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Tianxia Blood Silk & Jade:White Rabbit Zhang

2015-01-08T01:34:29Z

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== White Rabbit Zhang ==

'''Jianghu Rank:''' 1

'''Refresh:''' 1

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===Picture:===
[[File:White_Rabbit_Zhang.jpg]]

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===Aspects:===
'''High Concept:''' Wandering Fortune Teller

'''Trouble:''' Outcast Witch of the Northern Mountains

'''Phase One:''' Hair White as Snow, The Mark of the Witch.

'''Phase Two:''' The Wind Tells Me Many Secrets.

'''Phase Three:''' Madame Loa's Lucky Peacock Circus.

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===Skills:===
'''Great (+4)''' Chi

'''Good (+3)''' Lore, Stealth

'''Fair (+2)''' Athletics, Fight, Notice

'''Average (+1)''' Burglary, Provoke, Ride, Throw

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===Stress:===
'''Physical O O O'''

'''Mental O O O'''

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===Consequences:===
Mild [2]: _________________________

Moderate [4]: _____________________

Severe [6]: _______________________

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===Kung Fu:===
'''Snow Dragon'''

'''Form Aspect:''' Practitioners of Snow Dragon Kung Fu devote themselves to balancing attack and defense, persistence and restraint. Flowing, fluid defenses lead into strong kicks and fist techniques and locks, throws, and holds let the Stylist dictate the tempo and range of most battles. Strong in many ways but strongest in none, Storm Dragon relies more on having fewer pronounced weaknesses and many potent elements than a few overwhelming strengths.

'''Techniques:'''

''Dragon rules the mountain:'' Use Chi instead of Athletics in rolls involving entering zones or preventing others from doing so. Apply a +2 bonus if both Athletics and the Chi Skill are the same rank or Athletics is greater..

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===Stunts:===
''Only the Wind Will See Me Go:'' Can At the cost of a fate point, you may exit a scene, passing from sight.

''Rabbit Rides the Wind:'' Your leaping ability borders on the superhuman. +2 to overcome with Athletics whenever height is a major factor.

''Summon the North Winds:'' You have the ability to control the icy winds of your homeland. Once per scene you can spend a Fate point to create a snow/wind themed Advantage. This is automatic--no roll needed. The Advantage is free-taggable the first time by your character or any other character you designate. The Advantage affects an entire zone, but can be increased to cover more zones at a cost of 1 Fate point per additional zone. The Advantage lasts for the entire scene or until you decide to terminate it.

''The Wind in My Hair:'' By channeling your Chi you can use your hair as a flexible weapon, to Attack or Entangle opponents or to Grasp objects. Substitute Chi for Fight when using your hair in this fashion.

''Whispers in the Wind:'' You are never surprised. Even if it’s only by a moment, you are always forewarned of the unexpected.

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===Phases:===

'''First Phase:''' ''Hair White as Snow, The Mark of the Witch''

The people of Shenzhou like to tell lurid stories of mountain kingdoms where women are tyrants and men are slaves, but the truth is more mundane. Xiao Hu comes from a matrilineal tribe beyond Shenzhou's western borders where gender status is equal, but land and status is passed on from mother to daughter, and the eldest matrons have final say in important village and tribal matters. Xiao Hu and her identical twin sister Da Hu grew up learning the rare Gemini Union kung fu technique that was only known to her people (or so they all thought). When one of the rare caravan traders from Shenzhou came to their village, her (slightly elder) twin sister fell in love with him, but swore Xiao Hu to secrecy lest their family be scandalized.

One day their village was attacked by masked bandits who pillaged and slaughtered nearly everyone. Xiao Hu fought as best she could, but her sister was missing, so she could not fight together with her use their secret technique. Even worse, some of the bandits fought in pairs using the Gemini Union (albeit at low skill). How was this possible? Trying to catch their fleeing leader, Xiao Hu saw his mask fall off and realized this was her sister's lover. Stunned for a moment, Xiao Hu noticed too late her twin sister emerge from the bushes to strike her senseless. Afterwards, she told the tribal matrons what she saw, but they wouldn't believe it--especially since they hadn't know about her sister's affair before this. Believing her sister killed or captured, they accused Xiao Hu of making it up and slandering her sister out of jealously. She was banished from her people for her stubborn refusal to change her story. Now she finds herself working in the fabled Empire, but she has lost the ability of the Gemini Union along with her sister. Still, she follows up every rumor hoping to find her again someday.

'''Second Phase:''' ''The Wind Tells Me Many Secrets''

Xiao Hu traveled to the province of Jiangzhou in hopes of finding her sister or the bandit she ran off with. She was dismayed to find the subjects of this supposedly sophisticated Empire of Shenzhou to be a collection of rude, ignorant and belligerent louts. At first, she was often cheated by merchants who saw an easy mark in this barbarian girl from the sticks, but she soon learned to avoid the more obvious scams and even managed to get restitution through judicious use of her kung fu.

One day while in a rough teahouse, following up a (false) lead on her sister's bandit lover, she was accosted by a band of rude local boys who thought they could have their way with a seemingly helpless exotic girl. After thrashing them soundly, she was approached by a local gangster impressed by her skill. He invited her to join his gang, knowing she'd be handy luring in victims to rob. She told him bluntly what she thought of bandits and what he could do with himself. Naturally this started a brawl as the gangster had to recover face from being insulted by this girl in public. Little did everyone realize that agents of Zhuge Zhen-Wo was in the room watching all this incognito. After breaking up the fight and arresting the lot of them, the agent sent Xiao Hu to Zhuge Zhen-Wo himself with a recommendation she be hired. "A foreigner might be useful," Zhuge said, and so she was pardoned for causing a disturbance and joined the force.

'''Third Phase:''' ''Madame Loa's Lucky Peacock Circus.''

