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Bloodstained Tiger (Paired, Saber, Unarmed)

(based substantially on EwindaleMoss' Bloodstained White Tiger style.)

Qualities: No animal better embodies the combination of ferocity, power, and speed than the mighty tiger. Practitioners of this style are hyper-aggressive, favoring brutal and direct attacks with little concern for defense. It is popular among warriors and those who favor inducing terror and awe in those who stand against them. Laughs At: The Tiger laughs at victims who give ground or retreat - don't they know the Tiger will never give up? It also laughs at defensive or reactive styles, since they allow the tiger to strike as it pleases. Fears: The tiger grows nervous in the presence of a skilled hunter; their snares and strikes from range frustrate the great beast. The Tiger also fears confinement, since it is at its most powerful in the open fields.

Speed Footwork Strike Damage Block Toughness

+5 +10 +10 +10 +0 +0

Techniques

All the World's a Jungle (5)
The Tiger rules the jungle; it brooks no dissent in its domain. You realize that the jungle is everywhere, and you must rule as the Tiger does.

• Opponents suffer a -10 penalty to their checks when trying to use the Courtier’s Arts against you. If they fail their check, they suffer a Ripple. This benefit extends even outside of combat, unless there's some reason you wouldn't be subconsciously using your Bloodstained Tiger kung fu.

Master of the Chase (3)
You move with the grace and power of the beast you emulate; who can hope to outrun you?

• You have a +5 bonus to Cover Ground.

No Escape for Prey (2)
None can hope to escape the Tiger at hunt. Let the prey try to scurry and flee, for it only brings them under the Tiger's power.

• You have a +5 bonus to any check to break a Wave.

Prowess of the Masteful Tiger (5)
When the Tiger is wounded, its aim is more true.

• The Strike bonus of this style increases to +15

Rage of the Rampant Tiger (5)
When the Tiger is wounded, its claws tear with more force.

• The Damage bonus of this style increases to +15

Yang Family Spear (Spear, Staff)

(based substantially on Robert Harrison's eponymous style.)

Qualities: The Yang Clan of Thrashing Minister is famous for the great generals and mighty warriors that served the Han Emperors; their prowess with the spear was once just as legendary, but hard times have seen their reputation, and that of their signature style, decrease. Those who have seen the style know it to be formidable: it is direct, powerful, and aggressive, capable of commanding a whole field of battle. Laughs At: The Yang Family laughs at opponents who try to win by dint of greater numbers; they are accustomed to being outnumbered. Because the Yang Family Spear is imperious and straightforward, it laughs at styles that employ needless motion or add flourishes. Fears: Because it is so direct, the Yang Family Spear fears styles that are flowing and flexible, or those that are highly reactive. It also fears those who can contest its command by limiting the spear's (or staff's) range of motion.

Speed Footwork Strike Damage Block Toughness

+10 +5 +10 +5 +5 +0

Techniques

Battlefield Clearing Sweep (4)
Yang Family Spear rules the battlefield. This is never more apparent than when it is faces great numbers of enemies.

• All your attacks count as Area attacks for the purpose of damaging groups of Minions. In addition, on a successful strike, the Minions may no longer benefit from their leader's Tactics bonus for the remainder of combat.

Defanging the Wolf (4)
The Yang Clan has long experience fending off predators; breaking their fangs made them easy to turn away.

• You may Flood 1 die from the River while you make an attack. If you do, the strike also creates a Disorient or Disrupt condition if it hits.

Lonely Bulwark Stance (4)
When they served the Han Emperors, the Yang were often a lonely bulwark against enemies without and within. This technique reflects their expertise in fighting while outnumbered.

• When facing multiple assailants, the Block bonus of this style increases to +10.

Jade Pendant Command (3)
It is said that the famous spear-maiden Yang Lide hung a jade pendant in the shape of a dragon, a gift from the Emperor himself, from her mighty spear. Those who saw it couldn't help but kneel in submission.

• You have a +5 bonus to break any Wave, or to oppose any Shaping Marvel.

Yang Family Honor (2 or 5)
Since the glory days of the Han, the Yang Clan has suffered one indignity after another. They have never suffered a one that they did not repay.

• When hit by a Strike or Marvel, you can flood a die from the River to Reply against your opponent, inflicting 1 Ripple upon her. You can do this only once for any given attack, even if it included multiple elements that hit you.
• If you pay an additional 3 Destiny, you can have 1 additional slot in your River. This extra slot can only be used to Flood dice for Yang Family Honor. If this slot is ever filled while you change your active style, it automatically Washes empty.