| 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, P.P.
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 P.P.
+1 to P.E.
+1 to M.A.
+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. |