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Northern Leg

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	==Northern Leg==		==Northern Leg==
	Associated Weapons: Feet, Hands		'''Associated Weapons:''' Feet, Hands
	Northern Leg was developed on open, undulating plains where the people were accustomed to walking and riding horses over great distances. Their strong legs became their main weapons of attack and defense.		<br>Northern Leg was developed on open, undulating plains where the people were accustomed to walking and riding horses over great distances. Their strong legs became their main weapons of attack and defense. Northern Leg combat techniques involve constant movement, often leaping vertically or horizontally. They combine low and high kicks, and depend on an excellent sense of balance. Northern Leg does teach punches and arm blocks, but emphasizes the use of the legs, freeing up the hands to either wield ranged weapons or other devices.
			* '''1st Degree Mastery'''
	Northern Leg combat techniques involve constant movement, often leaping vertically or horizontally. They combine low and high kicks, and depend on an excellent sense of balance. Northern Leg does teach punches and arm blocks, but emphasizes the use of the legs, freeing up the hands to either wield ranged weapons or other devices.		** '''Prerequisites:''' Strength 13+, Dexterity 13+; BAB +2; Trained in Acrobatics and Jump; [[Crane Kick]], [[Martial Arts I]], [[Power Attack]]
			** '''Benefits: You gain a +10 competence bonus on Acrobatics and Jump checks.
	1st Degree Mastery		* '''2nd Degree Mastery'''
	Prerequisites: ~~STR~~ 13+, ~~DEX~~ 13+, BAB +2, Trained in Acrobatics~~, Trained in~~ Jump, Crane Kick, Martial Arts I, Power Attack		** '''Prerequisites:''' BAB +4, 1st Degree Mastery of Northern Leg, [[Martial Arts II]], [[No-Shadow Kick]]
	Benefits: You gain a +10 competence bonus on Acrobatics and Jump checks.		** '''Benefits:''' Designate an opponent against which you could make a charge attack. Make a normal Jump check; if the result indicates you could jump to the designated opponent, you can make a normal charge attack against the that opponent as part of the same action as the check. If your charge attack is successful, you inflict normal damage, plus double your Strength modifier. If the Jump check fails, you cannot charge that opponent nor can you make any other attack on your turn.
	2nd Degree Mastery		** '''Technique – Light Body I:''' You may spend a hero point when you make a Jump check to jump a maximum distance equal to twice your speed, but your normal movement counts against this distance. For example, a hero with this secret technique has a movement of 6 squares. If he moves 4 squares in a straight line (the minimum move that doesn’t double the DC of a jump), he can still jump 8 squares (DC 45).
	Prerequisites: BAB +4, 1st Degree Mastery of Northern Leg, Martial Arts II, No-Shadow Kick		* '''3rd Degree Mastery'''
	Benefits: Designate an opponent against which you could make a charge attack. Make a normal Jump check; if the result indicates you could jump to the designated opponent, you can make a normal charge attack against the that opponent as part of the same action as the check. If your charge attack is successful, you inflict normal damage, plus double your Strength modifier. If the Jump check fails, you cannot charge that opponent nor can you make any other attack on your turn.		** '''Prerequisites:''' BAB +8, 2nd Degree Mastery of Northern Leg, [[Martial Arts III]], Trained in Endurance
	Technique – Light Body I: You may spend a hero point when you make a Jump check to jump a maximum distance equal to twice your speed, but your normal movement counts against this distance. For example, a hero with this secret technique has a movement of 6 squares. If he moves 4 squares in a straight line (the minimum move that doesn’t double the DC of a jump), he can still jump 8 squares (DC 45).		** '''Benefits:''' When you make a successful charge attack, you do +1 point of damage per square of your charge, up to a maximum of an additional 8 points of damage.
	3rd Degree Mastery		** '''Technique [Technique Enhancement] – Light Body II:''' You may spend a hero point when you move so that part of your move is on a wall. You must begin and end your move on a relatively horizontal surface (such as a floor, ramp, or staircase), and can reach any height within this movement restriction. Changing from horizontal to vertical, or vice versa, is the equivalent of 1 square of movement along a normal floor. For example, a normal human with this secret technique who starts at the base of a 4-square wall could move straight up the wall, then move on to the top of the wall (total move of 6 squares). You may double move using this secret technique, and you may combine it with Running Attack, but you cannot run. Treat the wall as a normal floor for purposes of determining movement distance. For example, if you move both up and along a wall, you move diagonally. If you fail to reach a horizontal surface at the end of your move, you fall prone and take damage according to how far you fall. Opponents on the floor still get attacks of opportunity if they threaten a part of the wall on which you move. You can combine moving on a wall with other types of move actions. For example, you can tumble along a wall to avoid an attack of opportunity, or you could charge someone at the top of a wall provided you did not have to turn (other than changing from horizontal to vertical movement). However, if you are somehow prevented from completing your move, you fall.
	Prerequisites: BAB +8, 2nd Degree Mastery of Northern Leg, Martial Arts III, Trained in Endurance
	Benefits: When you make a successful charge attack, you do +1 point of damage per square of your charge, up to a maximum of an additional 8 points of damage.
	Technique – Light Body II: You may spend a hero point when you move so that part of your move is on a wall. You must begin and end your move on a relatively horizontal surface (such as a floor, ramp, or staircase), and can reach any height within this movement restriction. Changing from horizontal to vertical, or vice versa, is the equivalent of 1 square of movement along a normal floor. For example, a normal human with this secret technique who starts at the base of a 4-square wall could move straight up the wall, then move on to the top of the wall (total move of 6 squares). You may double move using this secret technique, and you may combine it with Running Attack, but you cannot run. Treat the wall as a normal floor for purposes of determining movement distance. For example, if you move both up and along a wall, you move diagonally. If you fail to reach a horizontal surface at the end of your move, you fall prone and take damage according to how far you fall. Opponents on the floor still get attacks of opportunity if they threaten a part of the wall on which you move. You can combine moving on a wall with other types of move actions. For example, you can tumble along a wall to avoid an attack of opportunity, or you could charge someone at the top of a wall provided you did not have to turn (other than changing from horizontal to vertical movement). However, if you are somehow prevented from completing your move, you fall.


