will thrust forward their spear, keeping a gentle grasp upon the haft, Once it reaches the end of its range, the user will pull back the spear, and repeat the process again. The number of strikes involved in this technique make it difficult to read, but will definitely exhaust the user. Allows for one strike per rank, or two strikes per rank if this technique is made to consume two activations, or three per rank if made to consume all three activations in a post. The strikes in each activation only cause an amount of damage equal to the rank used, meaning the individual strikes get weaker the longer the user goes, but they can use the same rank of technique for up to all three activations with no additional cost.
Aerial Assault Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user will use the butt of the haft as an aid to send them reeling through the air feet first at the opponent. The user wraps their legs in chakra to reinforce them, so as to avoid breaking anything when they meet with defenses. Certain users may increase their speed by one [1] full rank by adding a burst of Fuuton Chakra when they kick off the ground. Originator: Tekira Hekireki [magcookie]
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___Description: ___In the upper Iron Country, the Shiho Monks lived to better themselves in any way shape or form. However due to the instability of this region, there were many uprisings, battles, and small village slaughters. Due to their selective nature, the Monks were always out-numbered. So in order to make up for their lack of numbers, they made a style that was effective for a single blade against many opponents. The style relied heavily on footwork and body positioning, utilizing fluid and circular strikes and blocks while moving from weak to strong positions. They would never be still, always moving, keeping their opponent off balance.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Any medium swords. • Origin → Tetsu no Kuni [Land of Iron] • Frame → Medium or lighter.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Weak Position Stance Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user stands in a front stance, their weapon in one hand by their hip, tip pointing at the center of the enemy's chest. The user's knees are slightly bent while they stay light on their toes, making movement faster and dodging easier. However, their ability to block or deflect “strong” and brute force techniques in this stance is severely diminished. In this stance, the user gains a half rank [.5] increase to their ability to dodge, and any techniques associated with dodging, but all defensive techniques lose a half rank [.5] to their strength. These numbers increase to one [1] full rank once the user reaches stage four. This stance takes two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions. Originator: Kenshin Kamimoto [Cait Remington]
Strong Position Stance Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user stands in a front stance, their weapon held with two hands down by their hip. Their stance is more linear this time, with the blade held just off their body slightly to offer the opponent as little openings as possible. The blade crosses over the users midline, with the tip pointing at the enemies forehead. The user’s feet are firmly planted, making their strikes, blocks, and deflections have more power and effectiveness. However, when adding stability, the user’s mobility is decreased and forces the user to focus more on their blade work, requiring them to block more instead of simply avoiding and dodging. In this stance however, the user can readily deflect and block “strong” and brute force strikes. In this stance, the user gains a half rank [.5] increase in the strength of their attacks and defenses, but lose a half rank [.5] to their ability to dodge, and all techniques associated with dodging. These numbers increase to one [1] full rank once the user reaches stage four. This stance takes two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions. Originator: Kenshin Kamimoto [Cait Remington]
Crashing Wave Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user steps hard with their front leg, shoving the flat of the blade into the enemies midsection or defending weapon while placing their back hand onto the blade, adding power to the shove. This technique can knock an enemy away, or at least make them stumble, and is highly useful when outnumbered as the shove can knock enemies into each other. Per rank the user performs, it knocks the target 1 meter backward. Originator: Kenshin Kamimoto [Cait Remington]
Smooth as Water Rank: E :: Training Description: As per the training, the user is now able to move their feet independently while performing strikes. The first rule of combat is to move. The user gains a -5 Stamina cost reduction for evasion techniques while in the Weak or Strong Position Stances per stage mastered. Receives no reductions to learning. Originator: Kenshin Kamimoto [Cait Remington]
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Twin Fang Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user takes a step forward and unleashes a quick same side upward vertical slash, then continues that momentum and performs a second slash on the opposite side. The first slash is usually used to make the enemy drop their blade to engage, and move their weapon away for the second strike. By pivoting slightly, the user can attack multiple opponents. Originator: Zurūsu Kuriko [Lanfaer]
”S”-cut Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user extends their blade and utilizes a reverse horizontal cut (think tennis swing), then immediately drops low, continuing the momentum and aiming a horizontal slash for the opponent's legs or ankles, aiming to attack their base and footing. This is usually used when trying to engage a single attacker, or dodge another opponent's strike while continuing to engage multiple attacks. Gains a half rank [.5] increase to speed in the Weak Position Stance per two [2] ranks, starting at E. Gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength in the Strong Position Stance per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
Descending Crash Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user vaults into the air while lifting their blade high over their head and comes crashing down with a powerful vertical slash. Gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E, against defensive techniques.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Fluid Transition Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user, after successfully defending against a physical attack, immediately returns a strike to the attacker with a great deal of speed without the cost of an additional activation. In the Weak Stance, this strike must be at least the rank of the defensive technique, but can be any rank in the Strong Stance.