General Yang was long suspected of stealing weapons and supplies from the military treasury and selling them to bandits and rebels. But since he was a distant cousin of the provincial governor, the constabulary had to tread carefully and catch him in the act. He was very careful and suspicious, however. Only his close family and childhood friends were in his inner circle, which no one from the outside could enter.

Until... one day General Yang met this foreign maiden singing native folk-songs in a teahouse. Being a music lover himself, he hired her to be a singer at his mansion so he could hear her every night. Since she was a foreigner with a poor grasp of proper speech, she would have no particular loyalty to the Empire and no one would listen to a foreigner accusing a general, right? After gaining General Yang's trust and secretly taking notes on all his illegal activities, Xiao Hu kept him entertained with a concert as agents of the Constabulary rounded up his henchmen and all the incriminating evidence before raiding his mansion. The poor general tried to hold the singing girl at knife point as a hostage, but you can guess how badly that turned out...

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File:White Rabbit Zhang.jpg

2015-01-08T01:33:55Z

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Tianxia Blood Silk & Jade:Bloodied Viper Li

2015-01-08T01:15:27Z

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== Bloodied Viper Li ==

'''Jianghu Rank:''' 1 (movement bonus: +1 zone; passive Chi armor opposition: +1)

'''Refresh:''' 1

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===Picture:===
[[File:Bloodied_Viper.png]]

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===Aspects:===
High Concept: '''''Venemous Bandit Queen on the Path of Atonement'''''

Shining Feather Lan cleansed her of the Cloud Vipers’ indoctrination, but that only made her feel regret for her past more keenly. She struggles to make right the wrongs she once committed; while she does not avoid violence, her wide knowledge of poisons lets her end battles more quickly, with less lasting injury.

Trouble: '''''Bloody legacy of the Cloud Vipers'''''

Poisoning her own brother in wrath, orphaning and kidnapping children, and of course simple murder and banditry, many times over. She may be recognized by a victim or near-victim, or other bandit scum, and hesitate to use violence when she remembers how she once reveled in it.

'''''Once High Among Low Society'''''

From her time leading a bandit clan, Li can slip easily into the mannerisms of the powerful among the criminal underclass. However, her new outlook makes her ill at ease among her former peers, and she has trouble with more refined social interaction.

'''''Who am I, really?'''''

Li is desperate both to find clues to her past and to prove she can live up to Shining Feather Lan’s teachings, making her less wary than she otherwise might be when a chance at finding a relation or coming to the aid of someone who seems to need it. And yet, she derives most of her willpower from her mission to push on towards proving herself a hero and searching for her answers.

'''''Weathered beyond her years'''''

Lingering injury from the poison that killed her brother outright, along with the various accidental exposures that are inevitable when learning alchemy, have left her with internal scars that limit her overall physical reserves; however, she is used to fighting through pain and her own limits, and is well-versed in Chi techniques to augment her limited body.

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===Skills:===
'''Great (+4)''' Chi

'''Good (+3)''' Fight, Crafts

'''Fair (+2)''' Burglary, Provoke, Deceive

'''Average (+1)''' Contacts, Will, Rapport, Notice

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===Stress:===
'''Physical O O O O'''

'''Mental O O O'''

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===Consequences:===
Mild [2]: _________________________

Moderate [4]: _____________________

Severe [6]: _______________________

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===Kung Fu:===
'''Ghost Viper Form,
Heavenly Phoenix Form'''

'''Techniques:'''

'''Ghost haunts the Shadow:''' Use Chi instead of stealth to create an advantage based on moving silently or remaining unseen

'''Ghost strikes the spirit:''' Ignore 1 point of armor when making Fight attacks and add +1 Weapon Rating to any Fight attach against opponents with a lower Chi skill.

'''Serpent Strikes First:''' Interject ahead of others when posting turn order.

'''Phoenix Calls to Heaven:''' You may use Chi instead of Physique to determine extra stress boxes and consequences.

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===Stunts:===
'''Master Alchemist:''' Gain a +2 bonus when using Craft to create an alchemy-based advantage

'''Poisoner:''' Gain a +2 bonus and a free invoke when creating an advantage with poison

'''Indomitable:''' Gain +2 to defend against Provoke attacks specifically related to intimidation and fear

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Tianxia Blood Silk & Jade:Righteous Pheasant Zheng

2015-01-08T01:14:14Z

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== Righteous Pheasant Zheng ==

'''Jianghu Rank:''' 1

'''Refresh:''' 2

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===Picture:===
[[File:Zheng4.jpg]]

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===Aspects:===
'''High Concept:''' Dedicated Imperial Magistrate

'''Trouble:''' The Case that Still Haunts Me

'''Phase One:''' The Older Brother Takes Charge

'''Phase Two:''' Dirty Laundry

'''Phase Three:''' The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

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===Skills:===
'''Great (+4)''' Lore

'''Good (+3)''' Will, Empathy

'''Fair (+2)''' Fight, Athletics, Notice

'''Average (+1)''' Contacts, Chi, Deceive, Investigate

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===Stress:===
'''Physical O O '''

'''Mental O O O O'''

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===Consequences:===
Mild [2]: _________________________

Moderate [4]: _____________________

Severe [6]: _______________________

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===Kung Fu:===
'''Righteous Dragon (Iron Dragon)'''

'''Form Aspect:''' Iron Dragon stylists are some of the toughest fighters around. Eschewing fancy maneuvers for strong blows and hard blocks, the style favors taking lesser blows to open a foe up to a disabling lock or punishing strike. What the Iron Dragon lacks in subtlety, he makes up in majestic power.

'''Techniques:'''

''Iron Body, Iron Mind:'' +2 body bonus to creating an advantage relating to resisting or coping with pain, intimidation, or fear.

''Iron Cleaves the Stone:'' Ignore 2 points of Armor when making an attack to inflict physical stress.

