I had several requests for my conversion of the Oriental Adventures
rules to 2nd-Edition AD&D, after I offered them in reply to the monk
thread. I'm sorry that I didn't post it sooner, but I had to wait until my
PC, which contained the hard drive holding the files, arrived from it's
summer storage. Please note that I haven't looked at these rules for a while
so some things could use improvement. They are an ongoing project, though,
so please tell me any suggestions or problems that you might have. So here
they are, a bit late, but hopefully valuable nonetheless.
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|Oriental Adventures|
=====================
At the beginning of last summer I got the OA hardback, and decided
that I would be a lot better off if I could play OA under the 2nd-Edition
AD&D rules. So, I decided to go through all of the basics and make the
conversions. What follows is my conversion of the OA rules to 2nd-Edition.
This is not a replacement for the OA hardback (since I reference it for many
spells, proficiencies, abilities, etc.), but simply a summary of the main
rules, simplified and with the ability to include some non-OA classes (such
as Psionicists and Specialty Priests). Do not try to use these rules without
the OA hardback, as many of them are not understandable without their
explanations in the hardback, which I have omitted here in order to save
typing time. I have also found these rules to be a useful source when one
needs to find rules or info in a hurry. Any rules here pre-empt the ones in
the OA hardback, and any rules not included here default to those listed
in 2nd-Edition AD&D, or when absent or unsuitable there, to those in the OA
hardback. For instance, all weapons and equipment are taken from the OA
hardback, while all spells are taken from the 2nd-Edition materials,
excepting those not included there (listed later). The notable exception
was that I kept the OA proficiency system, since it is necessary for the
martial arts system to work. I did, however, blend the actual proficiencies
between OA and the 2nd-Edition system. The order of preference for the
source of proficiencies is mostly the same as that for rules as stated
above. I have included a list of useable proficiencies, in the OA
categories.
These rules have been given a lot of thought, but very little
playtesting. I invite anyone to email me (kurgan@mit.edu) to make comments
or suggestions, to point out mistakes, or to show me any different or
additional rules that they have come up with. I hope to improve these rules
over time, so any help would be appreciated. My goal is simply to allow
those who are interested to continue playing OA despite T$R's lack of support
of it.
I included comments with each section to describe what it contains
and how I came up with it. Feel free to alter or discard any rules in here.
After all it's your game, not mine, an you know what's best. The sections
are, a listing of character classes and their abilities , a listing of
proficiencies, a list of martial arts special maneuvers, sample martial arts
styles, and a listing of oriental spells.
Oriental Classes
==================
Each class here is pretty much a summary of the class specifications
in the OA hardback, with rules governing the use of any abilities which don't
work under 2nd-Edition AD&D. PC races are as listed in the OA hardback. The
experience tables in particular are un-playtested, and may allow characters
to advance in power faster than their western counterparts. Again feel free
to alter them, and mail me with any comments that you have.
Note: Priest and Wizard spell advencement tables above 20th level can
be found in Forgotten Realms Adventures, Dragon Kings (DarkSun), and perhaps
in other sources.
Class Ability Requirements: (Min:XP Bonus)
--------------------------
Class Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha Alignment
Barbarian 15 14 15 -- <16 -- Non-Lawful
Bushi 9:14 8 8 -- -- -- Any
Kensai 12 14:14 -- -- 12:14 -- Lawful
Monk 15 15 11 -- 15 -- Lawful
Ninja -- 14 -- 15 -- 14 Non-Good
Priest Varies Any
Psionicist -- -- 11:14 12 15 -- Non-Chaotic
Samurai 13 -- 13 14 13 -- Lawful
Shukenja 9 -- 9:15 -- 12:15 -- Good
Sohei 13:15 -- 10 -- 10:15 -- Lawful
Wu Jen -- -- -- 13:15 -- -- Non-Lawful
Yakuza 11 15 -- 15 -- 16 Lawful
Racial Level Limits:
-------------------
Class Korobokuru Hengeyokai Human Spirit Folk
Barbarian 10 -- U --
Bushi U U U U
Kensai -- 6 U 9
Monk -- -- 17 17
Ninja -- -- U --
Priest 9 8 U 11
Psionicist 8 7 U 7
Samurai 6 -- U 12
Shukenja -- 8 U --
Sohei -- -- U --
Wu Jen 7 9 U --
Yakuza 10 -- U --
Classes:
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Barbarian| (Warrior)
~~~~~~~~~~
Level XP Needed Hit Dice Ability
----- --------- -------- -------
1 0 1d12
2 3,000 2d12 Can use Magical Weapons
3 6,000 3d12 Can use Magical Potions, +1 save vs. Spell
4 12,000 4d12 Can use Magical Armor
5 24,000 5d12 Earns 1/2 XP with Wu Jen or Spirit Folk
6 55,000 6d12 Can use weapon-like Misc. Magical Items
7 95,000 8d12 Earns full XP with Wu Jen or Spirit Folk
8 175,000 8d12+4 Can use Protection Scrolls
9 335,000 8d12+8 +2 save vs. Spell
10 650,000 8d12+12 Can summon a Barbarian Horde
11 1,000,000 8d12+16 +3 save vs. Spell
12 1,350,000 8d12+20
13 1,700,000 8d12+24
14 2,050,000 8d12+28
15 2,400,000 8d12+32
16 2,750,000 8d12+36
17 3,100,000 8d12+40
18 3,450,000 8d12+44
19 3,800,000 8d12+48
20 4,150,000 8d12+52
21+ +350,000 +4HP
Barbarian Abilities:
Back Detect Detect
Level Climb% Hide% Protection% Illusion Magic
1 85 25 5 5 30
2 86 31 10 10 35
3 87 37 15 15 40
4 88 43 20 20 45
5 89 49 25 25 50
6 90 56 30 30 55
7 91 63 35 35 60
8 92 70 40 40 65
9 93 77 45 45 70
10 94 85 50 50 75
11+ +1% +8% +5% +5% +5%
Max% 95 95 100 75 90
Requirements: Str 15, Dex 14, Con 15, Wis<16
Prime Requisites: None
Races: Human, Korobokuru
Alignment: Non-Lawful
Combat/Saves: Warrior/Warrior
Birth Table? Yes
Family? Yes
Base Honor: Family
Starting Money: d6 tael/ch'ao & d100 yuan
Initial Proficiencies: 9
Proficiencies per Level: 1/3
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -2
Attacks/Round: Level 1-6 1/1
Level 7-12 3/2
Level 13+ 2/1
Armor Use: Any
Shield Use: Any
Weapon Use: Any
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Con Bonus: No standard Con Bonus. +2HP/Level for each Con point over 14.
