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== Resplendent Pheonix ==

[15:05] Jon: Not having a 6th tech can also be seen as a balance point for having all those SFX in one handy package.

[15:05] Jon: Channelable strike adding, extra attacks, initiative, replies, area attack, leech.

[15:05] Jon: That is a *lot* of stuff.

[15:14] Jon: No. You don't need to. The fact that it doesn't combo that well is another point.

[15:14] Jon: If you have this style and nothing but this style, notice that you actually don't *need* anything else other than lightfoot?

[15:15] Jon: Except maybe an armour style.

[15:15] Jon: But I get along fine without that.

[15:15] Jon: For damage, if you can afford the stupidly high cost, get Heart Sword.

[15:16] Jon: That one does *lots* of damage. :)

[15:18] Jon: Now that the style doesn't channel silver anymore, HMtB makes a good combo.

[15:18] Jon: Ambition and Clear are straight damage-adders, and Heartless is an excellent debuff.


The common conception is that virtue stems from righteous action. Those who follow the Resplendent Falcon way feel that martial virtue stems from quick and decisive maneuvers. The focus on this style is on fast weapons of all sorts, for a good strike delivered quickly may be the best solution to a conflict. Practitioners of this style often also practice some other skill requiring grace, from pickpocketing to dance. This reinforces their mindset in combat that says speed and grace can easily defeat raw power.  <I>Signature:</I> your weapon leaves trails of white feathers when you activate a technique.  Some people have modified the colour of their signature to reflect their own personal tastes.


<I>Note:</I> This style may be somewhat more high powered than most of my uncommons but I think this should be fine due to the particulars of the weapon restrictions.  Yes it goes to the pot when God Weapons come into play, however the weapon restriction applies to the base weapon (though quality can count towards it).  GM descretion is advised as always.  And also yeah, there are init dependant condition in techs, so being fast is good here.


Uncommon Crimson Chi Style<BR>
Type: Artful/Brutal (+10 init or greater weapons only)<BR>
(Offensive, Primary/Support)


<B>1. Falcon Takes Flight (1 Crimson):</B> The first step towards flight is to stretch your wings towards the sky. The first form of this style increases the speed of your hands and your feet so that it seems as if for a short moment that you are flying.
* Add your Crimson Chi modifier to Speed and Strike
* Double your distance traveled from Athletics rolls
* You may draw a weapon as a free action


<B>2. Wings Rebuke the Earthbound (2 Crimson):</B> The act of flight is a conscious rejection of the earthbound. Your weapon make this sentiment abundantly clear to those who stray too near.
* Add your Crimson Chi modifier as a round long defensive Strike adder
* You may make Replies on a Critical Success on Defence.
* Channel 2 White to continue this tech for another round.


<B>3. Diving Strike, Swooping Talons (3 Crimson):</B> Like a bird stooping out of the sky you rush at your opponent giving them no chance to defend themselves.
* You may lower your opponent's defensive pool by 1 die per 1 point of Gold Chi channeled


<B>4. Sudden Aggression (4 Crimson):</B> You move from stillness into violent action before your opponent can react.
* You may attack as if you have Ambushed your target if your initiative is higher than theirs, once per combat. This effect cannot be used while the tech is being channeled, only during initial activation
* Otherwise the tech lets you:
* Add your Crimson Chi modifier to Speed and as a round long Offensive Strike Adder
* You may make a second attack
* Channel 2 Jade to continue this tech for another round.


<B>5. Hundred Handed Presence (5 Crimson):</B> Your speed is so great that you can attack multiple places at once.
* Make an Area Attack against [skill level] opponents within 3x Favoured Chi in yards
* Move anywhere within this range upon the completion of the attack. This counts as your movement for the round
* Add 2 result dice to each successful attack.


<B>6. Flight of Falcons (6 Crimson + 4 Any):</B> The final refinement of ultimate speed is to attack before an opponent desires to attack you. With this ability armies do not stand a chance against your wrath.
* Add your Crimson Chi modifier as a round long Strike Adder, Speed and to Athletics
* You may make a Secondary Attack
* You may Reply on any successful Defence
* Channel 2 White to continue this tech for another round.

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