___Description: ___The death of a style of martial arts is a very sad, ugly thing, but occasionally something is born from the power vacuum. For one farming village in the Land of Lightning, this development came at the cost of their native style, one of staves. With the rise of the sword as a weapon, the staff users of the village found themselves continuing to lose fights when their staves were cleaved in two. For a while they specialized in unarmed combat, but that was much too dangerous when dealing with cold and unforgiving blades. Frustration and poverty eventually drove the village to compensate for this weakness and adapt a new style specifically suited to quickly and efficiently dealing with other weapons. Thus, they invented a style that combined the strength of a staff with the deadly power and precision of hand-to-hand combat, one which utilized simple weapons such as tonfa and twin sticks. They named the style after their village: Tanisoko.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Two-weapon Fighting; Blunt Weapons. • Origin → Kaminari no Kuni. • Frame → Any. • Bladed weapons may be used with this style, but some techniques will function slightly differently as a result.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Fighting Stance Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user stands with the non-dominant side of the body toward the foe and the sticks raised at an angle at about shoulder height, weapons held reverse grip. This is the basic stance of the style and offers a half rank [.5] increase in Strength to blunt weapon techniques executed from this position. Takes two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reduction to learning.
Block and Counter Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user performs a firm block with one of the sticks and strikes at the foe with the other. The counter can be any technique up to the rank of this technique that only requires one stick. This counter is executed for half the stamina cost. The block is only effective against physical attacks of equal or lower rank than the rank of the technique, with a minimum effectiveness of E-Rank.
Double Block Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user raises both sticks and crosses them to perform a very powerful block. The block is effective at stopping physical attacks up to a rank higher than the technique’s rank, but provides no opening for a counterattack.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Contact Rank: D :: Spiritual Description: The user sends a wave of Chakra through the muscles and weapon, granting the next strike a half rank [.5] increase in strength, and a knockback effect to the next attack. Due to the strain this technique puts on the user’s muscles, it can only be used once per post.
Parry Rank: X :: Complex Description: In a very fluid motion, the user redirects an incoming attack with one or both sticks, up to the rank of the technique. This is much less taxing than blocking, since it simply moves the target of an incoming attack. Never performed by hitting the sharp edge of a blade. Any technique-based enhancements of the parried weapon or limb—up to this technique’s rank—are put on hold until the end of the user’s next post, suspending their effects and pausing their duration until then.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Dexterity: Two Halves Rank: C :: Training Description: Basic training in the style involves using the techniques one at a time, but this is slightly problematic when it comes to higher-level movements. To increase overall skill and proficiency with the weapons of this style, the user trains by using both sticks simultaneously instead of in the disjointed way that the early stages emphasized. After mastering this training, the user gains a half rank [.5] boost to speed for all techniques in the style. Receives no reductions to training.
Cross Strike Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user quickly swings both sticks for a particular point on the target’s body in a scissor-like fashion. This combined attack strategy leaves heavy bruising and can break weaker bones. Both strikes land simultaneously. If used on a weapon, all jutsu-based modifications to the weapon up to the technique’s rank are ended. Direct contact with armor or a weapon deals three [3] times the normal durability damage of the rank of the technique used. If used with bladed tonfa, this technique gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E, against unarmored targets but loses its bonuses against armor.
Grip Break Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user performs a Chakra-reinforced block with one stick to completely stop an incoming Bukijutsu attack. At the same time, the user also swings the other stick for the hand that is holding the weapon. This strike causes severe pain in the targeted area and usually breaks the opponent’s grip if it lands. If used on a Taijutsu technique, the strike is aimed for a joint. If used in conjunction with a blocking technique of an appropriate rank, this technique costs half as much.
Wheel Block Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user spins and uses one stick to knock an incoming attack down from the outside, up to the technique’s rank. The purpose of this block is not to stop the attack, but rather to propel it downward and place the enemy in an unfavorable position. If the opponent’s weapon strikes soft ground, it will become lodged in the ground; if it strikes wood or other hard but brittle floors, the weapon will become lodged in the floor. The block can be quickly followed by a one-handed strike from the unused hand; if the attack does not change the user’s direction of motion, then it gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength. Should any unfortunate soul be struck by the redirected weapon, the strength of the strike is equal to one rank higher than this technique’s.
Parting Block Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user blocks two different attacks (up to the technique’s rank) simultaneously by raising both sticks in front of the torso, and then shoves the weapons away from his or her body while stepping forward. This technique almost always ends with the user too close for medium and longer weapons to be of any use. If used on a Shinobi of a lower body rank than the technique, that Shinobi loses an activation for the next post.
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___Description: ___The nunchaku is a traditional weapon of the Kobudo weapons set and consists of two sticks connected at their ends with a short chain or rope. Though not typically used in a ninja arsenal, the nunchaku have spurted up every now and then, proving themselves to be both quick and powerful. Unfortunately, the effective use of these weapons when fighting other ninja requires much training and dedication. Through brutal training and realization of hand movements, the user often finds himself faster after a long day’s training with this type of weapon.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Natural Stance Rank: E :: Stance Description: Meant as a defensive posture, the user stands with their legs shoulder width apart, nunchaku brace over their dominant shoulder. From this stance, they are able to move in any direction with ease as well as stay on the defensive. Defensive techniques used from this stance are treated as one [1] rank higher. Takes two [2] post to learn, and receives no reductions.
Thunk Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user swings one nunchaku underhand, as if delivering an uppercut, and catches it on the flip back. Gains a half rank [.5] increase in strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
Dented Horizon Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user swings both nunchaku horizontally, one after the other, catching each as they come back around. Gains a half rank [.5] increase in speed per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Pound Rise Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user swings both nunchaku forward up, one after the other, as if a double uppercut, and catches each behind their back on the flip. Because of the force, it is likely the first strike will cause the opponent to be disoriented and led into the second. Counts as two [2] separate attacks when interacting with defenses.
Ring Bop Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user takes a step forward, shifting the opposite foot backward, holding one nunchaku at its end. At any given moment during this stance, the user will quickly swing in a full circular motion, smacking with both of their weapons. Because of the speed, this technique is also capable of knocking certain projectiles from the air. Denies projectile weapons any descriptive bonuses.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Breaking Combo Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user takes a step forward, holding one nunchaku by the end and the other near its center. They will proceed by continuing their forward stepping, spinning both nunchaku in rapid vertical circle motions. This combo can be maintained for as long as desired with appropriate stamina payment per activation expended, with the final hit in the combo treated as complex.
Snake Shield Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user holds both nunchaku by their end, then proceeds by swinging them both around their torso, generating a hasty parry and bludgeon perimeter. Deflects light and medium projectiles and projectile Ninjutsu at least two ranks lower in strength.