''Dragon Rules the Heavens:'' Use Chi or Fight (selected when you take this Technique) instead of Athletics in rolls involving entering zones or preventing others from doing so. Apply a +2 bonus if both Athletics and the selected Skill are the same rank or Athletics is greater.

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===Stunts:===
''Strength from Determination:'' Use Will instead of Physique on any overcome rolls representing feats of strength.

''Lie Whisperer:'' +2 to all Empathy rolls made to discern or discover lies, whether they’re directed at you or someone else.

''The Law of Writing:'' You can spend a fate point to use Lore in place of any other skill for one roll or exchange, so long as you are close enough to write on or near the subject, and the desired reaction is subtle enough.

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===Phases:===

'''First Phase:''' ''The Older Brother Takes Charge''

Zheng and Qiang are in a complicated place between authority and filial piety and neither are afraid to pull rank on each other. While Zheng has complicated opinions about his family, the one exception is his older brother who was always kind to him. Though an imperial servant requires a cold heart, Zheng finds that it melts when his brother is involved. Thus, he is likely to put aside his better judgment when his brother gets a foolhardy idea in his head.

'''Second Phase:''' ''Dirty Laundry''

Zheng has a poor tolerance for corruption, but is corrupt himself, and has often had to work with disreputable characters to see that justice is served. Thus, Zheng has made deals with certain associates that he feels he can trust, and is willing to hide their deeds, especially when they can be traced back to him. While he is not keen on forcing or blackmailing said associates, he will often stress when he needs their help or requires favors.

'''Third Phase:''' ''The Pen is Mightier than the Sword''

Years of studying calligraphy have given Zheng precision and swiftness with his iron pens. However, he has found that this skill does not serve him best with the art of writing, but instead the art of combat. By performing the delicate strokes to create words, he has found a deeper connection with the world and the laws that govern it.

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===Background:===

'''Appearance:''' Like the bird his title suggests, Zheng possesses bony and pointed features. Though middle aged, he looks older due to a hard life of study and dedication to his office. He wears fine silk of red, black, and white with the emblem of a silver pheasant representing his rank proudly emblazoned on his chest. Much of his hair falls down the back of his neck from under his cap. He has two rings on each middle finger, but they are not meant to signify wealth, and instead serve to connect to his iron pens which he can spin to cut down his foes. He keeps a satchel of government papers and writing utensils with him at all times.

'''History:''' Zheng is a magistrate who was sent away from his noble family as a child so as to not threaten the lines of succession. He was raised in the imperial capital as one of the many scholar-officials, but while he rose to power, his family fell into ruin. Zheng was unaware of this misfortune until by happenstance he encountered his brother on a mission. They joined forces with Zheng acting as the official and Qiang as his enforcer and bodyguard.

During his early career, Zheng was assigned to help hide a young singer who survived a massacre perpetrated by the General of Shadows Mountain Ox. However, due to an error on his part, word leaked to Mountain Ox's spies within the government. Instead of Zheng, they confused him for an innocent constable who was executed despite his best efforts. To this day, he has vowed to bring Mountain Ox to justice.

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Tianxia Blood Silk & Jade:Lovely Fox Qing

2015-01-08T01:13:43Z

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== Lovely Fox Qing ==

'''Jianghu Rank:''' 1 (movement bonus: +1 zone; passive Chi armor opposition: +1)

'''Refresh:''' 2

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===Picture:===
[[File:Lovely Fox.png]]

Theme: "Woo Hoo" - Ke$ha

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===Aspects:===
High Concept: '''''Rich Bitch with a Heart'''''

Lovely Fox has money. Lots of money. And she’s something of a manipulator and troll, enjoying it most heartily. But unlike a lot of other people who meet that description she does care about people other than tools and playthings.

''Invoke:'' to have a hell'a lot of money, to manipulate people like a magnificent bastard, and to break out the sincerity when needed

''Compel:'' to target her riches, to entice her to be mean when she could be nice, and to draw her into a sob story

Trouble: '''''Wine, Women, and Sass'''''

Not necessarily in that order. Lovely Fox is severely attracted to having a good time (and people to have a good time with). She is also severely attracted to shooting her mouth off.

''Invoke:'' to be a connoisseur of the first two, and a master of the third

''Compel:'' to distract her with the first two, and to entice her to shoot her mouth off when she shouldn't

'''''Secret Sheep of an Important Family'''''

Lovely Fox Qing isn’t her name. That’s part of the deal: she doesn’t bring shame to the family and she gets all the money she wants. Her family has also prepared her for the world of pomp and class of nobility......even if she normally doesn’t make use of those skills.

''Invoke:'' to have the knowhow and manners of one born into greatness

''Compel:'' to hold the threat of revealing her, and her family cutting off her funds, against her

'''''The “Best” Kung Fu Money Can Buy'''''

Lovely Fox “donated” her way into a kung fu school taught by a boastful Iron Tiger master. To say that her sifu was suspect is a bit of an understatement.

''Invoke:'' ??? (a lot of the invoking potential comes from the backstory of how the only person who'd teach her for money was more about the boasting, trash-talk, and dirty fighting)

''Compel:'' when the physical part of her kung fu is inadequate for the situation

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===Skills:===
'''Great (+4)''' Resources

'''Good (+3)''' Provoke, Will

'''Fair (+2)''' Deceive, Empathy, Investigate

'''Average (+1)''' Contacts, Fight, Notice, Rapport

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===Stress:===
'''Physical O O'''

'''Mental O O O O'''

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===Consequences:===
Mild [2]: _________________________

Moderate [4]: _____________________

Severe [6]: _______________________

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===Kung Fu:===
'''Steel Queen'''

'''Form Aspect:'''

'''Techniques:'''

'''Queen Rules the Streets:''' 2 Armor Rating against Provoke Attacks.