Flowing Circle Rank: C :: Simple Description: The user, usually when surrounded by multiple opponents, will extend their weapon as far as then can then rotate their torso, even arching and extending behind them, utilizing their whole body to generate force while making a full 360 degrees of coverage. This is used to not only attack and defend against a group of attackers, but is also used to survey how many and from what direction the other enemies are coming from. Loses any stat bonuses to strength, but gains a half rank [.5] boost to speed.
Circle Walking Rank: C :: Training Description: The user is now more adept at using circular footwork and can use it against multiple attackers, usually weaving between them, keeping them bumping into each other or simply getting in each others way, taking away any numerical advantage. In the Weak Stance, the user can evade up to one technique per experience rank in a post using a single activation, though these evasions still consume the requisite amount of Stamina. In the Strong Stance, the user's defensive techniques gain any stat bonuses the opponent's attacks have for the moment that the two collide. Receives no reductions to learning.
Incoming Tide Rank: X :: Spiritual Description: The user channels chakra into their weapon, making it swirl and ripple on their blade. The chakra in the blade will make a strike’s momentum increase at the moment of impact, making even a simple strike overpowering. This is generally used to smack defenses away, or cause enemies to bounce into each other. Techniques augmented with this chakra are treated as complex and can knock back opponents with body ranks up to this technique's rank 3 meters, plus an additional meter per difference in rank. Lasts for four [4] posts.
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Edit Logs: 04/08/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Weak Position Stance] and [Strong Position Stance] required posts from [4] to [2] to reflect update to training system.
___Description: ___Originating in the lands East of Kirigakure, Kaze no Zougenotou is still considered by many a foreign art and is even denounced by many of the same men and women who pass on the style’s training scrolls. It utilizes a weapon not commonly considered by Shinobi, and as such it did not attain popularity or any sort of real relevance until very recently, when it was used to great effect by the military in its country of origin. The battle was a very steep uphill struggle, but it allowed the users of Zougenotou to showcase what the style was actually good for: instead of the styles born from the minds of vagabonds or those made for tournaments, Zougenotou was created by a small military for bloody struggles against larger nations. The few people who can still speak of the encounter speak of only one thing, the key trait that led to the fall of an army: the staff has two ends.
___Notes: • Techniques cannot be used with weapons that are not polearms or are under four [4] feet in length. • Relevant Training → Staves, Light Polearms. • Origin → Eastern Lands • Frame → Medium or lighter.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Fighting Stance Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user slides one foot forward and holds the staff firmly so that the front edge is even with his or her shoulders and the back is at roughly waist height. This is the basic stance of the style and offers a half rank [.5] increase to strength for its duration. Takes two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Basic Block Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user performs a firm, two-handed block that can stop most physical attacks of those untrained in Taijutsu or Bukijutsu. This block requires that the staff is held horizontally or vertically, and as such is not very effective against diagonal strikes. Treated as complex against unnamed attacks.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Firm Stance Rank: D :: Stance Description: A slightly augmented form of the Fighting Stance. The Firm Stance is entered by moving the feet farther apart and bending the knees slightly. Traditionally, this stance is not used for practicing techniques because it is designed to be defensive. While in this stance, the user loses a half rank [.5] to their dodge, but defensive techniques performed from this stance receive a half rank [.5] strength boost. Takes four [4] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Forward Step Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user steps forward to lead into an attack, enhancing the strength of that attack. Does not consume an activation if used as a lead-in to an offensive Bukijutsu technique. Confers a half rank [.5] increase per two [2] ranks, starting at E, to strength for the following Bukijutsu technique.
