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Legends of the Wulin 297 Internal Styles All internal styles in this book start with one basic technique and then branch out into four 2nd level techniques, three 3rd level ones, two 4th level ones and finally a single 5th level technique. It’s ok if a new Internal Style has fewer techniques than this. The styles in this book represent old styles with dozens of variations and lookalikes. If a new style is only taught by a single wise master in the entire world, it only needs one technique of every level – the techniques that the master knows, and can teach to others. Most techniques provide a +5 bonus per level. Starting at around the third or fourth level, they often have an additional small benefit on top of that due to their high cost. A technique that comes with a limitation or drawback can provide benefits as if it were one level higher. Formless techniques work like regular internal techniques, but they are always slightly less powerful than you’d expect of their level to make up for the fact that they can be quickly and directly learned without first needing to progress through an entire style. Transcendent Techniques Sages are encouraged to invent their own rare and potent transcendent techniques; they’re a good way to inject some personal flavor to the campaign. The struggles to learn or suppress such a technique can be the basis of an entire story or the entire campaign! Discovering the weaknesses of these techniques can be the key to defeating a villain who otherwise seems invincible. Due to their impact on the development of a character’s story and growth, it’s recommended that players don’t invent their own transcendent techniques except in strict cooperation with the Sage. Even then, it should be an ultimate accomplishment, the reward after bringing together esoteric secrets and experiencing unusual things. No one can create a Transcendent technique just on a whim! These techniques are created with the same guidelines as legendary weapons are, with the obvious exception that a transcendent technique doesn’t use a normal weapon for its baseline.

Legends of the Wulin 298 EXAMPLE CHARACTERS Ask-me-Not, Minister and Spider Judge Ask-Me-not is a courtly eunuch, a minister of somewhat obscure and therefore flexible function. More importantly, he is an acting agent of the Spider Judges. Seemingly frail and unassuming, he is quite spry for his age…and capable of dispassionately fulfilling the orders of the Spider Court, no matter what is needed to secure the integrity of the Imperial institution! Visual: Ask-Me-Not is slender and looks old and frail; he is pale and walks with a slight limp. He tends to dress in dark, drab colors, emphasizing function and the somber nature of duty. Rank 4th Archetype Courtier Chi 12 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 12 Trivial, 24 Minor, 36 Major. With Armor: 17 Trivial, 34 minor, 51 Major. Virtues Benevolence 1 Ferocity 3 Force 2 Individualism 1 Honor 1 Obsession 3 Loyalty 4 Revenge 3 Righteous 2 Ruthlessness 5 Speed +10 Damage +10 Footwork +5 Block +0 Strike +15 Toughness +0 Awareness +10 Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse +5 Hardiness - Inspire +10 Learning - Medicine - Might - Perform - Politics +5 Ride - Stealth +10 Survival - Tactics - Wu Wei +5 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Throwing Knives +5 Strike You can attack into adjacent zones. You may Flood one die from the River to extend an attack into a further away zone. Kung Fu Murderous Shadows Ghostly Presence (4), One Murder per Heartbeat (2) Nine Sun Birds 1: Cry of the Golden Crow, 2: Dipping Crow, 3: Flight of the Golden Crow Courtier’s Art Controlling Passions; Stealthy Work; Cordial, Upright, Courteous, Temperate and Complaisant Technique

Legends of the Wulin 299 Blue Octopus Li, Wizened Revolutionary Everyone assumes that Blue Octopus earned his nickname because he has contacts and spies everywhere – that there is nothing that the corrupt nobles of Shen Zhou can do to hide their secrets. In truth, the Duke of Lao named him after the octopus that swims certain reaches of the Yellow River – small and poisonous, causing irritable rashes on your skin if touched. Octopus dubs himself a leader of a noble band of rebels fighting the corrupt Emperor. The practice of this somehow manages to closely resemble a small criminal syndicate dedicated to smuggling and theft. Visual: Blue Octopus is in his early sixties, and is nearly bald except for two wild tufts of white hair around his ears – he looks like a mangy old dog, far from threatening. He tends to dress unassumingly, gracefully managing to appear as a hapless vagabond with a fondness for the bottle. His hair always seems to stay on end – possibly a result of his long training in Heaven´s Lightning techniques. Rank 4th Archetype Warrior Chi 11 Earth Chi 2 (Deviation: Blue Octopus’ hair always stands on end, and he continuously emits little shocks when he touches someone or something.) Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 13 Trivial, 26 Minor, 39 Major. With Armor, 18 Trivial, 36 Minor, 54 Major. Virtues Benevolence 3 Ferocity 1 Force 2 Individualism 1 Honor 3 Obsession 3 Loyalty 2 Revenge 3 Righteous 4 Ruthlessness 3 Speed +10 Damage +5 Footwork +20 Block +5 Strike +10 Toughness +5 Awareness +5 Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness +5 Inspire +5 Learning - Medicine - Might +5 Perform - Politics +5 Ride - Stealth +5 Survival +5 Tactics +5 Wu Wei +5 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Unarmed +5 Speed +5 Footwork Focus on Breath with only one die. Kung Fu Destiny Cloud Fist Heavenly Warrior (5), Windy Cloud Force (5) Heaven’s Lightning 1: Yin and Yang Rotation, 2: Yin and Yang Separation, 3: Holding Yin and Yang, 4: Dragon Chi

Legends of the Wulin 300 Bright Snow, Invincible Sword Princess Bright Snow is a young swordswoman who has just taken her first steps into the Wulin – bright and quick to act, her prodigal kung fu talents are often necessary to solve the situations that her hot temper and impulsive nature drags her into. An escapee from an arranged marriage, she is determined to experience the most of what the world has to offer and write a glorious legend for herself. Visual: Bright Snow is tomboyish and pretty – dressing in fairly simple (but elegantly tailored) clothing. She always carries her beautiful jian. She does her best to try to be neat and proper, but always manages to smudge her clothes or have her hair come loose in battle. Rank 4th Archetype Warrior Chi 12 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 12 Trivial, 24 Minor, 36 Major. With Armor: 17 Trivial, 34 Minor, 51 Major. Virtues Benevolence 2 Ferocity 3 Force 4 Individualism 4 Honor 3 Obsession 2 Loyalty 1 Revenge 2 Righteous 2 Ruthlessness 2 Speed +5 Damage +10 Footwork +5 Block +15 Strike +20 Toughness +5 Awareness - Confidence +10 (fearless) Crafting - Finesse +5 Hardiness +5 Inspire - Learning +5 Medicine - Might +10 (breaking things) Perform +5 Politics - Ride - Stealth +5 Survival - Tactics - Wu Wei - GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Jian +5 Strike +5 Block Flood one die to double opponent Chi aura cost Kung Fu Eight Legends Golden Flash (5), Legendary Force (5), Miracle Strike (5) Nine Sun Birds 1: Cry of the Golden Crow, 2: Hou Yi’s Arrows, 3: Scattering the Golden Feathers

