3,000 Bo [3000 Steps, art of speed][EXCLUSIVE]
By Poiuy Wired
Entrance Requirements:
PP 16
Speed 18
Skill Cost: 13 years
Little is known about the originator of this style, known as Fone(wind), after all the originator of the style thinks the less people knows about it, the better it is. A few famous practitioners of the style are less subtle about their abilities, the fabled thief "Plum-Picker" is said to be able to hop in and out of the Forbidden City unseen, all the effort to take a fresh Plum flower for a lady!
This is an ancient art for used my thieves and burglars. The art form provides ample training for stealth, speed and agility, perfect for "acquiring" desirables without being seen, or to outrun any angry owners. The flashy type with this style will wear flowing white outfit, hopping from building to building, as if taunting those who give chase. Although there are more subtle practitioners who sneak in and out of a building undiscovered, leaving nothing more than a gust of wind.
Costume: Something light and Dark, akin to the Ninjas. Style Concentrated on stealth and speed.
Stance: Whatever one feels comfortable. Prefers to stay as far away as possible. Afterall, why fight when you can just run away!
CHARACTER BONUSES
+4 PP
+10 Speed
+10 S.D.C
Double Normal Chi
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 2
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Leap, Back Flip.
Attack Moves: Leap.
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry.
Advanced Defensive Moves: Multiple Dodge, Automatic Dodge.
Hand Attacks: Strike(punch), Palm Strike.
Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Roundhouse Kick.
Jumping Foot Attacks: *none*
Special Attacks: Leap Attack.
Holds/Locks: *none*
Weapon Kata: W.P. All Paired Weapons, W.P. Knife, W.P. Sword, W.P. Throwing Darts.
Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Knock-Out/Stun, Critical Strike, Critical Strike from Rear.
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Art Powers: Select a total of 2 Powers from the Arts of Invisibility. Select one Power from Any Category.
Languages: Chinese (usually Cantonese)
Cultural: *none*
Physical: Prowl, Athletic, Acrobatics, Gymnastics, Running, Climbing, Swimming.
Survival: *none*
Temple: *none* (Trained by a master)
Weapon Proficiencies: W.P. All Paired Weapons, W.P. Knife, W.P. Sword, W.P. Throwing Darts.
Philosophical Training: *none* (unless you count "everything-goes" as a kind of Philosophy)
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
1st: +4 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Critical Strike on Natural 20, Critical Strike from Rear, +1 to Leap (Add 6 Feet to leap Distance)
2nd: +2 Initiative, +1 Parry/Dodge.
3rd: +1 to Strike, +1 to Leap (Add 6 Feet to leap Distance)
4th: +1 Automatic Dodge, Knock-Out/Stun on Natural 20
5th: +1 Parry/Dodge, +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
6th: +1 Attack Per Melee, +1 to Leap (Add 6 Feet to leap Distance)
7th: Select 1 Martial Art Power.
8th: +1 to Strike, Knock-Out/Stun on Natural 19-20
9th: +1 Initiative, +1 to Leap (Add 6 Feet to leap Distance)
10th: +1 Parry/Dodge, +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
11th: Select 1 Martial Art Power.
12th: +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, +1 to Leap (Add 6 Feet to leap Distance)
13th: +1 Parry/Dodge, Knock-Out/Stun on Natural 18-20
14th: +1 Initiative, +1 Attack Per Melee.
15th: +1 to Leap (Add 6 Feet to leap Distance), Select 1 Zenjorike Power.
Why Study 3,000 Bo?
You want to be Fast, really Fast. You want to be Sneaky, really Sneaky.
You prefer Flight than Fight. You don't mind being called a Coward.
[Designer Notes: This style is quite similar to what the Japanese Ninja use. The main difference is mobility over lethality. The style is used mainly to spy and steal. That having said, underestimating a 3,000 Bo master is a lethal mistake, for he can run around you in circles all day raining steel over your head, and there is little chance you can catch him, if any.]
[The style have extreme mobility as one may see, but lacks powerful and damaging attack. Wise player would know to leap and dodge away from attackers, and use the various throwing skills to attack from afar. Trying to go melee with this style for any extended period of time is a bad idea. The style simply lacks powerful modifier or tough martial Art Power to stand up to the abuse. However, it should be easy for any 3.000 Bo master to just jump away from combat, up a to a roof, allows for quick getaway, or raining death from vairous weapons he carries. Modern Masters "MAY" think of gettin WP: pistols as a kata. A silenced pistol is quite effective for a sneaky personality, although the silence and ease of conseal makes darts and knives an all time favorate. It is also extremely common for some masters to coat poisons on his weapons.]