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===Stunts:===
'''Lie Whisperer:''' +2 to all Empathy rolls made to discern or discover lies, whether they’re directed at you or someone else.

'''Money Talks:''' You can use Resources instead of Rapport in any situation where ostentatious displays of material wealth might aid your cause.

'''Master Manipulator:''' When using Deceive to successfully create an advantage based on manipulating someone gain a free invocation.

'''Crazy Like A Fox:''' +2 to defend against attempts to force her to answer direct questions.

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File:Bloodied Viper.png

2015-01-08T01:11:52Z

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Tianxia Blood Silk & Jade:Righteous Pheasant Zheng

2015-01-08T01:10:14Z

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== Righteous Pheasant Zheng ==

'''Jianghu Rank:''' 1

'''Refresh:''' 2

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===Picture:===
[[File:Lovely Fox.png]]

Theme: "Woo Hoo" - Ke$ha

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===Aspects:===
'''High Concept:''' Dedicated Imperial Magistrate

'''Trouble:''' The Case that Still Haunts Me

'''Phase One:''' The Older Brother Takes Charge

'''Phase Two:''' Dirty Laundry

'''Phase Three:''' The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

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===Skills:===
'''Great (+4)''' Lore

'''Good (+3)''' Will, Empathy

'''Fair (+2)''' Fight, Athletics, Notice

'''Average (+1)''' Contacts, Chi, Deceive, Investigate

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===Stress:===
'''Physical O O '''

'''Mental O O O O'''

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===Consequences:===
Mild [2]: _________________________

Moderate [4]: _____________________

Severe [6]: _______________________

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===Kung Fu:===
'''Righteous Dragon (Iron Dragon)'''

'''Form Aspect:''' Iron Dragon stylists are some of the toughest fighters around. Eschewing fancy maneuvers for strong blows and hard blocks, the style favors taking lesser blows to open a foe up to a disabling lock or punishing strike. What the Iron Dragon lacks in subtlety, he makes up in majestic power.

'''Techniques:'''

''Iron Body, Iron Mind:'' +2 body bonus to creating an advantage relating to resisting or coping with pain, intimidation, or fear.

''Iron Cleaves the Stone:'' Ignore 2 points of Armor when making an attack to inflict physical stress.

''Dragon Rules the Heavens:'' Use Chi or Fight (selected when you take this Technique) instead of Athletics in rolls involving entering zones or preventing others from doing so. Apply a +2 bonus if both Athletics and the selected Skill are the same rank or Athletics is greater.

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===Stunts:===
''Strength from Determination:'' Use Will instead of Physique on any overcome rolls representing feats of strength.

''Lie Whisperer:'' +2 to all Empathy rolls made to discern or discover lies, whether they’re directed at you or someone else.

''The Law of Writing:'' You can spend a fate point to use Lore in place of any other skill for one roll or exchange, so long as you are close enough to write on or near the subject, and the desired reaction is subtle enough.

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===Phases:===

'''First Phase:''' ''The Older Brother Takes Charge''

Zheng and Qiang are in a complicated place between authority and filial piety and neither are afraid to pull rank on each other. While Zheng has complicated opinions about his family, the one exception is his older brother who was always kind to him. Though an imperial servant requires a cold heart, Zheng finds that it melts when his brother is involved. Thus, he is likely to put aside his better judgment when his brother gets a foolhardy idea in his head.

'''Second Phase:''' ''Dirty Laundry''

Zheng has a poor tolerance for corruption, but is corrupt himself, and has often had to work with disreputable characters to see that justice is served. Thus, Zheng has made deals with certain associates that he feels he can trust, and is willing to hide their deeds, especially when they can be traced back to him. While he is not keen on forcing or blackmailing said associates, he will often stress when he needs their help or requires favors.

'''Third Phase:''' ''The Pen is Mightier than the Sword''

Years of studying calligraphy have given Zheng precision and swiftness with his iron pens. However, he has found that this skill does not serve him best with the art of writing, but instead the art of combat. By performing the delicate strokes to create words, he has found a deeper connection with the world and the laws that govern it.

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===Background:===

'''Appearance:''' Like the bird his title suggests, Zheng possesses bony and pointed features. Though middle aged, he looks older due to a hard life of study and dedication to his office. He wears fine silk of red, black, and white with the emblem of a silver pheasant representing his rank proudly emblazoned on his chest. Much of his hair falls down the back of his neck from under his cap. He has two rings on each middle finger, but they are not meant to signify wealth, and instead serve to connect to his iron pens which he can spin to cut down his foes. He keeps a satchel of government papers and writing utensils with him at all times.

'''History:''' Zheng is a magistrate who was sent away from his noble family as a child so as to not threaten the lines of succession. He was raised in the imperial capital as one of the many scholar-officials, but while he rose to power, his family fell into ruin. Zheng was unaware of this misfortune until by happenstance he encountered his brother on a mission. They joined forces with Zheng acting as the official and Qiang as his enforcer and bodyguard.

During his early career, Zheng was assigned to help hide a young singer who survived a massacre perpetrated by the General of Shadows Mountain Ox. However, due to an error on his part, word leaked to Mountain Ox's spies within the government. Instead of Zheng, they confused him for an innocent constable who was executed despite his best efforts. To this day, he has vowed to bring Mountain Ox to justice.