Legends of the Wulin 301 Broken Cup, Daoist Bushman A Daoist hermit living far out from civilization, Broken Cup only wanders off his mountain when there is work to be done – mighty curses bringing despair to the people and other unwholesome influences. What he lacks in social graces he makes up for in esoteric knowledge and the occasional drunken sing-and-dance routine! Though his mutterings can be hard to decipher and though he is prone to long bouts of erratic behavior – mostly having to do with speaking to himself or to inanimate objects (claiming to have conversations with the spirits of nature) – there´s no doubting the depths of his skill and wisdom. Visual: Broken Cup´s face is covered in a huge beard and whiskers. He wears layer upon layer of rags and looks like he hasn´t shaved or combed his hair in a thousand years. Strapped to his back, along with various pouches, is a quite beautiful jian – the only thing about him that does not look like it has been repeatedly dragged through the underbrush. Rank 4th Archetype Priest Chi 11 Earth Chi 2 (Deviation: Cup must remain impartial and detached.) Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 13 Trivial, 26 Minor, 39 Major. With Armor: 18 Trivial, 36 Minor, 54 Major. Virtues Benevolence 1 Ferocity 4 Force 2 Individualism 5 Honor 2 Obsession 3 Loyalty 1 Revenge 2 Righteous 3 Ruthlessness 2 Speed +10 Damage +10 Footwork +5 Block +5 Strike +10 Toughness +5 Awareness +5 Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness +5 Inspire - Learning +10 Medicine +5 Might - Perform - Politics - Ride - Stealth - Survival +10 Tactics - Wu Wei +10 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Jian +5 Strike +5 Block Flood one die to double opponent Chi aura cost Kung Fu Great Ultimate Dragon Dragon Stance (0), Permeating Presence (3), Supreme Strength (4) Heaven’s Lightning 1: Yin and Yang Rotation, 2: Bringing Together Heaven and Earth, 3: Lightning Strike Priest’s Art Crafting Curses; Inflaming and Soothing Curses; Manipulating Influences; Inflaming and Soothing Influences

Legends of the Wulin 302 Chipped Blade, Repentant Bandit Chipped Blade was born poor into the horse people of the mountains. She grew up to ride with them and her kung fu proved strong enough to make her their leader. Her life was violent, her reign ruthless – and her gang grew into a small army before they met a loss, lured into a trap by the Emperor´s men. Crawling away from the killing field with several arrows in her back, Chipped Blade barely survived but was slowly nursed back to health by a Daoist mountain hermit. Deciding that enough was enough and that this was a sign as sure as any, she retired from her old life. She purchased a house on a mountainside above a small village, where she has tried to live as a craftswoman. Unfortunately, her bloodstained past doesn’t seem to be done with her… Visual: Chipped Blade wears neat clothing in earthy colors and tries to downplay her former viciousness – like the crossed facial scars that bear violent testament to another life. She is lean and thin, like an aging wolf; hair streaked with gray, eyes that have seen too much violence and a mouth unused to smiles. Rank 4th Archetype Warrior Chi 11 Demon Chi 1 (Deviation: Chipped Blade exudes an aura of dread. People who meet her are sure to be plagued by nightmares that very night. She will be remembered, but not loved.) Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 12 Trivial, 24 Minor, 36 Major. With Armor: 17 Trivial, 34 minor, 51 Major. Virtues Benevolence 3 Ferocity 3 Force 2 Individualism 3 Honor 3 Obsession 2 Loyalty 2 Revenge 3 Righteous 1 Ruthlessness 3 Speed +15 Damage +10 Footwork +5 Block +0 Strike +15 Toughness +5 Awareness +5 Confidence +5 Crafting +5 Finesse - Hardiness +5 Inspire +5 Learning - Medicine - Might +5 Perform - Politics - Ride +5 Stealth +5 Survival +5 Tactics +5 Wu Wei - GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Saber +5 Strike +5 Damage You may Flood one die from the River to force an immediate Rippling check if the Strike exceeds the defense by 5 points or more points, instead of 10. You may do this after the defender rolled. (This doesn’t apply to other attack forms, such as Secret Arts or energy attacks.) Kung Fu Storm God’s Fury Lightning Flash (5), Storm Burst (5) Thousand Venoms 1: Cobra Strike, 2: Power-Dissolving Radiance, 3: Iron Blood Strike, 4: Transformation of Dark Jade

Legends of the Wulin 303 Fragrant Jasmine, Graceful Courtier Jasmine was the valued Fourth Wife of a prominent nobleman – now, she is simply his fourth widow. She wields her considerable political and social skills to wage a shadow war against the scheming Second Wife, who conspires to do away with the eldest children and make room for her own son as heir. Having no children of her own – her husband was very old when she was married to him – Jasmine sees it as her duty to uphold his will, protecting the eldest siblings (a brother and a sister who is nearly as old as herself) from machinations, as well as harden them into proper heirs. Visual: Fragrant Jasmine looks every part the exquisite noblewoman - made up like royalty in layer upon layer of decorated robes and exquisite makeup. She is pale and graceful, but her delicate exterior hides a complex mind with wisdom far surpassing her age; few have managed to match her sense of tactics and mastery of the proper forms. Rank 4th Archetype Courtier Chi 12 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 12 Trivial, 24 Minor, 36 Major. With Armor: 17 Trivial, 34 Minor, 51 Major. Virtues Benevolence 3 Ferocity 3 Force 2 Individualism 1 Honor 2 Obsession 2 Loyalty 5 Revenge 2 Righteous 3 Ruthlessness 1 Speed +5 Damage +5 Footwork +5 Block +10 Strike +15 Toughness +0 Awareness +5 Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness - Inspire +10 Learning +5 Medicine - Might - Perform +5 Politics +10 Ride - Stealth +5 Survival - Tactics - Wu Wei +5 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Long Sleeves +5 Strike If an attack with a Flexible weapon is described in such a way that it is best Blocked instead of Dodged, the penalty to Dodge is -10 instead of -5. You may Flood one die from the River to extend an attack into an adjacent zone. Kung Fu Flying Red Silk Thousand Streaming Rivers (5) Unstained Lotus 1: Lotus Point, 2: Blossoming in Scarlet Soil, 3: The Smaller Power Courtier’s Art Controlling Inspirations; Inflaming and Soothing Inspirations; Elemental Progression Technique; Stealthy Work; The Proper Forms of Conflict

