Combat Shticks

Combat Shticks †

Some warriors practice moves that are mostly for show but aren't entirely worthless. A few generic examples appear below. Be sure to customize them with nifty names! All require specialization by combat skill.

Flourish: On the turn after you knock down or kill a foe, you may opt to perform an impressive flourish. This takes a full Ready maneuver and requires a skill roll. Success lets you use Intimidation with the maximum +4 for "displays of strength."

Follow-Through: On any turn during which you knock down or kill an enemy using the chosen skill, make an immediate skill roll. Success lets you try Intimidation against any remaining foes as a free action that turn. A good example here is chiburi (血振): flicking blood off a sword blade, practiced by Japanese swordsmen.

Twirl: Twirling a handgun, sword, or other weapon lets you present it hilt- or butt-first as if to surrender it...and then make a skill roll to ready it instantly, with time left to attack. Failure means dropping the weapon, accidentally discharging a firearm, etc.