	==One Move==		==One Move==

Marty: /* One Move */

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One Move

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	==One Move==		==One Move==
	Associated Weapons: Feet OR Hands, Specific melee weapon		'''Associated Weapons:''' Feet OR Hands, Specific melee weapon
	Wherever martial arts schools train with weapons, a style develops that involves drawing, striking, and sheathing the weapon in a single, flowing movement—without the need for conscious thought. This is the essence of the Japanese art of iaido, among others.		<br>Wherever martial arts schools train with weapons, a style develops that involves drawing, striking, and sheathing the weapon in a single, flowing movement—without the need for conscious thought. This is the essence of the Japanese art of iaido, among others. The One Move school requires training in meditation as well as weapon proficiency and quick reflexes.
			* '''1st Degree Mastery'''
	The One Move school requires training in meditation as well as weapon proficiency and quick reflexes.		** '''Prerequisites:''' Dexterity 13+, BAB +1, [[Agile Riposte]], [[Martial Arts I]], [[Combat Reflexes]], [[Dodge]], [[Quick Draw]], [[Skill Focus]] (Initiative), Trained in Initiative; You must also have [[Weapon Focus]] with either Simple Weapons, Advanced Melee Weapons, or with a weapon that is an Exotic melee weapon for you.
			** '''Benefits:''' You gain [[Improved Disarm]] as a bonus feat.
	1st Degree Mastery		* '''2nd Degree Mastery'''
	Prerequisites: ~~DEX~~ 13+, BAB +1, Agile Riposte, Martial Arts I, Combat Reflexes, Dodge, ~~Trained in Initiative,~~ Quick Draw, Skill Focus (Initiative). You must also have Weapon Focus with either Simple Weapons, Advanced Melee Weapons, or with a weapon that is an Exotic melee weapon for you.		** '''Prerequisites:''' 1st Degree Mastery of One Move, BAB +4, [[Martial Arts II]], [[Mobility]]
	Benefits: You gain Improved Disarm as a bonus feat.		** '''Benefits:''' If you draw the melee weapon with which you have Weapon Focus and attack with it in the first round of combat, you gain a +5 bonus to your damage roll with that weapon. If you are attacking with an unarmed strike, combat gloves, or a similar weapon, you do not need to draw the weapon.
	2nd Degree Mastery		** '''Technique – Zanshin:''' If an opponent makes a melee attack against you, you may immediately spend a hero point to gain a +4 dodge bonus to your Reflex defense. You may not take another action this round, except a 5-foot step. The bonus to your Reflex defense lasts until your next action. This counts against your total number of attacks of opportunity for the round, and you cannot use this technique if you cannot make an attack of opportunity (for example, you have used all your available attacks of opportunity or you are flat-footed).
	Prerequisites: 1st Degree Mastery of One Move, BAB +4, Martial Arts II, Mobility		* '''3rd Degree Mastery'''
	Benefits: If you draw the melee weapon with which you have Weapon Focus and attack with it in the first round of combat, you gain a +5 bonus to your damage roll with that weapon. If you are attacking with an unarmed strike, combat gloves, or a similar weapon, you do not need to draw the weapon.		** '''Prerequisites:''' 2nd Degree Mastery of One Move, BAB +8, [[Martial Arts III]], [[Running Attack]]
	Technique – Zanshin: If an opponent makes a melee attack against you, you may immediately spend a hero point to gain a +4 dodge bonus to your Reflex defense. You may not take another action this round, except a 5-foot step. The bonus to your Reflex defense lasts until your next action. This counts against your total number of attacks of opportunity for the round, and you cannot use this technique if you cannot make an attack of opportunity (for example, you have used all your available attacks of opportunity or you are flat-footed).		** '''Benefits:''' If you draw the melee weapon with which you have Weapon Focus and attack with it in combat, treat the opponent you attack as if he or she was flat-footed, regardless of whether or not that opponent has acted already in this combat encounter. You can only use this once per opponent per encounter. The benefit from this degree cannot be used with unarmed attacks, including combat gloves, but it CAN be used with vibroknucklers, provided you draw and equip them as part of using this benefit.
	3rd Degree Mastery		** '''Technique – Kiritsuke:''' If you draw the melee weapon with which you have Weapon Focus and successful attack in the same round, you automatically threaten a critical hit (roll to confirm normally). This technique is a full-round action so you only make a single attack on the round you use it. This technique has no effect on opponents immune to critical hits. This does not work with unarmed attacks except vibroknucklers.
	Prerequisites: 2nd Degree Mastery of One Move, BAB +8, Martial Arts III, Running Attack
	Benefits: If you draw the melee weapon with which you have Weapon Focus and attack with it in combat, treat the opponent you attack as if he or she was flat-footed, regardless of whether or not that opponent has acted already in this combat encounter. You can only use this once per opponent per encounter. The benefit from this degree cannot be used with unarmed attacks, including combat gloves, but it CAN be used with vibroknucklers, provided you draw and equip them as part of using this benefit.
	Technique – Kiritsuke: If you draw the melee weapon with which you have Weapon Focus and successful attack in the same round, you automatically threaten a critical hit (roll to confirm normally). This technique is a full-round action so you only make a single attack on the round you use it. This technique has no effect on opponents immune to critical hits. This does not work with unarmed attacks except vibroknucklers.


