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A word on madness



About Gung Fu


How to arrange abilities

Background info/lore:




The story of the Brotherhood is long. That in and of itself mayn’t make it so difficult to retell, but the clandescence of the order might. In the Grim times they were known simply as the Obliterators, and for good reason: the Phoenix legends mostly allude to a set of legendary monks and nuns who made Death’s job a whole lot easier. Keeping in mind these were the days before an entire school, or two, were under the Reaper’s sails, it would make sense that not even the Old Ones would be enough to stave off the tides of madness besetting themselves on the just at any time. Enter the Phoenix. With their unrivaled skill in hand-to-hand combat and their strong mystic powers, as well as an anti-madness wavelength, the Phoenix made quick work of most any enemy unfortunate enough to be targeted by the Shinigami.


But that was part of the problem; eventually the Phoenix, with their keen esoteric knowledge, had surmised the duality of madness was a truth inescapable by the actions of the Shinigami, and invariable it was inherent in his nature; and so they resolved to serve neither side. When confronted on the issue the then chief of the order Dipankara simply said, “We are serving now only the truth. You needn’t worry unless you dwell in madness.” Angered but satisfied, Death left and cut ties with the monastery on the grounds that enlightenment, freedom from pain, and the accusations of Death’s Order being a madness itself were foolish babblings of tired old men. What he didn’t realize was that the Phoenix had not given up on fighting in their pursuit for the ultimate truth. In their search they found only one path: the Iron Phoenix. Their new resolve was to created a warrior so perfect he needn’t violence nor peace for he would be above all concepts. This experiment, it can be called, as history will tell, would prove a very bloody series of trials.


During those first few centuries the Phoenix kept to themselves, knowing their esoteric knowledge must be perfected in theory before it be implemented as practice on the field. Death was starting to lose ground. The Old Ones were powerful, and through the course of necessity had formed an alliance with the Shinigami to ensure chaos was at the very least named if it couldn’t be abolished. Order set in, and the witches knew only fear and hate for ages. The Phoenix Brotherhood was silent.


The history as we know it thus far played out in due time, and the institutionalised Death found himself trapped in his own walls. It could be posited that the weapon/tech teams of the school were inspired or somewhat reminiscent of those early days when the monks and nuns of the monastery hunted down with unbridled fury the enemies of Death, and it indeed may be true to an extent, but this is an argument for another day. As it was, though, the Phoenix Brotherhood remained neutral; and perhaps more importantly were unable to be touched by the outside due to their skill. There in the halls of their monastery, in a place where they believed the original Iron Phoenix attained enlightenment to see the folly of madness on either side (Death or Kishin), the monks and nuns trained tirelessly in the disciplines they’d set aside as sacred because they strengthened one’s soul; and of course it was only the strongest of souls who could weather the storm on the way to enlightenment. It also isn’t clear who came up with the adage of sound soul in a sound mind and sound body came from, but archeological evidence tends to point to the Brotherhood more often than Shinigami.


Thirty years ago the battle of the moon was fought, and it was only one Phoenix named Ananda who stepped in to help the school. Ananda was a renunciant who had taken his vow to renounce so far as to renounce the concepts of his faith as conscious precepts; so as to live a life of pure faith, he wandered about serving the righteous and found that he would not be tainted by Order if he practiced Varnasharmadharma (duty for duty’s sake). It led him to enroll at the school under an alias, which he also renounced, and soon after found himself battling alongside the students with impressive power. He was one of the talented Phoenixes able to project himself into Bardo without help from the monastery’s collective chant, and so was better trained to handle the madness-driven creatures present on the moon. To this day rumors circulate around campus about a mysterious force that cleared out scores of enemies to gain momentum for the school’s advance.


Now there is Illo, a talented Phoenix in his own right, but unfortunately naive in the ways the Elders would like him to be proficient in. Along with his brothers Illo trained here for the traditional fifteen years before being cast out on his mission: to serve Death. This would be the path to his enlightenment; the real question being what happened those thirty years ago, and why was it Illo was sent to serve the school?