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Tianxia Blood Silk & Jade:Righteous Pheasant Zheng

2015-01-08T01:09:36Z

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== Righteous Pheasant Zheng ==

'''Jianghu Rank:''' 1

'''Refresh:''' 2

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===Picture:===
[[File:Lovely Fox.png]]

Theme Song - "Yoo Hoo" - Ke$ha

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===Aspects:===
'''High Concept:''' Dedicated Imperial Magistrate

'''Trouble:''' The Case that Still Haunts Me

'''Phase One:''' The Older Brother Takes Charge

'''Phase Two:''' Dirty Laundry

'''Phase Three:''' The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

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===Skills:===
'''Great (+4)''' Lore

'''Good (+3)''' Will, Empathy

'''Fair (+2)''' Fight, Athletics, Notice

'''Average (+1)''' Contacts, Chi, Deceive, Investigate

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===Stress:===
'''Physical O O '''

'''Mental O O O O'''

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===Consequences:===
Mild [2]: _________________________

Moderate [4]: _____________________

Severe [6]: _______________________

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===Kung Fu:===
'''Righteous Dragon (Iron Dragon)'''

'''Form Aspect:''' Iron Dragon stylists are some of the toughest fighters around. Eschewing fancy maneuvers for strong blows and hard blocks, the style favors taking lesser blows to open a foe up to a disabling lock or punishing strike. What the Iron Dragon lacks in subtlety, he makes up in majestic power.

'''Techniques:'''

''Iron Body, Iron Mind:'' +2 body bonus to creating an advantage relating to resisting or coping with pain, intimidation, or fear.

''Iron Cleaves the Stone:'' Ignore 2 points of Armor when making an attack to inflict physical stress.

''Dragon Rules the Heavens:'' Use Chi or Fight (selected when you take this Technique) instead of Athletics in rolls involving entering zones or preventing others from doing so. Apply a +2 bonus if both Athletics and the selected Skill are the same rank or Athletics is greater.

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===Stunts:===
''Strength from Determination:'' Use Will instead of Physique on any overcome rolls representing feats of strength.

''Lie Whisperer:'' +2 to all Empathy rolls made to discern or discover lies, whether they’re directed at you or someone else.

''The Law of Writing:'' You can spend a fate point to use Lore in place of any other skill for one roll or exchange, so long as you are close enough to write on or near the subject, and the desired reaction is subtle enough.

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===Phases:===

'''First Phase:''' ''The Older Brother Takes Charge''

Zheng and Qiang are in a complicated place between authority and filial piety and neither are afraid to pull rank on each other. While Zheng has complicated opinions about his family, the one exception is his older brother who was always kind to him. Though an imperial servant requires a cold heart, Zheng finds that it melts when his brother is involved. Thus, he is likely to put aside his better judgment when his brother gets a foolhardy idea in his head.

'''Second Phase:''' ''Dirty Laundry''

Zheng has a poor tolerance for corruption, but is corrupt himself, and has often had to work with disreputable characters to see that justice is served. Thus, Zheng has made deals with certain associates that he feels he can trust, and is willing to hide their deeds, especially when they can be traced back to him. While he is not keen on forcing or blackmailing said associates, he will often stress when he needs their help or requires favors.

'''Third Phase:''' ''The Pen is Mightier than the Sword''

Years of studying calligraphy have given Zheng precision and swiftness with his iron pens. However, he has found that this skill does not serve him best with the art of writing, but instead the art of combat. By performing the delicate strokes to create words, he has found a deeper connection with the world and the laws that govern it.

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===Background:===

'''Appearance:''' Like the bird his title suggests, Zheng possesses bony and pointed features. Though middle aged, he looks older due to a hard life of study and dedication to his office. He wears fine silk of red, black, and white with the emblem of a silver pheasant representing his rank proudly emblazoned on his chest. Much of his hair falls down the back of his neck from under his cap. He has two rings on each middle finger, but they are not meant to signify wealth, and instead serve to connect to his iron pens which he can spin to cut down his foes. He keeps a satchel of government papers and writing utensils with him at all times.

'''History:''' Zheng is a magistrate who was sent away from his noble family as a child so as to not threaten the lines of succession. He was raised in the imperial capital as one of the many scholar-officials, but while he rose to power, his family fell into ruin. Zheng was unaware of this misfortune until by happenstance he encountered his brother on a mission. They joined forces with Zheng acting as the official and Qiang as his enforcer and bodyguard.

During his early career, Zheng was assigned to help hide a young singer who survived a massacre perpetrated by the General of Shadows Mountain Ox. However, due to an error on his part, word leaked to Mountain Ox's spies within the government. Instead of Zheng, they confused him for an innocent constable who was executed despite his best efforts. To this day, he has vowed to bring Mountain Ox to justice.

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Tianxia Blood Silk & Jade:Righteous Pheasant Zheng

2015-01-08T01:08:30Z

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== Righteous Pheasant Zheng ==

'''Jianghu Rank:''' 1

'''Refresh:''' 2

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===Picture:===
[[File:Lovely Fox.png]]

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===Aspects:===
'''High Concept:''' Dedicated Imperial Magistrate

'''Trouble:''' The Case that Still Haunts Me

'''Phase One:''' The Older Brother Takes Charge

'''Phase Two:''' Dirty Laundry

'''Phase Three:''' The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

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===Skills:===
'''Great (+4)''' Lore

'''Good (+3)''' Will, Empathy

'''Fair (+2)''' Fight, Athletics, Notice

'''Average (+1)''' Contacts, Chi, Deceive, Investigate

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===Stress:===
'''Physical O O '''

'''Mental O O O O'''

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===Consequences:===
Mild [2]: _________________________

Moderate [4]: _____________________

Severe [6]: _______________________

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===Kung Fu:===
'''Righteous Dragon (Iron Dragon)'''

'''Form Aspect:''' Iron Dragon stylists are some of the toughest fighters around. Eschewing fancy maneuvers for strong blows and hard blocks, the style favors taking lesser blows to open a foe up to a disabling lock or punishing strike. What the Iron Dragon lacks in subtlety, he makes up in majestic power.

'''Techniques:'''

''Iron Body, Iron Mind:'' +2 body bonus to creating an advantage relating to resisting or coping with pain, intimidation, or fear.

''Iron Cleaves the Stone:'' Ignore 2 points of Armor when making an attack to inflict physical stress.

