The Honor of Oum (wolfy vs eugene)

[Nyx]

The arena is a circular pit in the ground measuring 10 meters deep and 10 meters wide with a barrier over the top, the barrier itself casts light within the pit leaving no shadows anywhere within while watchers above place bets on the fighters within however any sounds from outside the pit are muted by the barrier.

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Nyx would sigh as he rolled his shoulders and stepped away from the wall looking over his challenger standing 5 feet away from him, he didn't look like much but it didn't matter. Nyx himself was decked in black while his raven hair was swept back. On his right hip he wore a simple steel short sword without a hilt, similar to a kunai while on his back rested a long sword of similar make but with the hilt intact.

[Osoroshi Tachibana]

Osoroshi is standing at the center of a pit until he notices another ninja that gets just a bit too close for comfort. "Hey, back off. You're getting too close." Osoroshi moves back and equips his gauntlets. The two now stand at a 5 meter gap. Hmm... *Osoroshi begins to think* What do my skills let me do. I've only been training my jump good skill. God. Well, looks like I finally get to put my boxing to good use. Osoroshi would fasten his headband around his neck, securing any and all grab points. His hair would be tied back with a spike of bang hanging in front of his eye. "So what's it gonna be?"

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Skills, Techniques, Etc:

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Techniques

Direction Sense (45/125)

Rank: "E"

Skill: Skill

Effect: There are people who always seem to know where they're going as if they had an inner compass.

Special:

Drawback: ---

Description: Can be learned by an Animal. There are people who always seem to know where they're going as if they had an inner compass. The character with this skill is just such a person. They have an innate sense about which direction is north, south, east, west, etc. They need no compass. They also can read the stats and use them to navigate by, although they know nothing about navigating on the seas. They can read signs as well, using such information as the direction a river flows or which side a tree moss is growing on, in order to get a sense of where they are. Look in Task Skills thread found in the Skills and Traits Index for more information. Each time learned user gets 5 die roll to increase the skill.

Limit: ---



Current Affairs (43/125)

Rank: "E"

Skill: Skill

Effect: This skill helps a character know the goings-on in the world around them.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: This skill helps a character know the goings-on in the world around them. They try to keep informed of all the latest developments in any region. The information obtained is always publicly available knowledge and never secret or classified information. With a successful Current Affairs skill check, the character successfully asks questions and learns information about the local area. On a failed check, people either don’t know or refuse to answer the character’s nosey questions. Unskilled characters have access to local rumors as would be expected. Those with Average mastery should receive twice the ordinary amount of rumors while those of Expert mastery know all local rumors if they seek them out. In addition, those with Advanced mastery or above may check the veracity of any rumors they encounter by having a Game Master roll a [secret] skill check. If successful, the Character identifies a single false rumor. Look in Academia Skills thread found in the Skills and Traits Index for more information. Each time learned user gets 5 die roll to increase the skill.

Limit: ---



Engineering (42/125)

Rank: "E"

Skill: Skill

Effect: The character with this skill is trained as a designer of both great and small things.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Characters with engineering can design gadgets both great and small. Engineers can prepare plans for everything from small machines to large transportation mechanical devices. An engineer must still find competent workmen to carry out their plans, but they are trained to supervise and manage their work (or they may be proficient in Technician to carry out their own plans). Engineering allows the user to create blueprints for pre-existing items. To create a blue print the user must "craft" the blue print but must only use the Engineering skill to do so. Crafting is equal to the cost of a blue print found in Gadgets. Each time learned user gets 5 die roll to increase the skill.

Limit: Must know Techcraft.



Techcraft (36/125)

Rank: "E"

Skill: Skill

Effect: Use this skill to recognize how a device works or even what a device does.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Use this skill to recognize how a device works or even what a device does. For example, a user enters a building and discovers a strange-looking device in the center. With a successful Techcraft check, they can discover what the device does. With another successful check, they may determine that it has a sensor on the front and is therefore most likely controlled by a remote similar to a tracker. Anything the characters might have seen before does not require a check to identify. However, that still leaves a ton of gadgets left for the technician to figure out. A check is made when the device is strange, industrial, or specialized, or when the character has only a brief moment to examine it. All checks are Difficult, or Very Difficult. Each time learned user gets 5 die roll to increase the skill.

Limit: ---



Blacksmithing/Metalworking (49/125)

Rank: "E"

Skill: Skill

Effect: A character with the Blacksmithing Skill is capable of making simple tools and implements from iron and steel.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Use of this skill requires a forge with a coal-fed fire and bellows, as well as a hammer and anvil. The character cannot make Armour or most Weapons, (he needs the appropriate skill fort hat) but can craft crowbars, grappling hooks, horseshoes, nails, hinges, plows, and most other iron objects. The list above gives examples of Mastery Level and what the character can do. Look in Task Skills thread found in the Skills and Traits Index for more information. Each time learned user gets 5 die roll to increase the skill.

Limit: ---



Cartography (Overland) (52/125)

Rank: "D"

Skill: Skill

Effect: If a character has parchment, quills and ink, this skill allows them to create relatively accurate maps.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: If the character fails to purchase these items, they cannot map the area. (Remember that parchment is flammable and a Character could easily lose their map in a Fireball, so take precautions.) Characters unskilled or with Novice mastery of Cartography may not use graph paper when mapping dungeons. If a character cannot see they cannot map. There are 3 types of Cartography. Dungeon, Overland, and Nautical.

Unskilled Draw a simple map of interconnected lines ("turned left here, went down a corridor for awhile, room here")

Novice Draw a rough, simple map

Average Draw a fairly accurate map. Can create Poor Quality Charts.