-Climb: Cliffs & Trees. 1/2 chance for smoother surfaces.
-Hide: In natural Surroundings. 1/2 chance in unfamiliar terrain.
-Surprise: 3/6 chance to surprise an opponent. Surprised only on a 1.
-Back Protection: Negates Back-Attack and Backstab modifiers, and gives a
free attack at the end of the round.
-Leaping and Springing: Standing start - 10ft forward, 3ft back, 3ft up
Running start - 15+d6ft forward, 4ft+d4x6in up
-Detect Illusion: Requires 1r of concentration.
-Detect Magic: Requires 1r of concentration. Does not detect Illusions.
-Leadership: Level is added to Cha when dealing with barbarians of the same
tribe or region.
-Healing: Heal at twice the normal rate.
Restrictions/Penalties:
-Hatred of magic: Gain little or no XP for adventuring with Wu Jen or
Spirit folk until high levels. Gain no XP for finding magic
items, but full XP for destroying them.
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Bushi| (Warrior)
~~~~~~
Level XP Needed Hit Dice Pick Pockets %
----- --------- -------- --------------
1 0 d10 22
2 1,750 2d10 24
3 3,500 3d10 26
4 7,000 4d10 28
5 16,000 5d10 30
6 35,000 6d10 32
7 65,000 7d10 34
8 130,000 8d10 36
9 260,000 9d10 38
10 520,000 9d10+3 40
11 780,000 9d10+6 42
12 1,040,000 9d10+8 44
13 1,300,000 9d10+12 46
14 1,560,000 9d10+15 48
15 1,820,000 9d10+18 50
16 2,080,000 9d10+21 52
17 2,340,000 9d10+24 54
18 2,600,000 9d10+27 56
19 2,860,000 9d10+30 58
20 3,120,000 9d10+33 60
21+ +260,000 +3HP +2%
Requirements: Str 9, Dex 8, Con 8
Prime Requisites: Str (14)
Races: Any
Alignment: Any
Combat/Saves: Warrior/Warrior
Birth Table? Yes
Family? Choice
Base Honor: Family or 10
Starting Money: d4 tael/ch'ao & 2d100 fen
Initial Proficiencies: 4
Proficiencies per Level: 1/2
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -2
Attacks/Round: Level 1-5 1/1
Level 6-10 3/2
Level 11+ 2/1
Armor Use: Any
Shield Use: Any
Weapon Use: Any
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Weapon Specialization: Must be chosen when created.
-Nimbleness: -1 AC per 5 levels.
-Cheap Deals: Chance to find free or half-price items.
20% Village
25% Medium Village
30% Large Village
40% Small Town
60% Large Town
90% City
-Pick Pockets: Cash only. Max 95% chance. Roll of 95 or higher indicates
discovery.
-Ki Power: 1/day By entering a fight with a fierce kiai, level is
raised by two. Better THAC0, AC, Saves, HPs, etc. Lasts
for 1t.
-Optional: If starting equipment is bought before the start of gameplay, the
DM can allow the bushi to spend less money on equipment due to his
ability to find it free or at half price. 75% price can be a good
rule of thumb.
_______
Kensai| (Warrior)
~~~~~~~
Level XP Needed Hit Dice Ability
----- --------- -------- -------
1 0 d10
2 2,500 2d10
3 4,600 3d10
4 8,400 4d10 Meditation
5 18,500 5d10
6 37,000 6d10 1/6 Surprise
7 74,000 7d10 Two Weapons, Fear
8 140,000 8d10
9 275,000 9d10 d6 Pupils
10 550,000 9d10+3
11 825,000 9d10+6 Whirlwind Attack
12 1,100,000 9d10+9
13 1,375,000 9d10+12
14 1,650,000 9d10+15
15 1,925,000 9d10+18
16 2,200,000 9d10+21
17 2,475,000 9d10+24
18 2,750,000 9d10+27
19 3,025,000 9d10+30
20 3,300,000 9d10+33
21+ +275,000 +3HP
Kensai Bonuses With Specialty Weapon/Style:
Level Initiative AC Damage To Hit
1 -1 0 0 0
2 -1 0 +1 0
3 -1 -1 +1 +1
4 -2 -1 +1 +1
5 -2 -1 +2 +2
6 -2 -2 +2 +2
7 -3 -2 +2 +2
8 -3 -3 +3 +3
9 -4 -3 +3 +3
10 -4 -4 +4 +4
11 -5 -4 +4 +4
12+ -5 -4 +5 +5
Requirements: Str 12, Dex 14, Wis 14
Prime Requisites: Dex (14), Wis (14)
Races: Human, Hengeyokai, Spirit Folk
Alignment: Lawful
Combat/Saves: Warrior/Warrior
Birth Table? Yes
Family? Yes
Base Honor: Family
Starting Money: d4 ch'ien & d10 tael/ch'ao
Initial Proficiencies: 3
Proficiencies per Level: 1/2
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -3
Attacks/Round: Level 1-3 1/1
Level 4-7 3/2
Level 8-14 2/1
Level 15+ 5/2
Armor Use: None
Shield Use: None
Weapon Use: Any
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Free proficiency in Specialty Weapon/Style.