Legends of the Wulin 304 Ghost Li, Vengeful Swordsman A lifetime ago, Li was an officer in a nobleman´s army. He was proud and righteous, wholly dedicated to his service… until he lost everything. The greed and corruption of men of power were his downfall – he was swiftly betrayed, stabbed in the back and left for dead. The man now occupying the mortal shell of Officer Li is a shadow of his former self, wholly dedicated to rooting out corrupt officer and officials and bringing them to swift and immediate justice. Visual: Ghost Li is your archetypal wandering swordsman in a wide-brimmed rice hat, robes, and a long braid falling down his back. He is always somber and serious – he is a man who has lost everything, and who has only the bright fires of justice and vengeance keeping him alive. Rank 4th Archetype Warrior Chi 11 Metal Chi 2 (Deviation: Aspire to eradicate corrupt military officers and eventually become a righteous general.) Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 13 Trivial, 26 Minor, 39 Major. With Armor: 23 Trivial, 46 Minor, 69 Major. Virtues Benevolence 2 Ferocity 3 Force 3 Individualism 2 Honor 3 Obsession 2 Loyalty 2 Revenge 4 Righteous 2 Ruthlessness 2 Speed +5 Damage +15 Footwork +5 Block +5 Strike +10 Toughness +5 Awareness +5 Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness +10 Inspire - Learning - Medicine - Might +5 Perform - Politics - Ride +5 Stealth +5 Survival +5 Tactics +10 Wu Wei - GEAR Medium Armor Increase Chi threshold by 10 for damage purposes, -5 to Speed and Footwork Saber +5 Strike +5 Damage You may Flood one die from the River to force an immediate Rippling check if the Strike exceeds the defense by 5 points or more points, instead of 10. You may do this after the defender rolled. (This doesn’t apply to other attack forms, such as Secret Arts or energy attacks.) Kung Fu Bone-Fed Wolf Fang March Towards Hell (4), Wolves Devour the Lion (4) Iron Body Skill 1: Iron Power, 2: Humble Man’s Stern Rebuke, 3: Swaying Branches Surround Willow Warrior’s Art Controlling Inner Force; Controlling Outer Force

Legends of the Wulin 305 Golden Dervish King, Fire Doctrine Priest Golden Dervish King is said to be a protegé of Fire God – the truth of this is unknown, but his mastery of the Fire Sutra techniques cannot be questioned. The stories about him tend to diverge wildly – some claiming that he is terrible but enlightened, others that he is remorseless and only too eager to burn his enemies to cinders. They may all be right. Visual: Golden Dervish King is in his fifties, and is a strange blend of Indian and Chinese cultural influences. He dresses in layer upon layer of orange and red robes, and wears golden rings on his fingers, in his ears (which have elongated lobes) and on his arms. The rings all glow red hot when he is using his Fire Sutra techniques, which doesn’t seem to bother him. His skin is very dark; his eyes are merely white milky spheres, like those of a blind man. The hair on his head is shaven into strange patterns close to his skull and his forehead is marked with odd series of ritual dots of Bharatan origin. Rank 4th Archetype Warrior Chi 11 Fire Chi 2 (Deviation: The Golden Dervish King has jet black skin, milky white eyes and smells of smoke.) Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 13 Trivial, 26 Minor, 39 Major. With Armor: 18 Minor, 36 Major, 54 Major. Virtues Benevolence 3 Ferocity 5 Force 2 Individualism 2 Honor 3 Obsession 2 Loyalty 2 Revenge 2 Righteous 2 Ruthlessness 2 Speed +10 Damage +10 Footwork +15 Block +0 Strike +10 Toughness +5 Awareness - Confidence +10 Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness +10 Inspire - Learning +5 Medicine +5 Might +5 Perform - Politics - Ride +5 Stealth - Survival - Tactics +5 Wu Wei +5 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Saber +5 Strike +5 Damage You may Flood one die from the River to force an immediate Rippling check if the Strike exceeds the defense by 5 points or more points, instead of 10. You may do this after the defender rolled. (This doesn’t apply to other attack forms, such as Secret Arts or energy attacks.) Kung Fu Shadow Catching Exceeding the Shadow (5) Fire Sutra 1: Thought of Flame, 2: Fusing Flames, 3: Elusive Desert Being Loresheets Fire Doctrine; Thousand Miles of Light

Legends of the Wulin 306 Iron Eye Nan, Righteous Constable Iron Eye has the thankless task of trying to be the only righteous constable in a city of decidedly less righteous ones – and, at the same time, trying to balance this with being born into the Wulin! Standing with one foot in each world, the River and Lakes grinds uncomfortably against the Forests and Mountains. Visual: Iron Eye is in his mid- to late-thirties – dressed in the official garb of a constable, he is proper and handsome. He has a well-trimmed beard and tends to look concentrated and slightly worried (as he is pondering his duties). Rank 4th Archetype Warrior Chi 11 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 11 Trivial, 22 Minor, 33 Major. With Armor: 16 Trivial, 32 Minor, 48 Major. Virtues Benevolence 3 Ferocity 2 Force 3 Individualism 1 Honor 3 Obsession 1 Loyalty 3 Revenge 3 Righteous 5 Ruthlessness 1 Speed +5 Damage +5 Footwork +5 Block +15 Strike +20 Toughness +5 Awareness +10 (sight) Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness +5(regaining chi) Inspire +5 Learning +5 Medicine - Might +5 Perform - Politics - Ride - Stealth - Survival - Tactics +5 Wu Wei +5 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Jian +5 Strike +5 Block Flood one die to double opponent Chi aura cost Kung Fu Eight Legends Legendary Force (5), Miracle Strike (5) Jade Spirit Sword 1: Sword-Heaven, 2: Dragon in Flight, 3: Flawless Blade, 4: Tenfold Steel Guard Formless Techniques Booming Deity’s Voice (1)

Legends of the Wulin 307 Little Sparrow, Magnificent Peasant Heroine Little Sparrow has worked her entire life. When she has not been working the field (or occasionally shirking her duties), she has practiced kung fu – usually by beating up brigands, braggart wandering heroes and others who make trouble for her surprisingly disaster-prone village. Although her Sifu has tried to push her to set out on her own, she has still chosen to stay with her parents and multitude of siblings. Little Sparrow has a hard time resisting a challenge to her strength or skills, especially if this involves facing off against a warrior using combat techniques that she hasn´t seen before; this has less to do with pride or viciousness than it has a genuine joy for fighting. Visual: Little Sparrow has rather short hair, usually kept back from her face by a hat or bandana. She dresses very simply, like the peasant that she is. She has a certain fierce, tomboyish attractiveness to her, but she is far from a classical beauty. Everything about her oozes strength, power and confidence – as well as the cockiness so common to young martial artists. Rank 4th Archetype Warrior Chi 10 Metal Chi 2 (Deviation: Little Sparrow will immediately fall asleep when the sun goes down and not before, and she will wake at dawn but no sooner. If she forces herself to break this cycle, then she regains no metal Chi until her sleeping pattern is restored.) Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 12 Trivial, 24 Minor, 36 Major. With Armor: 17 Trivial, 34 Minor, 51 Major. Virtues Benevolence 2 Ferocity 3 Force 4 Individualism 3 Honor 2 Obsession 2 Loyalty 1 Revenge 3 Righteous 4 Ruthlessness 1 Speed +10 Damage +10 Footwork +15 Block +5 Strike +5 Toughness +5 Awareness +5 Confidence +10 (fearless) Crafting - Finesse +5 Hardiness +10 Inspire - Learning - Medicine - Might +10 Perform - Politics - Ride - Stealth - Survival +5 Tactics +5 Wu Wei - GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Iron Palms +5 Speed +5 Footwork +5 Damage Focus on Breath with only one die. If an attack with a Massive weapon is described in such a way that it is best Dodged instead of Blocked, the penalty to Block is -10 instead of -5. You may Flood one die from the River while you make the attack to ignore the target’s armor on any resulting Rippling roll. Kung Fu Destiny Cloud Fist The Impermanence of Clouds (7) Iron Body Skill 1: Iron Power, 2: Humble Man’s Stern Rebuke, 3: Fierce Dragon Breaks Bones Loresheets Little Forest Sect; Iron Palms

