The Weaponsmaster
Weapons Masters are highly trained Men at Arms that are picked at an early age and put upon a strictregime of vigorous training and conditioning.The training of the Weapons Master is to, first, forgehis/her body and soul into a lethal weapon, and second , to then train with various weapon typesuntil s/he choses those weapons that will be used for the rest of the Weapons Master's life. Thesechosen weapons become an extension of his body. Three weapons are chosen. Only these 3weapons and those given in O.C.C. skills are used from then on. A Weapons Master never uses anyother types of weapons. Because of specialized training, Weapons Master have access to fightingtechniques usually restricted to other Men at Arms Classes. The training of the Weapons Masterteaches him to use his weapons in moves, actions and techniques not taught or capable by otherfighting classes. The Weapons Master knows the capabilities, weight, balance and exact length ofeach of his weapons as well as he known his own body. He is always aware of this as he trains.Because of this he gains addition Strike, Parry and Dodge bonuses in combat. Various fightingtechniques are acquired with experience. Knowing the weapon's capabilities allows the characterto inflict more damage against a foe.
The Weapons Master is a honourable fighter and will not go back on his word if given. He does notgive it lightly. He angers at dishonour, deceit and dishonourable acts.
Because he enters the fighting school at a early age, (preteen or equivalent), the Weapons Master hasnot been exposed to outside life, if seldom. Schooling is of fighting arts, the ways of armour andweapon crafting, strategies of war, training and of other skills to allow him to survive. Arts,communications and academic lores are not taught, seeing they are not needed in training. WeaponsMaster usually acquire some outside skills once they have left their school, but it is not theirpriorities. This is illustrated in the selection of Electives and Secondary skills with bonus tothem.
At the end of training, a Weapons Master will spend time in seclusion, then enter the School Forge.Here he will craft his own Weapons. This is a time of reflection and almost a religiousexperience. The weapon is crafted, then marked with the symbols of his School, his TrainingMaster, and his own Symbol. A Weapons Master can identify the symbols on another Weapons Master'sweapons, telling him of the school etc. of that Weapons Master. The Weapons Master is never without hisweapons and to touch the weapon of a Weapons Master, without his permission is a possible insult,unless it is done with no intent to harm or insult.
There are several Schools of Training, each Symbolizing a Animal Totem. Each Animal Totemis chosen to illustrate a exceptional trait of an animal. All Schools are in harmony with eachother, usually inviting training and competition between each School. Each School styleattempts to instill in the Weapons Master the animal it embodies. The training provides certainbonuses to the Weapons Master. These bonuses cannot be increased by more training.
Schools
Characters must select a School when creating a Character. The School type cannot be changedafter the creation of the character.
Schools sponsored by the Gods
These schools are sponsored by certain gods and maintained by the churches. Only certainpupils are accepted as dictated by the sponsor.
Attribute Requirements: P.S.: 12 P.P.: 13 P.E.:12 (plus any special requirements of the schoolpicked)
Alignment: Any, but usually Honourable
Gender: Male or Female
Race: Any
O.C.C. Skills:
O.C.C. Related Skills: Choose 2 other skills form the Military skill category and five otherskills at level 1 , plus 1 per level starting at level 2. All new skills start atLvl. one proficiency.
Secondary Skills: Choose 4 at level 1, plus 1 per level starting at level 2. All new skills start atLvl. one proficiency. These are additional areas of knowledge that don't get the O.C.C. bonus.
Level | Experiance | Hand to Hand: Weapons Master | Spider | Dragon |
1 | 0-2,400 | 2 Attacks per Melee, +3roll | 2 Attacks per Melee,+3 roll | 2 Attacks per melee, +3roll |
2 | 2,401-4,800 | 3 to Parry/Dodge | +3 toStrike/Parry/Dodge | +3 toStrike/Parry/Dodge |
3 | 4,801-9,600 | +2 to Damage | 3 Attacks per Melee | 3 Attacks per Melee |
4 | 9,601-17,000 | Disarm Opponent: 18 to20 | Disarm Opponent: 18to 20 | Disarm Opponent: 17 to20 |
5 | 17,001-25,000 | 3 Attacks per Melee | +2 to Damage | +1 to Damage |
6 | 25,001-35,000 | Critical Strike: 17 to 20 | Critical Strike: 17 to20 | Critical Strike: 17 to 20 |
7 | 35,001-50,000 | +2 to Strike | 4 Attacks per Melee | 4 Attacks per Melee |
8 | 50,001-70,000 | Stun Opponent: 18 to 20 | Stun Opponent: 18 to20 | Stun Opponent: 17 to 20 |
9 | 70,001-95,000 | 4 Attacks per Melee | +2 to Strike | +2 to Strike |
10 | 95,001-135,000 | Death Blow: 19 or 20 | Death Blow: 19 or 20 | Death Blow: 19 or 20 |
11 | 135,001-177,000 | +5 to Parry/Dodge | 5 Attacks per Melee | 5 Attacks per Melee |
12 | 177,001-227,000 | +3 to Strike | Critical Strike behindx3 | +3 to Strike |
13 | 227,001-277,000 | 5 Attacks per Melee | +4 Damage | +4 Damage |
14 | 277,001-327,000 | +3 to Damage | +7 toStrike/Parry/Dodge | 6 Attacks per Melee |
15 | 327,001-377,000 | +4 to Strike | 6 Attacks per Melee | +4 toStrike/Parry/Dodge |
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