-Base AC of 23-Dex.
-Ki Power: Level/day Declared before roll to hit. Causes Specialty
Weapon/Style to do maximum damage on one hit.
-Psychic Duels: +2 bonus vs. Non-Kensai.
-Immunity to fear.
-Double XP for defeating another Kensai in a duel. (once per level per
opponent)
-4th Level - Meditation: Twice as restful as sleep. Still aware of
surroundings.
-6th Level - Surprise: The Kensai is surprised only on a 1 on a d6.
-7th Lecel - Two weapons: Has the effect of free Ambidexterity and Two-Weapon
style specialization.
-7th Level - Fear: At will, fear is caused in creatures of 1HD or less who
fail save vs. Breath Weapon.
-11th Level - Whirlwind Attack: Requires all Ki Power for the day. Allows
simultaneous attack with Specialty Weapon/Style of all opponents
within a 10ft radius.
Restrictions/Penalties:
-Only one starting proficiency can be used for proficiency in a second weapon
all other starting proficiencies must be peaceful.
-Cannot use weapon specialization, although style specialization is allowed.
-Cannot use magical Specialty Weapons.
-1/2 XP for opponents defeated using any non-Specialty Weapon/Style.
-Practice: 2h per day. Missing hours must ba made up at the rate of 2 extra
hours per day before level advancement.
-Duel Challenges: At each level, 10% x new Level chance to be challenged to a
duel.
-Duels: 10th level and beyond, must win a duel to gain a level.
-Loss of Status: If the Kensai's honor ever falls below his family's, he
becomes a Bushi of the same level. He keeps old abilities but gains
no new Kensai abilities.
_____
Monk| (Rogue)
~~~~~
Level XP Needed Hit Dice Title
----- --------- -------- -----
1 0 2d4 Novice
2 2,000 3d4 Initiate
3 4,200 4d4 Brother
4 8,800 5d4 Disciple
5 19,800 6d4 Immaculate
6 41,800 7d4 Master
7 86,000 8d4 Superior Master
8 175,000 9d4 Master of Dragons
9 305,000 10d4 Master of the North Wind
10 435,000 11d4 Master of the West Wind
11 610,000 12d4 Master of the South Wind
12 830,000 13d4 Master of the East Wind
13 1,100,000 14d4 Master of Winter
14 1,550,000 15d4 Master of Autumn
15 2,000,000 16d4 Master of Summer
16 2,450,000 17d4 Master of Spring
17 2,900,000 18d4 Grand Master of Flowers
Monk Abilities:
AWD = Additional Weapon Damage
AMAA = Additional Martial Arts Attacks
AMAD = Additional Martial Arts Damage
Level AC Move AWD AMAA AMAD Surprise% ESP Chance. Charm Res.
1 10 15" - -- -- Normal Normal Normal
2 9 16" +1 -- -- 32 Normal Normal
3 8 17" +1 -- -- 30 Normal Normal
4 7 18" +2 1/4 -- 28 30 Normal
5 7 19" +2 1/4 +1 26 28 Normal
6 6 20" +3 1/2 +2 24 26 Normal
7 5 21" +3 1/2 +2 22 24 Normal
8 4 22" +4 1/2 +1d 20 22 Normal
9 3 23" +4 1/1 +1d+1 18 20 50
10 3 24" +5 1/1 +1d+2 16 18 45
11 2 25" +5 3/2 +1d+2 14 16 40
12 1 26" +6 3/2 +2d 12 14 35
13 0 27" +6 3/2 +2d 10 12 30
14 -1 28" +7 2/1 +2d+1 8 10 25
15 -1 29" +7 2/1 +3d 6 8 20
16 -2 30" +8 3/1 +3d+1 4 6 15
17 -3 32" +8 3/1 +4d 2 4 10
Requirements: Str 15, Dex 15, Con 11, Wis 15
Prime Requisites: None
Races: Human, Spirit Folk
Alignment: Lawful
Combat/Saves: Rogue/Rogue
Birth Table? No
Family? No
Base Honor: No Honor
Starting Money: 4d10 yuan & 2d100 fen
Initial Proficiencies: 5
Proficiencies per Level: 1/2
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -4
Attacks/Round: 1/1 (Except Martial Arts)
Armor Use: None
Shield Use: None
Weapon Use: martial arts (any), axe (hand), bokutoh, chijiriki,
crossbow (any), dagger, daikyu, halberd, javelin, kama,
kusari-gama, lasso, naginata, parang, spear, trident
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Monk Skills: Base Scores
Climb Walls: 60%
Find/Remove Traps: 10%
Hear Noise: 5%
Hide in Shadows: 5%
Move Silently: 10%
Open Locks: 15%
50 Points to add at first level.
25 Points to add at each level after first.
All adjustments apply. Maximum unadjusted chances of 95%.
-Free Missile Deflection and Arrow Cutting special maneuvers.
-Armor class improves with level as shown. If a Martial Arts style is used
the bes AC is used.
-Free Martial Arts style and 2 of its special maneuvers.
-Ki Power: Level/day Magic Resistance. Allows no effect from magic on a
successful save (only if one is allowed).