Advanced Draw a very accurate map. Can create Average Quality Charts.

Expert Create a topographical map while airborne. Can create Good Quality Charts.

Master Figure longitude, map continent-sized mass. Can create Amazing Quality Charts.

Each time learned user gets 5 die roll to increase the skill.

Limit: Must know Direction Sense.



Escape Artist (18/125)

Rank: "E"

Skill: Skill

Effect: A skill that enables a character to escape from bindings.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: This skill enables a character to escape from shackles, ropes, nasty tentacles, constrictor snakes or other immobilizing confinement. This is unusually accomplished by using deep inhalations or muscle tensing when confined (so that the ropes loosen when the body is relaxed), temporarily dislocating a joint or similar action. The Escape Artist requires a full 10 seconds to attempt this skill. With a successful check, the character escapes their bonds. On a failure, the character remains trapped however may reattempt an escape. The user may attempt to escape a binding within half a round by making a Very Difficult check. If user has 25 or more Ranks in Escape Artist user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Rope Use involving bindings. If user has 25 or more Ranks in Rope Use user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Escape Artist involving Ropes. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.

Limit: ---



Jump Good (28/125)

Rank: "E"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: Jump Good is the skill to make Jumps or to soften a fall.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Jump good is a skill that needs no die roll. Jump Good skill determines how well the user can Jump. Without Jump Good the user can jump both vertically and horizontally up to 10 meters. All Jumps are assumed that the user is getting a running start of at least 6 meters in a straight line before Jumping. If the user does not run at least 6 meters, then the bonuses are cut in half. The Maximum Distance a user can jump is dependent on their Skill + their base Jump of 10 meters. There are no checks needed to determine if a user succeeds on a Jump, if they land prone, or any other variable. There are type Jumps calculated with Jump Good; Long Jump, and High Jump.

Long Jump: A long jump is a horizontal jump. At mid-point of the jump, the user attains a vertical height equal to 1-quarter of the horizontal distance. For every 5 Skill Points the user has in Jump Good they add +2 meters to their Base Jump. Example: If the user has 43 Skill points in Jump Good, their long jump will be 26 meters.

High Jump: A high jump is a vertical leap made to reach a ledge high above, or reach a vertical height. For every 5 Skill Points the user has in Jump Good they add +1 meters to their Base Jump. Example: If the user has 43 Skill Points in Jump Good, their high jump is 18 meters. Falling: When the user deliberately falls a distance, the Jump Good skill can be used to increase the length of falling. Base Falling distance is 10 meters. For every 5 Skill Points the user has in Jump Good they add +2 meters to their Base Fall distance. Example: If the user has 43 Skill Points in Jump Good, they can fall at a distance of 26 meters without consequences.

High Water Jump: Normally Jumps incur a -50 penalty when making a high jump out of water.

Look in Task Skills thread found in the Skills and Traits Index for more information. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.

Limit: Must learn from Universal TaiJutsu.



Perfect Stance

Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"

Skill: Supplementary

Effect: A technique that decreases knock back distances.

Special: ---

Drawback: Only works if the user is standing on the floor and is not in any way brought into the air, or removed from their stance.

Description: This technique was devised against knock back techniques. The great fighters of olden times thought that being knocked away from an opponent would be considered very dangerous and for that created a technique in which the user brings down their center of gravity locking them down into place against the earth they stand on. Doing so they would propel their leg muscles forward holding themselves into place reducing knock back attacks. When the user first learns this technique knock back is quickly reduced by eighteen percent. This means that if a user is knocked back twenty meters initially they are really knocked back for only sixteen meters. When the user learns the "C" rank version of this technique knock back is reduced by thirty six percent. When the user learns the "B" rank version of this technique knock back is reduced by fifty four percent. When the user learns the "A" rank version of this technique knock back is reduced by seventy two percent. Then finally when the user learns the "S" rank version of this technique knock back is reduced by ninety percent. However if a user is knocked up into the air, or their footing is lose then they are no longer able to perform this technique.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know all Basics



Tsurutsuru Kobushi: Sotsuji Shindou (Sudden Impact)

Rank: D

Skill: Taijutsu

Effect: Knocks the target away from the user.

Special: None

Drawback: None

Description: A technique developed to push away an opponent rather than harm them. An inexperienced user of this stance and technique will need to slide on a surface in order to gain the proper momentum. This is an open palmed strike that is aimed towards a target’s torso. The user swings his/her palm from below the targets waist or lower half. If it connects, the strike will usually send the target flying backwards. Of course, weight and other factors will need to be considered.

Limit: Universal TaiJutsu



Upright Stance

Rank: "E"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: A Basic upright stance used in boxing.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Picture To adopt an Upright Stance, you should stand with your legs roughly shoulder-width apart. Your back foot should be about half a step behind your front foot. If your dominant boxing hand is your right hand, your left foot will lead. Lift your right heel off the ground by about 3 inches and point both feet inward (although do not exaggerate this movement). If you lift your heel too far off the ground, or turn your feet too far inward, you will become unbalanced. As a test, imagine someone pushing you from any direction. In a properly balanced stance, you should be able to maintain an upright position and not fall to the ground or sway from side to side. To increase the stability of your stance, keep your knees and hips slightly bent but make sure your back is straight. Your lead fist (which will be your left fist if your dominant boxing hand is your right hand) should be positioned vertically at eye level, approximately six inches away from your face. Your right fist should be positioned next to your chin, with your elbow held against your ribcage. This is good defensive positioning and will effectively protect your body. Whilst watching televised boxing matches, you may have noticed the boxers tapping their cheeks with their hands. This repetitive action acts as a reminder to keep fists up at all times and is especially important as the match progresses and energy levels drop. To further protect yourself from blows from your opponent, keep your chin pressed against your chest. Punches to the jaw often cause knock-outs, so it is essential to keep this stance throughout the boxing match.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing)



