Tao of the Rhino

This content on this page is in progress and should be considered a preview of new material. Expect information on this page to change dramatically.

Tao of the Rhino
Advanced Qi Form [Tao]
Prerequisites: Qi Rank 5, Qi Break
Disciplines: Yang
No Action
Effect: You may use the following modifiers with your Qi Strike:
Crashing [Opener]
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: Qi filters into the contact points of your striking limbs, hardening them to an incredible density. Before the attack, you may move up to your Skirmish speed. Once during your movement, you may make a Brawn check against a wall or similar structure with a +10 power bonus to reduce the Integrity of the structure (see Structural Damage for more details). If the structure is Breached, you may continue your movement through it without penalty .

Armored [Transformation]
Cost: 1 Stamina
Effect: You spread your Qi to your entire body, and harden it with your will, making your skin as hard as steel. On a hit, gain Resistance to Weapon Attacks for the next 10 segments.

Rhino [Heart]
Effect: As you blow through your enemy, your adrenaline and inner strength make you impervious to pain. Once, before you recover from this power, you may use the following action:
Rhino's Hide
Free Action
Trigger: You suffer damage
Effect: Reduce the damage suffered by 50%

Trample [Finisher]
Cost: REC +2, 3 Stamina
Effect: You run through your enemies as if they were vermin, gaining a brief manifestation of the Rhino as you attack. Instead of making a normal attack, you may Trample up to ½ Skirmish Speed, moving through the spaces of any creatures of your size or smaller. You may shift an additional 5ft to an unoccupied space after you finish your trample. Make your Qi Strike attack on each creature whose space you move through. On a hit, the target is also knocked Prone.