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This skill only works against a single victim; everyone can hear the shout, but your chi is focused on that one foe. However, a successful Kiai roll gives you +2 to [[Intimidation]] rolls vs. everyone within earshot. | This skill only works against a single victim; everyone can hear the shout, but your chi is focused on that one foe. However, a successful Kiai roll gives you +2 to [[Intimidation]] rolls vs. everyone within earshot. | ||
==See Also== | |||
* [[Martial Arts: Cinematic Techniques#Kiai|Kiai]] | |||
{{glossary}}{{ctq}} | |||
[[Category:Hard]] | |||
{{Cinematic}} | {{Cinematic}} | ||
{{Esoteric Skill}} | {{Esoteric Skill}} | ||
Revision as of 14:21, 3 September 2021
Defaults: None.
Prerequisites: Trained By A Master or Weapon Master.
You can channel your chi outward in a mighty shout (kiai) that freezes lesser foes. This counts as an attack, and costs 1 FP per attempt, successful or not.
Roll a Quick Contest: your Kiai skill vs. your target's Will. You are at -1 for every full two yards of distance. Your victim resists at +1 if he is Hard of Hearing, at +2 if Deaf! If you win, your target is mentally stunned (see Effects of Stun).
This skill only works against a single victim; everyone can hear the shout, but your chi is focused on that one foe. However, a successful Kiai roll gives you +2 to Intimidation rolls vs. everyone within earshot.