Jab Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user thrusts the end of the staff at a target. Because all of the force of the thrust is focused on a small area, this attack is likely to at least leave some nasty bruises on the target while keeping the user out of striking distance.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Weak Stance Rank: C :: Stance Description: The user stands with hands almost level and feet shoulder width apart. In this stance the user does not plant their feet firmly and is ready to flee if necessary. Staff attacks receive a half rank [.5] increase to speed, but a half rank [.5] decrease to strength. Takes six [6] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Dexterity: Spinning the Staff Rank: C :: Training Description: The user, having grasped the very basics of the style, now practices fluidly spinning his or her staff and stopping it with a firm grip. This training allows the user to fluidly manipulate the movements of the staff while retaining full control of it. Mastering this training increases the speed of all staff attacks by a half rank [.5] so long as the user is in one of Kaze no Zougenotou's stances. Receives no reductions to learning
Spin Step Rank: C :: Simple Description: The user breaks out of his or her stance and steps forward by pivoting on the forward foot. If needed, the user can duck while stepping in order to avoid attacks aimed at the torso. This movement is very swift and can be combined with most of the style’s striking techniques. When finished stepping, the user must either land in a stance or use another stepping technique. During the step, any Bukijutsu attacks the user launches gain a half rank [.5] increase in speed.
Sweeping Block Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user blocks by swinging the staff in in an arc and hitting an incoming attack. This is especially effective against Taijutsu users, as it has enough force behind it to leave significant bruises on any flesh it hits. This technique can be used to knock projectiles from the air.
Whirlwind Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user ducks and spins the staff overhead to block incoming projectiles and strike any nearby attackers. Without pausing, the user then strikes at an enemy's knees, causing painful and debilitating bruising in the targeted area. Generally speaking, the strike causes the knee to buckle and the area will become more and more painful every post it goes without being healed. The pain caused by the strike acts as a local poison, accumulating a new dose every post until healed. Each dose decreases the opponent's speed and defense by a half rank [.5], and after four doses plus one per the afflicted's body rank the afflicted falls unconscious.
Chakra Release Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user sends Chakra along the staff’s length just as a strike connects with an opponent. Gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength against solid objects and medium to heavy armor.
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Edit Logs: 04/08/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Fighting Stance], [Firm Stance], and [Weak Stance] required posts from [4] to [2], [6] to [4], and [8] to [6] to reflect update to training system.
___Description: ___This style was created for hunting and is highly prevalent in nomadic cultures, such as those that wander through the wilderness of the Five Great Nations. Recently, however, this ages-old style was introduced to small settlements that wanted to defend against rogues without endangering themselves, and from there the word gradually spread to the greater Shinobi Villages. Even though it utilizes the bow, which is an outdated weapon in the eyes of modern military strategists, this style has become much more popular recently due to its emphasis on accuracy and efficiency, both highly desirable skills for Shinobi to have. Not much is known about how this particular usage of the bow was developed, due mostly to the lack of reliable stories regarding it. All that is known is that it has evolved over the years to match the needs of the users.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Ranged weapons; particularly bows. • Origin → Unknown. • Frame → Any. • Techniques cannot be used with weapons that are not a type of projectile launching device. • This style is meant to be used at long range, from about [10] to [100] meters. • The practitioner’s maximum draw weight is dictated by progression in a relevant Proficiency. The practitioner starts at [40] lbs, and increases draw strength by [10] lbs for each mastered stage of the relevant Proficiency. Every [30] lbs after the starting weight adds a half rank [.5] boost to strength to techniques. Does not stack with draw strengths from other Proficiencies.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Stance of Drawing Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user stands with the body aligned so that the line between the shoulders points at the target. As this style focuses more on the idea of sniping a target rather than engaging, this is the optimal position for all standing techniques, which receive a half rank [.5] speed boost while the user is in this stance. Requires two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Full Draw Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user reinforces his or her arm and back muscles with Chakra, allowing bows with much greater draw weights to be fully drawn. Adds an additional [30] lbs to the user’s draw strength for one [1] post per rank. Originator: Ansem Black [malavaes]
Tracer Rank: E :: Spiritual Description: The user places a small amount of Chakra in the tip of the arrow. After being fired, the arrowhead will glow brightly for two [2] posts. This light produces a chakra signature on par with that of a low-ranking shinobi, which can be distracting to anything that senses chakra. Originator: Kaileer Cein'lys [Royal Taorito]
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Quick Knock Rank: D :: Complex Description: By sending Chakra through the arms, the user is able to retrieve an arrow from the quiver and knock it in the blink of an eye, increasing the speed of bow techniques by a half rank [.5]. Lasts for one [1] following activation and does not itself consume an activation.