Legends of the Wulin 308 Liu Lin, the Sagacious Raven Scholar: The young woman bearing the nickname of Sagacious Raven Scholar is a Daoist witch and curse mistress. The last surviving member of a secret society of Daoist radicals called “The Raven Scholars” or “The Infinite Black Ocean”, she seeks to fulfill their mission of purging Shen Zhou by cleaning out the source of its corruption – the unrighteous Jin Dynasty. The doctrine is simple: since corruption flows from the top down, everything must be cleansed! The feng shui of the land must be realigned to allow virtue to flow. Normally, this means breaking dams, burning down fortresses and killing a whole lot of Imperial soldiers. Visual: Liu Lin is an unnerving sight – despite her young years she looks like a witch of legend. Tangled hair reaching well down below her waist; woven into this mess long, scarlet ribbons that flow freely in the wind. She wears tattered and dusty clothing along with a wide-brimmed rice hat that leaves much of her face in shadow. Her complexion is yellowish and unwholesome – in fact, she looks very ill. Under her voluminous robes, b a n d a g e s c o v e r up a constantly s e e p i n g c h e s t wound from where a g o v e r n m e n t spear pierced her h e a r t b u t f a i l e d to kill her. She´s alive, but unable to feel joy or love. She carries an old guqin (using its plucked notes as a weapon) and tends to be followed by a flock of black carrion birds. Rank 4th Archetype Priest Chi 12 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 12 Trivial, 24 Minor, 36 Major. With Armor: 17 Trivial, 34 Minor, 51 Major. Virtues Benevolence 3 Ferocity 3 Force 2 Individualism 2 Honor 2 Obsession 4 Loyalty 1 Revenge 2 Righteous 2 Ruthlessness 4 Speed +5 Damage +10 Footwork +10 Block +0 Strike +5 Toughness +5 Awareness +5 Confidence - Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness +5 Inspire - Learning +10(inflaming curses) Medicine - Might - Perform +10 (Deadly Music) Politics +5 Ride - Stealth - Survival - Tactics - Wu Wei +10 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Deadly Music (base) +5 Strike You can make attacks against targets in adjacent Zones. You may Flood one die from the River to make an attack against targets further away, up to the limit that the Sage feels is reasonable. Kung Fu Ravenous Wings Meat-Gorged Murder (4), Sated Crow Takes Flight (4) Removing Concepts 1: Calm Heart skill, 2: Spontaneous Effort, 3: Impassive Existence Formless Techniques 2: Deadly Music Priest’s Art Crafting Curses; Inflaming and Soothing Curses; Elemental Progression Technique (Curses)

Legends of the Wulin 309 Scholar Zhong Scholar Zhong is a gentleman of taste, renowned for his wit and predictive skills. He has a weakness for excitement and adventure but finds violence inherently distasteful (not to mention lacking in propriety!). Consequently, he prefers to set up complex schemes and/or interacting socially with his enemies - thus minimizing bloodshed. On the other hand, he can rarely resist an opportunity to test his wits against a worthy opponent. He is rumored to be a supporter of the Fallen Leaves Society. Visual: A distinguished gentlemen with a fan – usually held in hand, lightly fanning himself or tucked in his sash. He dresses in tasteful finery and always seems to wear a smile on his face. Every bit the Confucian gentleman, he is courteous and proper. On the rare occasions where combat is unavoidable, he wields a Judge´s Brush along with his fan and the flowing stances of his Flowing Universe kung fu. Rank 4th Archetype Scholar Chi 12 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 12 Trivial, 24 Minor, 36 Major. With Armor: 17 Trivial, 34 Minor, 51 Major. Virtues Benevolence 3 Ferocity 1 Force 2 Individualism 2 Honor 4 Obsession 2 Loyalty 3 Revenge 2 Righteous 2 Ruthlessness 1 Speed +5 Damage +0 Footwork +5 Block +10 Strike +10 Toughness +10 Awareness +5 Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness - Inspire +5 Learning +10 Medicine - Might - Perform +5 Politics +5 Ride - Stealth - Survival - Tactics +5 Wu Wei +10 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Judge’s Brush +5 Strike If an attack with a Flexible weapon is described in such a way that it is best Blocked instead of Dodged, the penalty to Dodge is -10 instead of -5. You may Flood one die from the River to extend an attack into an adjacent zone. Kung Fu Flowing Universe Contained Water Sphere (4), Universal Flowing Form (3) Removing Concepts 1: Calm Heart skill, 2: The Instant Now, 3: Clarity in Openness Scholar’s Art Ultimate Prediction Technique; The Story of the I Ching (Secret: Use I Ching for Predictions with Learning)

Legends of the Wulin 310 Silver Fox Bandit, Righteous Outlaw The Silver Fox Bandit is an outlaw, but also a persona assumed by a young woman of humble origin, fighting against unrighteous rulers who bleed the common people dry. Deciding that the greater virtue lies in supporting people in need, she defies Imperial law to steal from the rich and the corrupt and use the theft-begotten means to feed the poor. Needless to say, this has brought her plenty of admirers as well as powerful enemies, but so far, she has escaped every trap and defeated every assassin sent her way. As far as the common people are concerned she is a benevolent spirit – she cannot be caught anymore than one could tie down a moonbeam! Visual: She is slender, almost rail-thin and dresses in simple robes; the outfit of a beggar or farmer. Aside from the highly stylized silver fox mask that covers her whole face and hides her identity, her long, snow white hair is her most noticeable trait. Usually kept loose and flowing, it adds to the ethereal quality of her appearance (adding to the rumors which paint her out as a spirit in human form!). She fights with a simple wooden cane. Lighting quick and graceful, she tends to mock her enemies before beating them or running away with their belongings. Rank 4th Archetype Warrior Chi 12 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 12 Trivial, 24 Minor, 36 Major. With Armor: 17 Trivial, 34 Minor, 51 Major. Virtues Benevolence 5 Ferocity 2 Force 3 Individualism 3 Honor 4 Obsession 2 Loyalty 1 Revenge 1 Righteous 2 Ruthlessness 2 Speed +10 Damage +10 Footwork +5 Block +5 Strike +15 Toughness +0 Awareness +5 Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse +10 Hardiness - Inspire +5 Learning - Medicine - Might - Perform +5 Politics - Ride - Stealth +10 Survival +5 Tactics +5 Wu Wei - GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Staff +5 Strike +5 Block You can Flood a die or set of dice from the River as the basis for a Secondary Attack. Kung Fu Murderous Shadows Gliding Shadows (4), Hidden Execution Strike (3), One with Shadow (2), Shadows Cast by All Things (Staff) (2) Fox-Spirit Song 1: Fox Leaves no Tracks, 2: Parting the Grass, 3: Dispersing Like Songs, 4: Leading Astray the Innocent

