Karellian

The styles used by the Karellians are as much philosophy as actual fighting techniques. Originally, they were designed for show and focus on the internal divinity. However, during the first Turanian Crusade it proved to be a deadly fighting style as well.

Over the years these styles have been further developed to the point where both an artistic and combat style exists. Also during this time further styles appeared, each teaching their students a different way to reach their own divinity.

There are three main schools of training. The first is Ankh-Ra “Forceful Spirit” and practices strengthening the body and spirit. The second is Ji-Shun “Inner Beast” which practices mimicking the animals. The final school is Hussan Ali “Open Mind”, which trains a fighter’s abilities to perfection. Ankh-Ra

The “Forceful Spirit” technique strengthens the spirit and body for the difficult path ahead. Its movements are linear with no wasted movement. Every movement strikes hard, fast, and deadly. A few maneuvers have been added over the years, but it remains the least changed of the styles.

According to legend, the founder of the Ankh-Ra was Mohammed Sikh the leader of the resistance to Turanian interpretation of the holy words. After tremendous persecution he led his followers into the high mountains north, where the Turanian cavalry could not travel. While there he taught them Ankh-Ra so they could defeat any attempt by Turan of conquering them.

The Turanians tried forcing the small temples to submit, but they held together and turned back five crusades. After the fifth crusade the Turanians have attempt no further invasions and other fighting styles began to appear. However, the first style learned is still believed to contain the pure wisdom of the prophet. Ji-Shun

The second is Jo-Shun “Inner Beast” which practices mimicking the animals.

This is probably the most fractured of the styles. The original temple stood within the great pass to Turan. During the first Crusade, Turanian light cavalry broke down the walls and massacred everyone inside. However, three Sufi escaped and fled into the highest mountains. Once there they separated, teaching any students they could find their martial skills.

Throughout the years each Sufi’s training reflected their own personal abilities. Then as each student became a Sufi they changed the way they taught their students. Eventually, time and flexibility caused the Ji-Shun style to be the most widely practiced in Karel. Hunting Lynx Swooping Hawk Silver Bear Monkey Preying Mantis Hussan Ali

The final school is Hussan Ali “Open Mind”, which trains a fighter’s abilities to perfection. Developed by two Sufis that found the heavy emphasis on religion daunting to perfecting their fighting skills. They built a style around the ability to quickly grasp any situation and react properly. A skilled fighter will wait until the opponent attacks, then counterattack with more force. Wind Dancers

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These techniques are best seen as a cross between magic and a super-tale nt. Unlike magic, it cannot be dispelled or drained — neither is it affected by iron or silver. Instead, it more closely resembles a form of ethermancy that reaches for the internal spirit as opposed to the land of ether.

The spirit can be trained to react in a set pattern in relation to its surroundings and others. Personal

Must have Requires Focusing Skill Roll (EGO-based)

Must have Meditation (EGO-based)

KS: Chi Symbols

Perk for each known symbol

Chi Pool (see below)

Chi Spirit (see below) Chi Spirit

This is how well the student can train their spirit in the ways of the interlocking symbols.

Variable Power Pool

Control Cost Chi Pool

This represents the amount of Chi energy the student can release without harm to their own body.

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Recovery requires Meditation Roll, Expendable Focus, 1 hour startup