-3rd Level - Speak With Animals: Allows communication with any animal of
Int 1 or greater.
-4th Level - Falling: Can fall up to 20 feet and take no damage if within
1ft of a wall or vertical surface.
-4th Level - ESP Protection: ESP spells and Psionic contact have a small
chance of success (see table). Failed attempt meets a closed mind.
-5th Level - Immunities: Immunity to disease and unaffected by haste and slow
spells.
-6th Level - Falling: Can fall up to 30 feet and take no damage if within
4ft of a wall or vertical surface.
-6th Level - Cataleptic State: Feign Death for up to Level x2 turns.
The Monk is oblivious to his surroundings in this state, and thus
state duration before entering it.
-7th Level - Healing: 1/day. Heal self for d4+ 1/level starting at 7th.
-8th Level - Speak With Plants: Plants can react in simple ways such as
parting bushes, untangling thickets, etc.
-9th Level - Improved Ki Power: Allows 1/2 damage (damaging spells only)
always, and still no effect on a successful save.
-9th Level - Charm Resistance: Resistance to Charm, Hypnosis, Suggestion,
etc. spells as shown.
-10th Level - Psionic Defense: The Monk defends against telepathic and mind
blast attacks as if he had an Int of 18.
-11th Level - Total immunity to all types of poisons.
-12th Level - Immunity to Geas and Quest spells.
-13th Level - One free Martial Arts special manuever of the player's choice.
Restrictions/Penalties:
-Bonuses: No Str to hit or damage bonuses. No Dex AC Bonuses.
-Religion and Calligraphy Proficiencies must be taken at character creation.
-Cannot keep more money than necessary.
-Can never own horses or property.
-Can only own 2 magical weapons and 3 other magic items.
-Excess treasure/magic must be given to NPC religious institutions.
-Can use only OA Monk magic items, magical rings, and magic items useable by
Thieves.
-Monks generally do not leave old magic items for new ones, but will keep
using old ones untill they are unuseable.
-Cannot have henchmen or hirelings until 6th level. Hirelings can only be
hired on a one adventure basis.
-Disobedience to monastary superiors results in being barred temporarily
from monastary.
-Duels required to gain levels beyond 8th (see OA).
-No advancement beyond 17th Level.
______
Ninja| (Rogue)
~~~~~~
Level XP Needed Hit Dice
----- --------- -------- Pole Vault (ft) Fall (ft) Backstab
1 0 d2 8 0 x2
2 3,000 2d2 9 0 x2
3 6,000 3d2 9.5 10 x2
4 11,000 4d2 10 15 x2
5 22,000 5d2 10.5 20 x3
6 44,000 6d2 11 25 x3
7 88,000 7d2 11.5 30 x3
8 175,000 8d2 12 35 x3
9 360,000 9d2 12.5 40 x3
10 700,000 9d2+1 13 45 x4
11 1,000,000 9d2+2 13.5 50 x4
12 1,300,000 9d2+3 14 55 x4
13 1,600,000 9d2+4 14.5 60 x4
14 1,900,000 9d2+5 15 65 x4
15 2,100,000 9d2+6 15.5 70 x4
16 2,400,000 9d2+7 16 75 x4
17 2,700,000 9d2+8 16.5 80 x4
18 3,000,000 9d2+9 17 85 x4
19 3,300,000 9d2+10 17.5 90 x4
20 3,600,000 9d2+11 18 95 x5
21+ +300,000 +1HP +.5ft +5ft x5
Requirements: Dex 14, Int 15, Cha 14
Prime Requisites: None
Races: Human
Alignment: Non-Good
Combat/Saves: Other Class/Rogue
Birth Table? As Other Class
Family? Yes (Ninja Clan)
Base Honor: As Other Class
Starting Money: As Other Class plus d2 ch'ien
Initial Proficiencies: 2 ~~|
Proficiencies per Level: 1/3 |
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -4 |--For Ninja Weapons
Attacks/Round: Level 1-6 1/1 | only.
Level 7-14 3/2 |
Level 15+ 2/1 __|
Armor Use: leather, padded, leather scale, chain, plus any other armor
allowable to the other Class (armor may limit the use of
Ninja abilities)
Shield Use: As other Class
Weapon Use: As other Class plus Ninja Weapons
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Split Class: All Ninjas must also be a Bushi, Psionicist, Sohei, Wu Jen, or
Yakuza. Experience are divided between classes at the DM's
discretion. Each hit die for the other class is halved, rounding up.
Con bonuses are given normally to the other class.
-Ninja Skills: Base Scores
Climb Walls: 60%
Disguise: 10%
Escape: 5%
Find/Remove Traps: 10%
Hide in Shadows: 5%
Move Silently: 10%
Open Locks: 15%
Pick Pockets: 20%
Tightrope Walk: 10%
80 Points to add at first level.
40 Points to add at each level after first.
All adjustments apply. Maximum unadjusted chances of 95%
-Pole Vault: Requires a 30ft running start and a pole at least four feet
longer than the Ninja is tall, and that the character wear no metal
armor. The distance shown is the maximum height that can be vaulted
to. If trying to land atop an obstacle, reduce the height by 1ft.
If vaulting for distance rather than height, the maximum distance
is equal to twice the length of the pole.
-Fall: If the Ninja is wearing no metal armor other than chainmail, is
within reach of a vertical surface that can slow his fall, and falls
the distance shown or less, he can take no damage. For greater
distances, full damage is suffered.
-Backstab: On a successful back attack upon a humanoid (at +4 to hit) the
damage done is multiplied by the backstab multiplier.
-Assasinate: This skill should be handled as the DM sees fit. The
Assasination table in the 1st-Edition DMG can be used, or the DM can
make his own calls.
