| Jade Shintai |
| The Jade Shintai, the Earth element analog, teaches that all things, even vampires, are but temporary receptacles for the Chi that naturally flows from the Yin and Yang Worlds to the Middle Kingdom. The Jade Shintai bears similarities to the Equilibruim Discipline; rather than focusing her personal energies, however, the vampire becomes a conduit for the ambient Chi flows of the elements around her. * Stand upon hte Dragon's Back The vampire first learns to channel Chi from the Earth's natural flow into his body, and vice versa. ** Tread the Thrashing Dragon's Tail By polarizing her Chi in line with that of her surroundings, the vampire makes herself preternaturally deft and light. She may walk safely and steadily along the narrowest ledges, the most unstable ground and even the surface of lakes or oceans. She may also jump long distances. *** Placate the Earth Dragon By gently singing to the earth, stone, and wood, the vampire may cast himself into their embrace. He may sink into the protective earth, or he may walk through a wall or other impediment. **** Harnessing the Dragon's Breath The vampire, by attuning his body to local streams of Chi, may actually fly along 'updrafts' of energy. While in flight, the vampire may hold objects or even wield weapons, and with enough balance, even perform complicated athletic maneuvers. ***** Jade Servant of the August Personage The vampire may channel spiritual energies of the classic five elements --Earth, Water, Metal, Wood, and Fire -- through his form, thus gaining the properties of the element in the process. In doing so, the vampire's skin transforms, becomeing hard and slick as if covered in liquid jade. ***** * Stone Fish At this level, the vampire learns to become one with the earth -- literally. He can sink into it as effortlessly as a man walks into a pool of water. What's more, he can actually 'swim' through the soil itself, which prodives an easy way to escape from -- or ambush -- attackers. ***** ** Blade of Stone This power is used to create weapons of stone -- not just blades, but any sort of melee weapon. ***** *** Taste of Jade A vampire with this power may attune a piece of ordinary jade with Chi energy, turning it into a piece of true jade for a time. The Kuei-jin who have mastered this power are frequently adorned with jade from head to toe, and eash piece of green stone is a focus for powerful Chi energies that they can call upon with only a thought. ***** **** Augment The ultimate power of Jade Shintai is not only being able to attune oneself to the ambient Chi in an area, but actually to improve it and increase its power. Because of this power, only a fool or a desperate man attacks a Jade Shintai master while he is standing in a dragon nest. |