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___Description: ___Very few people alive remember life before Shinobi dominated as they do now. It was harsh, unforgiving, and completely lawless. For anyone who wasn't a member of a Shinobi clan, every day was a gamble that could end in death. A few disgruntled commoners would occasionally attempt to fight back against the roving military forces, with very poor results; bodies would be left on the side of the road, shattered and broken like the weapons in their hands. ___One day, under unknown circumstances, an unknown figure was found half-dead in a meadow, surrounded by the corpses of his comrades and about a dozen Shinobi. In his hand was a massive blade coated in blood. Cracks ran along its length, but it looked like wood had been melted into them to hold the weapon together. That man disappeared into the wilderness shortly thereafter, and for many years there were tales of a vicious man-beast who would destroy anything and anyone it determined was hostile. In recent years, scholars have tried to recreate this man's technique based on stories from the time, giving birth to the school of the feral greatsword: Kougen no Nukimi. ___Relevant Training: Greatswords.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Greatswords. • Origin → Unknown. • Frame → Heavy or larger. • Rigorous: This style consumes two [2] Bukijutsu stages of learning per stage. • Certain techniques in this Style deal heaving durability damage to the practitioner's sword. This is not seen as a problem for practitioners of Kougen no Nukimi. Attacks using a broken or damaged greatsword must be treated or the afflicted will suffer permanent scarring and perhaps other permanent damage as well.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Wild Stance Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user keeps a wide stance, legs more than shoulder length apart, with the weapon held in both hands before them. The stance is useful for both defensive and offensive attacks. While in this stance the user gains a half rank [.5] increase to the strength of their two-handed unnamed attacks, and blocking techniques are treated as a half rank [.5] stronger. Takes two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Gyuutou [Meat Cleaver] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A sharp downward diagonal slash with the blade. Gains a half rank [.5] bonus to strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E, against unarmored foes.
Tsubusu [To Smash] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A two-handed downward swing with the blade using all of the user's might. Gains a half rank [.5] bonus to strength per rank against defenses intended to completely stop the blade. Suffers a half rank [.5] detriment to speed per two [2] rank regardless of target. For every two [2] ranks of this technique, starting at E, the opponent and user's weapon takes another multiplier of durability damage (i.e. at E, takes x2 durability damage; at C, takes x3 durability damage, etc.).
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Shiraku [Bloodletting] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A quick one-handed horizontal swing of the sword. Gains a half rank [.5] bonus to speed per two [2] ranks, starting at E, but suffers a half rank [.5] detriment to strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E. A target hit with a broken or chipped blade suffer severe bleeding as a result of this technique, causing them to lose the Stamina equivalent to two ranks below this one every post for three posts. If used below C-Rank, there is no Stamina loss due to bleeding.
Shiroutou Banare [Professional Amateur] Rank: X :: Simple Description: An upward diagonal swing with the greatsword. Typically done one-handed and at very close range, this technique catches most experienced Bukijutsu users off-guard. Denies any descriptive bonuses to Taijutsu and Bukijutsu techniques used to defend against it.
Kaitaku [Reclamation] Rank: X :: Simple Description: An attack directly against the terrain. While typically targeted at an enemy, the real merit of this attack comes if it hits the landscape, as it can tear up the ground. Roughens terrain within a meter per rank of the strike, often causing floor collapse if used in a building. Roughened terrain reduces the speed of anyone in the area by a half rank [.5] and prevents simple movement techniques from being treated as complex, as long as they are in contact with the ground.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Nojuku [Camping] Rank: C :: Training Description: The user trains by retreating into the wilderness and training there for a week, thus acclimating themselves to a wild lifestyle. Following this training, the user gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength and speed while this style's stance in uncivilized area. This bonus disappear when the user leaves the wilderness. Requires [6] posts to complete this training, with no applicable reductions.
Tochikan [Land Familiarity] Rank: C :: Complex Description: The user pushes off of roughened terrain into a Chakra-enhanced long jump. Typically used to lead into a strike of some sort. During the jump, the user's speed is increased by a half rank [.5]. If Kaitaku [Reclamation] is used at the end of the jump as the user is landing, the range of the roughening effect increases by three [3] meters.
Jijin [Suicide by Blade] Rank: X :: Complex Description: A technique typically used while airborne. The user swings down with all their might while letting an uncontrolled surge of Chakra burst through their blade. When the attack lands, the weapon instantly takes five [5] durability damage per rank of this technique. The case is the same for any opponents' weapons or armor the attack comes in contact with. If the blade breaks, it causes a burst of chakra that can knock back anything within a range of a meter per rank.
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___Description: ___Before the nations filled with shinobi, before the feudal lords reigned, before anyone knew what lurked in the shadows, there were the original ninja. Reliant on their stealth, skill, and sword, these ninja knew not the exact workings of their vast chakra networks, but they knew very well how to complete their missions. ___More than just assassins, the ninja of old committed acts of espionage, sabotage, and infiltration. They developed methods to break through or sneak passed obstacles or opponents in order to achieve their main goal. Nothing could stand in the way of a true ninja. These methods were at one point in time chronicled so that future generations would be able to learn their techniques. Although dwindled by time, the list below shows what those passed ninja were capable of.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Bombs. Particularly, Smoke Bombs. • Origin → Unknown. • Frame → Medium or lighter. • The smoke that comes from the smoke pellets is badly affected by wind, and can be blown away by any Fuuton techniques. • This style has no stances, but relies on having a decent supply of smoke bombs to make full use of it. Training will aid in one's ability to maneuver in smoke.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Smoke Training Rank: E :: Training Description: The practitioner learns to move effectively among blinding mists and smoke by practicing within those environments. Once this training is complete, the user gains a half rank [.5] increase to their speed while moving within smoke. However, this does not allow them to see through it. Receives no reductions to learning.
Tabi Koutai [Tabi Shift] Rank: X :: Simple Description: An extremely simple yet vital technique in any ninja’s arsenal. Mastery of this action allows the user to move up to half a meter per rank across the ground at Shunshin speed. Does not consume an activation of Shunshin, but can only be used once per post.
Tebukuro Uchiage [Glove Launch] Rank: X :: Simple Description: Another extremely simple yet vital technique for any ninja. Mastery of this action allows the user to flick or throw small objects and fine particulate matter with extreme accuracy and speed, up to two [2] meters away per rank. When used with bombs, the user can pay [5] Chakra per bomb to have it detonate at any point in its flight the user desires. Otherwise it will burst upon contact. The number of bombs affected by the Chakra cost increases by one [1] per rank for every stage mastered above this one.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Endan no Jutsu [Smoke Bomb Technique] Rank: D :: Simple Description: One of the major staples of [Juurai Toorima]. The user will begin by drawing a smoke pellet from his person. He will then bring the pellet to his hand, typically between the fingers, and then slam it against a solid surface. The pellet will burst into a decent sized smokescreen, during which the ninja will attack or retreat. Used alongside this technique, the smoke bomb provides the user with a half rank [.5] increase to speed while in the cloud.