-Ki Power #1: 1/day The Ninja can hold his breath for a number of rounds
equal to his Ninja level.
-5th Level - Ki Power #2: Level/day The Ninja can walk on smooth water
for 5ft per Ninja Level at a speed of 30ft/r. Concentration
is broken if the Ninja is injured in any way while using
this power.
-12th Level - Ki Power #3: 1/day After spending 3 rounds concentrating
(the power for the day is lost if the Ninja is interrupted
or attacked), the Ninja can wals through 1ft per Ninja
level of wall or obstacle in 1r. If not through the obstacle
at the end of the round, the Ninja dies in it.
Restrictions/Penalties:
-Disobedience to the Ninja family is punished by death.
-The Ninja must retain his honor above his family's or be killed by the clan.
-Any ninja without a family (usually with his family close on his heels) is
a Nukenin, and requires twice the normal amount of experience to
advance as a Ninja. The other class is unaffected.
-A Ninja can never reveal his true identity, not even to PCs. He can be
known to be a Ninja by those he is working with, but will keep his
true identity a secret.
_______
Priest| (Priest)
~~~~~~~
(This class allows the use of specialty priests in OA. The DM may
create his own deities and priesthoods, or use those of the Chinese and
Japanese mythoi in Legends & Lore. Any specification marked as "varies" must
be specific to the specialty priesthood.)
(As in PHB)
Level XP Needed Hit Dice Spells: Req. Wis --> 17 18
----- --------- -------- Level: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 0 d8 1 - - - - - -
2 1,500 2d8 2 - - - - - -
3 3,000 3d8 2 1 - - - - -
4 6,000 4d8 3 2 - - - - -
5 13,000 5d8 3 3 1 - - - -
6 27,500 6d8 3 3 2 - - - -
7 55,000 7d8 3 3 2 1 - - -
8 110,000 8d8 3 3 3 2 - - -
9 225,000 9d8 4 4 3 2 1 - -
10 450,000 9d8+2 4 4 3 3 2 - -
11 675,000 9d8+4 5 4 4 3 2 1 -
12 900,000 9d8+6 6 5 5 3 2 2 -
13 1,125,000 9d8+8 6 6 6 4 2 2 -
14 1,350,000 9d8+10 6 6 6 5 3 2 1
15 1,575,000 9d8+12 6 6 6 6 4 2 1
16 1,800,000 9d8+14 7 7 7 6 4 3 1
17 2,025,000 9d8+16 7 7 7 7 5 3 2
18 2,250,000 9d8+18 8 8 8 8 6 4 2
19 2,475,000 9d8+20 9 9 8 8 6 4 2
20 2,700,000 9d8+22 9 9 9 8 7 5 2
21+ +225,000 +2HP See FRA
Requirements: Wis 9
Prime Requisites: Wis (16)
Races: Varies
Alignment: Varies
Combat/Saves: Priest/Priest
Birth Table? Choice
Family? Choice
Base Honor: Varies
Starting Money: d10 tael/ch'ao & 5d10 yuan
Initial Proficiencies: 6
Proficiencies per Level: 1/2
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -3
Attacks/Round: 1/1
Armor Use: Varies
Shield Use: Varies
Weapon Use: Varies
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Rituals: Any Priest can perform the rituals of the Shukenja (see OA)
Other Abilities/Bonuses as Specialty Priesthood
-Can take a Meditation proficiency without any Martial arts style.
Additional Abilities As Specialty Priesthood
Restrictions/Penalties:
As Specialty Priesthood
___________
Psionicist| (Psionicist)
~~~~~~~~~~~
Level XP Needed Hit Dice Psionics: (As in CPsiHB)
----- --------- -------- Disc. Sci. Dev. Def. Modes
1 0 d6 1 1 3 1
2 2,200 2d6 2 1 5 1
3 4,400 3d6 2 2 7 2
4 8,800 4d6 2 2 9 2
5 16,500 5d6 2 3 10 3
6 30,000 6d6 3 3 11 3
7 55,000 7d6 3 4 12 4
8 100,000 8d6 3 4 13 4
9 200,000 9d6 3 5 14 5
10 400,000 9d6+2 4 5 15 5
11 600,000 9d6+4 4 6 16 5
12 800,000 9d6+6 4 6 17 5
13 1,000,000 9d6+8 4 7 18 5
14 1,200,000 9d6+10 5 7 19 5
15 1,500,000 9d6+12 5 8 20 5
16 1,800,000 9d6+14 5 8 21 5
17 2,100,000 9d6+16 5 9 22 5
18 2,400,000 9d6+18 6 9 23 5
19 2,700,000 9d6+20 6 10 24 5
20 3,000,000 9d6+22 6 10 25 5
21+ +300,000 +2HP
PSP Recovery:
Physical Activity: PSPs Recovered/hour PSPs Recovered/turn
Hard Exertion 0 0
Walking/Riding 3 1/2
Sitting/Resting/Reading 6 1
Sleeping/Meditating 12 2
Requirements: Con 11, Int 12, Wis 15
Prime Requisites: Con (16), Wis (16)
Races: Any
Alignment: Non-Chaotic
Combat/Saves: Psionicist/Psionicist
Birth Table? Choice
Family? Choice
Base Honor: Family or 15
Starting Money: d6 tael/ch'ao & 4d10 yuan & 2d100 fen
Initial Proficiencies: 5
Proficiencies per Level: 1/2
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -4
Attacks/Round: 1/1
Armor Use: haidate, hara-ate, haramaki, hide, jingasa, leather,
leather scale, padded, studded leather
Shield Use: buckler, gunsen
Weapon Use: axe (hand/throwing), blowpipe, bow (short), chu-ko-nu,
crossbow (light), chain, chopsticks, club, dagger, dart,
fang, hankyu, gunsen, jitte, jo stick, kama, kau sin ke,
kiseru, mace, nunchaku, sai, shaken, shuriken (any),
siangkam, sling, sword (short), tui-fa, wakizashi
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Psionics: As per The Complete Psionics Handbook.
