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Third, he could seek out texts on the kung fu secrets. The problem is that these texts don't exist yet, at least not in the Middle Kingdom. A Xia would either have to travel up to Heaven or down to Hell to find the celestial/infernal scrolls with the secret styles in them. | Third, he could seek out texts on the kung fu secrets. The problem is that these texts don't exist yet, at least not in the Middle Kingdom. A Xia would either have to travel up to Heaven or down to Hell to find the celestial/infernal scrolls with the secret styles in them. | ||
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==Stances== | ==Stances== | ||
− | This Lore Sheet introduces a new concept - '''Stances.''' | + | This Lore Sheet introduces a new concept - '''Stances.''' |
If a power is marked as a '''Stance''', it follows the rules below: | If a power is marked as a '''Stance''', it follows the rules below: | ||
* At the start of your turn, you can select a ''stance'' you know. Paying the Chi cost puts you in that ''stance''. This does not take an action. | * At the start of your turn, you can select a ''stance'' you know. Paying the Chi cost puts you in that ''stance''. This does not take an action. | ||
− | * You don't have to keep paying | + | * You don't have to keep paying for a ''stance'', once you're in that ''stance'', you stay in it in subsequent turns. However, each stance has a ''"maintain"'' condition. You must meet this condition at all times while in te stance - if you fail to do so the stance ends. |
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* You can only be in one ''stance'' at a time. If you adopt a new ''stance'', then the previous one automatically ends. | * You can only be in one ''stance'' at a time. If you adopt a new ''stance'', then the previous one automatically ends. | ||
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'''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi and 3 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. | '''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi and 3 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. | ||
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'''Effect:''' At the end of your turn, regain 2 Yang Chi and 2 Yin Chi. | '''Effect:''' At the end of your turn, regain 2 Yang Chi and 2 Yin Chi. | ||
− | '''Maintain:''' The stance | + | '''Maintain:''' The stance can only be maintained for as long as you have opponents left to fight. Once a conflict is over, the chi flow fades. |
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=Stance of the Intelligent Rat= | =Stance of the Intelligent Rat= | ||
− | ''The Rat represents the triumph of intelligence over physicality. The philosophy of this stance is that you assess the situation, out-think the enemy and then use his own power against him. | + | ''The Rat represents the triumph of intelligence over physicality. The philosophy of this stance is that you assess the situation, out-think the enemy and then use his own power against him. Visually, the stance is fluid and adaptive, sometimes with open hand, sometimes closed, sometimes using kicks and footwork, and sometimes concentrating on balance and arm movements.'' |
'''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi and 3 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. | '''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi and 3 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, you add +2 to ''physical Accuracy, Power, Motion, Interference, Absorption and Evasion'', but only when attacking or defending against opponents that have a lower Mental trait than you. |
− | ''' | + | '''Maintain:''' The stance can only be maintained for as long as you have opponents left to fight. Once a conflict is over, the chi flow fades. |
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=Stance of the Perfected Tiger= | =Stance of the Perfected Tiger= | ||
− | ''The Tiger represents hardened, trained and disciplined physicality. There is no messing around with trickery or specialised approaches - the Tiger is simply stronger, quicker and better than his opponent. | + | ''The Tiger represents hardened, trained and disciplined physicality. There is no messing around with trickery or specialised approaches - the Tiger is simply stronger, quicker and better than his opponent. Visually, the Tiger form is one of hard, linear attacks with perpetually tensed muscles and shouts of aggression. The martial artist will often use Ying Jow (eagle claw) hand shapes, as well as powerful straight kicks and aggressive strong parries.'' |
'''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi and 3 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. | '''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi and 3 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, you add +1 to ''physical Accuracy, Power, Motion, Interference, Absorption and Evasion''. |
− | ''' | + | '''Maintain:''' The stance can only be maintained for as long as you have opponents left to fight. Once a conflict is over, the chi flow fades. |
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=Stance of the Resplendent Rooster= | =Stance of the Resplendent Rooster= | ||
− | ''The Rooster uses style and charisma to win through, defeating enemies who ought to be stronger through panache, showmanship and trickery. | + | ''The Rooster uses style and charisma to win through, defeating enemies who ought to be stronger through panache, showmanship and trickery. Visually, the stance is postured and flamboyant, with apparent overuse of extension and telegraphing actually concealing a brutally efficient fighting style full of feints and hidden attacks.'' |