Aseru [To Fade] Rank: D :: Complex Description: The user will bring a smoke pellet to each hand, twirl them to an easily thrown position, and then slam the two against the surface beneath them. As the smokescreen rises, they will perform a hand sign, sending a quick surge of chakra throughout their body. In almost an instant, the user will escape any dangerous situation. To simplify, this is like a substitution jutsu that requires a smokescreen rather than an object to change positions with. Only effective if used alongside smoke bombs, as the smoke acts as the item being substituted. If the user is already in a smoky area, this technique does not require the use of smoke bombs.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Kemuri no Shikaku [Sight through Smoke] Rank: C :: Training Description: The practitioner grows accustomed to the way smoke flows around them and others. The practitioner's vision is no longer adversely affected by their smoke bombs. Only protects vision against the haziness of smoke; additional properties will still affect the user (i.e. using a pepper mist is still going to burn). Receives no reductions.
Insen [Hidden Line] Rank: C :: Simple Description: The user will attach a very, very thin wire to a projectile or small object, and toss said projectile as if it were a normal tool. However, this is intended to miss. At any moment during the projectile’s flight, the user will give a light tug on the wire, causing its trajectory to change.
Juu Kousen no Hitojichi [Hostage of Ten Steel Wires] Rank: C :: Complex Description: The user will throw both of his hands forward, tossing out a net of razor steel wires roughly the same width as the user’s body. The user will pump chakra into the wires in order to cause them to wrap around and tie those within the net’s reach. Has a max range of [20] meters before the user loses control of the wires.
Takoage no Waza [Art of Kite Flying] Rank: C :: Complex Description: The user will draw a special piece of fabric from their person, placing it between their index and middle fingers. With an infusion of chakra, the fabric will grow in size, becoming the height and width of the original user. After doing so, the user will then grab onto each corner with his hands and feet, outstretching the cloth. Regardless of the user’s weight, this cloth can be used to glide over massive gaps and escape Earthy effects. It should be noted that if the user has Fuuton [Wind] elemental chakra, they are able to fly freely using this cloth for three [3] posts.
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___Description: ___The mist village is known for its swordsman, making anyone training and attempting to live in the Land of Water very weary of a sword or weapon, especially if it comes from a ninja. A fisherman, known only by the name of Musashi, knew that the outside villages could not hire the Ninja for protection, and was tired of witnessing the great Water country being taken advantage of by the very thing they were known for. At that point forward, the fisherman was dedicated to his people, and forming an art they could utilize to defeat the bandits and ninja alike. ___During the years of Musashi’s swordsman life, he went undefeated in every battle. To his own people, and to his students, he was called “Kasai” or the sword saint. Dying of old age, and passing on his teachings, the Kasai art still remains with very few people, but those who have learned it are indeed dangerous. ___The style is characterized by its strong, decisive movements, and the complete lack of fear when engaging with the blade. The users typically keep the battle going with strong strikes and combinations, and when they find an opening enter in close to disarm, take down the enemy, then kill them. The true warrior keeps everyone off balance.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Two-handed weapons. • Origin → Mizu no Kuni • Frame → Medium or heavier.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Basic Stance Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user holds their weapon, in either one or both hands depending on the user's ability, at the belly button level, with the tip of the blade pointing at their opponent's throat. This is a simple but aggressive stance that confers a half rank [.5] increase to the strength of offensive techniques. Requires two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Simple Step Rank: E :: Simple Description: The user simple takes a step forward, or a few steps forward to close the distance as well as add power to offensive attacks. Confers a half rank [.5] boost to the strength of an offensive technique used in conjunction with it.
Inside Footsweep Rank: X :: Simple Description: A simple, quick slide or dash, pushing the user into the opponent's personal bubble. The user sweeps their front leg low and smooth while aiming to take the opponents balance or make them stumble. A risky move against users of longer melee weapons, this sets up for most attacks in the style. Treated as complex against targets in stances.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Pivoting Block Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user pivots on the forward leg and deflects an incoming attack with their blade, setting them up for a highly effective counterattack, disarming technique, or even a throwing movement. Any techniques of the aforementioned type used immediately after this technique gain a half rank [.5] boost to speed and strength.
Deflecting Rank: X :: Simple Description: Using the flat side of the weapon, one can parry an opponent's attack making it miss their target while creating an opening for the user to close the distance. The target loses any bonuses to speed against the next attack the user launches if this technique is successful.
Locking Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user raises their blade to block an oncoming strike, and attaches and redirects the oncoming blade to enter a weapon deadlock. From here, the user can utilize any of his other attacks to catch his enemy off guard.
Forward Stabbing Slash Rank: X :: Simple Description: Using a stabbing motion, the user either attacks the enemy's torso or dominates the space and moves the enemy's guarding weapon. Now in a dominant position, the user swings their blade for the enemy, either aiming for the body or to disarm the opponent. Gains a half rank [.5] bonus to strength against flesh and when attempting a disarm.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Solid Shogun Stance Rank: C :: Stance Description: The user moves their hilt a little out from their center of mass to the back leg side, having their blade cross over their body from hip to shoulder. This is a very strong defensive stance, When on the user is on the ground they become incredibly difficult to throw off of his or her footing, or be pushed back. This stance increases the strength of all defensive techniques by one [1] rank, but lowers the strength of all offensive techniques by the same amount. Requires six [6] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Shogun Slash Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user, from a weapon deadlock, performs a powerful front kick to the enemy to get them to an optimal, offensive distance. Reeling their blade back, the user performs a very powerful full body horizontal strike (like a baseball swing), aiming to cut the enemy in two, be it at the head, torso, legs, etc. Treated as complex when breaking out of a weapon deadlock.
Shogun Crash Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user lifts their blade high over their head, then brings it down with a massive vertical cleave, aiming to either split the enemy in two, or just knock their guard away. From here, the user presses forward and thrusts their blade for the target's possibly exposed midsection, but then releases one of their hands off the weapon and throws a fast elbow into the nose or chin of the enemy. This last shot is usually used to knock the enemy off-balance, or affect their other senses in case the combo attack did not work. Can be used in conjunction with a Taijutsu strike up to this technique's rank, replacing the fast elbow with whatever the user wants without consuming an extra activation.
