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'''[[Xia: Main Page]] -> [[Xia: Wushu Secrets]] -> [[Xia: Eight Trigram Wushu]]'''
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'''[[Xia: Main Page]] -> [[Xia: Eight Trigram Wushu]]'''
  
 
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''"The essence of Tai-qiquan is balance. Balance between offence and defence and attention to the flow of chi. These eight lessons will form the foundation of your Taoist martial arts. Attend to them well, for deficiency in any one of these techniques will lead to deficiency as a warrior, and as a cultivator of your internal chi."''
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This page is a '''Lore Sheet''' for '''Eight Trigram Wushu'', a set of eight '''Wushu Secrets'''.
 
 
=Overview=
 
 
 
This page is a '''Lore Sheet''' for '''Eight Trigram Wushu''', a set of eight '''Wushu Secrets''' that maximise the power of martial arts Chi fundamentals.
 
  
 
These techniques can only be used for '''physical conflict'''.
 
These techniques can only be used for '''physical conflict'''.
  
The four Yang Techniques can be used for all forms of ''physical conflict'' attacks, be they unarmed, with melee weaponry, at range or with any other sort of kung fu! This versatility is part of what makes Eight Trigram Wushu a core part of wushu training for every Xia character!
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The four Yang Techniques can only be used for close combat physical attacks, be they unarmed or with melee weaponry.
  
The four Yin Techniques can only be used to defend against physical attacks, and they are equally efficacious against all forms and modes of physical attack.
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The four Yin Techniques can only be used to defend against physical attacks, though they are equally efficacious against ranged and close combat attacks alike.
 
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=Strike of Celestial Perfection=
 
=Strike of Celestial Perfection=
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'''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi.
 
'''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi.
  
'''Keywords:''' ''Attack; Modifier; Physical;''
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'''Effect:''' Your accuracy increases by twice your Heaven Trigram for this attack.
  
'''Effect:''' Your accuracy increases by twice your Heaven Trigram for this attack.  
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'''Counteract:''' If the target has a higher Earth trigram than your Heaven trigram, they can spend 3 Yin Chi to automatically counter the effect.
 
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=Burning Chi Flame=
  
=Furious Inner Power Technique=
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''Your attacks set the enemy’s internal organs alight with chi fire!''
 
 
''With angry fists and strikes filled with righteous loathing, you pummel foes into submission!''
 
  
 
'''Cost:''' 2 Yang Chi.
 
'''Cost:''' 2 Yang Chi.
  
'''Keywords:''' ''Attack; Modifier; Physical;''
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'''Effect:''' If your attack hits, the target is set alight internally. He will take additional damage equal to your Fire Trigram at the end of his turn. This is cumulative.
  
'''Effect:''' Double the Power of your attack, after all other modifiers..
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'''Counteract:''' The target can spend an action to douse the flames, reducing the additional damage by an amount equal to his Water Trigram.
 
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=No Shadow Strike=
 
=No Shadow Strike=
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''Your attacks move so fast, they leave no shadow. How swift thy blade!''
 
''Your attacks move so fast, they leave no shadow. How swift thy blade!''
  
'''Cost:''' 2 Yang Chi.
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'''Cost:''' 3 Yang Chi.
  
'''Keywords:''' ''Attack; Modifier; Aftertouch; Multi-attack; Physical;''
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'''Special Activation:''' You can activate this technique after the attack is resolved. It does ot have to be declared at the usual time.
  
'''Effect:''' Make an additional attack after this one.  
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'''Effect:''' Make an additional attack after this one. Any chi effects or powers applying to the previous attack do not apply to this new attack. Regardless of source, the maximum number of attacks you can make in one turn is equal to your Thunder Trigram.
 
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=Flow of Endless Movement=
 
=Flow of Endless Movement=
 
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Your attacks naturally gather yang chi, thanks to their elegance and dynamism.
''Your attacks naturally gather yang chi, thanks to their elegance and dynamism.''
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Cost: 3 Yang Chi.
 
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Effect: For each dice that hits on this attack, gain Yang Chi equal to your Wind Trigram.
'''Cost:''' 0 Yang Chi.
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Counteract: None.
 
 
'''Keywords:''' ''Attack; Modifier; Physical;''
 
 
 
'''Effect:''' For each dice that hits on this attack, gain 1 Yang Chi. The maximum amount of Yang Chi you can gain in a single turn from this technique is equal to your Wind Trigram.
 
 
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=Most Excellent Acceptance=
 
=Most Excellent Acceptance=
 
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You accept the attacks, and somehow they all miss you.
''You accept the attacks, and somehow they all miss you.''
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Cost: 5 Yin Chi.
 
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Effect: Reduce accuracy of the attack by 3x your Earth trigram. This can reduce accuracy to zero.
'''Cost:''' 3 Yin Chi.
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Limitation: No Style Bonuses.  
 
 
'''Keywords:''' ''Defence; Modifier; Physical;''
 
 
 
'''Effect:''' Increase your ''Interference'' for this attack by two times your Earth trigram.  
 
 
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=Rising Wave=
 
=Rising Wave=
 
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You absorb the energy of strikes against you, and this empowers your Yin Chi.
''You absorb the energy of strikes against you, and this empowers your Yin Chi.''
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Cost: None.
 
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Effect: Gain Yin Chi equal to the Yang Chi the enemy expended this on this attack.
'''Cost:''' None.
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Limitation: No Style Bonuses.  
 
 
'''Keywords:''' ''Defence; Modifier; Concentration; Physical;''
 
 
 
'''Effect:''' '''Effect:''' Gain ''Yin Chi'' equal to the ''Yang Chi'' or ''Demon Chi'' the enemy expended this on this attack.
 
 
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=The Mountain Does Not Move=
 
=The Mountain Does Not Move=
 
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It doesn’t matter if the enemy strikes you, you are not harmed.
''It doesn’t matter if the enemy strikes you, you are not harmed.''
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Cost: 5 Yin Chi.
 
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Effect: Reduce power of the attack by 5x your Mountain trigram. This can reduce power to zero.
'''Cost:''' 3 Yin Chi.
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Limitation: No Style Bonuses.
 
 
'''Keywords:''' ''Defence; Modifier; Physical;''
 
 
 
'''Effect:''' Increase your ''Absorption'' for this attack by two times your Mountain trigram.  
 
 
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=Fading Mirage=
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=Drunken Master=
 
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Your evasive movements strengthen your inner chi as you move away from attacks
''They move to strike you, but you have gone by the time their attack lands.''
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Cost: 3 Yin Chi.
 
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Effect: For each dice that misses on this attack, gain Yin Chi equal to your Mist Trigram.
'''Cost:''' 5 Yin Chi.
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Limitation: No Style Bonuses.
 
 
'''Keywords:''' ''Defence; Reaction; Concentration; Physical;''
 
 
 
'''Effect:''' The attack misses.
 
 
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=Credits=
 
=Credits=
 
<br>'''This page created by ''Asklepios''. '''
 
<br>'''This page created by ''Asklepios''. '''
 
[[Category:Xia|Eight Trigram Wushu]]
 
[[Category:Xia|Eight Trigram Wushu]]

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