'''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi and 3 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. | '''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi and 3 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, you add +2 to ''physical Accuracy, Power, Motion, Interference, Absorption and Evasion'', but only when attacking or defending against opponents that have a lower ''Social'' trait than you. |
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=Stance of the Swift Snake= | =Stance of the Swift Snake= | ||
− | ''The Snake is all about speed, with precise darting movements and a philosophy that if you defeat your opponent fast enough then he never gets a chance to attack you. | + | ''The Snake is all about speed, with precise darting movements and a philosophy that if you defeat your opponent fast enough then he never gets a chance to attack you. Visually, the stance is agile and mobile, with sinuous turning movements, and strikes ending with crane-hand stabbing techniques or sharp toe-point kicks.'' |
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− | '''Effect:''' While in this stance | + | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, the Yang Chi cost of any powers you use that allow multiple physical attacks is reduced to zero. |
− | '''Maintain:''' | + | '''Maintain:''' You must make at least one physical attack on your turn. If you make less than one physical attack, the stance ends. |
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''The Horse stance is broad based, fixed in position with fists clenched and ready to strike at anyone who approaches. This tense hardened position requires you to pick your spot and stick to it, but it makes you very hard to move!'' | ''The Horse stance is broad based, fixed in position with fists clenched and ready to strike at anyone who approaches. This tense hardened position requires you to pick your spot and stick to it, but it makes you very hard to move!'' | ||
− | '''Cost:''' | + | '''Cost:''' 4 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. |
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− | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, | + | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, the Yin Chi cost of channelling Earth, Water, Mist and Mountain is reduced by 1 Yin Chi per Trigram chanelled. Effectively, you can channel defences for free in this stance! |
'''Maintain:''' You must stay stood in one place. If you move or are moved at all from the spot you are stood, the stance ends. Note that if the spot you are stood on moves beneath you (for example if you are stood on a kung fu magic cloud or a moving platform) then this also ends the stance. | '''Maintain:''' You must stay stood in one place. If you move or are moved at all from the spot you are stood, the stance ends. Note that if the spot you are stood on moves beneath you (for example if you are stood on a kung fu magic cloud or a moving platform) then this also ends the stance. | ||
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=Stance of the Disrespectful Monkey= | =Stance of the Disrespectful Monkey= | ||
''The Monkey Stance is a almost drunken-seeming capering martial arts form, replete with howling and shrieking noises, graceless tumbling and flurries of undisciplined attacks. Of course, in reality a great degree of control required to appear so uncontrolled!'' | ''The Monkey Stance is a almost drunken-seeming capering martial arts form, replete with howling and shrieking noises, graceless tumbling and flurries of undisciplined attacks. Of course, in reality a great degree of control required to appear so uncontrolled!'' | ||
− | '''Cost:''' | + | '''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi and 3 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. |
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'''Effect:''' While in this stance, you add +3 to ''physical Motion and to physical Evasion''. | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, you add +3 to ''physical Motion and to physical Evasion''. | ||
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'''Maintain:''' You must hold your enemies attention to use this stance! If at the start of your turn you have neither attacked an enemy nor been attacked by an enemy since the start of your previous turn, then the stance ends. | '''Maintain:''' You must hold your enemies attention to use this stance! If at the start of your turn you have neither attacked an enemy nor been attacked by an enemy since the start of your previous turn, then the stance ends. | ||
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=Stance of the Stoic Ox= | =Stance of the Stoic Ox= | ||
''The Ox is the embodied in the stoic peasant farmer - suffused with Yin chi in his passive acceptance of hardship. This is less of a stance, more of a state of mind, where the martial artist accepts that he will be injured, and thus is not troubled by it.'' | ''The Ox is the embodied in the stoic peasant farmer - suffused with Yin chi in his passive acceptance of hardship. This is less of a stance, more of a state of mind, where the martial artist accepts that he will be injured, and thus is not troubled by it.'' | ||
− | '''Cost:''' | + | '''Cost:''' 4 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. |
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− | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, you add | + | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, you add +4 to ''physical Absorption''. Also, if your total ''physical absorption'' is equal to or greater than an attacker's ''physical power'', then ''physical power'' can be reduced to zero. |