Hawk's Eye Rank: D :: Spiritual Description: The user sends Chakra to one eye, thus sharpening the vision in that eye. Allows for pinpoint accuracy at up to a hundred [100] meters. Lasts for three [3] posts, at which point it can be maintained for half the original cost.
Arrow Creation Rank: X :: Spiritual Description: The user forms an arrow made out of pure Chakra. For training and battle purposes the arrow is treated as Ninjutsu, though it does not take up any Ninjutsu slots. Consumes a minimum D-Rank of Chakra, increasing by one rank per 20 lbs up to the draw strength the user has. Arrows so created act like projectile Ninjutsu of their rank.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Skill: Multitasking Rank: C :: Training Description: While the first two stages of the style revolve around the very basics of how to use a bow, the third stage incorporates the use multiple arrows into a more stylish way of battling. Mastery allows the user to simultaneously fire multiple arrows with any technique that does not specifically state otherwise, in number up to the learned rank of the associated Proficiency, and allows the Arrow Creation technique to create up to three [3] arrows at once with no increase in cost.
Two Shot Spread Rank: C :: Simple Description: By tilting the bow slightly, the user becomes able to launch two arrows simultaneously at two targets that are next to each other. This attack has great accuracy, but any bonuses related to draw strength are halved. Treated as complex against unarmored and lightly armored targets.
Wailing Specter Rank: C :: Complex Description: The user imbues an arrow with Chakra. When launched at a target, the arrow will let off a high-pitched whistle that will hurt the ears of anyone listening. The sound also echoes very well, such that it is impossible to discern the direction of an incoming arrow by auditory means. Can be used in conjunction with sound-based Ninjutsu or Genjutsu without consuming an extra activation.
Crouching Stance Rank: C :: Simple Description: The user crouches down with the front leg extended forward for balance. This position allows the user to remain stealthy and minimize size without sacrificing accuracy. This stance is always assumed in a high location unless the practitioner uses small bows. The user is almost undetectable to non-Sensory or Tracker types below his or her Rank while in this stance. Requires six [6] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Distance Creation Rank: C :: Complex Description: Also known as the “Fleeing Technique,” this is a technique wherein the user sends Chakra coursing through the legs, granting a one [1] rank boost to his or her running speed for two [2] posts. After the second post, though, fatigue sets in and the user must catch his or her breath, reducing the number of activations he or she may make during this period to one [1] for the following post.
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Edit Log: 12/31/17 Royal Taorito - [Stance of Drawing], changed from E:Simple to E:Stance. 02/02/18 Royal Taorito - Style was not complete; Adapted for guild use. 04/08/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Stance of Drawing] and [Crouching Stance] required posts from [4] to [2] and [8] to [6] to reflect update to training system.
___Description: ___Born from the red mist of Kirigakure the Shintō Musō-ryū style specializes in incapacitating and eliminating opponents before they realize what is happening. The style uses the Kusarigama, a sickle with a long chain attached to it with another sickle or small heavy ball attached to the other end of the chain.The style is unwieldy at first the practitioner not being used to having chains flying around them. Once the practitioner masters the chains and sickles they can be considered a force with endless possibilities to their combination attacks. ___The usage of the Kusarigama has two main stances Omote and Ura, meaning front and back. Omote is front facing attacks which are easily detected by the opponent who may or may not be able to deal with the attack. Meanwhile, Ura stance deals with the deception of curving the blade mid flight or not so easily seen attacks and pivots while using the weapon. At higher stages of this style the user may opt out of using a sickle to switch the sickle with another weapon of choice which makes this very versatile and a good style to combine with other styles. ___Relevant Training: Kusarigama. ___N o t e s: • Relevant Training → Kusarigama. • Origin → Kirigakure. • Frame → Any.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Preparation Stance Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user takes on an open stance, legs bent and at least shoulder width apart, but on the balls of their feet to move at moment's notice. Then the user spins the chain over their head, either with the sickle or the weight, whichever is preferred, to gain momentum. This preparation provides a half rank [.5] increase to the strength of their attacks while in this stance. Takes two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Wrap Rank: X :: Simple Description: The basic entangling of a target with the chain, this can be used to catch something to pull yourself to a higher ledge or to entangle an opponent by making a wide swing with the weapon. Unless the opponent exerts Stamina at a rank equal to this technique or uses an appropriately-ranked escaping technique, they will be trapped in the weapon's chains until they can struggle or break free.