Shogun’s Rise Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user drops their blade to their side, the tip pointing towards the ground behind them with the handle at their hip. In a bursting, fast motion, the user sends a wicked upward slash for the target, aiming to split him from hip to opposite shoulder. This technique is strong enough that even if the opponent defends against the technique, it can send them flying. This is an offensive and defensive technique. Knocks defending targets away one [1] meter per rank.
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Hojinshi Art - Death By Stealth And Silence Unseen, Swift, Death
___Description: ___This Style is very distinctive in that it was developed by the now defunct Hojinshi Clan who were unique for working so well for covert and stealth Missions. The Hojinshi Art uses daggers for both swift and quick movements to move with such ease that they won't be slowed down by anything. Practitioners of this style are also known for their tenacity and ability to counter even the most unexpected of assaults with their mobile blades.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Two-weapon Combat; Small single-handed blades; daggers. • Origin → Hi no Kuni. • Frame → Any.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Rogue's Stance Rank: E :: Stance Description: Legs set at least shoulder length apart, the user stands with knees bent, weight on the balls of their feet. Blades are held in a reverse or back-handed grip in front of the user. While in this stance, the user is able to move more silently than normal, and they receive a half rank [.5] increase to the speed of their physical attacks. Requires two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Shikaku Kataki [Assassins Revenge] Rank: X :: Simple Description: Holding their dagger or short blade in a back-handed position the user will make a downward arc across their opponent's body, before trying to wrench the blade upwards, back into the body. Counts as two [2] separate attacks when interacting with defenses.
Shikaku Naibun [Assassins Secret] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The attacker will thrust upward across their opponent's body. Following this technique, they firmly plant one foot and with the momentum from their initial attack will deliver a sharp kick to the opponent's torso. This move, however, leaves the opponent open to retaliation as without contact they must finish either a half or full rotation. Gains a half rank [.5] increase in strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E, but the speed of the user's next technique is reduced by the same amount per two [2] ranks.
Bikou Tokkan [Shadows Rush] Rank: X :: Simple Description: Beginning with a horizontal strike across their opponent's torso the user follows up by leaping off their back leg to deliver an aerial kick to their opponent's neck or skull. The kick gains a half rank [.5] increase in strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Akki Bachi [Cretin's Curse] Rank: X :: Simple Description: An aggressive return when forced into combat, the user feigns a direct backhanded blade strike with their dominant hand before breaking the gesture and kneeling down, slashing in and downwards with both arms across their opponent's lower torso. Gains a half rank [.5] increase to strength against unarmored opponents.
Akki Gikai [Cretin's Parliament] Rank: X :: Simple Description: Normally following Akki Bachi, the user will slash both blades upwards in a backhanded stance before attempting to crash either their blades or forearms down into the target's shoulders, then following up with a kick to the side or head. The initial strike gains a half rank [.5] increase in speed per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
Tenrai Shioki [Divine Punishment] Rank: X :: Complex Description: The attacker drops down from above their opponents in a full- or half-frontflip, utilizing chakra stored in their legs to dropkick their enemy's shoulders, to break their guard before bringing their blades to bear. Must be airborne or situated above the enemy. Treats enemies wearing light armor as though they were unarmored.
Ryuuki Narabi [Rising Ailment] Rank: X :: Complex Description: Utilizing a strong back-leg kick directly aimed for the opponent's neck or head, the shinobi will continue their motion as they bring their foot to the ground, then utilizing chakra to halt their momentum they twist in the opposite direction to deliver a low kick or strike, in attempts to take their opponent's legs out from under them. Topples opponents with an experience rank lower than this technique's rank.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Kuikku Satsu [Quick Kill] Rank: C :: Training Description: After training for such a long time with a dagger, those of this Style are able to kill with such stealth they lower their risk of being seen, gaining the ability to use the Substitution Jutsu to swap the dead body of their opponent with a nearby object, normally out of other opponent's sight. This 'Substitution' takes a C-rank amount of chakra, rather than the standard E-rank. Receives no reductions to learning.
Suterusu Hokou [Stealth Walk] Rank: C :: Complex Description: After training to move quietly and quickly those of this Style have grown accustomed to silencing their own movements. This gives them a lesser chance of being detected for four [4] posts, after which they may maintain it for an upkeep of half the original cost per post.
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Edit Log: 02/03/18 Royal Taorito - Adapted for guild use. 04/08/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Rogue's Stance] required posts from [4] to [2] to reflect update to training system.
___Description: ___While it is not customary for the Great Shinobi Nations to supply their heads of state, the Daimyou, with royal guardsmen, in lesser countries it is not only common but critical to do so. In the Great Nations it is common for the Daimyou to be accompanied by a few of the best Shinobi in the land to counteract threats by foreign mercenaries, but the lesser countries do not often do the same; their guardsmen are usually made up of lance-wielding knights that are able to keep the untrained assassins out of the way. However, recently it has become necessary to develop a method of fighting off the Shinobi mercenaries that were becoming increasingly common. As such, the knights incorporated Chakra into their weapons in much the same way that the Samurai of the Iron Country did with their swords. The result was a style of heavy damage but low mobility, which worked for the knights: it allowed them to carve through aggressors while defending a single location.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Heavy Polearms. • Origin → Unknown. • Frame → Any.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Fighting Stance Rank: E :: Stance Description: Also known as the "Spearman's Stance". The user slides one foot forward and holds the polearm firmly so that the blade edge is even with his or her shoulders and the back is at roughly knee height. This is the basic stance of the style, and arguably the only one; it offers a half rank [.5] strength boost to techniques initiated from this position. Requires two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Thrust Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user stabs a target with the blade at the end of the polearm. The force of this thrust is enough to create a small shockwave. Starting at C-Rank, the shockwave is strong enough to deflect incoming projectiles. Starting at B-Rank, it will also knock back the target by one [1] meter per rank.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Forward Step Rank: D :: Simple Description: The user steps forward without breaking the stance. This can be used in conjunction with other techniques to enhance the functionality and power of simple movements. Confers a half rank [.5] strength bonus to the next physical technique used. Bonus increases to one [1] rank once Stage Three is mastered.
Gouge Rank: X :: Complex Description: A simple stab charged with Chakra. The wound left by this attack is small, but will continue to bleed until treated.
Parry Rank: X :: Simple Description: When faced with an incoming Taijutsu or Bukijutsu attack, the user gently pushes the attack to either side. This is typically followed by a powerful thrust to the attacker, but the movement can be exaggerated to push opponents into a more vulnerable position. Confers a half rank [.5] bonus to strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E, to any offensive Bukijutsu technique that immediately follows it.