-Closed Mind: As all Psionicists.
-Mental Resistance: +2 save vs. Enc/Cha magic, etc.
-Can take a Meditation proficiency without any Martial arts style.
Meditation gives the same PSP gain as sleep.
-Psychic Duels: +5 bonus vs. non Psionicists
________
Samurai| (Warrior)
~~~~~~~~
Level XP Needed Hit Dice Damage Bonus
----- --------- -------- ------------
1 0 d10 0
2 2,300 2d10 +1
3 4,600 3d10 +1
4 9,200 4d10 +1
5 16,500 5d10 +2
6 33,500 6d10 +2
7 69,000 7d10 +2
8 125,000 8d10 +3
9 220,000 9d10 +3
10 375,000 9d10+3 +3
11 610,000 9d10+6 +4
12 925,000 9d10+9 +4
13 1,200,000 9d10+12 +4
14 1,475,000 9d10+15 +5
15 1,750,000 9d10+18 +5
16 2,025,000 9d10+21 +5
17 2,300,000 9d10+24 +6
18 2,575,000 9d10+27 +6
19 2,850,000 9d10+30 +6
20 3,125,000 9d10+33 +7
21+ +275,000 +3HP +1/3 Levels
Requirements: Str 13, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 13
Prime Requisites: None
Races: Human, Spirit Folk, Korobokuru
Alignment: Lawful
Combat/Saves: Warrior/Warrior
Birth Table? Yes (+10, unless Korobokuru, in which case the player must find
Family? Yes a sponsor and begins at Lower Upper Class)
Base Honor: Family
Starting Money: 2d6 ch'ien & d10 tael/ch'ao
Initial Proficiencies: 5
Proficiencies per Level: 1/1
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -2
Attacks/Round: Level 1-4 1/1
Level 5-8 3/2
Level 9+ 2/1
Armor Use: Any
Shield Use: Any
Weapon Use: Any
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Two Specializations: A Samurai can specialize in both the Katana and the
Daikyu.
-Ki Power: Level/day With a kiai (shout), the Samurai can raise his
Strength to 18(00) for 1r.
-Damage Bonus: The Samurai has the bonus shown on the table to all rolls for
damage.
-3rd Level - Surprise: The Samurai is surprised only on a roll of 1 on a d6.
-5th Level - Immunity to Fear.
-6th Level - Fear: At will, fear is caused in creatures of 1HD or less who
fail save vs. Breath Weapon.
-7th Level - The Samurai starts to be offered responsibillities by his
daimyo (see OA).
Restrictions/Penalties:
-Specialization: The Samurai must specialize in Katana when created. The
Samurai can specialize only in Katana and Daikyu.
-Proficiencies: By 2nd Level the Samurai must have the Riding proficiency.
By 3rd Level the Samurai must have proficiency with the Daikyu. By
6th Level the Samurai must have proficiencies in Calligraphy,
Painting, and Poetry.
-Honor: A Samurai must follow the code of Bushido, and maintain his honor
above a specific point or become Ronin. Ronin can still advance as
Samurai, but require twice the normal amount of experience. Ronin
can become Samurai again, with the same daimyo or another one.
_________
Shukenja| (Priest)
~~~~~~~~~ (As in PHB)
Level XP Needed Hit Dice Spells: Req. Wis --> 17 18
----- --------- -------- Level: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 0 d6 1 - - - - - -
2 1,500 2d6 2 - - - - - -
3 3,500 3d6 2 1 - - - - -
4 6,400 4d6 3 2 - - - - -
5 12,800 5d6 3 3 1 - - - -
6 25,500 6d6 3 3 2 - - - -
7 50,000 7d6 3 3 2 1 - - -
8 100,000 8d6 3 3 3 2 - - -
9 200,000 9d6 4 4 3 2 1 - -
10 400,000 9d6+1 4 4 3 3 2 - -
11 600,000 9d6+2 5 4 4 3 2 1 -
12 800,000 9d6+3 6 5 5 3 2 2 -
13 1,000,000 9d6+4 6 6 6 4 2 2 -
14 1,200,000 9d6+5 6 6 6 5 3 2 1
15 1,400,000 9d6+6 6 6 6 6 4 2 1
16 1,600,000 9d6+7 7 7 7 6 4 3 1
17 1,800,000 9d6+8 7 7 7 7 5 3 2
18 2,000,000 9d6+9 8 8 8 8 6 4 2
19 2,200,000 9d6+10 9 9 8 8 6 4 2
20 2,400,000 9d6+11 9 9 9 8 7 5 2
21+ +200,000 +1HP See FRA
Requirements: Str 9, Con 9, Wis 12
Prime Requisites: Con (15), Wis (15)
Races: Human, Hengeyokai
Alignment: Good
Combat/Saves: Priest/Priest
Birth Table? No
Family? No
Base Honor: 20
Starting Money: d5 tael/ch'ao & 2d10 yuan & d100 fen
Initial Proficiencies: 6
Proficiencies per Level: 1/2
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -4
Attacks/Round: 1/1
Armor Use: leather, padded, hara-ate, haramaki, jingasa, studded leather
Shield Use: None
Weapon Use: axe (hand), bo stick, boku-toh, chain, gunsen, jitte,
jo stick, kama, kiseru, sai, sling, sling staff, spear,
tetsubo, three-piece rod, tui-fa
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Priest Spells: Spheres = All, Animal, Astral, Charm, Combat, Creation,
Divination, Healing, Necromancy (no reverses), Plant, Protection,
Summoning, Sun, Thought, Weather, Law or Chaos or neither (if NG)
(Additionally, Shukenja can cast the 7th Level Holy Word spell from
the Combat sphere). All modifiers and bonus spells apply.
