Wolf Style Kung Fu

By Brett Hegr

Entrance Requirements: Limited to Honorable Alignments. No Attribute Restrictions.

Skill Cost: 11 Years (6 Years as a Secondary Martial Art Form)

Inspired by the stealth and cunning of the wolf, Wolf Style is a martial art form that focuses on skill and speed. As such, it is a defense-oriented form even when used offensively.

A master of Wolf Style will enter combat aggressively, preferably after having observed his opponent from afar. Once actually in combat, the Wolf master will be more circumspect, using offensive and defensive moves equally and leaping in and out of combat range to throw his enemy's timing off. If his opponent attacks too aggressively, the Wolf master will try to stay out of combat range, using his kicks to keep his opponent at a distance, using hand attacks, snap kicks, and Body Flip/Throws when he gets too close. This is done to let the overly aggressive opponent tire himself, after which the Wolf master can finish him off.

Wolf Style Kung Fu is taught at many dojos in the wildernesses of the U.S.A. and Canada. There are also two dojos in Japan and five in China.

Costume: None, prefer to remain inconspicuous.

Stance: There is no set stance in Wolf Style.

Character Bonuses
Add 2 to M.A.
Add 1 to M.E.
Add 3 to P.P.
Add 1D6 to Spd.

Combat Skills

Attacks per Melee: 3

Escape Moves: Leap, Backflip, Breakfall

Attack Moves: Leap, Roll

Basic Defensive Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry

Advanced Defenses: Multiple Dodge, Disarm, Body Flip/Throw

Hand Attacks: Strike (Punch), Backhand, Palm Strike, Power Punch

Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Wheel Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Reverse Turning Kick, Tripping/Leg Hook

Special Attacks: Death Blow, Knee, Elbow, Wolf's Bite (Special! This is a modified version of Fong Ngan's One-Hand Choke which can be used on any part of the body. The following is a small list of the places Wolf's Bite can be used on and the damage it does there per melee: throat (1D6 direct to hit points), joints (1D6 + immobilization of the joint), torso (1D6), extremities/head (1D10), male groin (3D6 direct to hit points).

Holds/Locks: Wrist Lock

Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, KnockOut/Stun, Critical Strike, Critical Strike from Rear

SPECIAL KATA: Wolf Pack
This can be used when several Wolf masters surround one opponent. When attacked, the Wolf masters are +2 to parry and dodge; when the opponent turns to deal with someone else, the Wolf masters are +2 to strike and damage and can make a Critical Strike on a natural roll of 15-20.

Skills Included In Training

Martial Art Powers: The character automatically receives the Art of Stealth and can select two (2) more powers from Arts of Invisibility, Body Hardening Techniques, or Martial Art Techniques. These powers can be traded one-for-one for any Basic Skill Program.

Survival: Fasting, Wilderness Survival, Tracking (+5%)

Physical: Athletics, Running

Philosophical Training: Taoism

If this is your Primary Martial Art Form, the following forms can be learned in a shorter time: Shao-Lin (6 Years), Fong Ngan (3 Years), Monkey Style (4 Years), or Pao Pat Mei (2 Years)

LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
1st +2 to Parry/Dodge, +2 to Strike, Critical Strike from Rear
2nd +1 to Body Flip/Throw, +2 to Damage, +1 to Breakfall
3rd +1 Attack per Melee, +2 to Disarm, Death Blow on roll of 20
4th +2 to Leap and Backflip, +3 to Roll, +2 to Strike with Wolf's Bite
5th Select one more Martial Art Power
6th +2 to Breakfall, +1 to Disarm, +1 to Parry/Dodge
7th KnockOut/Stun and Critical Strike on a roll of 18-20
8th +1 Attack per Melee, +2 to Body Flip/Throw, +2 to Damage
9th Select one more Martial Art Power
10th Death Blow on a roll of 19-20, +1 to Leap,+1 to Roll, +1 to Strike
11th +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Breakfall, +2 to Parry/Dodge
12th +2 to Disarm, +1 to Damage, +1 to Strike with Wolf's Bite
13th Select one more Martial Art Power
14th +1 Attack per Melee, +2 to Strike, +2 to Body Flip/Throw
15th Add one Zenjoriki Power

Why study Wolf Style Kung Fu?
A solid martial art form that stresses skill and cunning over simply inflicting damage, Wolf Style contains a good mix of powers and combat skills. It can also deal with multiple attackers. Wolf Style Kung Fu is good martial art for spies because it teaches the Arts of Invisibility.