	==The School of the Dance==		==The School of the Dance==

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The School of the Dance

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	** '''Prerequisites:''' BAB +3, Trained in Acrobatics, [[Dodge]], [[Improvised Weapon Mastery]], [[Martial Arts I]], [[Musician]], [[Survivor#Evasion\|Evasion]]		** '''Prerequisites:''' BAB +3, Trained in Acrobatics, [[Dodge]], [[Improvised Weapon Mastery]], [[Martial Arts I]], [[Musician]], [[Survivor#Evasion\|Evasion]]
	** '''Benefits:''' You receive [[Weapon Focus]] (Simple Weapons) as a bonus feat. You also gain a +4 bonus on Acrobatics and Jump checks. You no longer suffer a -5 penalty to Reflex defense against melee attacks for being prone.		** '''Benefits:''' You receive [[Weapon Focus]] (Simple Weapons) as a bonus feat. You also gain a +4 bonus on Acrobatics and Jump checks. You no longer suffer a -5 penalty to Reflex defense against melee attacks for being prone.
	** '''Technique [Stance] – Ginga''': The “stance” of the Dance is a continuous motion, flowing from the art’s dance origins. This motion can easily bring the practitioner into attack or defense posture. This stance grants you a +1 Dodge bonus to Reflex Defense and a +2 bonus to Initiative.		** '''Technique [Stance] – Ginga:''' The “stance” of the Dance is a continuous motion, flowing from the art’s dance origins. This motion can easily bring the practitioner into attack or defense posture. This stance grants you a +1 Dodge bonus to Reflex Defense and a +2 bonus to Initiative.
	2nd Degree Mastery		* '''2nd Degree Mastery'''
	Prerequisites: 1st Degree Mastery of the Dance, BAB +4, Martial Arts II, Uncanny Dodge I ~~talent~~, Uncanny Dodge II ~~talent~~		** '''Prerequisites:''' 1st Degree Mastery of the Dance, BAB +4, [[Martial Arts II]], [[Awareness#Uncanny Dodge I\|Uncanny Dodge I]], [[Awareness#Uncanny Dodge II\|Uncanny Dodge II]]
	Benefits: Before attacking your opponent, make an Acrobatics check opposed by your opponent’s Perception check. This is a move action. Whether you succeed or fail you move to any unoccupied space around your opponent from which you can still make melee attacks against that opponent. If your Acrobatics check succeeds, your opponent loses any Dexterity bonus to his Reflex defense against your attacks. This benefit only lasts until just before your next action. In addition, any improvised weapon you use does the same damage as your unarmed strikes, with a +1 bonus.		** '''Benefits:''' Before attacking your opponent, make an Acrobatics check opposed by your opponent’s Perception check. This is a move action. Whether you succeed or fail you move to any unoccupied space around your opponent from which you can still make melee attacks against that opponent. If your Acrobatics check succeeds, your opponent loses any Dexterity bonus to his Reflex defense against your attacks. This benefit only lasts until just before your next action. In addition, any improvised weapon you use does the same damage as your unarmed strikes, with a +1 bonus.
	Technique – Sweeps: You may spend a hero point to trip an opponent. This attack does not provoke an attack of opportunity. If you successfully trip your opponent, both you and the opponent are prone, and your opponent is considered grabbed: You may make a grapple check against that opponent to establish a hold.		** '''Technique – Sweeps:''' You may spend a hero point to trip an opponent. This attack does not provoke an attack of opportunity. If you successfully trip your opponent, both you and the opponent are prone, and your opponent is considered grabbed: You may make a grapple check against that opponent to establish a hold.
	3rd Degree Mastery		* '''3rd Degree Mastery'''
	Prerequisites: 2nd Degree Mastery of the Dance, BAB +8, Martial Arts III~~, Combat Reflexes~~		** '''Prerequisites:''' 2nd Degree Mastery of the Dance, BAB +8, [[Combat Reflexes]], [[Martial Arts III]]
	Benefits: Your damage bonus with improvised weapons increases to +2. Your bonus to Acrobatics and Jump checks increases to +8. You retain your Dexterity bonus to Reflex defense when grappling.		** '''Benefits:''' Your damage bonus with improvised weapons increases to +2. Your bonus to Acrobatics and Jump checks increases to +8. You retain your Dexterity bonus to Reflex defense when grappling.
	Technique – Steps: You may spend a hero point at the beginning of your action to gain a +4 dodge bonus to Reflex defense against all melee attacks made against you before your next turn.		** '''Technique – Steps:''' You may spend a hero point at the beginning of your action to gain a +4 dodge bonus to Reflex defense against all melee attacks made against you before your next turn.