-Rituals: The Shukenja can perform various rituals, some of which have
specific effects (see OA).
-Meditation: Twice as restful as sleep. Still aware of surroundings.
-Ki Power: Level/day Declared before the die is rolled, the Shukenja can
gain a +3 on any saving throw.
-Self Defense: Free proficiency in one style of martial arts.
-Extra XP: 100XP per level of cure, heal, etc. spells used to aid NPCs or
creatures not associated with the party.
Restrictions/Penalties:
-Only 2 initial proficiencies can be weapon proficiencies.
-Non-violence: The shukenja gains 1/2 XP for defeating enemies. They gain
full XP for defeating evil spirits.
-Poverty: Shukenja are sworn to poverty, and gain XP only for treasure
donated to charity or the poor.
-Rules: Failure to follow these roles results in punishments (loss of spells,
loss of honor, special pennance, etc.)
-Cannot eat meat.
-Must avoide immoderate drinking and eating.
-Must avoid violence (especially killing) wherever possible.
-Certain religions may have other specific rules or restrictions.
______
Sohei| (Priest)
~~~~~~
Level XP Needed Hit Dice Spells:
----- --------- -------- Level: 1 2 3 4
1 0 d10 - - - -
2 2,250 2d10 - - - -
3 4,500 3d10 - - - -
4 7,900 4d10 - - - -
5 15,000 5d10 - - - -
6 28,000 6d10 1 - - -
7 56,000 7d10 1 1 - -
8 110,000 8d10 2 1 - -
9 200,000 9d10 2 2 - -
10 425,000 9d10+2 2 2 1 -
11 650,000 9d10+4 3 2 1 -
12 875,000 9d10+6 3 2 2 -
13 1,100,000 9d10+8 3 3 2 -
14 1,325,000 9d10+10 3 3 3 -
15 1,550,000 9d10+12 3 3 3 1
16 1,775,000 9d10+14 3 3 3 2
17 2,000,000 9d10+16 4 3 3 2
18 2,225,000 9d10+18 4 4 3 2
19 2,450,000 9d10+20 4 4 4 3
20 2,675,000 9d10+22 5 4 4 3
21+ +225,000 +2HP See OA
Requirements: Str 13, Con 10, Wis 10
Prime Requisites: Str (15), Wis(15)
Races: Human
Alignment: Lawful
Combat/Saves: Priest/Priest
Birth Table? No
Family? No
Base Honor: 15
Starting Money: d10 tael/ch'ao & 4d10 yuan
Initial Proficiencies: 4
Proficiencies per Level: 1/3
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -2
Attacks/Round: Level 1-6 1/1
Level 7-12 3/2
Level 13+ 2/1
Armor Use: Any
Shield Use: None
Weapon Use: Any except blowpipe, katana, needle, nekode, shakem,
shikomi-zue, shuriken (any)
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Weapon of Choice: One weapon may be chosen at creation. The Sohei has +1 to
hit and damage with that weapon.
-3rd Level - Ki Power: 1/day For 1 turn, -1AC, +3" movement, +1th, +1d,
+1 save, can dodge or deflect missile weapons on a
successful save vs. Breath Weapon.
-5th Level - Final Word: The Sohei can continue fighting (with +2 th & d)
until he reaches -10HP. At -10HP, or when his enemy is defeated, he
collapses (unconscious or dead, depending on death's door rules).
-6th Level - Priest Spells: Spheres = All, Animal (minor), Combat,
Divination, Healing (Except Cure X Wounds, Fortify, and Neutralize
Poison), Law, Protection, Guardian (minor), Wards (minor)
(Additionally, Sohei can cast the 5th Level Mental Strength spell
from the sphere of Thought) All modifiers and bonus spells apply.
-6th Level - Duties: The Sohei begins recieving duties and powers from his
monastary (see OA).
Restrictions/Penalties:
-Recieves 1/2 XP for defeating foes unless it is in the service of his
monastary.
-Rules: -Cannot eat meat (fish is allowed).
-Must refrain from excesses of personal behavior.
