YINCANG WUSHI: Hidden Warrior Kung Fu
By Hibik

Yancang Wushi, or Concealed/Hidden Warrior Style, is a form of Kung Fu that is similar to 18 Weapons and Moo Gi Gong on the lines of focusing on the mastery of many different weapons. However, this style, unlike the others, focuses more heavily on getting the first strike in, and hopefully not needing a second. It also tries to be extremely flexible in it's use of weapons. A tool shed or kitchen is an armory for these artists.

A master of Yancang Wushi will fight apparently unarmed, maybe carrying a book, fan, or flute. While in actuality, they may carry many different household items on them, like keys, rings, necklaces, watches, handkerchief, belts/sashes, etc., etc., as well as more traditional concealed weapons, like a chain whip in the arm. a fan or flute in hand, knife in the toe of the shoe, etc. As said before, they prefer the element of surprise, and usually attempt to get the first strike in a combat situation. If necessary, a Hidden Warrior Master will also resort to using longer weapons, like bamboo poles, or rakes. A Master must be quick in agility and reflexes, and cunning. This art is slightly acrobatic, but not on the lines of Wushu or Xing Chiao.

NOTE: Hidden Warrior Masters will try and avoid the use of obvious weapons, such as swords, spears, polearms, etc. They feel they are far too straight forward, not enough of a surprise element, and that they should be able to find more discreet ways to get an advantage then cutting in half with a big oversized kitchen knife.

Entrance Requirements: None
Skill Cost: 10 Years
Costume: None, but baggy clothes are preferred.
Stance: Relaxed stance.
CHARACTER BONUS
+1 to M.A.
+2 to P.P.
+2 to Spd
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 2
Escape moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance, Leap, Somersault.
Attack Moves: Leap.
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry.
Advanced Defenses: Circular Parry, Multiple Dodge.
Hand Attacks: Strike, Backhand.
Basic Foot Attacks: Kick, Backward Sweep, Snap Kick.
Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick.
Special Attacks: Deathblow, Leap Attack, Knee, Elbow.
Weapon Katas: Anything not obvious... which would be WP Improvised Weapons, WP Fan, WP Rope Dart, WP Flute, WP Mouth Weapons, WP Small Thrown Weapons, WP Crossbows (Back crossbows and sleeve bows, for example), WP Knife, WP Staff (includes brooms and garden tools) and WP Whip, along with WP Short Swords (Scrape Sabers, Sleeve Swords and Sabers, etc).
Modifiers to Attack: Pull Punch, KO/Stun, Critical Strike, Crit. Strike from Rear.
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Art Powers: Automatically gains Iaijutsu at first level. Select a Total of two from among Martial Art Techniques, or Arts of Invisibility.
Language: Chinese (Mandarin)
Physical: Gymnastics, Prowl.
Philosophical: Buddhism or Taoism.
If this is your primary Martial Art, then the following can be learned in a shorter time: 18 Weapons Kung Fu (6 Years), Moo Gi Gong (5 years), and Pao Pat Mei (7 Years)
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
1th: +2 to Strike. Critical Strike from Behind. +2 to Roll.
2th: +1 to Parry, +1 to Dodge.
3th: +2 to Damage with any object. +1 to Maintain Balance.
4th: +1 Attack per melee. +1 to Leap and Somersault.
5th: +1 Initiative.
6th: +1 to Roll, select one from Martial Art Techniques, Body Hardening Exercises, Arts of Invisibility.
7th: +2 to Entangle. Critical Strike on a Natural 19-20.
8th: +1 to Strike, +1 to Leap and Somersault.
9th: +1 to Parry, +1 Attack per melee.
10th: +1 to Damage, +1 to Dodge.
11th: +1 to Damage with any object.
12th: +1 to Roll.
13th: Deathblow on a Natural 20.
14th: Select One from Martial Art Techniques, or Specialty Katas.
15th: +1 Attack per melee, +1 to Strike, +1 to Dodge.
WHY STUDY YINCANG WUSHI?
A great hidden weapons style, offering both flexibility, accuracy, and strong reflexes. Obviously not as effective in straight forward combat as other weapon styles, but it can hold it's own. Slight reliance on weapons (although very flexible in terms of WHAT weapon). A combination of Battoujutsu, 18 Weapons, and Moo Gi Gong, but not really more powerful then any of the three.