Shi Ge Hau (Lion's Roar Kung Fu)
By Ray Bull

The story of this martial art begins in a secluded monastery upon a mountaintop in Tibet. The Buddhist sect that inhabited this monastery was dedicated to the destruction of evil by the use of mysticism. It was determined by the Dalai Lama that it was neccessary to develop a superior martial art to combat evil on the earthly plane. So it came to pass that a special group of warrior monks ascended to this monastery. They combined their knowledge to develop what they considered the ultimate martial art. The leader ascended to the highest peak overlooking the land, pointed one finger to the heavens and one finger to the earth. He yelled and proclaimed to the world that this ultimate style will be known as Shi Ge Hau, the lion's roar.

Entrance Requirements: Character must be of a Good alignment.
Skill Cost: 15 years
Costume: a travelling monk's robes

CHARACTER BONUSES

Add 10 to Chi

Add 3 to P.P.

Add 3 to Spd.

Add 10 to S.D.C.

COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 2
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Leap
Basic Defense Moves: Parry, Dodge, Automatic Parry
Advanced Defenses: Circular Parry, Multiple Dodge, Parry/Attack
Hand Attacks: Strike(Punch), Palm Strike, Claw Hand, Fingertip Attack, Uppercut, Single-Knuckle Fist, Double-Knuckle Fist, Overhead Strike (-4 to Strike, 1D10 Damage)
Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Crescent Kick, Trip/Leghook , Sweep Kick, Reverse Turning Kick
Jumping Foot Attacks: Flying Reverse Turning Kick
Special Attacks: Elbow, Knee, Forearm, Death Blow, Paralysis Attack, Bodyflip/Throw, Critical Bodyflip/Throw
Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Knockout/Stun, Critical Strike

SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Arts Powers: You may select a total of 4 powers from among Atemi Abilities, Body Hardening Exercises(including Demon Hunter), and Martial Art Techniques.
Languages: Tibetan
Cultural: Cooking
Physical: Body Building Survival: Demon & Devil Lore, Fasting Philosophical Training: Buddhism

If this is your Primary Martial Arts Style then the following other style s can be learned in a shorter time. Fong Ngan(4 years), Mien Ch'uan(3 years), Shaolin(5 years), Xing Chiao(4 years), Lee Kwan Choo(4 years), Bok Pai(4 years), Choi Li Fut(3 Years)

LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
Level 1: Critical Strike or Knockout/Stun on a Natural 20, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
Level 2: +1 to Strike, +1 to Parry/Dodge
Level 3: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
Level 4: +2 to Damage, Gain 1 martial Art Power from Atemi Abilities, Body Hardening Exercises (including Demon Hunter), or Martial Art Techniques
Level 5: Critical Strike on a Natural 19+, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
Level 6: +1 to Strike, +1 to Parry/Dodge
Level 7: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
Level 8: Knockout/Stun on a natural 19+, Gain 1 Martial Art Power from Atemi Abilities, Body Hardening Exercises (including Demon Hunter), or Martial Art Techniques
Level 9: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
Level 10: Critical Strike on a Natural 18+, Double Existing Chi
Level 11: +1 Attack per Melee, +2 to Damage
Level 12: +1 to Strike, +1 to Parry/Dodge
Level 13: +1 Attack per Melee, Gain 1 Martial Art Power from Atemi Abilities, Body Hardening Exercises (including Demon Hunter), or Martial Art Techniques
Level 14: +1 to Strike, +2 to Damage
Level 15: Knockout/Stun on a Natural 18+, Gain Zenjorike: Discorporate

Why Study SHI GE HAU?

A very strong style, favored by the more aggressive of the religious orders, Shi Ge Hau is only lacking in weapon skills and mystic abilities.

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