The Jab

Rank: "D"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: A quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand from the guard position.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Picture Stand with your feet hip distance apart. Step your right foot back 18-24 inches with the weight of your right leg on the ball of your foot (right heel is somewhat elevated and the knees are slightly bent). Bring your right fist close to your right cheek bone and your left fist slightly in front of it about jaw height. Pull your elbows in towards your ribs so that they line up somewhat below your fists. Push off of the ball of the right foot, bend the left knee slightly and start to extend the left hand in a pushing type motion (there should be a subtle rotation as your left hand goes forward your right shoulder moves back). You may also rotate the fist so that when it reaches the desired destination your left palm will be facing down. Retract the left hand as fast as you extended it and return to the original position. Remember before punching relax the hand, snap it forward and clinch before making contact. Do your best to strike with the first two knuckles and keep your wrist in neutral position upon impact. Aim six to eight inches beyond your target. Extend the arm only about 90-95 percent. Keep your chin tucked down toward your chest--this protects your jaw from exposure to being hit. Bring your hand back as fast as you throw it. Move your head on an angle as you throw the punch.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch



The Cross/The Straight

Rank: "D"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: A powerful, straight punch thrown with the rear hand.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Picture Determine which hand is your strong hand. Although you can throw a straight hand punch with either your left or right hand, it will be most effective if you use your strongest hand. Most right-handed fighters have a stronger right hand, while left-handed fighters have stronger left hands. Get into a basic boxing stance. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart with your knees slightly bent. If you are right-handed, your left shoulder should be pointed toward the other fighter and your right shoulder should be back. The opposite is true if you are left-handed. Keep both hands up. They should hover just under the chin, with your forearms in front of your body. This will protect you from the opponent's punches. Begin the straight hand punch from the foot. Push off your back foot and pivot toward your opponent, twisting your foot, leg, torso and shoulders. Concentrate on bringing power up from your leg, hips, trunk and shoulders and channeling it into your fist as you twist your body. If you don't pivot your body, your punch will be much weaker than if you use the correct form. Aim for the other fighter's face. Punch out in a straight line and extend the arm out all the way. At the point of impact, your feet and body should be facing the other fighter. Snap your hand back to your chin as you twist your body back to the beginning position. Remember to keep your left hand up throughout the punch so you have a guard up to protect you from a counterpunch.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch



The Hook

Rank: "D"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: A semi-circular punch thrown with the lead hand or rear hand to the side of the opponent's head.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Picture Shift your weight subtly forward by slightly bending your front leg while elevating your lead elbow to about shoulder height. Push off your front leg to shift your weight more towards the back leg while rotating your torso in the same direction with your lead hand heading towards a specific target. For the purpose of this intro we'll aim face high. That rotation and shifting motion should be accompanied by a whipping or thrusting of the hips. If you have your left leg forward and are throwing a lead hand hook (left hand hook) your hips should thrust from left to right while executing this punch. The punch should reach its mark with tremendous force. This will happen by throwing it fast and aiming to land your fist 6 to 8 inches beyond your target. Your fist can either be positioned to have your palm facing you or the ground. Return to your original stance. Do your best to hit your target with your first two knuckles.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch



The Uppercut

Rank: "D"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: A vertical, rising punch thrown with the lead hand or rear hand.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Picture To throw a right uppercut, start in the classic boxing stance with the back (right) knee bent. Lower the right shoulder to drop the right side of the body in a semi-crouch position. Remember to keep the left fist up by the chin to protect the head. Now as you rotate the hips forward, push the ball of the back foot, (the right foot), and punch the right fist up towards the target. The right side of the back and the right shoulder will follow through with the rotation of the hips. The hips finish being squared to the front. The right arm always stays close to the body and moves upward in a semi-circle. To throw the left uppercut from the classic boxing stance, start with squared off hips, left knee bent and the left shoulder lowered. The body weight is then transferred to the ball of the left foot as the punch is delivered with a bent arm at a right angle and the hips will rotate into the classic boxing stance. Do your best to hit your target with your first two knuckles. Remember to bend the both of the knees and lean the body forward. Bring the first close to the side and remember to have the knuckles facing down. Extend the bent knees at full force Use the momentum and the body to thrust the fist upward.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch



Slipping Outside

Rank: "D"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: A basic technique that every boxer must learn in order to slip towards the outside of an attack.

Special: ---

Drawback: Only works against Singular attacks. Area effect attacks, or attacks that attack at a larger range then that of what the user may slip can still or is able of harming the user.

Description: Picture Executed by slightly moving the head to either side so that the opponent's punches "slip" by the boxer. This technique the user understands to movement of a straight like punch. This could be either done with the opponent's right or left. The slip is a technique in which the user rushes the opponent while bobbing their head, or "slipping" their head in the direction that goes to the outside of the opponent's body. This technique is used to help the user give out counters against the opponent. Whenever the opponent attacks with their left, you move in their left moving away from the body, to where the left ribcage is shown. Whenever the opponent attacks with their right the user moves in the right moving away from the body, to where the right ribcage is shown.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch



Parrying With the Gloves

Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: To parry a user must know how to parry. They must know and see the attack coming towards the user. The user must also know when the attack is going to come.

