Martial Arts Katas


Sevenfold Dragon Renewal Kata
Cost: 10 motes, 2 willpower; Mins: Martial Arts 5, Essence 6; Type: Simple (Dramatic Action)
Keywords: Obvious, Kata
Duration: Instant
Prerequisite Charms: Any 6 Form-type charms, 2 complete Celestial martial arts (all charms).
The Exalt has learned to perform the delicate, beautiful motions of the Sevenfold Dragon Renewal Kata. If properly performed these katas can extend life, bolster health, prolong youth and foster spiritual growth. In order to gain any benefit, the Kata must be performed faithfully at least four days out of every seven for a period not less than one hour. The Kata also demands flawless execution of all its forms, requiring a Dexterity + Martial Arts roll with a difficulty of 6 in order for a given attempt to count toward the weekly allotment. Most Martial Artists make the performance of the Kata a part of their daily routine, setting aside a given part of the day toward its performance and never varying in their schedule. More haphazard performance is possible, but a particularly regimented schedule lowers the difficulty for performing the Kata to 5 after a month or so.
So long as the Martial Artist is dutifully performing these Katas, he gains the following benefits:

  • The Exalt gains +4 to all Stamina or Resistance rolls that pertain to his health or overall constitution.
  • The Exalt increases his normal life expectancy by roughly 1/3rd, and retains his youthful appearance until his death.

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