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{This is a work in progress. I wish to refine this roleplay, which is based on the videogame Jade Empire. Therefore, I ask any participants to provide feedback if they spot anything that requires editing. Thanks a bunch ^_^}

The Jade Empire. Fashioned from the Void by the will of the Great Dragon and blessed from its creation, the empire stands at the heart of the civilised world-a cultural wellspring in a sea of barbarity.
The majesty of the Sun Dynasty has guided our people for generations, preserving our prosperity throughout the ages. The peace of the realm was broken only when nature itself rebelled, withering the land in a decade of thirst. But even this the Emperor Sun Hai would not allow. For when he declared the Long Drought at an end, it was so.

Though (most of) you were raised far from the benevolent gaze of the Emperor, you have learned much here in the martial arts school of Two Rivers. But the end of your time at this borderland school draws near. Soon, experience will replace Master Li’s lessons as you travel beyond the shelter of Two Rivers. Remember that though the Empire stretches far, powerful spirits lurk just beneath the surface, and the threat of chaos is ever present.

Shari, Phoenari, and Broen are triplets, all brought as infants by Master Li to Two Rivers when he became the martial arts school's teacher. He has refrained from answering any questions about their parents and place of birth up until now, seventeen years since the four arrived at Two Rivers.

Fighting styles

Martial styles (note that golems are immune to martial styles)
-"Iron Palm": Practitioners of Iron Palm throw their entire body into each blow, mixing open-handed strikes with powerful, driving assaults. A low stance ensures that each blow directs momentum from the user's entire body to hit with the force of a sledgehammer. This mixture of power, balance, and brute strength demolishes individual opponents as easily as it scatters groups.
-"Legendary Strike": Many in the Jade Empire have heard of Legendary Strike, but few have actually seen it in action. Fewer still have mastered this martial style, but those who have are to be feared; their kicks rain down too fast to block and can quickly put an opponent out for good.
-"Thousand Cuts": Thousand Cuts is aptly named, though the style does not involve blades. A master of this style relies on numerous light strikes in quick succession instead of singular punishing blows or thunderous kicks. Most opponents reel under such a relentless assault, unable to counter fast enough to find an opening for their own attacks.
-"Leaping Tiger": With the vigor and speed of the animal for which this martial style was named, Leaping Tiger dazzles onlookers even as it carves up opponents. Practitioners of this Martial style focus so completely on the strength and quickness of the tiger that razor-sharp claws seem to sprout from their fists. The style's quick, leaping techniques and punishing strikes create a flurry of death that can keep even armed opponents at bay.
-"White Demon": Many martial artists criticize the White Demon style for being slow and ponderous, but in the hands of a true master it can be one of the deadliest martial styles of all. While it lacks the crowd-pleasing panache of faster styles, white Demon's sheer power and intimidating techniques plow through opponents like an ogre in a teahouse.

Magic styles (note that demons and golems are immune to magic styles)
-"Dire Flame": Practitioners of Dire Flame can throw bolts of fire, project explosive fireballs, and even summon dragon-like burning constructs that immolate enemies with tongues of flame. Sometimes the sight of a fighter wielding the power of flame is enough to reduce the bravest of opponents to begging for mercy.
-"Ice Shard": While many warriors swear by the power of Dire Flame, many others seek to master the powerful Ice Shard. By using their chi to summon forth the soul-chilling cold of the highest mountains, masters of Ice Shard can send daggers of ice flying toward enemies, call a freezing ice storm to slow their shivering foes, or even encase opponents in columns of ice before shattering them with a single blow. Few fighters have the courage to stand up to the cold stare of an Ice Shard master.
-"Stone Immortal": Fighters who study this style gain mastery over the ponderous element of earth, putting the mighty power of stone and crystal at their command. Masters of Stone Immortal have the ability to attack enemies with crystalline missiles, encase foes in stone, or even open the ground beneath an opponent's feet. To command the power of earth requires a mind centered on balance, stability, and order.
-"Tempest": Warriors proficient in Tempest have the winds at their beck and call. Fighters who have faced this style and survived tell tales of blasts of gale-force winds and of powerful whirlwinds that effortlessly sent them flying away from the Tempest master himself. Many practitioners of Tempest face entire gangs without ever taking a wound, as the mighty winds at their command keep their foes at bay. Warriors with the chill of the wind in their hearts find Tempest far easier to command

Weapon styles (note that spirits are immune to weapon styles)
-These do not need to be listed here, because a list of weapons would be nearly unlimited.

There are certain styles that are too obscure or powerful to be taught at a martial arts school like Two Rivers, but it doesn't mean your character is limited to the styles mentioned in this post. PM me if you wish to have another fighting style not listed here, and we'll discuss it.

((We need more males in this guild. Well, more males in this guild that are active-ish.))

Hasana watched the spar with delight, for the White Demon was one of her favourite styles. However, while Jing had claws, she had a slightly different method. She used katar; punching blades; which she had trained herself to slip on in the middle of a sequence, although she tended to fight with them on most of the time, as they weren't much of a hindrance.

She wasn't supposed to be lingering; she was on her way to the master's rooms. She dabbled in the herbal arts also, and Master Li was grateful for the pain relief her teas brought. While still surprisingly mobile for a man of his age, his joints still pained him in the cold of winter.

[[Oh yeah, i changed my equipment. Lol. Hope that's okay bout Master Li. If not, i will change.]]

The gentle breeze blowing in through the open window of Gujin's store cooled Yolana's face, swaying her long brunette hair about her as she waited patiently for the Weaponsmaster to recieve her new Longsword. As Gujin approached Yolana through the hallway she faintly heard screaming and fighting from outside. Bowing as she took her Longsword from Gujin, she takes off quickly, looking behind her as she goes "Thankyou Gujin! Sorry to run out like this!!" A gush of wind was left as she run through the dirt streets, rushing into the Village Square, grasping her sword tightly in her hands. Stopping in shock, her eyes grew wide as in front of her were several bandits, looking to have come from the river south of Two Rivers. The group was not large, but their use of weapons and martial arts collagorated. Creeping past the brawl, Yolana takes off in the direction of the Martial Arts school, skidding in through the gates. Running past Hasana and Pheonari, she yells as she passes "Where is Master Li? There are Pirates in the Village Square!!!"

[[Er, actually Phe, it's more like... 6 katars... three for each hand.]]

"Pirates in the village? Why are pirates in the village?" Hasana asked as Yolana flew past, in search of Master Li. "He's in his rooms!" she called after her, a little belatedly.
She looked at Phoenari. "Should we go and help them? The villages will be panicking."

Shari, with an amazing and not at all contrived sense of timing, arrived at the scene. She vaguely considered throwing one of her new explosives, but she could injure her brother, or hit one of the bodies. For all she knew, someone in that bloody batch could still be alive.

Instead, she watched from a distance, plastered against the side of building. Her physical abilities were inferior to the other students; her skills lay in speed, stealth, and trickery. And explosives. She was very good with explosives.

Her eyes fell on a nearby flock of karakul, penned up.

A few moments later, the sheep ambled towards the pirates. If someone had looked very carefully, they might have seen two human feet lost in the flock.