Legends of the Wulin 311 Two Silver Saint, Graceful Daoist Hailing from a prestigious bloodline of Daoist priests dedicated to personal cultivation and meditating on the deeper truths of the natural world, Two Silver Saint is something of a rebel. Despite the urgings of his elders, he claims to follow a spirit quest of his own that urges him into contact with civilized society. Only time will tell if he was right to abandon the solitude of the mountain peaks for the world of the Jiang Hu. Visual: Young and extremely handsome, Two Silver Saint usually keeps his prematurely graying hair loose. He wears long, somber dark robes and keeps a long sword with an exotic handle and beautifully detailed scabbard strapped to his back. Although he tends to use it for rituals, he never seems to unsheathe it. Rank 4th Archetype Priest Chi 12 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 12 Trivial, 24 Minor, 36 Major. With Armor: 17 Trivial, 34 Minor, 51 Major. Virtues Benevolence 4 Ferocity 2 Force 3 Individualism 2 Honor 2 Obsession 2 Loyalty 2 Revenge 2 Righteous 4 Ruthlessness 2 Speed +5 Damage +5 Footwork +5 Block +15 Strike +15 Toughness +0 Awareness +10 Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse +5 Hardiness - Inspire - Learning +5 Medicine +5 Might - Perform - Politics +5 Ride - Stealth - Survival +5 Tactics - Wu Wei +10 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Jian +5 Strike +5 Block Flood one die to double opponent Chi aura cost Kung Fu Flying Red Silk Looking through Destiny Jade Spirit Sword 1: Sword-Heaven, 2: Soaring Phoenix, 3: Iron Heart Clarity, 4: Scything Moonlight Cut Priest’s Art Manipulating Influences; Inflaming and Soothing Influences; Yin-Yang Technique; Elemental Progression Technique Formless Techniques 1: Submissive Steel

Legends of the Wulin 312 Uncle Wu, Wandering Buddhist Monk and Busybody Uncle Wu gets involved in everything. His brilliance is perhaps the one thing holding him back from becoming Enlightened – because he just can´t resist a problem or conondrum, especially if it is a righteous matter that will help and assist innocents. The problem is that he enjoys solving them so much he more or less spends his time looking for trouble – no matter how much he denies it to himself. He takes much joy in matching wits with a brilliant opponent, whether a mysterious criminal that supposedly leaves no tracks or the best Go player in Notably Pictoresque! Visual: Uncle Wu is an old, wandering Buddhist monk – shaven head, but a long, white and stringy beard and eyebrows. Rather than a peaceful expression, he is prone to sardonic smiles. He is brilliant and extremely aware of his surroundings, and his Chi cultivation has ensured him strength, speed and health even in his advanced age (he´s at least sixty years old). He dresses like a beggar monk and carries a staff that he only uses in combat is absolutely pressed to do so. Rank 4th Archetype Courtier Chi 11 Wood Chi 2 (Deviation: must always promote growth through adversity and new beginnings) Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 13 Trivial, 26 Minor, 39 Major. With Armor: 18 Trivial, 36 Minor, 52 Major. Virtues Benevolence 3 Ferocity 1 Force 2 Individualism 3 Honor 4 Obsession 4 Loyalty 2 Revenge 1 Righteous 3 Ruthlessness 2 Speed +5 Damage +5 Footwork +0 Block +20 Strike +15 Toughness +5 Awareness +10 Confidence +10 Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness +5 Inspire +10 Learning +5 Medicine - Might - Perform - Politics +5 Ride - Stealth - Survival +5 Tactics - Wu Wei +5 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Staff +5 Strike +5 Block You can Flood a die or set of dice from the River as the basis for a Secondary Attack. Kung Fu Divine Pattern Long-Strokes Forbidden Gate of Heaven (5) Boundless Prosperity 1: Retain Balanced Nature, 2: Understand What You See, 3: Reflexes like Lightning Courtier’s Art Controlling Passions; Inflaming and Soothing Passions; Controlling Inspirations; Inflaming and Soothing Inspirations

Legends of the Wulin 313 Wan He Bao, Doctor Wan He Bao is often mistaken for a strongman or warrior; coming from a hearty rural stock, his massive frame tends to overpower most of the people around him. Contrary to first impressions, he is both intelligent and peaceful, as well as a hugely talented doctor. He harbors a great love of helping out those without means to do so themselves and a comparable hate for those who use their strength influence to hurt the former. Because of these feelings, he often gets involved with helping out the poor and the dispossessed, curing them of ailments and wounds – and when that is not enough, he pulls up his sleeves and administers some righteous violence upon the disgraceful persons who deign to hurt them! Visual: Wan He Bao is large – barrel-chested and broadshouldered, he is usually mistaken for a Warrior. He wears simple traveler´s clothing, the only testament to his profession being the huge medicinal backpack strapped to his back. Rank 4th Archetype Doctor Chi 11 Wood Chi 2 (deviation: Wan He Bao has grown unusually large, a towering giant) Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 13 Trivial, 26 Minor, 39 Major. With Armor: 18 Trivial, 36 Minor, 54 Major. Virtues Benevolence 5 Ferocity 1 Force 3 Individualism 3 Honor 4 Obsession 2 Loyalty 2 Revenge 2 Righteous 2 Ruthlessness 1 Speed +10 Damage +10 Footwork +5 Block +5 Strike +5 Toughness +15 Awareness - Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness +5 Inspire +5 Learning +5 Medicine +10 (digestive tract) Might +5 Perform - Politics - Ride - Stealth - Survival +5 (finding herbs) Tactics - Wu Wei +5 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Unarmed +5 Speed +5 Footwork Focus on Breath with only one die. Kung Fu Blossom Harvest Iron Skin (9) Boundless Prosperity 1: Retain Balanced Nature, 2: Act Without Resistance Doctor’s Art Secrets of Treatment; Paired Condition Technique

Legends of the Wulin 314 ESTABLISHED NPCS Hawk, Younger Son of Gallant Eagle Hawk was born to Gallant Eagle´s only official wife, and as such, he is the obvious one to ascend towards the position as Eagle Head after his father retires (although Zhou Ma and her supporters would beg to differ). Hawk has inherited a lot of his father´s ferocity and strength – a highly proficient warrior, his martial excellence has won high praise. He is headstrong and extremely single-minded when he dedicates himself to something – willing to fight and die for what he believes or protect the things that he cherishes. On the flipside, this singlemindedness has gotten him into trouble more than once, and earned him a reputation of being less than entirely bright. Visual: Hawk dresses like a warrior, his simple yet beautiful armor accentuated with the crimson colors of the house banner. He has inherited the sharp features of his father – the sharp, beakish nose, high cheekbones and powerful jaw of an Eagle Head! He carries a heavy but exquisite twelveringed saber, although he rarely ever uses it, preferring to trust instead in his barehanded Eagle Claw. Rank 4th Archetype Warrior Chi 12 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 12 Trivial, 24 minor, 36 Major. With Armor: 17 Trivial, 34 Minor, 51 Major. Virtues Benevolence 2 Ferocity 3 Force 3 Individualism 3 Honor 2 Obsession 2 Loyalty 2 Revenge 3 Righteous 3 Ruthlessness 2 Speed +10 Damage +15 Footwork +10 Block +5 Strike +10 Toughness +5 Awareness +5 Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse +5 Hardiness +10 Inspire +5 Learning - Medicine - Might +10 Perform - Politics - Ride +5 Stealth - Survival +5 Tactics +5 Wu Wei - GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Eagle Claw +5 Speed +5 Footwork +5 Strike +5 Damage Focus on Breath with only one die. Flood a die to force a Rippling roll if you exceed defense by 5 Kung Fu Bone-Fed Wolf Fang Fighting with Fire (4), March Towards Hell (4), Rainfall at Night (4), Wolves Devour the Lion (4) Nine Sun Birds 1: Cry of the Golden Crow, 2: Hou Yi’s Arrows, 3: Lashing Flury Loresheets Eagle Talons (Eagle Claw) Heavenly General