Throw Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user spins the sickle by the chain creating a small amount of momentum before throwing the sickle at the opponent. If using a single-sickle kusarigama, the user can choose to throw the weighted end of the chain to stun the opponent, reducing the number of actions they may take by one [1] for the next post.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Sew Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user, after throwing the sickle, pulls hard on the chain causing the sickle to violently change directions. This causes the weapon to fly back toward the user, likely catching anything in its way. This technique serves as a good way to correct a missed throw. The opponent is denied any bonuses to dodging when defending against this technique, as the attack comes from behind them. Originator: Kenshin Kamimoto [Cait Remington], Takira Hekireki [magcookie]
Parry Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user will swing the sickle violently upward or downward, deflecting away an attack. Can be used to disarm the opponent. Originator: Takira Hekireki [magcookie]
Ball and Chain Rank: X :: Simple Description: The practitioner throws the weighted end or the sickle at the opponent, leaving plenty of slack only to allow the ball or sickle to wrap around their opponent. If using a sickle, the sickle will dig into an opponent. Treated as complex when binding with the sickle end. Confers a half rank [.5] strength bonus to one [1] following kusarigama attack against the bound target. Originator: Takira Hekireki [magcookie]
Minor Control Rank: D :: Training Description: Utilizing the sickle and chain is no easy matter! The practitioner must practice shallow curving of the sickle as well as sharp turns with environmental assistance. Simple techniques in this Style below the user's experience rank while in the Preparation Stance are treated as complex. Receives no reductions to learning. Originator: Takira Hekireki [magcookie]
Burrowing Sickle Rank: D :: Complex Description: The practitioner will spin the sickle at a high rate of speed, channeling chakra into the blade through the chain before releasing it directly at the ground. At a high rate of speed the chain will burrow a few meters into the ground, effectively becoming an anchor. Originator: Takira Hekireki [magcookie]
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Pivot Rank: C :: Training Description: Pivoting allows the practitioner to take the chain and to attack with the sickle after it has wrapped itself around a turning point. The typical pivot is swinging the weapon around an arm, leg, support post, tree limb, or something else, making part of the chain very tight. The more pivots, the faster a weapon can become as its chain shortens. Can only affect one activation per post. Confers a half rank [.5] increase to speed per pivotal point. Receives no reductions to learning.
Flip! Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user pivots on their foot and performs a front flip while holding the chain to their foot. As they come out of the flip the lagging sickle will whip violently forward with impressive speed and power. Gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E. Originator: Kaileer Cein'lys [Royal Taorito]
Slice and smash Rank: C :: Simple Description: Gripping the sickle in one hand and the chain in the other, the practitioner starts spinning the chain at their side while taking a balanced step toward their opponent, using the sickle making a lateral slash. The slash is an attempt to cause them to dodge which is where the weighted chain comes in. The practitioner will then release the chain with a bit of spinning momentum towards the opponent with crushing force. Treated as complex against evasive techniques and gains any stat bonuses affecting the evasive technique.
Smash Rank: X :: Simple Description: The practitioner throws one end of the kusarigama at the opponent. Depending on which end the user throws, this attack gains different effects: if a sickle is thrown it will attempt to wrap around and lodge itself in the opponent, but if a weighted end is thrown the weight will simply attempt to smash into the opponent, stunning them temporarily. Stunning them reduces the number of actions they can make the following post by one [1]. Originator: Kaileer Cein'lys [Royal Taorito]
Grappling hook Rank: C :: Simple Description: The practitioner will throw the sickle in the air, attempting to get it lodged into a solid object such as a tree or building, then using the chain as a rope will pull him or herself up to whatever the kusarigama has lodged itself into. Optionally, the user can choose to pull the chain tight and run along the length of the chain. Originator: Kaileer Cein'lys [Royal Taorito]
Hey! Over there! Rank: X :: Complex Description: The practitioner will throw one sickle (or weighted end) high into the air while channeling chakra throughout the entire weapon. As the opponent looks up even if momentarily the practitioner will slice with the off-handed weapon. At the user's discretion, the distracting end can then be brought down on the target for no extra cost.