Not So Cool Rank: X :: Simple Description: A technique developed recently for use against all manner of “cool guy” upstarts who dodge an attack and immediately try to close distance. As soon as this happens, the user uses side of the spear to shove the incoming attacker to the ground. The strength of this technique increases by one [1] rank if the enemy has not completely evaded a strike.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Chakra: Shape Rank: C :: Training Description: The user sends Chakra through the polearm while using the earlier techniques in the style. Slight bends in the weapon are communicated to the user via the Chakra running through the weapon, teaching them how to distribute Chakra and use the muscles to manipulate how much the polearm bends during use. This training must be done while sparring or otherwise fighting, and reduces the Chakra cost of the techniques of this style by [5] Chakra, to a minimum of [5] Chakra. Does not refund Chakra if the technique does not consume any. Receives no reductions to learning.
Mimicry Rank: C :: Spiritual Description: The user sends Chakra into the polearm to manipulate its stiffness. This allows flexible weapons to become stiff or stiff weapons to become flexible. Changes can be maintained for an upkeep of half the original cost per post beyond the first, however the weapon loses durability at double the rate while in this state.
Wrap Rank: C :: Spiritual Description: When using a flexible polearm, the user guides its movements with Chakra to make the spear partially wrap around something. This extent of flexibility lasts only one [1] post before the weapon returns to its original state.
Splinter Rank: C :: Spiritual Description: When using a stiff polearm, the user sends Chakra into the blade. When this Chakra-laced edge comes into contact with a solid, the Chakra bursts outward and can cause objects to crack and splinter. Weapons and armor hit by this technique take double their normal durability damage.
Snap Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user sends Chakra into the polearm to straighten it and at the same time yanks toward himself or herself. This movement is so forceful that a spear bent around an opponent’s arm will likely break the arm as the weapon straightens itself.
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Avalanche → Complex Rank: B Damage Rank: A Speed Rank: C Description: The user sends a great deal of Chakra to one end of the polearm and performs a straight thrust at the enemy. At the exact instant of impact, the Chakra explodes outward, sending the opponent flying and causing the user to slide backward several feet as well. While there is very little purpose to the technique in a battle, it is incredibly good for clearing a path, can be used to damage armor, and can cause significant damage to unarmored opponents. Deals fifty percent [50%] more Durability damage than usual. Original Founder: Masako ► Somnus Aeternam
Edit Log: 02/03/18 Royal Taorito - Adapted for guild use. 04/08/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Fighting Stance] required posts from [4] to [2] to reflect update to training system.
___Description: ___Kyoukan Ya happens to be one of the few existing arrow techniques utilized by the shinobi world, as it makes use of tricks and variability in its arts meant to take down foes from a distance. Most practitioners of the Assassin's Arrow tend to be killers from the shadows.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Ranged weapons; particularly light-draw bows [about 50 lbs or less]. • 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 with light bows at ranges of about [10] meters or less. For every [30] lbs above [40] lbs, techniques from this style acts as a half rank [.5] slower.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Ranger's Grace Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user keeps on the balls of their feet and bow is typically drawn at an angle in front of them. Sacrificing accuracy and range for agility, this style focuses on engaged combat rather than sniping. While in this stance, the user receive a half rank [.5] increase in speed to movement and dodging techniques. Requires two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Quick Draw! Rank: X :: Simple Description: A technique used for showing off, more than it is used combat wise, as the user draws their arrow and fires it quickly, sacrificing most accuracy for speed. Gains a half rank [.5] bonus to speed per two [2] ranks, starting at E, but suffers the same loss to strength per [2] ranks.
Arc Bolt Rank: E :: Complex Description: The user utilizes their chakra to make their arrow turn once in the air slightly. Allows one [1] turn of up to 45 degrees. Must be applied to an arrow before launch, but does not consume an activation if used alongside another technique from this Style.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Rapid Fire Rank: X :: Simple Description: Calling upon one's stamina, the user begins to build up from some basic skills, and draws their arrows with speed, firing them off, one after another. At this point in time, the user while quick, doesn't have the accuracy to make it work that great. Time to spray and pray, huh? Launches two arrows per rank. Arrows launched this way do not gain any descriptive bonuses.
Sidewinder Rank: X :: Complex Description: A technique to defeat walls in the user's way, where they apply chakra to coerce a more fierce arc in the arrow to move around the side of the wall. While it isn't a guaranteed hit, it'll shock 'em out of cover! Allows one [1] turn of up to 90 degrees per rank of the technique. This technique affects all arrows launched by a following technique, and does not consume an activation. Can only be used once per post. This technique can only be used up to the rank of the following technique, therefore forcing the following technique to be of equal or higher rank.
Heaven's Spear Rank: X :: Complex Description: A technique which requires some time to work up in power, the user fires their arrow directly up into the sky. While this makes the user seem egotistical, they've imbued the arrow with a flexible chakra, which allows it to pick up an electrical charge as it rises and falls back to the earth. If the attack should land, opponents within three [3] meters of the arrow's contact point will find themselves moving rather sluggish from the electrical discharge. Causes two [2] posts of reduced mobility, reducing the number of activations they can use by one [1]. Arrow falls at the beginning of the post following being fired.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Cluster Training Rank: C :: Training Description: At this point in time, the user will practice firing multiple arrows at one time from their bow. Allows the user to increase the rank of a bow technique by one to add an additional arrow to it. Receives no reductions to learning.
Elemental Arrow Rank: C :: Training Description: Through training, the user learns to imbue their arrows not only with chakra but also with their elemental affinities, providing a variety of effects to their arrows, as listed below. Attacks imbued with elemental arrows are increased in cost by one [1] rank and become Complex, costing both chakra and stamina. However, the attack receives an elemental damage bonus equal to one [1] rank below the technique used. Receives no reductions to learning. • Fire :: Arrow lights on fire; Burning effect capable of catching fabric and dry brush alight. Arrow is not reusable. • Water :: Arrow glows blue; Causes bleeding; blood does not coagulate until wound is treated. • Lightning :: Arrow sparks with electricity; Delivers a nasty shock of varying effect. Will likely stun opponent. • Earth :: Arrow becomes heavier and gains an earthen appearance; Increases strength of attack by a half rank [.5] but decreases speed by the same amount, and creates a knock back effect. Arrow shatters on impact. • Wind :: Arrow is enveloped in churning wind; Increases speed of attack by a half rank [.5] but decreases strength by the same amount. Arrow gains a spin that is used for piercing armor; does double durability damage to armor.
Fallen Bolt Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user draws their bow and fires from a concealed location. When used with any techniques that change the arc of the arrow, this technique conceals the arrow until the direction change is made. Causes the technique it is used alongside to consume two [2] activations, but gives no evidence as to where the user might be hiding, and provides a good sneak attack.
Trip Wire Rank: C :: Complex Description: Attaching a line to the user's arrow, they send their arrow flying into one location, and attach the other side of the line to a nearby anchor of some sort. The line carries any Chakra it has been imbued with and releases it whenever something comes into contact with it. Can be used as a simple technique to set up tripwires without Chakra effects, in which case the technique is only D-rank.