315 Legends of the Wulin Zhou Ma, First Daughter of Gallant Eagle Zhou Ma is the first daughter of Gallant Eagle, born to a concubine from the kingdom of Tsubo. Her mother is whispered to have been Eagle´s one true love. Regardless of the truth of that rumor, his first daughter seems to have inherited the better parts of his drive and personality – though she lacks the overt ferocity of her father, she still possesses a powerful personality and strong leadership skills. Even more notable is her tactical acumen; more than one higherup expects her to be the one to lead the Eagle Clan to higher peaks of greatness. This is an idea that fits Zhou Ma just fine; although she respects her father, she also has her eyes set on the position of Eagle Head. This is complicated, as Hawk stands in her way…but she has always treasured a challenge. Visual: Zhou Ma dresses in the Tsubo fashion with long flowing clothes in blues and whites, as well as earrings, collars and other decorations as a concession to her high status. She has the white skin and striking features of her mother, with the penetrating eyes and aquiline nose of her father. Despite her noble appearance, she carries herself as a leader of men and never as a princess and people tends to just naturally respond to her will. Her long ink-black hair is usually worn braided in the style of her maternal homeland, and her clothing is reinforced with leather armor when appropriate. Rank 4th Archetype Scholar Chi 14 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 14 Trivial, 28 Minor, 42 Major. With Armor: 19 Trivial, 38 minor, 57 Major. Virtues Benevolence 2 Ferocity 2 Force 3 Individualism 2 Honor 2 Obsession 2 Loyalty 3 Revenge 3 Righteous 3 Ruthlessness 3 Speed +15 Damage +10 Footwork +15 Block +0 Strike +10 Toughness +5 Awareness +10 Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness +5 Inspire +10 Learning +10 Medicine - Might - Perform - Politics +10 Ride +5 Stealth - Survival +5 Tactics +10 Wu Wei +10 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes “Razor Chain”, +5 Strike a sectional saber +5 Damage If an attack with a Flexible weapon is described in such a way that it is best Blocked instead of Dodged, the penalty to Dodge is -10 instead of -5. You may Flood one die from the River to extend an attack into an adjacent zone. You may Flood one die from the River to force an immediate Rippling check if the Strike exceeds the defense by 5 points or more points, instead of 10. You may do this after the defender rolled. (This doesn’t apply to other attack forms, such as Secret Arts or energy attacks.) Kung Fu Shadow Catching Exceeding the Shadow (5), Reflecting on Freedom (5), Three Visions Reunion (4), World-Arranging Sweep (2) Nine Sun Birds 1: Cry of the Golden Crow, 2: Dipping Crow, 2: Light Diffused by Clouds, 3: Flight of the Golden Crow Removing Concepts 1: Calm Heart skill, 2: The Instant Now, 3: The Force of Lightness Scholar’s Art Loresheets Eagle Talons; Diving Eagle Spirit

316 Legends of the Wulin Third Dragon Princess Third Dragon Princess is every bit the pirate noblewoman – she has the bearing of nobility as well as quick wit and a good head on her shoulders. She was also (much to the chagrin of her older siblings) the first daughter to commandeer a ship of her own, single-handedly liberating it from a overly ambitious mercenary captain that trespassed on Southern Dragon waters. Personality-wise, she is still rather immature; spoiled by nature, she has a hard time abiding not getting her way from the start, or making do with anything but the best things of life. Underneath it all, she still has the basic potential to become a good and responsible person, but this would take challenges that bring her away from the life to which she has grown accustomed. Visual: Hair black as ink, eyes like glistening emeralds, decked out in the finery of a thousand plundered ships from all the corners of the world – Third Dragon princess is nothing if not striking! She is strong and beautiful and knows it; she rarely gives heed or respect to anyone who does not keep up. Rank 4th Archetype Warrior Chi 14 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 14 Trivial, 28 Minor, 42 Major. With Armor: 19 Trivial, 38 Minor, 57 Major. Virtues Benevolence 2 Ferocity 3 Force 3 Individualism 4 Honor 3 Obsession 2 Loyalty 2 Revenge 3 Righteous 1 Ruthlessness 2 Speed +15 Damage +10 Footwork +5 Block +10 Strike +10 Toughness +5 Awareness +10 Confidence +10 Crafting - Finesse +10 Hardiness +5 Inspire +5 Learning - Medicine - Might +5 Perform - Politics - Ride - Stealth - Survival - Tactics +5 Wu Wei +5 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes “Dragon’s Talon”, +5 Strike long-handled saber. +5 Damage (Special Sword/Saber) +5 Block You may Flood one die from the River to force an immediate Rippling check if the Strike exceeds the defense by 5 points or more points, instead of 10. You may do this after the defender rolled. (This doesn’t apply to other attack forms, such as Secret Arts or energy attacks.) You may Flood one die from the River while you make the attack. If you do and cause a Rippling roll, any Chi Aura used to protect against this damage costs 2 Chi points per die to purchase. Kung Fu Great Ultimate Dragon Dragon Stance (0), Permeating Presence (3), Supreme Strength (4), Ultimate Expression of Motion and Stillness (5) Fox-Spirit Song 1: Fox Leaves No Tracks, 2: Mirthful Fox Plays with her Shadow, 3: Songs of Mystery Jade Spirit Sword 1: Sword-Heaven, 2: Dragon in Flight, 3: Flawless Blade, 4: Tenfold Steel Guard Loresheets Southern Dragon Pirates

