----------------------------------------------------------------------- L U A N M O ----------------------------------------------------------------------- © 1983, 1987, 1988, 1990 Kevin Siembieda; © 1995 Palladium Books, All rights reserved world wide. No part of this work may be reproduced in part or whole, in any form or by any means, without permission from the publisher. All incidents, situations, institutions, governments and people are fictional and any similarity to characters or persons living or dead is strictly coincidental. Ninjas & Superspies™, Mystic China™, and S.D.C.™ are trademarks owned and licensed by Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books, Inc. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Luan Mo (Beautiful Devil) is a combination of dance and martial art which is only open to women. It is one of the most graceful arts while remaining very useful in a fight. It was created in the early 1900's by a woman in San Francisco who was obsessed with beauty. She was already a master of a variety of martial arts, in fact she was an enlightened immortal. After a decade of study and perfection, she arrived at Luan Mo, the Beautiful Devil. She herself became known as Luan-Mo-E, the Beautiful Devil Goddess. Luan Mo is both defensive and offensive, combining kicks and gymnastic abilities to good effect. It contains some punches, but not many. Another trademark of this art is the use of a skirt. By using a long skirt, the martial artist can screen her attacks and distract their opponent. In addition, all students are taught the art of using one or two fans. The combination of dance-like moves, the skirt, and the fans creates an incredible sight. Entrance Requirements: Female gender, PP of 12 Skill Cost: 8 years, 5 as a secondary martial art Costume: Anything, although a skirt is preffered. Stance: Varies Character Bonuses: +2 to PP +1 to PE +1 to MA +4 to Spd +10 to S.D.C. Combat Skills: Attacks Per Melee: 3 Escape Moves: Roll with Impact, Backflip, Maintain Balance Attack Moves: Handstand, Backflip, Leap, Cartwheel Basic Defensive Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry, Backflip Advanced Defenses: Disarm, Multiple Dodge Hand Attacks: Strike, Knife Hand, Backhand, Palm Strike Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Tripping / Leg hook, Drop kick (can be used with a leg hook), Crescent Kick, Wheel Kick, Roundhouse, Axe Kick Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick Special Attacks: Elbow, Knee, Body Flip Holds/Locks: Finger Lock, Wrist Lock, Elbow Lock, Leg Hold, Body Hold, Neck Hold Weapon Katas: WP Fan, WP Paired Fans, WP Skirt (see below) Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Critical Strike, Critical Strike from Behind Notes: WP Skirt: Luan-Mo incorporates the use of a long skirt to mask the practitioner's kicks. By spinning and whipping the skirt they can conceal the position of their legs. However, while using the skirt they cannot use any punches, locks, weapons, or anything else that requires their hands. At 7th level they can use their skirt with only one hand, freeing the other to punch or use a weapon. Bonuses: Strike with kicks - +1 at levels 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15. Entangle or parry with skirt - +1 at levels 2, 4, 7, 10, and 13. WP Fan: The art of using a fan as a weapon is ancient in the orient. Martial artists can perform all moves while holding two fans, except for palm strike and knife hand (which can be used if they are only wielding one fan). Bonuses: Strike - +1 at levels 1, 3, 5, 8, 11, and 14. Parry - +1 at levels 2, 6, 9, 12, and 15. Throw - +1 at levels 4, 7, 10, and 13. Skills Included in Training Martial Art Powers: Select one power from martial art techniques or special katas. Any power can be traded for one skill program, excluding physical. Languages: None Skills: WP Fan, WP Paired Fans, WP Skirt, Dance (+30%) Philosophical Training: None, other than don't take any shit from men. If this is your primary martial art form, then the following other forms can be learned in a shorter time: Tae Kwon Do (4 years) or Jujutsu (4 years) Level Advancement Bonuses 1st +2 to roll with impact & pull punch, +1 to cartwheel and handstand 2nd +1 to strike, +2 to parry & dodge 3rd +1 attack per melee, +1 to damage 4th +2 to backflip, +2 to maintain balance 5th Select one additional martial art power from atemi, specialty katas, or martial art techniques. +2 to hold & lock 6th +1 attack per melee, +2 to parry & dodge 7th Gains Automatic Body Flip, +2 to cartwheel 8th Gains Automatic Wrist & Elbow Locks, +2 to handstand 9th +1 attack per melee, +2 to damage 10th Critical Strike on Natural 18-20, +2 to body flip 11th Select one additional martial art power from atemi, specialty katas, or martial art techniques. +2 to backflip. 12th Death Blow on Natural 20, +2 to disarm 13th +1 attack per melee, +2 to roll with impact & pull punch 14th +2 to parry & dodge, +1 to strike 15th +1 attack per melee, +1 to maintain balance Why Study Luan-Mo? Luan-Mo is an art of beauty that is nevertheless effective. Many women are seen as easy prey. This is a way to fix that misconception. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Created by Gabriel http://thegarden.neonexus.com/