	==Self Defense==		==Self Defense==

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Kobojutsu

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	** '''Prerequisites:''' Prerequisites: 1st Degree Mastery of Kobojutsu, BAB +4, [[Agile Riposte]], [[Dodge]], [[Improved Disarm]], [[Martial Arts II]], [[Trip]]		** '''Prerequisites:''' Prerequisites: 1st Degree Mastery of Kobojutsu, BAB +4, [[Agile Riposte]], [[Dodge]], [[Improved Disarm]], [[Martial Arts II]], [[Trip]]
	** '''Benefits:''' You gain a +2 competence bonus on all opposed checks to trip or disarm an opponent when using one of the weapons you chose to associate with this school.		** '''Benefits:''' You gain a +2 competence bonus on all opposed checks to trip or disarm an opponent when using one of the weapons you chose to associate with this school.
	** '''Technique – Immortal Grip ~~[Stance]~~:''' You may wield melee weapons up to one size category larger than you are with one hand, and you may wield melee weapons up to two size categories larger than you are with two hands. When you wield a one-handed or two-handed melee weapon with both your hands, double your Strength modifier to damage.		** '''Technique [Stance] – Immortal Grip:''' You may wield melee weapons up to one size category larger than you are with one hand, and you may wield melee weapons up to two size categories larger than you are with two hands. When you wield a one-handed or two-handed melee weapon with both your hands, double your Strength modifier to damage.
	* '''3rd Degree Mastery'''		* '''3rd Degree Mastery'''
	** '''Prerequisites:''' 2nd Degree Mastery of Kobojutsu, BAB +8, [[Dual Weapon Mastery II]], [[Martial Arts III]]		** '''Prerequisites:''' 2nd Degree Mastery of Kobojutsu, BAB +8, [[Dual Weapon Mastery II]], [[Martial Arts III]]

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The School of the Dance

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	==The School of the Dance==		==The School of the Dance==
	Associated Weapons: Choose two of the following – Feet; Hands; Specific tiny melee weapon		'''Associated Weapons:''' Choose two of the following – Feet; Hands; Specific tiny melee weapon
	The Dance involves constant movement. “Dancers” move back and forth, shifting their weight and constantly moving their feet. Their hands make graceful, flickering gestures. They fight well standing or prone, and more advanced practitioners can fight as easily standing on their hands as on their feet!		<br>The Dance involves constant movement. “Dancers” move back and forth, shifting their weight and constantly moving their feet. Their hands make graceful, flickering gestures. They fight well standing or prone, and more advanced practitioners can fight as easily standing on their hands as on their feet! Rhythm is at the heart of the Dance. All dancers learn to perform traditional instruments associated with their art. The music calls dancers to perform acrobatic feats and to remind them of their art’s traditions and history. The Dance is one way to model the Brazilian martial art of capoiera. Making maximum use of available weapons is also part of the Dance. Various schools emphasize different weapons.

	Rhythm is at the heart of the Dance. All dancers learn to perform traditional instruments associated with their art. The music calls dancers to perform acrobatic feats and to remind them of their art’s traditions and history. The Dance is one way to model the Brazilian martial art of capoiera.		'''Special:''' Dancers cannot wear armor heavier than light armor, or they lose any benefits from this school.
			* '''1st Degree Mastery'''
	~~Making maximum use of available weapons is also part of the Dance. Various schools emphasize different weapons.~~		** '''Prerequisites:''' BAB +3, Trained in Acrobatics, [[Dodge]], [[Improvised Weapon Mastery]], [[Martial Arts I]], [[Musician]], [[Survivor#Evasion\|Evasion]]
			** '''Benefits:''' You receive [[Weapon Focus]] (Simple Weapons) as a bonus feat. You also gain a +4 bonus on Acrobatics and Jump checks. You no longer suffer a -5 penalty to Reflex defense against melee attacks for being prone.
	Special: Dancers cannot wear armor heavier than light armor, or they lose any benefits from this school.		** '''Technique [Stance] – Ginga''': The “stance” of the Dance is a continuous motion, flowing from the art’s dance origins. This motion can easily bring the practitioner into attack or defense posture. This stance grants you a +1 Dodge bonus to Reflex Defense and a +2 bonus to Initiative.