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___Description: ___The Kamakiri no Tsume [Claw of the Mantis] weapon school originates in the Land of Rivers, where it was begun as a way to teach farming youth discipline and control with a scythe and rose to prominence during a particularly bloody conflict between the farmers and miners over land rights. It employs the scythe as a tool of war and emphasizes quick, sharp movements and precise footwork. Purists of the school view the Style as a tool to explore the relationships between people, nature, and conflict, and many historians look to the history of the Style to learn more about the climate in the Land of Rivers. Following a recent shift in the policy of the grandmasters, documents of teachings from the school have been made available to Shinobi and Samurai alike in the hope of fostering peace.
___Notes: • All “Simple” techniques in this style and scythe-based unnamed attacks are treated as “Complex” for interacting with other unnamed while in one of the style's stances. • Relevant Training → Any scythes. • Origin → Kawa no Kuni [Land of Rivers]. • Frame → Any.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Nouka no Kamae [Stance of the Farmer] Rank: E :: Stance Description: The most basic of stances. The practitioner stands with their feet about shoulder-width apart, with the non-dominant foot placed slightly in front of the dominant one. The blade end of the scythe should be toward the ground, with the opposite end of the handle held with the end at about the practitioner’s eye level. While in this stance, the practitioner gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength to all scythe attacks for the duration. Takes two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Kari [Trim] Rank: X :: Complex Description: A very short-term, low-durability sharpening technique that has been applied to a single swing of the scythe. When used against unarmored entities, this technique gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
Sotogake [Outside Trip] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user hooks the scythe blade behind the enemy’s legs and pulls to trip them. This technique causes no damage unless the target tries to forcibly resist the movement; in that case, it inflicts damage as a technique of one rank higher. Causes no damage to opponents who succumb to, move with, or evade the technique.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Karekusa no Kamae [Stance of the Dry Grass] Rank: D :: Stance Description: A stance similar to the Nouka no Kamae [ Stance of the Farmer ], except that the user bends their knees and rests the hilt of their scythe against their collar bone, blade side by the head. While in this stance, all unnamed actions made with the scythe in hand up to the user's experience rank are treated as complex for interactions with other techniques. Takes four [4] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Tsujikaze [Whirlwind] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A simple spinning motion with the scythe, intended to blend in with the user’s movements. It is a combination defensive and offensive technique designed to deflect and counter attacks and other offensive movements. Is counted as a rank lower than its cost both offensively and defensively. If used in conjunction with an unnamed action, this penalty is negated and this technique consumes no activations during the movement.
Toppuu [Squall] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user thrusts the blunt end of the scythe at the enemy or a surface with enough force to launch the user and the enemy back one meter per rank. When used against a solid surface, causes equivalent damage to the surface. If paired with an attack that hooks into the enemy, the attack gains a full rank in power but is no more difficult to evade.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Kan no Kamae [Stance of the Hollow Stem] Rank: C :: Stance Description: A wide stance with the blade end of the scythe held outward, the blade pointed toward the enemy. This stance is typically recognized as the “war” stance by non-practitioners, as it places heavy emphasis on offense. While in this stance, the practitioner’s scythe-based attacks up to the user's experience rank are not affected by stat bonuses to an opponent’s defensive techniques. Takes six [6] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Katsuramuki [Rotary Cutting] Rank: X :: Complex Description: A swing infused with Chakra that has been contained inside the blade of the scythe. Upon contact with an object or person, the Chakra immediately discharges and wraps around the target’s form, inflicting damage in a closed loop that begins and ends at the point of impact. Can be used in conjunction with other strikes without consuming an extra activation if the accompanying strike is at or below the user’s trained rank in the Scythe proficiency. Cannot be detected by sensory techniques and sensors below this technique’s rank before the Chakra’s release. Originator: Takeda [Tenshuyami]
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Edit Logs: 04/08/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Nouka no Kamae], [Karekusa no Kamae], and [Kan no Kamae] required posts from [4] to [2], [6] to [4], and [8] to [6] to reflect update to training system.
Sen Gekiretsu Nagareboshi One Thousand Furious Falling Stars
___Description: ___Sen Gekiretsu Nagareboshi is a style created by a small clan of females that branched off from the samurai of olden times. The style itself, created by a woman named Akarui a very long time ago focuses on precise and quick strikes, working to overwhelm the enemy with insane speed, agility, and accuracy. Users of this style use a Rapier; a thin and long sword used for trusting and piercing attacks and put not only speed but strength behind their attacks.