''Dragon Rules the Heavens:'' Use Chi or Fight (selected when you take this Technique) instead of Athletics in rolls involving entering zones or preventing others from doing so. Apply a +2 bonus if both Athletics and the selected Skill are the same rank or Athletics is greater.

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===Stunts:===
''Strength from Determination:'' Use Will instead of Physique on any overcome rolls representing feats of strength.

''Lie Whisperer:'' +2 to all Empathy rolls made to discern or discover lies, whether they’re directed at you or someone else.

''The Law of Writing:'' You can spend a fate point to use Lore in place of any other skill for one roll or exchange, so long as you are close enough to write on or near the subject, and the desired reaction is subtle enough.

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===Phases:===

'''First Phase:''' ''The Older Brother Takes Charge''

Zheng and Qiang are in a complicated place between authority and filial piety and neither are afraid to pull rank on each other. While Zheng has complicated opinions about his family, the one exception is his older brother who was always kind to him. Though an imperial servant requires a cold heart, Zheng finds that it melts when his brother is involved. Thus, he is likely to put aside his better judgment when his brother gets a foolhardy idea in his head.

'''Second Phase:''' ''Dirty Laundry''

Zheng has a poor tolerance for corruption, but is corrupt himself, and has often had to work with disreputable characters to see that justice is served. Thus, Zheng has made deals with certain associates that he feels he can trust, and is willing to hide their deeds, especially when they can be traced back to him. While he is not keen on forcing or blackmailing said associates, he will often stress when he needs their help or requires favors.

'''Third Phase:''' ''The Pen is Mightier than the Sword''

Years of studying calligraphy have given Zheng precision and swiftness with his iron pens. However, he has found that this skill does not serve him best with the art of writing, but instead the art of combat. By performing the delicate strokes to create words, he has found a deeper connection with the world and the laws that govern it.

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===Background:===

'''Appearance:''' Like the bird his title suggests, Zheng possesses bony and pointed features. Though middle aged, he looks older due to a hard life of study and dedication to his office. He wears fine silk of red, black, and white with the emblem of a silver pheasant representing his rank proudly emblazoned on his chest. Much of his hair falls down the back of his neck from under his cap. He has two rings on each middle finger, but they are not meant to signify wealth, and instead serve to connect to his iron pens which he can spin to cut down his foes. He keeps a satchel of government papers and writing utensils with him at all times.

'''History:''' Zheng is a magistrate who was sent away from his noble family as a child so as to not threaten the lines of succession. He was raised in the imperial capital as one of the many scholar-officials, but while he rose to power, his family fell into ruin. Zheng was unaware of this misfortune until by happenstance he encountered his brother on a mission. They joined forces with Zheng acting as the official and Qiang as his enforcer and bodyguard.

During his early career, Zheng was assigned to help hide a young singer who survived a massacre perpetrated by the General of Shadows Mountain Ox. However, due to an error on his part, word leaked to Mountain Ox's spies within the government. Instead of Zheng, they confused him for an innocent constable who was executed despite his best efforts. To this day, he has vowed to bring Mountain Ox to justice.

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Tianxia Blood Silk & Jade:Steel Singer Wu Xian

2015-01-08T01:03:43Z

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== Steel Singer Wu Xian ==

'''Jianghu Rank:''' 1

'''Refresh:''' 2

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===Picture:===
[[File:Wu_Xian.jpg]]

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===Aspects:===
'''High Concept:''' Student of the Singing Blades

'''Trouble:''' Hunting and Hunted by General of Shadows Mountain Ox

'''Phase One:''' Voice of pure beauty

'''Phase Two:''' Master Radiance's Legacy

'''Phase Three:''' TBD

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===Skills:===
'''Great (+4)''' Rapport

'''Good (+3)''' Athletics, Fight

'''Fair (+2)''' Chi, Deceive, Empathy

'''Average (+1)''' Crafts, Notice, Physique, Will

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===Stress:===
'''Physical O O O'''

'''Mental O O O'''

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===Consequences:===
Mild [2]: _________________________

Moderate [4]: _____________________

Severe [6]: _______________________

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===Kung Fu:===
'''Repentant Storm (Storm Phoenix)'''

'''Form Aspect:''' Often seen as a feminine style even among the Phoenix styles for its grace and reliance on maneuverability, Storm Phoenix stylists are nevertheless found among men, women, and eunuchs. Acrobatic strikes and dodges flow into low sweeps
and quick counters to create a fluid style with its own unique rhythm. Practitioners rarely stand still, instead using movement to enhance attack and defense, as well as luring opponents into making crucial errors.

'''Techniques:'''

''Storm Rumbles in Distance:'' Make a Fight or Athletics roll with a +2 bonus to create an advantage based on controlling or redirecting momentum. If you move at least 1 zone as part of this action, or your opponent has moved at least 1 zone as part of their last action, gain a +3 bonus instead.

''Phoenix Beats its wings:'' If you defend with style, you may gain an ''Off Balance'' advantage on the target, with a free invocation instead of a boost.

''Phoenix Laughs at the Sun:'' If you succeed at an Overcome roll using Athletics or Fight with style, you may create a situation aspect with a free invocation instead of taking a boost

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===Stunts:===
''Spirit Song:'' +2 When using Rapport to Create an Advantage regarding Passions

''Lightfoot Prodigy:'' Athletics is considered 2 rungs higher (Superb) for purposes of Movement between Zones.

''Mist seeps between cracks:'' +2 to Athletics to overcome / defend against constraining advantages.

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===Phases:===

'''First Phase:''' ''Voice of Pure Beauty''
Wu Xian was a singer and dancer for the Lotus Sky Society, a rising star who was already getting to pick and choose her roles and assignments, but then General of Shadows Mountain Ox slew the entire troupe. She escaped only because, by luck (or maybe Fate) she was entertaining the wife of a high minister, and even the General of Shadows would not readily anger that family.