	1st Degree Mastery
	Prerequisites: BAB +3, Trained in Acrobatics, Martial Arts I, ~~Dodge,~~ Musician, ~~Improvised Weapon Mastery,~~ Evasion ~~talent~~
	Benefits: You receive Weapon Focus (Simple Weapons) as a bonus feat. You also gain a +4 bonus on Acrobatics and Jump checks. You no longer suffer a -5 penalty to Reflex defense against melee attacks for being prone.
	Technique [Stance] – Ginga: The “stance” of the Dance is a continuous motion, flowing from the art’s dance origins. This motion can easily bring the practitioner into attack or defense posture. This stance grants you a +1 Dodge bonus to Reflex Defense and a +2 bonus to Initiative.
	2nd Degree Mastery		2nd Degree Mastery
	Prerequisites: 1st Degree Mastery of the Dance, BAB +4, Martial Arts II, Uncanny Dodge I talent, Uncanny Dodge II talent		Prerequisites: 1st Degree Mastery of the Dance, BAB +4, Martial Arts II, Uncanny Dodge I talent, Uncanny Dodge II talent
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	Benefits: Your damage bonus with improvised weapons increases to +2. Your bonus to Acrobatics and Jump checks increases to +8. You retain your Dexterity bonus to Reflex defense when grappling.		Benefits: Your damage bonus with improvised weapons increases to +2. Your bonus to Acrobatics and Jump checks increases to +8. You retain your Dexterity bonus to Reflex defense when grappling.
	Technique – Steps: You may spend a hero point at the beginning of your action to gain a +4 dodge bonus to Reflex defense against all melee attacks made against you before your next turn.		Technique – Steps: You may spend a hero point at the beginning of your action to gain a +4 dodge bonus to Reflex defense against all melee attacks made against you before your next turn.


	==Self Defense==		==Self Defense==

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Self Defense

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	==Self Defense==		==Self Defense==
	Associated Weapons: Choose two of the following – Feet; Hands; Specific light melee weapon		'''Associated Weapons:''' Choose two of the following – Feet; Hands; Specific light melee weapon
	Over the last several ~~decades~~, people have taken an increased interest in self defense. Some purchase hand guns, some take up kickboxing or tae bo, and some take full-fledged self-defense classes. Reputable classes are taught by law enforcement personnel, martial artists, and security professionals. The techniques taught are often common sense, but they also borrow techniques from many different martial arts. Unlike more traditional martial arts, the emphasis in ˇself-defense is on disabling an opponent and escaping.		<br>Over the last several century, people have taken an increased interest in self defense. Some purchase hand guns, some take up kickboxing or tae bo, and some take full-fledged self-defense classes. Reputable classes are taught by law enforcement personnel, martial artists, and security professionals. The techniques taught are often common sense, but they also borrow techniques from many different martial arts. Unlike more traditional martial arts, the emphasis in ˇself-defense is on disabling an opponent and escaping.
			<br>Self Defense lacks the long history of other martial arts, and it lacks the focus on injuring, crippling, or killing the opponent that other martial arts have. It is a simple set of techniques for surviving. It has no techniques. Though less spectacular than other martial arts, Self Defense is also easier to qualify for.
	Self Defense lacks the long history of other martial arts, and it lacks the focus on injuring, crippling, or killing the opponent that other martial arts have. It is a simple set of techniques for surviving. It has no techniques. Though less spectacular than other martial arts, Self Defense is also easier to qualify for.		* '''1st Degree Mastery'''
			** '''Prerequisites:''' [[Dodge]], [[Martial Arts I]], Trained in Perception
	1st Degree Mastery		** '''Benefits:''' You gain [[Skill Focus]] (Initiative) as a bonus feat.
	Prerequisites: Dodge, Martial Arts I, Trained in Perception		* '''2nd Degree Mastery'''
	Benefits: You gain Skill Focus (Initiative) as a bonus feat.		** '''Prerequisites:''' 1st Degree Mastery of Self Defense, [[Mobility]], [[Trip]], Trained in Endurance
	2nd Degree Mastery		** '''Benefits:''' You gain [[Grapple Resistance]] as a bonus feat.
	Prerequisites: 1st Degree Mastery of Self Defense, Mobility, Trip, Trained in Endurance		* '''3rd Degree Mastery'''
	Benefits: You gain Grapple Resistance as a bonus feat.		** '''Prerequisites:''' 2nd Degree Mastery of Self Defense, [[Improved Defenses]], [[Throw]]
	3rd Degree Mastery		** '''Benefits:''' You may spend a hero point and attack with an unarmed strike or a melee weapon. You must announce the use of this ability before rolling the attack. Thus a missed attack roll is a missed attempt. If your attack succeeds, the attack deals no damage, but your opponent is stunned. Roll the die or dice for your action points; the result of this roll is the number of rounds your opponent is stunned.
	Prerequisites: 2nd Degree Mastery of Self Defense, ~~Throw,~~ Improved Defenses
	Benefits: You may spend a hero point and attack with an unarmed strike or a melee weapon. You must announce the use of this ability before rolling the attack. Thus a missed attack roll is a missed attempt. If your attack succeeds, the attack deals no damage, but your opponent is stunned. Roll the die or dice for your action points; the result of this roll is the number of rounds your opponent is stunned.


