Jotan Targeting
By Mephisto
Entrance Requirements: None
Skill Cost: 4 Years (3 Years as a Secondary)

Jotan are the strongest and largest of the giants, and are the main metalworkers and laborers of the giants. Usually led by Cyclops or Nimro fire giants, the Jotan are a capable species. They also love combat, which is where the name for the martial art was derived; not very clever but then Jotan are a race known for their straightforward thought and action.

Jotan will usually try to have a supply of huge rocks and boulders nearby when preparing for combat. Due to the small size of their opponents no grappling is taught, the main focus is on hurling rocks and other large items at the opponent, and deadly choking and kneeing attacks for closer range. Jotan can become so proficient with rock throwing that most opponents will retreat before getting in hand to hand striking range!

Training is usually done on Mount Nimro, where the largest group of giants is located. Some skilled giants also reside in the Baalgor Wastelands.

O.C.C. Note: Giants and Trolls can learn this by upgrading to Hand to Hand: Martial Arts then exchanging two O.C.C. Related Skills to get this martial art.
Stance: Usually like that of a shot-putter; one leg forward one behind, with the weight of the body on the rear leg and the hands usually holding rocks. One of the rocks is on his shoulder where the weight of the body is located, the other with the hand up around his face to serve as a defensive shield.
Costume: None
Character Bonuses
+6 to P.S.
+2 to P.E.
+15 to S.D.C.
Combat Skills
Attacks Per Melee: 3
Escape Moves: Roll With Punch/Fall/Impact

Basic Defenses: Dodge, Parry, Auto Parry
Advanced Defenses: Power Block/Parry
Hand Attacks: Strike (Punch), Backhand
Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Knee
Special Attacks: Crush/Squeeze, Choke, Grab (simply the ability to grab onto the opponent. Another grab roll may be made for the other hand. This is usually used in combination with a hand or knee attack)
Holds/Locks: None
Weapon Skills: W.P. Targeting with an additional bonus of +2 to strike to start
Special Katas: None
Modifiers to Attack: KO/Stun, Death Blow
Skills Included in Training
Martial Art Powers: Select One Body Hardening
Physical Skills: Body Building and one of choice, except not Acrobatics or Gymnastics
Training Skills: None.
Languages: None
Level Advancement Bonuses
1st Critical Strike Natural 20 or from behind, +2 to strike with thrown item
2nd +2 to damage, +2 grab, +2 initiative with thrown item
3rd +2 strike with thrown item, +1 P.S.
4th +1 attack, +1 parry, +2 initiative with thrown item
5th +1 damage, Select One Additional Martial Art Power
6th +2 damage, +2 strike with thrown item
7th Critical Strike Natural 19 or 20, +1 Grab
8th +1 Attack, +1 to P.S., +2 initiative with thrown item
9th +2 Strike with thrown item, +1 parry
10th +2 damage, +1 initiative with thrown item
11th +2 to Strike with thrown item, +1 to Damage, +1 P.S.
12th Select One Additional Martial Art Power
13th +1 Attack, Critical Strike Natural 18-20, +2 grab
14th +2 parry, +1 Strike with thrown item
15th +2 initiative with thrown item, Death Blow Natural 20
Why study Jotan Targeting?
Not a very good defensive martial art its main focus is on leveling the opponent with thrown items. The hand to hand techniques tend to be weak but since the assailant is usually a giant, they end up being effective nonetheless.