Tao of the Owl

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Tao of the Owl
Advanced Qi Form [Tao]
Prerequisites: Qi Rank 5
Disciplines: Yang
No Action
Effect: You channel the cunning of a predatory animal spirit with your QI. You may use the following modifiers with your Qi Strike:
Swooping [Opener]
Cost: REC +2
Effect: You emulate the owl, diving into combat and continuing your stride through to a different location. Move up to your Skirmish speed, making your Qi Strike against an opponent within your reach at any point during your movement. This movement does not provoke an Opportunity from the target.

Silent [Transformation]
Action Change: This power becomes a Focus Action with FT 1. If it is already a Focus Action, increase the FT by 1
Cost: 1 Stamina
Effect: You disappear for an instant before driving in your assault. Before the attack, you may make a Stealth check to gain Superior Concealment (Hearing, Vision) from the target until after your attack is resolved.

Owl [Heart]
Effect: Your Qi assaults your enemy's body upon impact, silencing them. On a hit, the target is Mute [SE, ST 4d10 vs WIS].

Screech [Finisher, Fear]
Action Change: This power becomes a Focus Action with FT 1. If it is already a Focus Action, increase the FT by 1
Cost: 2 Stamina
Effect: Your attack carries with it a terrifying screech. On a hit, if the target is a living creature, it suffers Dread [SE, ST 4d10 vs WIS]