	==The Southern Fist School==		==The Southern Fist School==

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The Southern Fist School

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	<br>Southern Fist combat techniques vary from short punches to sweeping blows and circular blocks. They rely on circular hip movements to develop power for the blows and to evade incoming attacks. Southern Fist does teach kicks and leg blocks, but emphasizes the use of hands and arms. Numerous styles of kung fu and karate can be modeled using Southern Fist, as can Indonesian martial arts like pentjak silat.		<br>Southern Fist combat techniques vary from short punches to sweeping blows and circular blocks. They rely on circular hip movements to develop power for the blows and to evade incoming attacks. Southern Fist does teach kicks and leg blocks, but emphasizes the use of hands and arms. Numerous styles of kung fu and karate can be modeled using Southern Fist, as can Indonesian martial arts like pentjak silat.
	* '''1st Degree Mastery'''		* '''1st Degree Mastery'''
	** '''Prerequisites:''' Strength 13+, Dexterity 13+, Wisdom 13+, BAB +3, Trained in Perception, [[Combat Reflexes]], [[Martial Arts I]], [[~~Awareness#Superior Awareness\|~~Superior Awareness]]		** '''Prerequisites:''' Strength 13+, Dexterity 13+, Wisdom 13+, BAB +3, Trained in Perception, [[Combat Reflexes]], [[Martial Arts I]], [[Superior Awareness]]
	Benefits: You may double your Strength bonus to damage (if any) with an unarmed attack. You must declare the use of this technique before making your attack roll (thus a missed attack roll is a failed attempt). You may do this a number of times per day equal to your character level divided by four (rounded down). In addition, you treat a ~~quarterstaff~~ as an unarmed attack – gaining the benefit of anything that specifically applies to unarmed attacks and increasing its damage die by one size (due to it being an associated weapon for this school).		** '''Benefits:''' You may double your Strength bonus to damage (if any) with an unarmed attack. You must declare the use of this technique before making your attack roll (thus a missed attack roll is a failed attempt). You may do this a number of times per day equal to your character level divided by four (rounded down). In addition, you treat a your staff-like weapon as an unarmed attack – gaining the benefit of anything that specifically applies to unarmed attacks and increasing its damage die by one size (due to it being an associated weapon for this school).
	2nd Degree Mastery		* '''2nd Degree Mastery'''
	Prerequisites: 1st Degree Mastery of Southern Fist, BAB +4, Hands Without Shadow, Martial Arts II		** '''Prerequisites:''' 1st Degree Mastery of Southern Fist, BAB +4, [[Hands Without Shadow]], [[Martial Arts II]]
	Benefits: If an opponent makes a melee attack against you while you are fighting defensively or using the total defense action, you can immediately make an unarmed melee attack against that opponent. Both attacks occur simultaneously so you and the opponent both suffer damage and any other effects. You gain no benefit against an opponent that does not attack you. This counts against your total number of attacks of opportunity for the round, and you cannot use this technique if you cannot make an attack of opportunity (for example, you have used all your available attacks of opportunity or you are flat-footed).		** '''Benefits:''' If an opponent makes a melee attack against you while you are fighting defensively or using the total defense action, you can immediately make an unarmed melee attack against that opponent. Both attacks occur simultaneously so you and the opponent both suffer damage and any other effects. You gain no benefit against an opponent that does not attack you. This counts against your total number of attacks of opportunity for the round, and you cannot use this technique if you cannot make an attack of opportunity (for example, you have used all your available attacks of opportunity or you are flat-footed).
	Technique – Hammer Fist: As a full-round action, you may spend a hero point to make a single unarmed attack against an object. When you deal damage to the object, you ignore its hardness.		** '''Technique – Hammer Fist:''' As a full-round action, you may spend a hero point to make a single unarmed attack against an object. When you deal damage to the object, you ignore its hardness.
	3rd Degree Mastery		* '''3rd Degree Mastery'''
	Prerequisites: 2nd Degree Mastery of Southern Fist, BAB +9, Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Martial Arts III		** '''Prerequisites:''' 2nd Degree Mastery of Southern Fist, BAB +9, [[Combat Reflexes]], [[Dodge]], [[Martial Arts III]]
	Benefits: When you attack an opponent’s weapon you ignore its hardness. You may do this a number of times per day equal to your character level divided by four (rounded down).		** '''Benefits:''' When you attack an opponent’s weapon you ignore its hardness. You may do this a number of times per day equal to your character level divided by four (rounded down).
	Technique – Crane Fist: You may spend a hero point to make a single unarmed melee attack as a touch attack. This is a full attack action.		** '''Technique – Crane Fist:''' You may spend a hero point to make a single unarmed melee attack as a touch attack. This is a full attack action.