Rocket Bolt Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user applies their chakra to their arrow, and when it's sent off through the air, the chakra is used to provide extra thrust. Arrow gains a half rank [.5] speed boost per two [2] ranks, starting at E, but cannot be augmented by other techniques in this Style.
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Edit Log: 02/03/18 Royal Taorito - Adapted for guild use. 04/08/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Ranger's Grace] required posts from [4] to [2] to reflect update to training system.
Shigure Souen A legacy of greatness and evolution.
___Description: ___This technique originated with one man, and like a family tree, it grew. As the technique was passed down, the more the tree grew. It is common for a generation to add a new form to the Shigure Souen. This is a sword style that varies, depending on who your master was. Thus, there could be many different variations of the Shigure Souen Style. ___The Shigure Souen Style is a notoriously deadly sword style that is only passed down to worthy successors. Each 'form' of the style is only shown once to the student - if the student is worthy to succeed, he only needs to see it once to remember how to use it from then on. It originally only had one form that was passed down through generations of successors with each successor creating and adding their own forms resulting in many branches of Shigure Souen Style. However, as new forms were created, the weaker branches deteriorate, and others disappear as there is no worthy successor; hence, this style can be called the perfect, flawless style.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Medium bladed weapons. • Origin → Mizu no Kuni. • Frame → Any. • This style has no stances and can be used alongside stances associated with the weapon the style was learned with. Wielding any other weapon types, the user must retrain the techniques, or suffer the same penalty as being used outside of a stance.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Axle of Rain Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user will feint a movement, to the left or right, before dashing in the opposite direction. Once the user has spotted an opening, they charge to thrust. Increases the strength of counterattacks by a half rank [.5] per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
Rolling Rain Rank: E :: Complex Description: The user focuses their chakra about their blade and swings upward, for a burst of elemental might simply as a distraction. The amount of power put in is only significant in its ability to distract, while the user evades.
Misting Rain Rank: E :: Complex Description: The user will hold his sword high above his head and strike down, completely missing any opponent to stir up a "mist" of the user's element. The technique is used as a diversion tactic, to obtain some space. As the user's rank increases, so will the range of the mist, up to half a meter across per the user's experience rank.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Last Minute Rain Rank: X :: Simple Description: A technique used simply for the sake of surprise, the user will drop their blade and kick the hilt of the katana, sending it through the air to pierce the enemy. Treated as complex when interacting with simple defenses and evasions.
May Wind, October Rain Rank: D :: Simple Description: A technique used purely for evasive purposes, the user will will synchronize their breathing to that of the opponent, allowing them an indication as to when they are being attacked. Those who have learned this particular technique find themselves unable to perform this indefinitely. May only be used once per post, and still consumes an activation, but it is good for one [1] following evasive action.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Blessed Rain Rank: C :: Training Description: The user's informed of the incoming costs of what is to come, and as such, must practice their chakra control through controlled bursts from various parts of their body. Their chakra pool is increased by +35. Receives no reductions to learning.
Summer Rain Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user swings diagonally, but drops the blade mid swing, before snatching it up with the other hand and striking in the opposite direction. The first swing loses a half rank [.5] in strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E, but the second one impacts at full strength.
Splashing Rain Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user will reverse the grip on their sword, so that the blade runs parallel to their forearm. Focusing their chakra about the blade, they whirl the blade quickly to form a shield of elemental chakra to block incoming attacks. Gains a half rank [.5] Defense bonus per rank against the next physical attack. Elemental affinities can cause a variety of effects, such as burns if fire, or stun if lightning.
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Kanadzuchi no Ryuusei Iron Hammer, the Falling Star
___Description: ___Long ago, a great philosopher said: “If you have a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.” That person was correct. The Seven Swordsmen of the Mist took the idea of a hammer a step further, chaining a hammer to an axe to create the Kabutowari [Helmet Splitter]. Some denizens of Iwagakure found this to be a rather ham-handed way to address the problem of not having enough nails to go around, and in response tried to create a weapon school that treated everything as a nail, taking literally the saying of the great philosopher. This is that Style.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Hammer, Warhammer, Heavy Mace. • Origin → Tsuchi no Kuni. • Frame → Medium or heavier. Minimum of [5] Power required. • On many techniques in this Style, a maximum speed is indicated. This is the maximum speed the technique can function at if the practitioner has not completed the Kikkyo [Diligence] training, and does not account for speed modifications through Hashu [Grip].
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Falling Star Stance Rank: E :: Training Description: Legs set at least shoulder width apart with knees bent, the user faces slightly away from the opponent with hammer held in both hands at about waist height. From this stance, overhead swings, which the stance primarily relies on are much easier, although blocking with such a heavy weapon is not efficient. The user gains a half rank [.5] increase to the strength of their attacks, but defensive techniques are a half rank [.5] slower. Requires two [2] post to learn, and receives no reductions to learning.
Manriki Burabura [Weighted Swing] Rank: E :: Training Description: The user practices basic swings with their hammer of choice, shifting the location of their grip to get used to swinging the hammer at different lengths. Following this training, all Simple techniques in this Style and related Proficiency attacks are treated as Complex. Receives no reductions to learning.
Hashu [Grip] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user changes where they are holding the hammer mid-swing to give a strike some extra speed or power. Holding the handle closer to the head of the hammer reduces the power of the swing but increases the speed; holding near the end of the handle increases power at the cost of speed. For every rank of this technique, the swing gains one [1] rank in either power or speed and loses a rank in the other. Does not consume any activations, and cannot be used at a rank that would decrease either the strength or speed of a technique below E-Rank or increase it above S-Rank.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Tonderu Kougeki [Jumping Strike] Rank: D :: Complex Description: The user swings down with the hammer using a burst of Chakra to increase the force behind the strike, launching the user into the air upon impact. Affords a one [1] rank strength bonus to any hammer-based technique used in conjunction with it, but propels the user upward two [2] meters for every rank in strength the accompanying technique has. Max Speed: D-Rank.
Komawari [Tight Turn] Rank: X :: Simple Description: Allows the user to change the direction of one of his or her strikes up to ninety degrees without any loss in power, but only once per strike. Does not require the user be in contact with the ground. This technique’s rank matches the rank of the strike that is being redirected, minus one.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Ooishitsubushi [Boulder Crush] Rank: X :: Complex Description: A sharp, Chakra-infused downward smash with the hammer. Upon impact, Chakra diffuses through the struck object, causing deep fissures to appear in a wide area around the strike. The area affected starts as a circle one [1] meter across and extends a meter down, increasing by a meter in both directions for every rank above E-Rank. When used on a surface of stone or hardened earth, the surface is blown apart into loose pebbles or dirt, respectively. This technique is treated as being a rank higher for dealing with Doton techniques that use those materials. Deals double durability damage when coming in contact with a weapon or armor, or triple at B-rank or higher. Max Speed: C-Rank.