Special: ---

Drawback: Depending on the rank the user knows in this technique depends on how well they may Parry without harming themselves.

Description: NOTE: Only works when the user is parries with their gloves or hands. When the user learns this technique, depending on what technique an opponent hits against them the user is able to parry without taking a hit. This means in order to parry attacks that are "C" rank, the user must know Parrying With the Gloves "C" rank. The problem with this technique is that the user will not know if they can parry an attack or not. It the user parries an attack that the user is incapable of doing so the attack goes through and smashes into the user. If the user is able to, then the user may simply move the attack to another direction making a counter come easier against the opponent.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch.



Blocking (With the Arms)

Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: A blocking technique using the arms.

Special: ---

Drawback: Depending on the rank the user knows in this technique depends on how powerful the block may be.

Description: The user can withstand bludgeoning attacks more proficiently by blocking with their arms. The more the user learns the better they are able to block. NOTE: Only works when the user is blocking with their arms. A technique that is ideal for close combat, allowing the user to go toe to toe with the strongest foes without quickly succumbing to large amounts of damage. When first learned this technique gives the Armour a hardness of a 10 against Bludgeoning Damage. Each time learned the hardness of the Armour increases by 5 giving a max of a Hardness 30 at "S" Rank.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch



Peek-a-Boo

Rank: "D"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: The peek-a-boo guard is a defensive style that is extremely popular with professional and amateur boxers. This type of guard is also commonly known as ‘the earmuffs’.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Picture To adopt an effective peek-a-boo position, hold your hands next to each other in front of your face. Keep your elbows tight against your body whilst maintaining a relaxed stance. This guard will minimize damage from direct strikes to the head but it is a difficult guard from which to mount a counter-attack. The main drawback to the peek-a-boo is that it leaves the boxer vulnerable to hooks from the opponent. The peek-a-boo defensive style is especially suitable for shorter fighters. This is primarily because shorter boxers have shorter arms and are therefore able to gain more leverage in looping punches. Furthermore, shorter fighters will be able to cover the gaps in the guard position more effectively. Taller fighters, who will presumably have longer torsos, are more vulnerable to strikes on the body than shorter boxers. This is not to say that they should avoid employing the peek-a-boo guard but they should always be more aware of this increased vulnerability. NOTE: Only works when the user is in the Peek-a-Boo guard position. When first learned this technique gives the Armour a hardness of a 20 against Bludgeoning Damage. Each time learned the hardness of the Armour increases by 5 giving a max of a Hardness 40 at "S" Rank.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch



Freebies: Able Learner(2), Chakra Resistance(2), Air Touched(1), Flame Touched(1), Storm Touched(1), Unscathed(1), Water Touched(1), Will of Men(1)

Equpiment, Clothes, Etc:

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Equipment

Gauntlet (Overview)

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Bludgeoning/Piercing/Slashing, Gauntlet

Effect: A defensive and offensive armour used as a weapon or protection for the user's arms.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: A Light Weapon. These weapons do +3 Amour Points of Damage. Metal or armoured gloves that allow the user to deal lethal damage with unarmed strikes. A strike with a gauntlet is otherwise considered an unarmed attack. The opponent cannot use a disarm action to disarm a user with gauntlets on unless they remove the gauntlets completely. Examples of Gauntlets: Brass Knuckles, Cestus, and Gauntlets.

Limit: These items may be bought inside any Weapon Shop.

Cost: 2,500 Ryo Each



Helmet (Overview)

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Protection, Armour

Effect: Armour created to protect the head of the wearer.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Armour that protects the head, face, and back of the head of the wearer. They come in dozens of different styles, many of which are attributed to different cultures. Some are more effective than others (materials, and design), while others are far more appealing by their appearance. Helmets that protect the face apply a -10 penalty to Observation. Armour Class: 3.

Limit: These items may be bought inside any Armour Shop.

Cost: 2,000 Ryo each.



Primary Equipment

Gauntlet (Overview) (2)

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Bludgeoning/Piercing/Slashing, Gauntlet

Effect: A defensive and offensive armour used as a weapon or protection for the user's arms.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: A Light Weapon. These weapons do +3 Amour Points of Damage. Metal or armoured gloves that allow the user to deal lethal damage with unarmed strikes. A strike with a gauntlet is otherwise considered an unarmed attack. The opponent cannot use a disarm action to disarm a user with gauntlets on unless they remove the gauntlets completely. Examples of Gauntlets: Brass Knuckles, Cestus, and Gauntlets.

Limit: These items may be bought inside any Weapon Shop.

Cost: 2,500 Ryo Each



Secondary Equipment

Kunai (Overview) (2)

Rank: "C" Rank

Type: Secondary, 2 per Slot, Piercing/Slashing, Knife

Effect: A kunai is a tool derived from the masonry trowel.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: A Light Weapon. These weapons do +4 Amour Points of Damage. The Range Increment of this weapon is 5 meters. A kunai has a blade that is about less than 1 foot in length. The user gains a +10 bonus on Sleight of Hand Skill to conceal a knife on their body.

Limit: These items may be bought inside any Weapon Shop.

Cost: 1,000 Ryo per Slot, or 500 Ryo Each.