___Notes: • All Simple techniques in this Style are treated as Complex when interacting with other techniques. • Cannot be used by those unable to use elemental Chakra. • Chakra elements' effects are as such: - Raiton: Shock, numbness, and stiffness - Katon: Burns and localized dehydration - Fuuton: Conical chakra apparition around weapon, causes tons of small cuts upon impact - Suiton: Larger cuts, contusions - Doton: Causes bludgeoning damage. • Relevant → Rapier. • Origin → Unknown. • Frame → Light or smaller.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Burst Strike Rank: E :: Stance The user takes on a wide stance, legs bent and shoulder width apart, facing to the side with rapier toward the opponent. The weapon is held low and the user keeps to the balls of their feet to move at a moment's notice. The other hand is typically either held ready to brace against attacks, or kept behind the user's back. This stance, and the nature of the weapon, provide a full rank [1] increase to the speed of strikes, but lower the strength of them by a half rank [.5], for the duration. Takes two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions. Originator: Ansem Black [malavaes]
Thrust Rank: X :: Simple Description: The basis of most attacks. The user thrusts their rapier forward with one hand, moving their dominant foot in front of them to keep balance. A rapier technique done following this technique gains a half rank [.5] in speed per two ranks, starting at E, of this technique. Originator: Ansem Black [malavaes]
Backwards Thrust Rank: X :: Simple Description: Taking a step back with the dominant foot, the user uses both hands to thrust the rapier backwards into a foe approaching from behind. Gains a half rank [.5] per rank when interacting with armor and armor techniques. Originator: Ansem Black [malavaes]
Fly Swatter Rank: X :: Simple Description: In a quick movement with one hand, the user brings up the blunt point of the rapier in an arc like motion. This technique will not cut, but will sting like hell upon contact, causing the afflicted to lose a prepared action at or below this technique’s rank. Originator: Ansem Black [malavaes]
Sideward Parry Rank: X :: Simple Description: Taking a small step to the side and bringing up the dull side of the rapier, the user lets the opponent's weapon slide along the blunt side of the sword. If used at or above the rank of the opponent’s attack, the opponent continues forward and may cause them to fall flat on their face. Originator: Ansem Black [malavaes]
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Elemental Charge Rank: D :: Training Description: The user channels one of their Chakra elements into their rapier for stronger and more interesting attacks. These channeled elements are clearly visible, forming an aura around the rapier's blade. Once this technique is learned, the user can charge and discharge their weapon as easily as breathing. Only one element can be used at a time, and once an element is applied to a weapon, all of the techniques used become complex. The strength of the effects are considered to be the rank of the accompanying technique. Receives no reductions to learning.
Dual Pierce Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user quickly thrusts forward twice, putting their weight behind the strikes. The thrusts are so fast that they leave the opponent next to no time to react. However this opens the user for balance issues, as most of their weight is focused on one foot. This attack is considered one full rank [1] higher in speed, but until their next post the user is considered one full rank [1] lower when targeted by a technique that affects balance.
"i" Strike Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user rushes forward and thrusts towards the enemy. If the thrust is successful, the user quickly pulls out the weapon, then brings the Rapier's sharp edge up, slashing the enemy to add insult to injury. The blade will cut fairly deep, and the resulting wound will look like a lowercase I. If the first strike hits, so does the second one. Loses one full rank [1] in strength if used against an armored foe. Causes severe bleeding, resulting in the removal of two [2] full ranks in strength from all of the opponent’s physical techniques up to this technique’s rank. This effect stacks. Loss of strength lasts one [1] post per rank.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Deflection Rank: X :: Simple Description: Bringing up the Rapier, the user deflects a projectile heading towards them with the blunt side of the blade. This technique gains a half rank [.5] boost to speed per rank, unless the projectile is small (coin-sized), hard to see, or if the user does not know the location of the person who launched it.
First Falling Star Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user first channels Chakra into their legs, then launches themselves a good distance into the air. Then, as they fall, they channel Chakra in to their Rapier, bringing about a bright glow to the weapon. It's said that this technique's appearance can be likened to that of a shooting star. Before impact with the enemy, the user thrusts forward, sending out a Chakra shockwave before the thrust lands. Any elemental effects on the blade affect targets up to two meters out in the line of the strike.