317 Legends of the Wulin Fourth Dragon Princess Fourth Dragon Princess is the quiet, mysterious one – in a cadre of siblings as headstrong and colorful as her sisters, she practically blends into the background. Although raised like the others, she has always had a natural curiosity and a nature that made her want to explore other horizons and see new sights. Consequently, she often sneaks off to have adventures of her own, then rarely speaks about them. She has become especially fascinated with the Wulin at large and wants very much to explore more of it, to see the sights of rumored faraway Clans and Sects. She also tends to swim by herself, braving the depths of uncharted waters to seek out the strange sights of sunken ships and ancient submerged structures. Like most of her experiences, she keeps these close to her heart. Visual: Fourth Dragon Princess has hair the color of deep emerald, like the waters she so favors. Though she has the beautiful features inherited from her striking parents, hers seem somewhat more subdued than her sisters´, and she almost never smiles; indeed, she almost always seems distant from her surroundings, like she is not entirely here. Her eyes are dark pools in her face – always fascinating, but showing nothing but your own reflection. Rank 4th Archetype Priest Chi 14 Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 14 Trivial, 28 Minor, 42 Major. With Armor: 19 Trivial, 38 Minor, 57 Major. Virtues Benevolence 2 Ferocity 2 Force 2 Individualism 4 Honor 3 Obsession 3 Loyalty 4 Revenge 2 Righteous 2 Ruthlessness 1 Speed +10 Damage +0 Footwork +5 Block +10 Strike +5 Toughness +10 (The above stats don’t include any weapon, as she fights with the ever-changing Rage of the Dragon Kings.) Awareness +10 Confidence +5 Crafting - Finesse +10 Hardiness +5 Inspire +5 Learning +5 Medicine - Might - Perform - Politics +5 Ride - Stealth +10 Survival +5 Tactics +10 Wu Wei +10 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Kung Fu Flowing Universe Contained Water Sphere (7), Dragging Currents (5), Universal Flowing Form (3) Fox-Spirit Song 1: Fox Leaves no Tracks, 2: Flicking Tail Lashings Formless Techniques 3: Rage of the Dragon Kings, 4: Iron-Pushing Snap Priest’s Art Crafting Curses; Inflaming and Soothing Curses; Geomantic Formation – Water; Sheltering Water Intercession Loresheets Southern Dragon Pirates (Blood in the Water)

318 Legends of the Wulin Yun Xiao Lan, Eldest Son of Snow Leopard On the surface, the rightful heir to the Yun Clan is everything that could be expected of an eldest son – strong and handsome, a prodigal martial artist and accomplished hunter! Yet Xiao Lan´s mind tends towards more earthly pursuits than throwing himself into his father´s wicked mind games and the intrigue of the Clan meetings. He´s a heavy drinker, a passionate womanizer and an impulsive adventurer! Feeling suffocated with the expectations of the Clan holdings, he left his family behind to wander the Jiang Hu as the Wolf Swordsman. Quick to laugh as well to waxing melancholy, he simply wants to live his life on his own terms. He is bound to be a wanderer, his heart and blade never staying still. Visual: Xiao Lan is tall but lean – a roguish young warrior with a cockiness in his step. Distancing himself from the expectations of his family, he dresses like a wandering blade of the Central provinces – loose-fitting pants and shirt, with a cloaked robe brushed to the side over the handles of the Saber carried on his back. Rank 4th Archetype Warrior Chi 13 Water Chi 3 (deviation: Remain unbound and free, without responsibilities or duties.) Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 16 Trivial, 32 Minor, 48 Major. With Armor: 21 Trivial, 42 Minor, 63 Major. Virtues Benevolence 2 Ferocity 2 Force 4 Individualism 4 Honor 3 Obsession 3 Loyalty 2 Revenge 1 Righteous 2 Ruthlessness 2 Speed +15 Damage +10 Footwork +5 Block +0 Strike +15 Toughness +5 Awareness +5 Confidence +10 Crafting - Finesse +5 Hardiness +10 Inspire +5 Learning +5 Medicine - Might +5 Perform +5 Politics +5 Ride +5 Stealth - Survival +5 Tactics +10 Wu Wei +5 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Saber +5 Strike +5 Damage You may Flood one die from the River to force an immediate Rippling check if the Strike exceeds the defense by 5 points or more points, instead of 10. You may do this after the defender rolled. (This doesn’t apply to other attack forms, such as Secret Arts or energy attacks.) Kung Fu Storm God’s Fury Lightning Flash (5), Storm Burst (5), Tempest Step (4) Ice Sutra 1: Moment of Cold, 2: Ice Cracking the Willow, 2: Snow-Carrying Clouds, 3; Frozen Shadow, 3: Mantra of Winter, 4: Devastation of Black Ice Nine Sun Birds 1: Cry of the Golden Crow, 2: Hou Yi’s Arrows Formless Techniques 1: Submissive Steel, 2: Twisting Serpent Warrior’s Art Spring Follows Winter Technique; Unassailable Battle Saint Technique Loresheets Yun Clan Sheet (White North Wind)

319 Legends of the Wulin Yun Xi Feng, Youngest Son of Snow Leopard Being the youngest son of Snow Leopard, and born of a fourth wife, Xi Feng has always had to fight tooth and nail for his place in the Clan at his father´s side. Spurred on to prove his worth, he has mastered all of the arts expected of a young noble and become a renowned young hero in the Wulin – yet Snow Leopard has little but scorn to offer his youngest. This only spurs the boy to try even harder – to be a shining example, to increase the power and glory of the Yun Clan and maybe, finally, earn the respect of his father. Lately, Xi Feng has become very worried at Snow Leopard´s darker moods and begun to suspect the depths of his obsessions with the Glacier Maiden. Torn between his desire to prove himself and his wish to try to prevent his father from giving in to the darkness of his heart, the youngest Yun prince is heading towards a difficult choice. Visual: Xi Feng tries to be everything that he feels that a Yun Clan prince should be – consequently, he emphasizes his heritage in everything he wears. His radiant blue hair is worn in the intricate braids of the Clan fashions, and he often favors white furs (including a voluminous cloak). He is an expert spearman, and often carries an exquisite spear with a crystal blade that looks as if it were carved from deep blue ice. The prince is young – barely out of his teens – but radiant and strong. His melancholy is written clearly in his eyes. Rank 4th Archetype Courtier Chi 12 Water Chi 2 (deviation: Yun Xi Feng’s skin, eyes and hair are all an icy white.) Lake 7 River/Aura 2 Chi Threshold 14 Trivial, 28 Minor, 42 Major. With Armor: 19 Trivial, 38 Minor, 57 Major. Virtues Benevolence 4 Ferocity 1 Force 2 Individualism 1 Honor 3 Obsession 3 Loyalty 5 Revenge 1 Righteous 3 Ruthlessness 2 Speed +5 Damage +10 Footwork +0 Block +15 Strike +10 Toughness +5 Awareness +10 Confidence +10 Crafting - Finesse - Hardiness +5 Inspire +10 Learning +5 Medicine - Might +5 Perform +5 Politics +10 Ride +5 Stealth - Survival +5 Tactics - Wu Wei +5 GEAR Light Armor Increase Chi threshold by 5 for damage purposes Spear +5 Damage You may Flood one die from the River to extend an attack into an adjacent zone. You may Flood one die from the River while you make a Block. If you do, you may exploit your weapon’s superior reach. For this defense you Laugh at your opponent and do not Fear him, unless he can claim a similar long reach (such as from using a spear or a ranged weapon). Kung Fu Divine Pattern Long-Strokes Divine Iron Web (4), Forbidden Gate of Heaven (5), Hell-Pattern Judgment (5), Sweeping to All Sides (3) Ice Sutra 1: Moment of Cold, 2: Ice Cracking the Willow, 3: Frozen Shadow Courtier’s Art Controlling Passions; Inflaming and Soothing Passions Controlling Inspirations; Inflaming and Soothing Inspirations Elemental Progression Technique Loresheets Yun Clan Sheet (Plains Scouring Blizzard Lance)