But that’s all history. Today the monastery is a gem worthy of finding, with its training facilities, wise mentors abound, and an atmosphere perfect for meditating. Pilgrims search out this little slice of Nibbana to better themselves in the ways of battle as well as for personal growth, and though they are carefully scrutinized upon entry the Brotherhood normally welcomes them in. So, what are you waiting for? Get stronger, be better!

Chakras:

Each monk/nun will have their mystical powers
dominated by one of six chakras (excluding the
crown, as it is reserved for the Iron Phoenix).
Please choose only one. Your possible abilities
will be listed next to the chakras for your convenience.




Crown: This is the “master” chakra, through which all intuition, inspiration, etc. flows. Only the Iron Phoenix may have this as their dominant chakra. It is capable of pulling (no more than 8 ) abilities from the other chakras. Most susceptible to Ego madness.

Third Eye: The mental chakra: imagination, intuition, knowledge. It is the most vulnerable to Ego beside Crown. It takes a lot of effort to cultivate, but is the gateway to such things as illusions and teleportation/telekinesis.
Teleportation: Self-explanatory. Cannot use consecutive turns (back-to-back). Slight delay to charge.
Adv. Teleportation: Can transport groups. No delay; instantaneous. Cannot use consecutive turns.
Illusions: Pretty self-explanatory. Illusions may last no longer than ten turns at the most elaborate. Beginners may only maintain a max three turns. Significant damage will end illusion.
Telekinesis: Self-explanatory. Beginners can move weight equivalent to their own. Can levitate and float around to locomote. Intermediate can move twice as much as they weigh and fly at moderate speeds. Advance may lift/move large boulders and zip around the air quickly. Telekinesis is a feat of strength; you will exhaust your energy at some point.
Spatial Conversion: Adv. only. Can augment/shrink/edit space around the user. No more than two posts. Five turn cool.
Temporal Conversion: Adv. only. Can change time (slow, fast, pause) within a twenty foot radius for one turn. Once per fight only.
Telepathy: Self-explanatory. Beginner: one person at a time. Adv.: group calls.
Soul Perception: Can see/sense souls.
Super Soul Perception: (see Soul Booklet)

Throat: This is where the monks believe the voice comes from. It influences health as well as charisma and confidence. Use it to turn your character’s speech into reality.
Stabilize: Perform a chant that will stabilize the soul of one other player for two turns. Cooldown is three turns.
Adv. Stabilize: Stabilize a group with the same term limits.
Boost: Chant to bolster your partner’s strength in one chosen stat. Lasts two turns; cooldown three.
Adv. Boost: Boost a group. Same term limit as regular.
Sacred Word: Adv. only. Uses sacred logos to affect reality. I.E., pronounces a sacred syllable/chant and a storm of arrows appears in mid-flight. Cannot use to win the match. Large/elaborate conjurings require lots of energy, even for advanced users. 5 small uses, 3 medium, 1 large per fight.


Heart: Obviously, this is the center of love and compassion. Those with heart as their dominant chakra are gentle, sensitive souls, preferring not to fight but instead would rather talk things out. There’s is a calming aura; anyone who meets them feels refreshed--if only a little. These people pick up other’s emotions well, their gift for empathy often having them wearing the feelings and baggage of those around them. They brighten a room, but keep the energy around them positive--or else.
Empathy: This ability allows the user more easily detect deception--but be reasonable.
(Adv.)Temporal Empathy: Outside of combat the user can ask for a hint about a mission from the mission’s proctor. Can ask about the future. Once per ten turns.
Scrying: Can read the energy attached to a personal object left behind. Usually results in visions. Ask your mission proctor if needed.
Adv. Scrying: Can see visions from an area where there once was heavy traffic. May also track from this or, more easily, from a personal object (i.e. a wallet or weapon).
(Adv.) Heart-to-Heart: User can sync-up with the soul of one opponent for 2 turns. Only once per battle. This is similar to Stien’s ability.
Reiki: Users can perform healing on other’s souls, taking away mild to moderate damage.
Adv. Reiki: Can heal grave wounds. Once per fight.