'''Second Phase:''' ''Master Radiance's Legacy.''
She fled, with some assistance, and found old master Radiance, who has kept her hidden as he trained her voice and dance into weapons as powerful as any steel. But the time has come for her to make her way again in the world, and if Destiny allows, to avenge herself on the General of Shadows.

Wu Xian didn't learn of it until she left, but Master Radiance wasn't always as she found him, and those he trained before her are corrupt. In addition to her vengeance, he has asked her to cleanse his Legacy.

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2015-01-08T01:02:43Z

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Tianxia Blood Silk & Jade:White Rabbit Zhang

2015-01-07T20:39:16Z

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== White Rabbit Zhang ==

'''Jianghu Rank:''' 1

'''Refresh:''' 1

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===Picture:===
[[File:White_Rabbit_Zhang.png]]

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===Aspects:===
'''High Concept:''' Wandering Fortune Teller

'''Trouble:''' Outcast witch of the northern mountains

'''Phase One:''' Hair white as snow, the mark of the witch.

'''Phase Two:''' The wind tells me many secrets.

'''Phase Three:''' Madame Loa's Lucky Peacock Circus.

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===Skills:===
'''Great (+4)''' Chi

'''Good (+3)''' Lore, Stealth

'''Fair (+2)''' Athletics, Fight, Notice

'''Average (+1)''' Burglary, Provoke, Ride, Throw

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===Stress:===
'''Physical O O O'''

'''Mental O O O'''

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===Consequences:===
Mild [2]: _________________________

Moderate [4]: _____________________

Severe [6]: _______________________

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===Kung Fu:===
'''Snow Dragon'''

'''Form Aspect:''' Practitioners of Storm Dragon Kung Fu devote themselves to balancing attack and defense, persistence and restraint. Flowing, fluid defenses lead into strong kicks and fist techniques and locks, throws, and holds let the Stylist dictate the tempo and range of most battles. Strong in many ways but strongest in none, Storm Dragon relies more on having fewer pronounced weaknesses and many potent elements than a few overwhelming strengths.

'''Techniques:'''

''Dragon rules the mountain:'' Use Chi instead of Athletics in rolls involving entering zones or preventing others from doing so. Apply a +2 bonus if both Athletics and the Chi Skill are the same rank or Athletics is greater..

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===Stunts:===
''Only the Wind Will See Me Go:'' Can At the cost of a fate point, you may exit a scene, passing from sight.

''Rabbit Rides the Wind:'' Your leaping ability borders on the superhuman. +2 to overcome with Athletics whenever height is a major factor.

''Summon the North Winds:'' You have the ability to control the icy winds of your homeland. Once per scene you can spend a Fate point to create a snow/wind themed Advantage. This is automatic--no roll needed. The Advantage is free-taggable the first time by your character or any other character you designate. The Advantage affects an entire zone, but can be increased to cover more zones at a cost of 1 Fate point per additional zone. The Advantage lasts for the entire scene or until you decide to terminate it.

''The Wind in My Hair:'' By channeling your Chi you can use your hair as a flexible weapon, to Attack or Entangle opponents or to Grasp objects. Substitute Chi for Fight when using your hair in this fashion.

''Whispers in the Wind:'' You are never surprised. Even if it’s only by a moment, you are always forewarned of the unexpected.

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===Phases:===

'''First Phase:''' ''The Mountains Teach Secrets of which the Empire Knows Not''

The people of Shenzhou like to tell lurid stories of mountain kingdoms where women are tyrants and men are slaves, but the truth is more mundane. Xiao Hu comes from a matrilineal tribe beyond Shenzhou's western borders where gender status is equal, but land and status is passed on from mother to daughter, and the eldest matrons have final say in important village and tribal matters. Xiao Hu and her identical twin sister Da Hu grew up learning the rare Gemini Union kung fu technique that was only known to her people (or so they all thought). When one of the rare caravan traders from Shenzhou came to their village, her (slightly elder) twin sister fell in love with him, but swore Xiao Hu to secrecy lest their family be scandalized.

One day their village was attacked by masked bandits who pillaged and slaughtered nearly everyone. Xiao Hu fought as best she could, but her sister was missing, so she could not fight together with her use their secret technique. Even worse, some of the bandits fought in pairs using the Gemini Union (albeit at low skill). How was this possible? Trying to catch their fleeing leader, Xiao Hu saw his mask fall off and realized this was her sister's lover. Stunned for a moment, Xiao Hu noticed too late her twin sister emerge from the bushes to strike her senseless. Afterwards, she told the tribal matrons what she saw, but they wouldn't believe it--especially since they hadn't know about her sister's affair before this. Believing her sister killed or captured, they accused Xiao Hu of making it up and slandering her sister out of jealously. She was banished from her people for her stubborn refusal to change her story. Now she finds herself working in the fabled Empire, but she has lost the ability of the Gemini Union along with her sister. Still, she follows up every rumor hoping to find her again someday.

'''Second Phase:''' ''The Only Foreigner in the Constabulary''

Xiao Hu traveled to the province of Jiangzhou in hopes of finding her sister or the bandit she ran off with. She was dismayed to find the subjects of this supposedly sophisticated Empire of Shenzhou to be a collection of rude, ignorant and belligerent louts. At first, she was often cheated by merchants who saw an easy mark in this barbarian girl from the sticks, but she soon learned to avoid the more obvious scams and even managed to get restitution through judicious use of her kung fu.