− | '''Maintain:''' | + | '''Maintain:''' If you spend Yang Chi for any reason, the stance immediately ends. |
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=Stance of the Furious Boar= | =Stance of the Furious Boar= | ||
''The Boar draws energy from burning fury, crashing recklessly from one battle to the next, and winning through sheer force of aggression. Visually, the Boar form is swift and aggressive, with passion and rage evident in every movement. The martial artist will use a lot of leaping attacks, aggresive grapples and attacks to vital chi points.'' | ''The Boar draws energy from burning fury, crashing recklessly from one battle to the next, and winning through sheer force of aggression. Visually, the Boar form is swift and aggressive, with passion and rage evident in every movement. The martial artist will use a lot of leaping attacks, aggresive grapples and attacks to vital chi points.'' | ||
− | '''Cost:''' | + | '''Cost:''' 4 Yang Chi. |
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=Stance of the Harmonious Ram= | =Stance of the Harmonious Ram= | ||
''The Ram represents Chi Harmony and the principles of balance. A martial artist in this form flows towards yin chi, and back away from yang chi. His combat movements are like the flow of water, sometimes moving back like the retreating tide, sometimes crashing in like a wave.'' | ''The Ram represents Chi Harmony and the principles of balance. A martial artist in this form flows towards yin chi, and back away from yang chi. His combat movements are like the flow of water, sometimes moving back like the retreating tide, sometimes crashing in like a wave.'' | ||
− | '''Cost:''' | + | '''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi and 3 Yin Chi. |
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'''Effect:''' While in this stance, each time a target you are attacking spends Yin Chi in defence, you immediately gain that amount of Yang Chi. Each time someone attacking you spends Yang Chi in attack, you immediately gain that much Yin Chi. This cannot cause you to exceed your usual maximums. | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, each time a target you are attacking spends Yin Chi in defence, you immediately gain that amount of Yang Chi. Each time someone attacking you spends Yang Chi in attack, you immediately gain that much Yin Chi. This cannot cause you to exceed your usual maximums. | ||
− | '''Maintain:''' | + | '''Maintain:''' At the end of your turn, spend 1 Yang Chi and 1 Yin Chi. If you cannot the stance immediately ends. |
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=Stance of the Protector Dog= | =Stance of the Protector Dog= | ||
''The Dog represents loyalty, martial protection and defence. The Dog Form is set up so that the martial artist can protect a friend - he keeps one hand on his friend at all times, and as attacks come in will either move himself into the attacks path or pull his friend out of the way.'' | ''The Dog represents loyalty, martial protection and defence. The Dog Form is set up so that the martial artist can protect a friend - he keeps one hand on his friend at all times, and as attacks come in will either move himself into the attacks path or pull his friend out of the way.'' | ||
− | '''Cost:''' | + | '''Cost:''' 4 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. |
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− | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, you | + | '''Effect:''' While in this stance, you add +2 to ''physical Interference, Absorption and Evasion''. You may select one friend within reach when you adopt this stance. Whenever that friend is attacked by any physical attack, you can choose to have that attack target yourself instead. |
'''Maintain:''' If you break touch-contact with your guarded friend, or of your guarded friend is injured, then the stance immediately ends. | '''Maintain:''' If you break touch-contact with your guarded friend, or of your guarded friend is injured, then the stance immediately ends. | ||
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''In the Middle Kingdom, the Hare represents prosperity and fortune. The Hare Form isn't really a martial art at all - its just a way of making fortune work for you in combat. This is an immensely chi hungry stance - essentially the martial artist is flaring chi continuously to win heaven's favour. Visually this is an acrobatic, seemingly panicked style, where the warrior moves out of the way of blows only at the last minute, and his attacks seem to connect more out of fortuitous timing rather than power or skill.'' | ''In the Middle Kingdom, the Hare represents prosperity and fortune. The Hare Form isn't really a martial art at all - its just a way of making fortune work for you in combat. This is an immensely chi hungry stance - essentially the martial artist is flaring chi continuously to win heaven's favour. Visually this is an acrobatic, seemingly panicked style, where the warrior moves out of the way of blows only at the last minute, and his attacks seem to connect more out of fortuitous timing rather than power or skill.'' | ||
− | '''Cost:''' | + | '''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi and 3 Yin Chi to adopt this stance. |
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− | + | '''Maintain:''' At the end of your turn, spend 1 Yang Chi and 1 Yin Chi. If you cannot the stance immediately ends. | |
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=Credits= | =Credits= | ||
<br>'''This page created by ''Asklepios''. ''' | <br>'''This page created by ''Asklepios''. ''' | ||
[[Category:Xia|Twelve Zodiac Stances]] | [[Category:Xia|Twelve Zodiac Stances]] |