Dye (Green)

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Chemicals & Compounds, Dye

Effect: This is a dark green, odorless liquid used for dying fabrics.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Crush the snakeberries into a liquid, most easily done with a mortar and pestle, then pour the liquefied snakeberries into the standard-bottle of water and shake until well mixed. Heat this mixture just short of boiling and then allow to cool. This will make 1 standard-bottle of green dye. Avoid getting the dye on your skin. If the dye gets on your skin, it will dye it green and must wear off, which usually takes around 1 to 2 weeks. If kept sealed, this dye will last indefinitely. If not, it will dry up and become useless within 2 months. Cloths and fabrics that are soaked in the dye will become the color of the dye. They need only soak for 10 to 15 minutes to obtain a proper color. The longer they are allowed to soak, however, the darker the color will be.

Ingredients 12 Snakeberries. 3/4 standard-bottle of water.

Limit: These types of items may be bought inside any Alchemist Shop.

Cost: 756 Ryo Each.



Dye (Purple)

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Chemicals & Compounds, Dye

Effect: This is a dark-purple, (red if young fox grapes are used), odorless liquid used for dying fabrics.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Using a mortar and pestle, crush the fox grapes into a liquid then pour the liquefied fox grapes into the standard-bottle of water and shake until well mixed. Heat this mixture just short of boiling and then allow to cool. This will make 1 standard-bottle of purple dye. Note, if young fox grapes are used (they start out a bright red color and only turn purple when mature) the dye will be red instead of purple. When using young fox grapes to make red dye, you will need to use approximately 20 fox grapes instead of 12 (young fox grapes are smaller). Avoid getting the dye on the skin as it will stain it purple (or red as the case may be) and cannot be easily removed. It must wear off, which usually takes around 1 to 2 weeks. If kept sealed, this dye will last indefinitely. If not, it will dry up and become useless within 2 months. Cloths and fabrics that are soaked in the dye will quickly take on the color of the dye. They need only soak for 10 to 15 minutes to obtain a proper color. The longer they are allowed to soak, however, the darker the color will be.

Ingredients 12 fox grapes. 3/4 standard-bottle of water.

Limit: These types of items may be bought inside any Alchemist Shop.

Cost: 756 Ryo Each for Purple Dye. 1,260 Ryo for Red Dye.



Dye (Red)

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Chemicals & Compounds, Dye

Effect: This is a dark-purple, (red if young fox grapes are used), odorless liquid used for dying fabrics.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Using a mortar and pestle, crush the fox grapes into a liquid then pour the liquefied fox grapes into the standard-bottle of water and shake until well mixed. Heat this mixture just short of boiling and then allow to cool. This will make 1 standard-bottle of purple dye. Note, if young fox grapes are used (they start out a bright red color and only turn purple when mature) the dye will be red instead of purple. When using young fox grapes to make red dye, you will need to use approximately 20 fox grapes instead of 12 (young fox grapes are smaller). Avoid getting the dye on the skin as it will stain it purple (or red as the case may be) and cannot be easily removed. It must wear off, which usually takes around 1 to 2 weeks. If kept sealed, this dye will last indefinitely. If not, it will dry up and become useless within 2 months. Cloths and fabrics that are soaked in the dye will quickly take on the color of the dye. They need only soak for 10 to 15 minutes to obtain a proper color. The longer they are allowed to soak, however, the darker the color will be.

Ingredients 12 fox grapes. 3/4 standard-bottle of water.

Limit: These types of items may be bought inside any Alchemist Shop.

Cost: 756 Ryo Each for Purple Dye. 1,260 Ryo for Red Dye.



Apparel

Cloak

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Slot Holder, 0 Slots, Clothing

Effect: Cloaks are hooded outerwear that tend to cover most other clothing and are open at the front.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: A cloak is a type of loose garment that is worn over indoor clothing. It protects the wearer from the cold, rain or wind for example, or it may form part of a fashionable outfit or uniform. Cloaks have been used by myriad historic societies; many climates favor wearing a full-body garment which is easily removed and does not constrain the wearer with sleeves. Over time cloak designs have been changed to match fashion and available textiles. Cloaks generally fasten at the neck or over the shoulder, vary in length, from hip all the way down to the ankle, mid-calf being the normal length. They may have an attached hood, and may cover and fasten down the front, in which case they have holes or slits for the hands to pass through. However, cloaks are almost always sleeveless. Cloaks give a +10 to Sleight of Hand when worn. Cloaks can have special straps stitched in place, allowing the Cloak to stay fluid and not be bogged down. 1 Cloak may have up to 10 of these Straps. Each Strap may have up to 5 Half Pouches stitched in to keep objects inside.

Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.

Cost: 1,000 Ryo Each.



Footwear

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Slot Holder, 0 Slots, Clothing

Effect: Footwear can be worn on the feet of a person.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Outer coverings for the feet, such as shoes, boots, and sandals. Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which originally serves to purpose of protection against adversities of the environment, usually regarding ground textures and temperature. Footwear in the manner of shoes therefore primarily serves the purpose to ease the locomotion and prevent injuries. Secondly footwear can also be used for fashion and adornment as well as to indicate the status or rank of the person within a social structure. Socks and other hosiery are typically worn additionally between the feet and other footwear for further comfort and relief. Cultures have different customs regarding footwear. These include not using any in some situations, usually bearing a symbolic meaning. Footwear have no slots, but a Half Pouch can be applied along the inside of footwear.

Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.

Cost: 600 Ryo per Pair.



Headgear

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Slot Holder, 0 Slots, Clothing

Effect: Hats, helmets, and other items worn on the head.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Headgear, headwear or headdress is the name given to any element of clothing which is worn on one's head. Headgear consists of caps, circlets, hats, helms, and etc. Headgears serve a variety of purposes. Protection (against impact, cold, heat, rain and other precipitation, glare, sunburn, sunstroke, dust, contaminants, etc.). Decoration or Fashion. Religious purposes. Medical purposes. Headgear have no room to hold objects and normally come with no slots but they can be outfitted with a single Half Pouch. Half Pouches however are distributed throughout the hat evenly so it does not look like an actual pouch is placed.

Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.

Cost: 400 Ryo Each.



Handwear

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Slot Holder, 0 Slots, Clothing

Effect: Handwear includes gloves worn over the hands.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Handwear is a garment covering the whole hand. handwear has separate sheathes or openings for each finger and the thumb. Handwear protect and comfort hands against cold or heat, damage by friction, abrasion or chemicals, and disease; or in turn to provide a guard for what a bare hand should not touch. Latex, rubber or vinyl disposable gloves are often worn by health care professionals as hygiene and contamination protection measures. Handwear have no slots, but a Half Pouch can be applied along the inside of handwear.

Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.

Cost: 600 Ryo per Pair.



Jacket

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Slot Holder, 2 Slots, Clothing

Effect: Jackets are mainly clothing worn over tunics and shirts and come in many different colours as well as several types.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Picture A sports jacket, known as a "sport coat" in the U.S. A jacket is a mid-stomach–length garment for the upper body. A jacket typically has sleeves, and fastens in the front or slightly on the side. A jacket comes with 4 pockets. 2 along the inside, and 2 along the outside. each pocket has the same amount of holding space as a half pouch. A total of 6 Pouches can be stitched into the Jacket. 2 Pouches may be stitched at the top of the Jacket (1 on each side) while 2 may be stitched at the bottom (1 per side). 2 more may be stitched at the top along the sleeves (Only half pouches).

Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.

Cost: 1,000 Ryo each.



Pants

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Slot Holder, 2 Slots, Clothing

Effect: Also known as trousers.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Picture There are so many different types of pants, with different designs and colors. Trousers are an item of clothing worn from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately. Shorts are similar to trousers, but with legs that come down only to around the area of the knee, higher or lower depending on the style of the garment. To distinguish them from shorts, trousers may be called "long trousers" in certain contexts such as school uniform, where tailored shorts may be called "short trousers". Trousers have 4 Pockets, 2 on the front of each pant leg, and 2 at the back where the butt is located at. Each Pocket has the same amount of holding space as a half Pouch. A total of 4 Pouches can be stitched into the pants. 2 Pouches may be stitched at the top of the pants (1 per pant leg) while 2 may be stitched at the bottom (1 per pant leg). The ones at the bottom may only have Half Pouches.

Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.

Cost: 500 Ryo Each



Shirt

Rank: "C"

Type: Main, Slot Holder, 0 Slots, Clothing

Effect: Shirts are clothing worn over the chest of a user's character.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Shirts come in many different styles and colors. A shirt is a cloth garment for the upper body. Originally an undergarment worn exclusively by men and women it has become a catch-all term for a broad variety of upper-body garments and undergarments. In some countries a shirt is more specifically a garment with a collar, sleeves with cuffs, and a full vertical opening with buttons or snaps. A shirt can also be worn with a necktie under the shirt collar. Shirts have no slots and they have no areas to carry pouches.

Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.

Cost: 500 Ryo Each.

[Nyx]

Nyx would watch the boy as he put distance between them making him shrug, however whenever he equipped himself Nyx would reach his left hand back to the long sword and unsecure it from the magnetic holster it hung from while his right hand would rest on his hip. Although whenever he placed his headband around his neck it made Nyx sigh and he would ignore the question. "Really? Mist? Aren't they the famous blood mist because so many of their people got slaughtered?"

[Osoroshi Tachibana]

Listening to his snarky comment, Osoroshi had a retort of his own. "Only the strong survived. Fights to the death were the only way to prove your worth. Some of the greatest ninjas to ever live... But hey, you should do more research." Osoroshi would fling his bang out of the way to keep it from falling forward too far. "So I'll ask again. What's it gonna be?"

[Nyx]

"If that's your philosophy you're weaker than you look. Willingness to kill the people you call comrades makes you the lowest kind of trash." The harsh reply would be all that left his lips as he turned away from the enemy and put another meter in between them. Nyx's eyes would close while he listened to his breathing and his target's as well as the sounds within the pit.

[Osoroshi Tachibana]

"It's not my philosophy. It was their philosophy. If it was my philosophy I would've killed you already. But I'm more lighthearted. Doesn't mean I back down from what seems like a challenge. And you can try to be tough but you only turn away from my words because of the cowardliness you possess. Can you not accept the truth? Or are you scared of it?" Osoroshi would take his right wrist out of his left hand and move his feet slightly apart, making his body straighten as he does so. His right hand goes up barely past his cheek bone. His left foot come one step forward past his right, meanwhile his left hand makes it's way to the jawline and his elbows come in. "You approached me. So don't quit before the battle starts." Osoroshi has assume an Perfect stance - > Upright stance.

Perfect Stance

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Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"

Skill: Supplementary

Effect: A technique that decreases knock back distances.

Special: ---

Drawback: Only works if the user is standing on the floor and is not in any way brought into the air, or removed from their stance.