Charged Star's Fury Rank: X :: Complex Description: Much like Dual Strike, the user rushes forward, thrusting forward twice. However these thrusts are much faster thanks to charging the weapon with Chakra, and all that can be seen from these strikes are glowing spears of light; an afterimage. Treated as two separate attacks when interacting with enemy defenses, with the second attack being a full rank [1] lower in strength but a full rank [1] higher in speed.
Star's Exploding Anger Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user charges up their Chakra, then quickly pierces the ground with their rapier. Upon impact with the ground, the rapier discharges its element in to the ground, creating a circular tsunami of Chakra. The effect area is 5 meters in diameter and the effects of this technique depend on what Chakra is used. Depletes any Chakra stored in the rapier, removing the effects of the charge from the user’s rapier for the remainder of the post.
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___Description: ___Armor is frowned upon by the Shinobi world. There are certainly those Shinobi who still wear armors, but these defenses are typically light, since stealth plays a great role in many of the missions that they run. Outside of the samurai traditions, any sort of medium or heavy armor is frowned upon or ignored completely, since it's unwieldy, loud, does a poor job of protecting against Ninjutsu, and a questionable job of protecting against a skilled weapons user. Put quite frankly, the widespread sentiment at the time of this Style's founding was that armor had no place on a Shinobi. ___The founders of the Kishitou Yoroi [ Knight's Blade, the Armor ] school took exception to this train of thought, arguing that Shinobi were just too weak and foolhardy to learn how to use armor properly. Over the course of a decade, they honed their arts in secret, searching for the most effective way to cover the flaws in their armors. The school has since opened to the public, boasting that the masters of its teachings would never know harm. Time will tell how truthful this statement is.
___Notes: • This style has no stances, but is designed to help those who wear larger armors gain benefits to wearing those armor. • This style can be learned as either Bukijutsu or Taijutsu. • Relevant Training → Medium or heavier armors, Defensive Unarmed. • Origin → Far West. • Frame → Medium or Heavier.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Junka [Acclimation] Rank: E :: Training Description: The user acclimates to moving in their armor by wearing it during normal daily activities. After completing this training, the user can move in any armor as though it were properly fitted for them personally, reducing the movement penalty by one [1] stage. This also provides a half rank [.5] to the strength of defensive techniques while using the armor per two [2] stages learned in this style, starting at E. Does not receive reductions to learning.
Gamankurabe [Endurance Contest] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A very basic endurance technique. When faced with an incoming physical attack, the user plants their feet and leans in to the attack. Incoming complex techniques are treated as simple when interacting with this technique. Gains a half rank [.5] increase to defense per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
Tokkumukoto [Tackling] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user lowers their head and tackles the opponent, causing damage and upsetting the opponent's balance. Gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Kabe [Wall] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user brings their arms up to cover their face and upper torso. Any physical attack that lands on this defense loses all stat increases and is treated as simple.
Touha [Crushing Underfoot] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A powerful stomp that takes advantage of the defensive properties of the user's armor. Gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E, if the user is wearing medium armor, or a half rank [.5] bonus per rank if the user is wearing heavy armor. The user can gain the bonus of wearing heavier armor, but in return their leg takes half the damage caused.
Kabuto Washitsukami [Beetle Grabbing Hold] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A grab that was designed after observing beetles. The user swings their arms at the opponent in a pincer motion, intending to strike and immediately grab. After taking damage from this technique, the opponent is considered grappled and must break the user's grip to escape. The user's grip is considered to be the rank of this technique for the first post, plus one [1] rank if the user is wearing medium armor or two [2] ranks if the user is wearing heavy armor. The user can maintain this technique to continue grappling the opponent, but loses any bonuses due to armor after the first post.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Tenshin [Shifting Position] Rank: C :: Training Description: The user practices their art by moving across a shifting surface--such as sand or mud--with their armor. Following the completion of this training, the user becomes significantly harder to topple while armored; all incoming techniques that would move the user are treated as one [1] rank lower in strength when determining of how far the user is moved, and the user can no longer be toppled by techniques lower in rank than their armor. Does not receive reductions to learning.
Tonkachi [Hammer] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user clenches their fists together and swings them at something. If this technique hits flesh, it cause normal damage, but if it meets anything else, it deals double damage to the item's durability score.
Rikusentai [Landing Force] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user jumps high in the air, then comes down hard. Causes damage in a one meter radius per rank around the user. Jump height is one meter per rank.
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