Black Wind

Allowing the rage of P'o to channel itself through her body, the Kuei-jin becomes inhumanly swift -- a typhoon of destruction. Essentially, Black Wind is a focused -- or not so focused -- frenzy. While in the Black WInd state, the user gains powers similar to Celerity and/or Potence. Black Wind can be used to gain more speed or to make an attack more damaging. The higher levels of this Demon Art expands its powers beyond simply increasing the Kuei-jin's speed and fighting prowess. The advanced Black Wind powers -- often known as the Black Tempest -- allows a Kuei-jin to become a fighter whose hands strike so fast they are but blurs, or a runner who can cross the very waves themselves.

***** * A Thousand Cuts
This power allows a Kuei-jin to focus his P'o so that he becomes a veritable whirlwind in combat. His arms a blur; his feet are aas fast as lightning; he can strike a target (or targets) so many times that there is almost no way for it to avoid the blows.

***** ** Treading the Tide Dragon's Back
Most Black Wind practitioners are fast, but some can run nearly as fast as thought. In fact, such Kuei-jin can move with such speed that they can run across the surface of the water without falling in!

***** *** Divine Whirlwind
For centuries, the martial artists of the East have strived to develop skills, even special powers, that would allow them to strike first in combat. The iaijutsu sword-drawing art of the samurai, then genshin 'mind-fist' strike of the karateka, and even the kongjin power learned by advanced students of kung fu all have this aim. But none of them can hope to match the speed of a Kuei-jin who may call upon the Divine Whirlwind, since his very thoughts instantly become actions.

***** **** Transcending the P'o
At this level, even a Kuei-jin who has come to grips with the darker aspects of his nature has learned how not to let them get the best of him. By soothing himself with the calming energy of Yin Chi, he can keep ahold on his beastial side.