PENTJAK SILAT(EXCLUSIVE)
By Kuseru
Entrance Requirements: No Alignment or Attribute Restrictions.
Skill Cost: 10 years.
Pentjak Silat means the formal movements of fighting. It is an encompassing term for the martial arts of Indonesia where there are regional styles such as the kicking and ground fighting of Sumatra or the hand work of Bali and Java. Although it has ranged attacks, Pentjak Silat concentrates on close fighting.
Most strikes are with short punches, kicks, knees, elbows and the head. Throws, sweeps, and knockdowns are also taught. While joint locks are used it is more common for limbs to be broken than to inflict pain. A typical combat might begin with punches or kicks in conjunction with the attacker moving to grappling range, then knee and elbow strikes, followed by a throw or joint break. After the opponent is on the ground, the attacker will finish them off.
Speed and strength are not emphasized as it is assumed that your assailants will be larger, stronger, faster and more numerous than you and armed. The eyes are used to keep track of opponents out of range. Although blocking and parrying is taught, a master does not ascribe importance to them. It is, the student is told, better to have a good offense than concentrate solely on defense. As combat is chaotic and unpredictable, one should be prepared to block, but only as necessary.
Costume: None.
Stance: Right leg bent out to the right and forward, left leg at a right angle, with knees bent out to the back. Shoulders twisted at angle from the waist. Right arm extended and curved back, left arm back and curved forward and up.
CHARACTER BONUSES
Add +2 to P.P.
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 2
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance, Breakfall.
Attack Moves: None
Basic Defensive Moves: Dodge, Parry.
Advanced Defenses: Multiple Dodge.
Hand Attacks: Punch, Knife Hand, Palm Strike, Backhand.
Basic Foot Attacks: Kick, Snap Kick, Trip/Leg Hook.
Jumping Foot Attacks: None.
Special Attacks: Body Block/Tackle, Body Flip/Throw, Death Blow, Elbow, Headbutt, Knee.
Holds/Locks: Finger Lock, Wrist Lock, Elbow Lock, Automatic Lock.
Weapon Katas: None
Modifiers to Attack: Pull Punch, Knockout/Stun, Critical Strike, Critical Strike from Behind.
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Arts Powers: Select a total of THREE (3) Martial Art Powers from among Atemi Abilities, Martial Art Techniques, and Special Katas.
Language: Malay.
Cultural Skills: None.
Philosophical Training: Buddhism, Taoism, or Hinduism.
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
1st: +1 to Roll, +1 to Strike, Critical Strike from Behind.
2nd: +1 to Damage, Knockout/Stun on a Natural 20.
3rd: +1 Attack, +1 to Body Flip/Throw.
4th: Death Blow on a Natural 20.
5th: +1 to Strike, +1 to Maintain Balance.
6th: +1 to Roll, +1 to Strike.
7th: Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Atemi Abilities, Martial Art Techniques, or Special Katas.
8th: +1 Attack, +1 to Damage.
9th: Knockout/Stun on a Natural 19 or 20.
10th: +1 to Strike, +1 to Body Flip/Throw.
11th: +1 to Roll, Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Atemi Abilities, Martial Art Techniques, or Special Katas.
12th: +2 to Damage, Critical Strike on a Natural 18, 19, or 20.
13th: +1 Attack, +1 to Maintain Balance.
14th: +1 to Strike, +1 to Body Flip/Throw.
15th: Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Atemi Abilities, Martial Art Techniques, or Special Katas.
WHY STUDY PENTJAK SILAT?
Atemi skills and Joint Locks/Breaks with close range strikes make this great for inflicting damage. The Ability to deal with multiple attackers is a definite plus, however its lack of concentration on strengthening makes for a weaker attacker.