One day while in a rough teahouse, following up a (false) lead on her sister's bandit lover, she was accosted by a band of rude local boys who thought they could have their way with a seemingly helpless exotic girl. After thrashing them soundly, she was approached by a local gangster impressed by her skill. He invited her to join his gang, knowing she'd be handy luring in victims to rob. She told him bluntly what she thought of bandits and what he could do with himself. Naturally this started a brawl as the gangster had to recover face from being insulted by this girl in public. Little did everyone realize that agents of Zhuge Zhen-Wo was in the room watching all this incognito. After breaking up the fight and arresting the lot of them, the agent sent Xiao Hu to Zhuge Zhen-Wo himself with a recommendation she be hired. "A foreigner might be useful," Zhuge said, and so she was pardoned for causing a disturbance and joined the force.

'''Third Phase:''' ''The Case of the Singing Detective''

General Yang was long suspected of stealing weapons and supplies from the military treasury and selling them to bandits and rebels. But since he was a distant cousin of the provincial governor, the constabulary had to tread carefully and catch him in the act. He was very careful and suspicious, however. Only his close family and childhood friends were in his inner circle, which no one from the outside could enter.

Until... one day General Yang met this foreign maiden singing native folk-songs in a teahouse. Being a music lover himself, he hired her to be a singer at his mansion so he could hear her every night. Since she was a foreigner with a poor grasp of proper speech, she would have no particular loyalty to the Empire and no one would listen to a foreigner accusing a general, right? After gaining General Yang's trust and secretly taking notes on all his illegal activities, Xiao Hu kept him entertained with a concert as agents of the Constabulary rounded up his henchmen and all the incriminating evidence before raiding his mansion. The poor general tried to hold the singing girl at knife point as a hostage, but you can guess how badly that turned out...

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2015-01-07T20:38:41Z

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Tianxia Blood Silk & Jade:Righteous Pheasant Zheng

2015-01-05T03:59:16Z

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== '''Righteous Pheasant Zheng''' ==
[[File:Zheng4.jpg]]
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'''Aspects:'''

'''High Concept: Dedicated Imperial Magistrate:''' From a young age, Zheng was raised in the imperial capital to be a devoted servant. Not only has he come to regard the state as his employer, but also his second family that took him in and gave him purpose while his old one had no place for him. Thus, when matters of state are involved, Zheng is the guy who will get things done.

'''Trouble: The One Case that Still Haunts Me:''' During his early career, Zheng was assigned to help hide a young singer who survived a massacre perpetrated by the General of Shadows Mountain Ox. However, due to an error on his part, word leaked to Mountain Ox's spies within the government. Instead of Zheng, they confused him for an innocent constable who was executed despite his best efforts. To this day, he has vowed to bring Mountain Ox to justice.

'''The Older Brother Takes Charge:''' Zheng and Qiang are in a complicated place between authority and filial piety and neither are afraid to pull rank on each other. While Zheng has complicated opinions about his family, the one exception is his older brother who was always kind to him. Though an imperial servant requires a cold heart, Zheng finds that it melts when his brother is involved. Thus, he is likely to put aside his better judgment when his brother gets a foolhardy idea in his head.

'''Don't Look Under the Rug:''' Zheng has a poor tolerance for corruption, but is corrupt himself, and has often had to work with disreputable characters to see that justice is served. Thus, Zheng has made deals with certain associates that he feels he can trust, and is willing to hide their deeds, especially when they can be traced back to him. While he is not keen on forcing or blackmailing said associates, he will often stress when he needs their help or requires favors.

'''Pen is Mightier than the Sword:''' Years of studying calligraphy have given Zheng precision and swiftness with his iron pens. However, he has found that this skill does not serve him best with the art of writing, but instead the art of combat. By performing the delicate strokes to create words, he has found a deeper connection with the world and the laws that govern it.

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'''Skills:'''

Great (+4): Lore

Good (+3): Will, Empathy

Fair (+2): Fight, Athletics, Notice

Average (+1): Contacts, Deceive, Chi, Investigate

Physical: O O

Mental: O O O O

Refresh: 2

Fate Points: 2

Jianghu Rank: 1

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'''Kung Fu: Righteous Dragon (Iron Dragon)'''

Righteous Dragon Form

'''Techniques:'''

'''Iron Body, Iron Mind:''' +2 body bonus to creating an advantage relating to resisting or coping with pain, intimidation, or fear.

'''Iron Cleaves the Stone:''' Ignore 2 points of Armor when making an attack to inflict physical stress.

'''Dragon Rules the Heavens:''' Use Chi or Fight (selected when you take this Technique) instead of Athletics in rolls involving entering zones or preventing others from doing so. Apply a +2 bonus if both Athletics and the selected Skill are the same rank or Athletics is greater.

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'''Stunts:'''

'''Strength from Determination:''' Use Will instead of Physique on any overcome rolls representing feats of strength.

'''Lie Whisperer:''' +2 to all Empathy rolls made to discern or discover lies, whether they’re directed at you or someone else.

'''The Law of Writing:''' You can spend a fate point to use Lore in place of any other skill for one roll or exchange, so long as you are close enough to write on or near it, and the desired reaction is subtle enough.

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'''Background:'''

'''Appearance:''' Like the bird his title suggests, Zheng possesses bony and pointed features. Though middle aged, he looks older due to a hard life of study and dedication to his office. He wears fine silk of red, black, and white with the emblem of a silver pheasant representing his rank proudly emblazoned on his chest. Much of his hair falls down the back of his neck from under his cap. He has two rings on each middle finger, but they are not meant to signify wealth, but instead serve to connect to his iron pens which he can spin to cut down his foes. He keeps a satchel of government papers and writing utensils with him at all times.

'''History:''' Zheng is a magistrate who was sent away from his noble family as a child so as to not threaten the lines of succession. He was raised in the imperial capital as one of the many scholar-officials, but while he rose to power, his family fell into ruin. Zheng was unaware of this misfortune until by happenstance he encountered his brother on a mission. They joined forces with Zheng acting as the official and Qiang as his enforcer and bodyguard.

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2015-01-05T03:58:37Z

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