	==The Sticky Hands School==		==The Sticky Hands School==

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	==The Southern Fist School==		==The Southern Fist School==
	Associated Weapons: Hands, Quarterstaff		'''Associated Weapons:''' Hands, Quarterstaff or other staff-like weapon
	The Southern Fist School teaches that it developed in terrain crosscut by a huge network of waterways, along which the people traditionally lived. Rowing and poling themselves from place to place, they developed great strength in the arms and thus used the fist as their main martial weapon. While this is obviously not literally true, it demonstrates the great upper body strength developed by masters of this school.		<br>The Southern Fist School teaches that it developed in terrain crosscut by a huge network of waterways, along which the people traditionally lived. Rowing and poling themselves from place to place, they developed great strength in the arms and thus used the fist as their main martial weapon. While this is obviously not literally true, it demonstrates the great upper body strength developed by masters of this school.
			<br>Southern Fist combat techniques vary from short punches to sweeping blows and circular blocks. They rely on circular hip movements to develop power for the blows and to evade incoming attacks. Southern Fist does teach kicks and leg blocks, but emphasizes the use of hands and arms. Numerous styles of kung fu and karate can be modeled using Southern Fist, as can Indonesian martial arts like pentjak silat.
	Southern Fist combat techniques vary from short punches to sweeping blows and circular blocks. They rely on circular hip movements to develop power for the blows and to evade incoming attacks. Southern Fist does teach kicks and leg blocks, but emphasizes the use of hands and arms. Numerous styles of kung fu and karate can be modeled using Southern Fist, as can Indonesian martial arts like pentjak silat.		* '''1st Degree Mastery'''
			** '''Prerequisites:''' Strength 13+, Dexterity 13+, Wisdom 13+, BAB +3, Trained in Perception, [[Combat Reflexes]], [[Martial Arts I]], [[Awareness#Superior Awareness\|Superior Awareness]]
	1st Degree Mastery
	Prerequisites: ~~STR~~ 13+, ~~DEX~~ 13+, ~~WIS~~ 13+, BAB +3, Trained in Perception, Combat Reflexes, Martial Arts I, Superior Awareness
	Benefits: You may double your Strength bonus to damage (if any) with an unarmed attack. You must declare the use of this technique before making your attack roll (thus a missed attack roll is a failed attempt). You may do this a number of times per day equal to your character level divided by four (rounded down). In addition, you treat a quarterstaff as an unarmed attack – gaining the benefit of anything that specifically applies to unarmed attacks and increasing its damage die by one size (due to it being an associated weapon for this school).		Benefits: You may double your Strength bonus to damage (if any) with an unarmed attack. You must declare the use of this technique before making your attack roll (thus a missed attack roll is a failed attempt). You may do this a number of times per day equal to your character level divided by four (rounded down). In addition, you treat a quarterstaff as an unarmed attack – gaining the benefit of anything that specifically applies to unarmed attacks and increasing its damage die by one size (due to it being an associated weapon for this school).
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	Benefits: When you attack an opponent’s weapon you ignore its hardness. You may do this a number of times per day equal to your character level divided by four (rounded down).		Benefits: When you attack an opponent’s weapon you ignore its hardness. You may do this a number of times per day equal to your character level divided by four (rounded down).
	Technique – Crane Fist: You may spend a hero point to make a single unarmed melee attack as a touch attack. This is a full attack action.		Technique – Crane Fist: You may spend a hero point to make a single unarmed melee attack as a touch attack. This is a full attack action.