Description: This technique was devised against knock back techniques. The great fighters of olden times thought that being knocked away from an opponent would be considered very dangerous and for that created a technique in which the user brings down their center of gravity locking them down into place against the earth they stand on. Doing so they would propel their leg muscles forward holding themselves into place reducing knock back attacks. When the user first learns this technique knock back is quickly reduced by eighteen percent. This means that if a user is knocked back twenty meters initially they are really knocked back for only sixteen meters. When the user learns the "C" rank version of this technique knock back is reduced by thirty six percent. When the user learns the "B" rank version of this technique knock back is reduced by fifty four percent. When the user learns the "A" rank version of this technique knock back is reduced by seventy two percent. Then finally when the user learns the "S" rank version of this technique knock back is reduced by ninety percent. However if a user is knocked up into the air, or their footing is lose then they are no longer able to perform this technique.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know all Basics

Upright Stance

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Rank: "E"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: A Basic upright stance used in boxing.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Picture To adopt an Upright Stance, you should stand with your legs roughly shoulder-width apart. Your back foot should be about half a step behind your front foot. If your dominant boxing hand is your right hand, your left foot will lead. Lift your right heel off the ground by about 3 inches and point both feet inward (although do not exaggerate this movement). If you lift your heel too far off the ground, or turn your feet too far inward, you will become unbalanced. As a test, imagine someone pushing you from any direction. In a properly balanced stance, you should be able to maintain an upright position and not fall to the ground or sway from side to side. To increase the stability of your stance, keep your knees and hips slightly bent but make sure your back is straight. Your lead fist (which will be your left fist if your dominant boxing hand is your right hand) should be positioned vertically at eye level, approximately six inches away from your face. Your right fist should be positioned next to your chin, with your elbow held against your ribcage. This is good defensive positioning and will effectively protect your body. Whilst watching televised boxing matches, you may have noticed the boxers tapping their cheeks with their hands. This repetitive action acts as a reminder to keep fists up at all times and is especially important as the match progresses and energy levels drop. To further protect yourself from blows from your opponent, keep your chin pressed against your chest. Punches to the jaw often cause knock-outs, so it is essential to keep this stance throughout the boxing match.

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing)

[Nyx]

"Whats there to be scared of from a village of sub-humans? and it has nothing to do with a challenge, this is a fight to the death or in case you haven't noticed were sealed in here." Nyx would glance over his shoulder as his blue eyes shifted to crimson with a black speck. Without turning back around he would move his sword down from his back to his side waiting for his enemy to make a move.

[Osoroshi Tachibana]

*I would stand still in perfect defense as I wait for him to make his move and thus begin to think* "Jab, Jab, Cross, Hook, Hook, Hook, Cross, Hook, Uppercut, Jab, Cross, Uppercut, Jab, Cross, Jab." "Hey, what's your name?" "And calling us sub-humans is offensive. I mean, what village are you from?"

[Nyx]

"I'm not a shinobi, just a better fighter." Nyx would sigh getting tired of this as he turned around and leaned back against the wall to face the boy. He was growing more bored by the minute while the youth shadow boxed, ever more becoming enamored with the faint hum of the ninjutsu above.

[Osoroshi Tachibana]

"I'm not a shinobi" *He says in a mocking tone* "What village do you come from. What's your name. That's my only questions for you." *I think to myself* "What's this guy's problem?"

[Nyx]

"I'm not a shinobi so I don't have a village, guess you're the one who needs to research" Nyx would quietly mock back not giving his name either.

[Osoroshi Tachibana]

"You think because you aren't a shinobi that means you don't come from a village? Where were you birthed?" *Osoroshi becomes somewhat fed up and moves a bit closer*

[Nyx]

Nyx's gaze would shift down to the boy's feet as he stepped forward though his red eyes would level up seeing him reach 4 meters from Nyx now. "I was born in a better place than you."

[Osoroshi Tachibana]

"Better place than me? You're probably not wrong. But you should leave past events in the past. Besides, that's why any ninja who came out the mist was stronger than wherever you came from. Better place than me? That's subjective." *Osoroshi makes the gap 3.5 meters by stepping closer*

[Nyx]

"If you were stronger you wouldn't be backing down form a fight." Nyx looked at the ground while his thumb ran across the wrapping of the sword handle.

[Osoroshi Tachibana]

"Once again, subjective." *Osoroshi keeps approaching in his guard, making the gap 2 meters.* "I know you hear my voice getting closer. Who's running?"

[Nyx]

"No one." With those last words Nyx would vanish from sight leaving nothing as if he was erased when the boy blinked. In truth he had teleported directly behind the boy1. Nyx would then aim drive both of his blade into his back using the force of the tackle to pin him against the wall of the pit2 before striking repeatedly3 and then finally pushing the blade through his back and chest4.


/used:
movement 1: blink
movement 2-4: dual strike with two one handed weapons with +10 surprise attack bonus

16+18*3=102 damage vs 50 AP

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Blink
Rank: "B"
Skill: Chakra Trait
Effect: The user can teleport a brief distance.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user has experienced or traveled through different planes of existence at a young age, and so formed an attunement with the fabric of space. Once per day per class level, the user may teleport 3 meters per Class Level in any direction. The blink teleport may be used in the air or underwater, but it doesn't teleport the user through or into solid spaces unless the user is incorporeal. This brief teleportation takes a weaving movement to use but is an instantaneous action. This trait replaces 2 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 2 Freebies.