Hiun [Flying Cloud] Rank: X :: Simple Description: An upward swing designed to break through an opponent’s guard and send them flying. For each rank, this technique sends an opponent upward or outward two [2] meters upon contact. Max Speed: B-Rank.
Kanadzuchi Nobeokuri [Iron Hammer Burial] Rank: C :: Complex Description: A downward strike intended to be used on the ground. By swinging downward with great force, the user buries the head of the hammer in the ground and sends up a dust cloud five [5] meters across. If it comes into contact with organic matter, this strike will cause the organism to rupture radially outward at the point of impact. Deals double durability damage when coming in contact with a weapon or armor, or triple at B-rank or higher. Max Speed: C-Rank.
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Edit Log: 02/03/18 Royal Taorito - Adapted for guild use. 04/08/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Falling Star Stance] required posts from [4] to [2] to reflect update to training system.
___Description: ___More than a hundred years ago there was a peculiar house of nobles within the ruling structure of Kusagakure no Sato. It was easily the most despicable and least respected of all the noble families, suffering from constant infighting and a poisonous lust for power. As the main family’s properties slowly fell into disrepair, side families started pushing for more prominent roles. The eventual result was that the family almost descended into a civil war, prevented only by an unknown assailant who slaughtered every last member of the family in the middle of the night. This murderer—known only as “Baikengoroshi”, or “Murderer of the Lower House”—was known only from the testimony of one witness to have used a kusarigama. It was said his prowess with the weapon surpassed any other, and his name became legend. ___Half a century ago, a man claiming to be Baikengoroshi appeared in Sasagi City and pawned the scrolls he had used to learn his fighting style. Too old and drunk to do so, he lamented his inability to take on an apprentice, and so he issued a challenge to the Shinobi Nations as well as the Samurai, with the reward being the honor and bounty gained from killing him. In battle, his movements were unparalleled in speed and power, but he was ultimately felled by a wandering vagabond he encountered in the forests of Kusagakure on the way to the challenge grounds. An anonymous figure then purchased the scrolls of the man’s art and disseminated them to the world at large, so that all may learn his craft. The style was praised for its alternating use of wide, arcing strikes and quick, precise slashes, and quickly gained popularity among Shinobi.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Kusarigama. • Origin → Kusagakure no Sato. • Frame → Any.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Saisho no Kamae [Initial Stance] Rank: E :: Stance Description: The most basic of stances, taught mostly to those without any prior training. The practitioner stands with their feet about shoulder-width apart, the sickle end of the kusari-gama in the dominant hand and the weighted end in the off hand. While in this stance, the practitioner treats simple techniques lower than their experience rank as a rank lower when interacting with the techniques of this Style. Requires two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Kakutou [Scuffling] Rank: X :: Complex Description: A reinforcement of the limbs for the duration of two [2] swings of the blade. This technique is used to enhance the speed of the swings, but leaves the user open for a counterattack afterward. Launches two [2] attacks nearly simultaneously at this technique's rank. Both attacks are treated as simple when interacting with defenses, and up to one of them may be substituted for a simple offensive technique using the kusarigama without consuming an extra activation.
Keri [Kick] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user kicks an enemy, sending them back a meter per rank. Causes damage of a rank higher if the target is bound or otherwise immobilized.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Saishuu no Kamae [Final Stance] Rank: D :: Stance Description: The second and last stance shown in the scrolls pawned by Baikengoroshi. The practitioner stands with their dominant leg bent and supporting most of their weight close to their body while the non-dominant foot is placed toward the opponent. The user holds either the weighted end or the bladed end of the chain in their forward hand while rapidly spinning the other end using their dominant hand. If the blade end is being spun, all offensive techniques within this Style have their speed set at the highest trained rank of user's kusarigama Proficiency, up to their experience rank; if the weighted end is being spun, an enemy’s simple, complex, or physical Ninjutsu (such as Earth or Water techniques) defensive techniques up to the user's experience rank are treated as simple Bukijutsu of the technique's rank. In the latter case, bonuses from Styles or personal attributes that would treat simple techniques as complex ones do not apply. Requires four [4] posts to learn, and does not receive reductions to learning.
Gekitai [Repulse] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user spins the weighted end of the chain and uses the spinning motion to launch the weight at an opponent with tremendous force. Doubles the durability damage a weapon or armor takes if it comes in contact, or triples it if used B-rank or higher. If used against an opponent who is not defending, this technique loses all descriptive bonuses to strength, and the target is launched away two [2] meters per this technique’s rank.
Karite [Reaper] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user swings the bladed end of the weapon toward the enemy in a short arc, pulling the blade back as soon as it leaves the enemy’s threat range, dealing serious damage to an unarmored or lightly armored opponent and pulling them forward two [2] meters per rank.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Busoukaijo [Disarmament] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A swing with either end of the weapon that is designed to wrap around an opponent’s weapon. Following a successful wrap, the user yanks back on the chain, recalling their weapon and the enemy’s at the same time. Or the enemy with the weapon if they manage to keep a firm hold on it, assuming they are not too heavy to drag.
Kusarihebi [Viper] Rank: X :: Complex Description: An arcing strike with the blade end of the weapon. Upon hitting an opponent, the blade will dig in and the Chakra will disperse around the wound, creating bloody lacerations around the point of impact. Causes bleeding damage at an amount of stamina two [2] ranks less than this technique’s rank per post. Treatment is needed to stop the bleeding.
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Edit Log: 02/03/18 Royal Taorito - Adapted for guild use. 04/08/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Saisho no Kamae] and [Saishuu no Kamae] required posts from [4] to [2] and [6] to [4] to reflect update to training system.
___Description: ___Not everyone is a "good kid". Not everyone fights "fair". Not everyone follows those things called "rules". These people are delinquents. Some of these delinquents are dropouts of Shinobi Academies across the world, and some of that set of delinquents specialize in street fighting. To clarify: "street fighting" means inflicting hilarious amounts of damage with bats and clubs. Go figure.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Medium Single- to Medium Large Blunt weapons; particularly Clubs. • Origin → Unknown • Frame → Any.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Koukou [Taking the Field First] Rank: E :: Stance Description: The user acclimates to using their weapon as a baseball bat, at least as much as they can stand to do so. Developing a sharp eye, projectile techniques lose all descriptive bonuses against the user, and techniques involving a blunt weapon used to defend against projectile techniques are considered a rank stronger. Only effective against techniques up to the highest trained rank in this Style. Takes two [2] posts to learn and receives no reductions.