Legends of the Wulin 320 GLOSSARY A note on pronunciation: Chinese is a tonal language, and the purpose of this book is not to teach the language. But to help you pronounce diegetic words with a little more comfort, here is a “quick and dirty” pronunciation guide: ia (as in “Xia”) sounds like “ee.a” iang (as in “Jiang”), sounds like“ee.ang” ian (as in “tian”, “jian”) sounds like “ee.an” wu sounds like “woo” zhou sounds like the man’s name “Joe” ei (as in wu-wei) sounds like “way” ke sounds like “cut”, without the “t“ ce sounds like “tsu”, the “u” sound as in “cut” ao (as in “dao”, “bao”) sounds like “ow” iao (as in “xiao”) sounds like “ee.ow” x sounds sort of like “sh” (as in “shoe”) q ( as in “qiang”) sounds sort of like “ch” (ch.ee.ang) Ba (霸)：Force Bao (暴)：Force or Ferocity Ch’an (禅)：Buddhism or meditation Chan (谗)：Obsession or to slander; to backbite Chi (气)：Energy or life-force. Chou(仇)：Revenge Cike (刺客)：Secret assassin. Literally “stabbing guest”. Dao (刀)：Sabers that are single-edged blades, including everything from kitchen knives to giant crescent shaped saber-swords. Most sabers emphasize forceful, devastating cuts (often from horse-back) although some sabers are straighter and can be used in a fencing sword (Jian) style. Dao (道)：“The Way”. Also the name of Taoism, both a religion and a philosophy that originated in China during the Warring States Period. The first book work of Taoism is called the DaoDeJing, by Laozi. The word “Dao” also means “method” or “path”; Jiandao means “The Way of the Sword” Guandao (关刀)：Essentially, a saber-like blade on a very long handle. Gun (棍)： Staves and rod-like weapons. Hen (狠)：Cruel or Ruthlessness Jian (剑)：Double sided swords. Typically slim and flexible, they are fierce fencing weapons. Jiang Hu (江湖)：literally meaning Rivers and Lakes. The Jian Hu is the lands and “spaces” outside of, yet alongside, regular society. Junzi (君子)：a gentleman or a person of noble character and integrity (in Confucian tradition) Kuan (宽)：Altruism or Benevolence Li (里)：Measurement unit of length roughly 500 meters long. Nüwa (女娲)：A goddess in Chinese mythology Pangu (盘古)：Creator of the universe in Chinese mythology Qiang (枪)：Spears and pole-arms primarily used in a stabling / piercing fashion. Ren (仁)：Universal Care and Benevolence; the one-word catch phrase of classical Confucian ideal. Shen Zhou (神州：The Land of the Gods, vast and bountiful, strong and powerful, majestic mountains piercing Heaven, roaring rivers telling countless tales as they rush to meet the ocean. Si (私)：Individualism Sifu (师傅)：a master, or teacher. Tian Xia (天下)：The concept of Tian Xia or “All Under Heaven” is a very important one in Shen Zhou. Wu (武)：meaning Martial, as in related to the military or the martial arts. Wu Wei (无为)：This skill is the act of ‘not-doing’, an important philosophical concept of tranquility and effortlessness. Wulin (武林)： literally meaning Martial Forest, but translated as The Fighting Community or The Martial Brotherhood. Wulin Mengzhu (武林盟主)：a person who is a Wulin Supreme Wuxia (武侠)：a fiction genre about romantic martial-arts heroes Xia (侠)：a) Heroic knight, itinerant hero. b) Noble ethos which knights should follow. It is a Chinese counter-part to the Chivalrous Code of Europe, and of the Bushido Code of Japan. Xia (侠)：Justice Xiao (孝)：Filial Piety Xiaoren (小人)：a base (or mean) person, a villain or a “Small Person” Xin (信)：Honor or trustworthiness Yi (义)：Righteousness Zhong (忠)：Loyalty

Wuxia Action Series CHARACTER NAME: ARCHETYPE: LAKE RIVER 1st:Wash-Empty River 2nd:Float-dice into River 3rd:Flow-Flood dice from River Chivalrous Corrupt 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Joss 10 RANK: CONCEPT: CHI THRESHOLD: SKILLS Awareness: Confidence: Crafting: Finesse: Hardiness: Inspire: Learning: Medicine: Might: Perform: Politics: Ride: Stealth: Survival: Tactics: Wu Wei: Specialties Armored/Unarmored / CHI Cultivation Max DESTINY (Total/Spent): Style: (basic / modified) (basic / modified) Speed: Footwork: Strike: Block: Damage: Toughness: Speed: Footwork: Strike: Block: Damage: Toughness: COMBAT STATS Style: General EQUIPMENT WEAPON: (stats) ARMOR (stats) 木 Wood 火 Fire 土 Earth 水 Water 金 Metal 启蒙Enlightened 魔 Demon / / / / / / / / / / / / PLAYER NAME:

EXTERNAL KUNG FU Destiny Cost INTERNAL KUNG FU Style / Tech / Chi Cost Chivalrous Honor Benevolence Righteousness Loyalty Force Revenge Individualism Obsession Ruthlessness Ferocity 侠 宽 义 忠 霸 Selfish 仇 私 暴 狠 缠 Wuxia Action Series SECRET ARTS/Extraordinary techniques DISAdVANTAGES Chi Deviations CONDITIONS Severity/Recovery/Interval / / / / / / / / / / / / VIRTUES Hyperactivity/Weakness

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Wuxia Action Series You who have dreamed of finding the love worth fighting for, the friends worth fighting with, and the secrets of the martial arts: dream no longer. Welcome to Shen Zhou: a China that never was, a land of mysteries and adventures, appearing for the first time in the Legends of the Wulin Role Playing Game. Welcome to the Wulin itself — to the "world of martial arts," where the dreams and ambitions of heroes collide. Become a wuxia hero, with a grander-than-life personality, capable of great joy and overwhelming melancholy. Step outside the accepted order of things: it cannot contain the immense passions and inspirations that move you. Take up your blade and join your martial brothers. Master an array of new and powerful kung fu styles and learn the deep mysteries of the secret arts. It's time to become a legend. Guard the Sun and Moon. Weave the Divine Iron Web. Invoke the Hell-Pattern Judgment. Practice the Hidden Execution Strike. Recite the Mantra of Immolation. Call upon the Iron Buddha's Disapproval. Fly like the Golden Crow. Wield the Lotus-Forged Needles. Master medicine, confound your enemies with the secret arts of intrigue, and read from the sacred registers. Inflict curses and blessings. Practice extraordinary Daoist techniques. Carry the lightning of Heaven hidden in your hand. Legends of the Wulin