Hidden Hand
Rank: "C"
Skill: Combat Trait
Effect: User's concealed weapons strike fast and true.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +5 trait bonus on Sleight of Hand checks made to conceal light weapons and a +10 Armour Points in striking damage in trait bonus when making an attack with a light weapon during a surprise attack. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Sword, Short (Overview)
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Piercing/Slashing, Sword
Effect: A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A Light Weapon. These weapons do +6 Amour Points of Damage. A short sword is about 2 feet in length. Examples of Short Swords: Tanto, Baselard, Cinquedea, Gladius, Kodachi, Xiphos or even the Mechete.
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Weapon Shop.
Cost: 2,000 Ryo

Sword, Longsword (Overview)
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Slashing, Sword
Effect: A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A One-Handed Weapon. These weapons do +8 Amour Points of Damage. A longsword (also spelled long sword, long-sword) is a type of sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for two handed use and a straight double-edged blade of around 100–122 cm (39–48 in). The longsword is characterised not so much by a longer blade, but by a longer grip, which indicates a weapon designed for2-handed use or 1-handed use. Examples of Longswords: Katana, Jian, Tachi, Scimitr, Shinai, and Waster.
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Weapon Shop.
Cost: 4,000 Ryo

[Osoroshi Tachibana]

*Osoroshi sees the person vanish but hear his reappearance and thinks* "Damn! He's fast." *He bends his knees and long jumps away from the boy. His legs swing straight up and out opposite from the hip. Half way through the jump and Osorshi is three meters in the air, the peak of his jump. Landing onto the ground, thirteen meters away from his opponent, his shoe throws some dust from the floor to ankle level. Sliding forward a couple inches due to his kinetic energy, Osoroshi uses his Palm to stop his momentum and turn around.[1] He then murmurs* "There's no way... You must moved like ten feet instantaneously." *Osoroshi then think to himself* "There's no way he moved that fast. Did he teleport. No. He must be a Tai user if he moves that fast." *Osoroshi stands up and relaxes his elbows firmly against his torso. His forearms come up and the top of his knuckles are just above his eyebrows. Osoroshi is now in Peek-A-Boo stance.* [2]

Jump Good -> Long Jump:

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Jump Good (28/125)

Rank: "E"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: Jump Good is the skill to make Jumps or to soften a fall.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Jump good is a skill that needs no die roll. Jump Good skill determines how well the user can Jump. Without Jump Good the user can jump both vertically and horizontally up to 10 meters. All Jumps are assumed that the user is getting a running start of at least 6 meters in a straight line before Jumping. If the user does not run at least 6 meters, then the bonuses are cut in half. The Maximum Distance a user can jump is dependent on their Skill + their base Jump of 10 meters. There are no checks needed to determine if a user succeeds on a Jump, if they land prone, or any other variable. There are type Jumps calculated with Jump Good; Long Jump, and High Jump.

Long Jump: A long jump is a horizontal jump. At mid-point of the jump, the user attains a vertical height equal to 1-quarter of the horizontal distance. For every 5 Skill Points the user has in Jump Good they add +2 meters to their Base Jump. Example: If the user has 43 Skill points in Jump Good, their long jump will be 26 meters.

High Jump: A high jump is a vertical leap made to reach a ledge high above, or reach a vertical height. For every 5 Skill Points the user has in Jump Good they add +1 meters to their Base Jump. Example: If the user has 43 Skill Points in Jump Good, their high jump is 18 meters. Falling: When the user deliberately falls a distance, the Jump Good skill can be used to increase the length of falling. Base Falling distance is 10 meters. For every 5 Skill Points the user has in Jump Good they add +2 meters to their Base Fall distance. Example: If the user has 43 Skill Points in Jump Good, they can fall at a distance of 26 meters without consequences.

High Water Jump: Normally Jumps incur a -50 penalty when making a high jump out of water.

Look in Task Skills thread found in the Skills and Traits Index for more information. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.

Limit: Must learn from Universal TaiJutsu.

Peek-A-Boo Stance:

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Peek-a-Boo
Rank: "D"

Skill: TaiJutsu


Effect: The peek-a-boo guard is a defensive style that is extremely popular with professional and amateur boxers. This type of guard is also commonly known as ‘the earmuffs’.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Picture To adopt an effective peek-a-boo position, hold your hands next to each other in front of your face. Keep your elbows tight against your body whilst maintaining a relaxed stance. This guard will minimize damage from direct strikes to the head but it is a difficult guard from which to mount a counter-attack. The main drawback to the peek-a-boo is that it leaves the boxer vulnerable to hooks from the opponent. The peek-a-boo defensive style is especially suitable for shorter fighters. This is primarily because shorter boxers have shorter arms and are therefore able to gain more leverage in looping punches. Furthermore, shorter fighters will be able to cover the gaps in the guard position more effectively. Taller fighters, who will presumably have longer torsos, are more vulnerable to strikes on the body than shorter boxers. This is not to say that they should avoid employing the peek-a-boo guard but they should always be more aware of this increased vulnerability. NOTE: Only works when the user is in the Peek-a-Boo guard position. When first learned this technique gives the Armour a hardness of a 20 against Bludgeoning Damage. Each time learned the hardness of the Armour increases by 5 giving a max of a Hardness 40 at "S" Rank.


Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch

[1]: 10 + (25 / 5)[Rounded up] = 13m

Movements used: 2 / 5

[Titan of Stone]

OOC: 1. blink doesnt have a sound it is an instant teleportation.
2. you were facing a wall and would have to assume a direction to jump, all of which would keep you against a wall.
3. youd have no way of knowing where I was or any reason to jump to begin with.

[Osoroshi Tachibana]

OOC: 1) Blink is instant action even though it takes a movement. And as stated by yourself "With those last words Nyx would vanish from sight leaving nothing as if he was erased when the boy blinked. In truth he had teleported directly behind the boy" so if you vanished and were behind me.... yeah.
2) What stops me from jumping along the wall? Am I in a corner? Last I checked I was standing in the middle of a room, getting closer to you before you teleported.
3) Even if I didn't know, I could still jump if I didn't know where you were, but you were right behind my character so how wouldn't I know?