	==The Sticky Hands School==		==The Sticky Hands School==

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	\| Perception Check Result		! Perception Check Result
	\| Information Gained		! Information Gained
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	** '''Prerequisites:''' 1st Degree Mastery of Sticky Hands, BAB +6, [[Improved Disarm]], [[Trip]]		** '''Prerequisites:''' 1st Degree Mastery of Sticky Hands, BAB +6, [[Improved Disarm]], [[Trip]]
	** '''Benefits:''' As a free action, you may make a grapple attempt against an opponent no more than one size category larger than you. If you succeed, you may interpose the grabbed opponent between you and any incoming attacks during the subsequent round. The interposed character counts as soft cover. An attack that misses you because it hits the cover damages the grabbed character. If you have cover from more than one source, the GM decides which cover the incoming attack hits. An opponent grabbed by a hero with 2nd Degree Mastery of Sticky Hands can attempt to break free as if escaping from a grapple. You may only do this once per round. This counts as one of your attacks of opportunity for the round, and you cannot use this technique if you cannot make an attack of opportunity (for example, you have used all your available attacks of opportunity or you are flat-footed). On following rounds, you may attempt to pin the grappled opponent as a free action. If you succeed, you may continue using the opponent as a shield. If you fail, the opponent is no longer grappled.		** '''Benefits:''' As a free action, you may make a grapple attempt against an opponent no more than one size category larger than you. If you succeed, you may interpose the grabbed opponent between you and any incoming attacks during the subsequent round. The interposed character counts as soft cover. An attack that misses you because it hits the cover damages the grabbed character. If you have cover from more than one source, the GM decides which cover the incoming attack hits. An opponent grabbed by a hero with 2nd Degree Mastery of Sticky Hands can attempt to break free as if escaping from a grapple. You may only do this once per round. This counts as one of your attacks of opportunity for the round, and you cannot use this technique if you cannot make an attack of opportunity (for example, you have used all your available attacks of opportunity or you are flat-footed). On following rounds, you may attempt to pin the grappled opponent as a free action. If you succeed, you may continue using the opponent as a shield. If you fail, the opponent is no longer grappled.
	** '''Technique – Thousand League Eye:''' As a move action, you may spend a hero point to make a single Perception check against an opponent who is within 6 squares of you. The result of your check determines how much you learn about your opponent. You gain the information for your result and any results lower than yours:		** '''Technique – Thousand League Eye:''' As a move action, you may spend a hero point to make a single Perception check against an opponent who is within 6 squares of you. The result of your check determines how much you learn about your opponent. You gain the information for your result and any results lower than yours, see the table below for more information.
	~~Perception Check Result Information Gained~~		* '''3rd Degree Mastery'''
	~~10+ Whether~~ the ~~opponent is a nonheroic or a heroic character (or a beast)~~		** '''Prerequisites:''' 2nd Degree Mastery of Sticky Hands, STR 15+, BAB +8, Grapple Resistance, Throw
	~~15+ Opponent’s total Reflex defense score~~		** '''Benefits:''' When an opponent makes a move action that grants you an attack of opportunity (including attacks of opportunity granted by Three-Conflicts Stance) or tries to withdraw (which would not normally grant you attacks of opportunity), you may attempt to prevent the move action before it actually occurs by making an unarmed attack. If you succeed, you deal damage normally and the is unable to move into or out of the area you threaten. This prevents a foe from either closing or fleeing. This counts as one of your attacks of opportunity for the round, and you cannot use this technique if you cannot make an attack of opportunity (for example, you have used all your available attacks of opportunity or you are flat-footed).
	~~20+ Opponent’s Dexterity bonus, Class bonus to Reflex defense, Armor bonus to Reflex defense (if any), and any situational modifiers (such as dodge bonuses)~~		** '''Technique – Repulse the Monkey:''' You may spend a hero point to ready an action and set yourself against a charge. When the charging opponent enters a square you threaten, you may make an unarmed attack against that opponent. If your attack succeeds, you do double damage. This effect lasts until you make an attack roll, or stop readying the action. This counts against your total number of attacks of opportunity for the round, and you cannot use this technique if you cannot make an attack of opportunity (for example, you have used all your available attacks of opportunity or you are flat-footed).
	~~25+ Opponent’s current number of hero points (if any)~~		{\| class="wikitable"
	3rd Degree Mastery		\|- style="text-align:center;"
	Prerequisites: 2nd Degree Mastery of Sticky Hands, STR 15+, BAB +8, Grapple Resistance, Throw		! colspan="2" \| Thousand League Eye
	Benefits: When an opponent makes a move action that grants you an attack of opportunity (including attacks of opportunity granted by Three-Conflicts Stance) or tries to withdraw (which would not normally grant you attacks of opportunity), you may attempt to prevent the move action before it actually occurs by making an unarmed attack. If you succeed, you deal damage normally and the is unable to move into or out of the area you threaten. This prevents a foe from either closing or fleeing. This counts as one of your attacks of opportunity for the round, and you cannot use this technique if you cannot make an attack of opportunity (for example, you have used all your available attacks of opportunity or you are flat-footed).		\|-
	Technique – Repulse the Monkey: You may spend a hero point to ready an action and set yourself against a charge. When the charging opponent enters a square you threaten, you may make an unarmed attack against that opponent. If your attack succeeds, you do double damage. This effect lasts until you make an attack roll, or stop readying the action. This counts against your total number of attacks of opportunity for the round, and you cannot use this technique if you cannot make an attack of opportunity (for example, you have used all your available attacks of opportunity or you are flat-footed).		\| Perception Check Result
			\| Information Gained
			\|-
			\| 10+
			\| Whether the opponent is a nonheroic or a heroic character (or a beast)
			\|-
			\| 15+
			\| Opponent’s total Reflex defense score
			\|-
			\| 20+
			\| Opponent’s Dexterity bonus, Class bonus to Reflex defense, Armor bonus to Reflex defense (if any), and any situational modifiers (such as dodge bonuses)
			\|-
			\| 25+
			\| Opponent’s current number of hero points (if any)
			\|}

	==Swordplay==		==Swordplay==