Solar Plexus: Also called the stomach, this is the center of power. It also controls appetites. Those who have mastery over it can fast for unthinkable stretches of time, and also can generate truly jawdropping force.

Hakuta Punch: A punching technique carried to the extreme, making the hand rock-solid and delivers a punch strong enough to crack the ground around a 20' radius. It can also be delivered directly, but requires careful timing (is inaccurate). Cooldown is ten turns.
Rocket Kick: Using Qi Gung, the fighter launches themselves at the opponent with blinding speed. This attack carries great force, but can leave the user open if it misses. Two turn cooldown. 50-50 accuracy.
Phantom Strike: An invisible needle of an attack tears through the air after a punch or kick. It can travel several meters to hit its target. Can be sensed by Soul Perception. Requires the user to stand still and have dead aim; very low success rate. Cooldown is three turns.
(Adv.) Phantom Strike: Same as normal, but with an added explosion of telekinetic/psychic energy at the end of the attack's path. It is like a train running into dynamite. It carries more force than normal. Cooldown is four turns.
On Fire!: User can increase their body heat to damaging levels. Opponent will run the risk of hurting themselves if they use melee attacks. User's speed falls dramatically. Lasts two turns. Use once per fight.


Sacral: The pleasure center. Yep, definitely talking about sex. Also helps with acceptance and socializing. Those who have this as their dominant chakra often become masterful persuaders, able to charm their way to great success or even quell aggressive in the heat of battle.
Adapt: User can adapt quickly to their surroundings. Ex: Can see more clearly in a sandstorm.
Bliss: Requires a connection. User dulls the mind of the target for two turns with a blanket-feeling of total bliss. The opponent will feel as though their greatest wishes have been fulfilled--though no visions will occur. Just the feeling. Each strike will feel euphoric to the opponent, but in reality damage will still be taken. Cooldown is ten turns.
Persuasion: User charges their qi and attempts to strike at the opponent's soul. If successful, the user superimposes a vague feeling of familiarity on the opponent. This establishes a connection. Ten turn cooldown.
(Adv.)Shadowlash: If a connection is made the user can attack the opponent remotely, meaning they may throw punches and kicks that are seemingly aimed at nothing (from, say, twenty feet away) and telekinetic strikes emulating said punches and kicks will assail the opponent. slightly damaging their soul. Two turn cooldown.
(Adv.)Discord: If a connection is made, the user can disrupt the rhythm of the opponent’s soul with a strike similar to Soul Purge.
(Adv.)Personal Hell: Essentially the opposite of “Bliss.” User brings the target’s worst fears and personal demons to life in a powerful illusion for two turns. Opponent will take damage from apparitions if hit. Cooldown is six turns.

Root: This is the “grounding” chakra. It informs which direction we take in life, giving us stability and strength along the way. Those with this as their dominant chakra are level-headed and seen as the bedrock of their circles.
Firmly planted: Users are able to plant their feet firmly, becoming rooted through whatever it is they’re standing on. For two turns the user cannot be knocked down/pushed over. They can also run along walls and such. Five turn cooldown.
(Adv.) Iron Armor: Advanced form of "Firmly Planted." User must stand still, but may increase defense dramatically in addition to becoming unmovable. Also, sensitive areas like the eyes are unable to be pierced. Becomes very weak to magic in this state. Lasts one turn. Cooldown is ten turns.
Hairpin: Because of their sensitivity and rooting, the users of Root can detect the minute vibrations in the ground, aiding their reaction time greatly.
(Adv.)Inversion: For one turn, gravity is negated in an area. 20’ radius for beginners, 35 for intermediate, and 50 for advanced. Cooldown is five turns. User maintains balance; they can jump freely from surface to surface as though there were gravity.
Strength Boost: All moves that don’t involve jumping (jump-kicks) receive a 1.5x boost for three turns. Cooldown is three turns.
(Adv.)Ancestor Power: User calls upon the soul of an ancestor and resonates with it to gain a significant boost. Lasts two turns. Use once per battle.