Hinda [Poor Hitting] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A one-handed smack with the blunt weapon. Loses a half rank [.5] in strength per two [2] ranks, starting at E, but causes two [2] meters of knock back per rank.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Netsukyuu [Smoking Pitch] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user swings their blunt weapon like a baseball bat with all their might, inflicting severe damage on whatever they hit and sending it flying backward. This attack deals double the normal durability damage against weapons and armor, and causes two [2] meters of knock back at E-Rank, increasing by one [1] meter for every rank thereafter. If the target of the strike is airborne, causes four [4] meters of knock back per rank.
Kyuui no Aru Toukyuu [Powerful Delivery] Rank: X :: Complex Description: The physical manifestation of overwhelming fighting spirit. The user's weapon is engulfed in Chakra, doubling any knock back effects and causing techniques used to have a stunning effect if direct contact is made, reducing the number of activations the opponent can use for the following post by one [1] per strike. Only affects techniques up to its rank. Lasts for one [1] post per rank.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Shigaisen [Street Fighting] Rank: C :: Training Description: The user hones their strength and endurance by beating people up and getting beaten up. After completing this training, the user gains a half rank [.5] increase to the physical strength of their attacks while in the [Koukou] stance. Receives no reductions to learning.
Uramachi Kenka [Back-Alley Brawl] Rank: X :: Complex Description: Any time the user is struck with a physical technique and/or damaged physically, this technique can be activated. So long as the user has at least one functioning arm, can stand somehow, and has not fully bled out, the user can function as normal in the fight through sheer force of will. The rank of this technique is equivalent to the amount of damage taken, and is drained at the beginning of each post. This surge of energy lasts for three [3] posts, and will continue on even after the user runs out of chakra or stamina, or both, which can potentially lead to death upon exiting. One this mode is activated, the timer resets each time the user is hit hard enough to cause damage.
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Edit Log: 02/03/18 Royal Taorito - Adapted for guild use. 04/08/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Koukou] required posts from [4] to [2] to reflect update to training system.
___Description: ___A method of discipline known for its brutality and speed, the Ja no Muchi [ Snake Whip ] school finds its origins in the oppressive wardens of a prison in the Grass Country. Using the long reach of the whip, they would lash out from watchtowers at any prisoner who showed even the barest hints of defiance. The pain inflicted by their whips was like poison, spreading through the body and making the blood run cold. Eventually the practice was banned, but the formalized teachings remained in hidden documents, documents recently uncovered by an enterprising Grass soldier who leaked them to the world to showcase the old crimes of his country. Anyone who is to walk down the same path should do so knowing the bloody history of these techniques.
___Notes: • Relevant Training → Whip. • Origin → Kusa no Kuni. • Frame → Any.
___S t a g e O n e [ E ] Snake Master Rank: E :: Stance Description: Keeping a mostly relaxed stance, the user holds their whip taught between both hands, the length looped at the ready in the non-dominant hand, which is facing away from the opponent. Provides a half rank [.5] increase to the speed of whip attacks as long the user maintains this stance. Requires two [2] posts to learn, and receives no reductions.
Shimeagerukoto [Constriction] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user lashes out with the whip, but does not crack it. Upon coming into contact with something, the whip wraps around it as much as possible and holds it. The strength of this technique determines the force required to break free.
Putsun [Snap] Rank: X :: Simple Description: A defensive maneuver executed at close range. When being attacked, the user grabs their whip at two points and throws a loop around the attacking limb or weapon, then snaps the loop shut to grab it with great force. Can break bones and doubles the durability taken against weapons and armor.
___S t a g e T w o [ D ] Soshaku [Bite] Rank: X :: Simple Description: When something is wrapped by the whip, the user yanks back with great force. Typically used for disarming purposes at a long distance, this technique is treated as a rank higher when attempting to disarm an opponent.
Kamitsuke [Snap] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user lashes out, cracking the whip as they do so. Should the tip of the whip hit something fully, it causes bludgeoning damage to the target with an effected area [10] centimeters across. Should the tip of the whip graze something, it causes cutting damage. Gains a half rank [.5] bonus to speed per two [2] ranks, starting at E.
___S t a g e T h r e e [ C ] Muchiutsukoto [Lashing] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user snaps their whip at an opponent underhand, sending the tip on a line running straight between the user and the opponent. If the tip strikes the opponent, it does severe bludgeoning damage to the area struck and knocks the target back half [.5] a meter per rank.
Orochi [Large Snake] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user snaps their whip hard, bringing it down with enough force to shatter the ground. Deals double durability damage to weapons and armor, or triple at B-rank and higher.
Chouda [Long Snake] Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user lashes out at an opponent with the whip and runs Chakra along its length. Should the whip come within half [.5] a meter of the target, the Chakra will pull it toward the enemy and cause it to coil around them. This technique holds the opponent for one [1] post per rank, or until the opponent breaks free using a technique at this technique's rank or higher.
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Edit Log: 02/03/18 Royal Taorito - Adapted for guild use. 04/08/18 Royal Taorito - Changed [Snake Master] required posts from [4] to [2] to reflect update to training system.
___Description: ___The seven sword dance is hailed as one of the most difficult styles to master, however it rewards those who serve it with unpredictable movements, unique angles of attack, and a means to an end (whatever that may be for the individual). The user places seven swords on his or her body and uses them to attack in a seemingly erratic pattern that more closely resembles juggling than swordplay. Integrated with savage short range unarmed strikes, the style can attack from several angles at once making it rather hard to effectively block a master. The style utilizes a series of kata to ease the beginner into it, though those unable to keep up will soon find themselves injured. ___Relevant Training: Any light or medium bladed weapons.
___Notes: • Requires a minimum of seven blades of light or medium weight, unless otherwise stated. • 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.)
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Kiss of Flesh and Steel A swift and turbulent death
___Description: ___During a forgotten war between the restless and unruled samurai of a young Land of Iron, a radical mixture of swordsmanship and unarmed combat was developed to identify certain recluse sword slingers. Quick movements blended with unorthodox strikes and defenses best describes the common place of this style's techniques, but to an extent even this is incorrect. The Kiss of Flesh and Steal was not developed by a single man, school, or ideology; it is the fusion of thoughts and techniques that samurai had exchanged by crossing swords... and fists. ___Relevant Training: Any medium swords, Soft Physical.
___Notes: • Versatile: This style can be learned as either Taijutsu or Bukijutsu. (Whatever section you put it under on your profile determines its reductions and other bonuses.) • Reflex bonus: For each stage of this style learned, the practitioner's reflexes are slightly increased.
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