_______
Wu Jen| (Wizard) (As in PHB)
~~~~~~~
Level XP Needed Hit Dice Spells: Req. Int--> 9 10 12 14 16 18
----- --------- -------- Level: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 0 d4+1 1 - - - - - - - -
2 2,250 2d4+2 2 - - - - - - - -
3 4,500 3d4+3 2 1 - - - - - - -
4 9,000 4d4+4 3 2 - - - - - - -
5 20,000 5d4+5 4 2 1 - - - - - -
6 40,000 6d4+6 4 2 2 - - - - - -
7 72,000 7d4+7 4 3 2 1 - - - - -
8 110,000 8d4+8 4 3 3 2 - - - - -
9 155,000 9d4+9 4 3 3 2 1 - - - -
10 300,000 9d4+10 4 4 3 2 2 - - - -
11 640,000 9d4+11 4 4 4 3 3 - - - -
12 850,000 9d4+12 4 4 4 4 4 1 - - -
13 1,175,000 9d4+13 5 5 4 4 4 2 - - -
14 1,500,000 9d4+14 5 5 5 4 4 2 1 - -
15 1,875,000 9d4+15 5 5 5 5 5 2 1 - -
16 2,250,000 9d4+16 5 5 5 5 5 3 2 1 -
17 2,625,000 9d4+17 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 2 -
18 3,000,000 9d4+18 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 2 1
19 3,375,000 9d4+19 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 1
20 3,750,000 9d4+20 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 2
21+ +375,000 +1HP See FRA
Specialty Wu Jen:
H=Human, He=Hengeyokai, K=Korobokuru, S(B/R/S)=Spirit Folk (Bamboo/River/Sea)
Specialist School Races Requirements Opposition Schools
Abjurer Abj H Wis 15 Alt & Ill/Pha
Transmuer Alt H,He,K Dex 15 Abj & Nec
Conjurer Con/Sum H,He,K Con 15 GDiv & Inv/Evo
Diviner GDv H,He,K Wis 16 Con/Sum
Enchanter Enc/Cha H,He,K,S Cha 16 Inv/Evo & Nec
Elemantalist
Air ElA H,He,K None ElE
Earth ElE H,He,K,S(B) None ElA
Fire ElF H,He,K None ElW
Water ElW H,He,K,S(R/S) None ElF
Illusionist Ill/Pha H,He Dex 16 Nec & Inv/Evo & Abj
Invoker Inv/Evo H Con 16 Enc/Cha & Con/Sum
Necromancer Nec H Wis 16 Ill & Enc/Cha
Wild Mage Wil H,He Int 16 None
(Note that the elemental system does not agree fully with the OA
elemental system, but I decided to keep it in order to agree with
existing rules. Those who wish to be purely Oriental are should
feel free to create their own earth/metal/fire/water/wood system,
and tell me about it.)
Requirements: Int 13
Prime Requisites: Int (15)
Races: Human, Hengeyokai, Korobokuru
Alignment: Non-Lawful
Combat/Saves: Wizard/Wizard
Birth Table? No
Family? No
Base Honor: 15
Starting Money: d3 ch'ien & 2d10 tael/ch'ao
Initial Proficiencies: 6
Proficiencies per Level: 1/2
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -5
Attacks/Round: 1/1
Armor Use: None
Shield Use: None
Weapon Use: bo stick, boku-toh, blowpipe, bow (short), chain, dagger,
dart, gunsen, jitte, jo stick, kiseru, metsubishi, sai,
shaken, shuriken (any), siangkam, sling, sword (short),
tui-fa, uchi-ne
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Wizard Spells
-Specialization: Wu Jen can become specialists under the same rules as mages.
The allowable races, requirements, and opposition schools are shown
in the table.
-Favored Weapon: At creation, the Wu Jen can choose one favored weapon, and
he thereafter has a +1 to hit when using that weapon.
-Meditation: Twice as restful as sleep. Still aware of surroundings.
-Ki Power #1: 1/day +3 initiative for 1 round.
-Languages: The Wu Jen speaks the languages of the Tengu and Oni.
-Reactions: The Wu Jen recieves a +4 on reaction rolls whenb dealing with
Tengu and Oni.
-4th Level - Ki Power #2: 1/day One spell of at least three levels
lower than the Wu Jen's level can be cast at maximum effect.
Restrictions/Panalties:
-Taboos: The Wu Jen has 1 taboo at first level, and gains one more with each
five levels (i.e. at 6th, 11th, etc.)
_______
Yakuza| (Rogue)
~~~~~~~
Level XP Needed Hit Dice
----- --------- -------- Investigate% Area Covered
1 0 d6 20 1 block
2 2,000 2d6 24 1 block
3 4,000 3d6 28 2 blocks
4 8,000 4d6 32 2 blocks
5 16,000 5d6 36 3 blocks
6 30,000 6d6 40 3 blocks
7 60,000 7d6 44 1 ward
8 130,000 8d6 48 1 ward
9 260,000 9d6 52 1 ward
10 525,000 9d6+2 56 2 wards
11 800,000 9d6+4 60 2 wards
12 1,075,000 9d6+6 64 2 wards
13 1,350,000 9d6+8 68 1 district
14 1,625,000 9d6+10 72 1 district
15 1,900,000 9d6+12 76 1 district
16 2,175,000 9d6+14 80 2 districts
17 2,450,000 9d6+16 84 2 districts
18 2,725,000 9d6+18 88 2 districts
19 3,000,000 9d6+20 92 3 districts
20 3,275,000 9d6+22 95 3 districts
21+ +275,000 +2HP 95 Province
Requirements: Str 11, Dex 15, Int 15, Cha 16
Prime Requisites: None
Races: Human, Korobokuru
Alignment: Lawful
Combat/Saves: Rogue/Rogue
Birth Table? Yes (-10) (Determines birth status only, has no effect on family
Family? Yes or honor. No Ancestry or Birthrights are
Base Honor: d20+20 rolled.)
Starting Money: d3 ch'ien & 2d10 tael/ch'ao
Initial Proficiencies: 3
Proficiencies per Level: 1/2
Non-Proficient Weapon Penalty: -3
Attacks/Round: 1/1
Armor Use: leather, padded
Shield Use: None
Weapon Use: Any
Abilities/Bonuses:
-Free Gaming proficiency.
-Yakuza Skills: Base Scores
Hear Noise: 5%
Hide in Shadows: 5%
Move Silently: 10%
Open Locks: 15%
Pick Pockets: 15%
40 Points to add at first level.
20 Points to add at each level after first.
All adjustments apply. Maximum unadjusted chances of 95%
-Investigate: Allows the Yakuza to find out secret or uncommon information.
See OA for more details.
-Contacts: A Yakuza recieves 1 contact for each two experience levels. See
OA for more details.
-Ki Power: Level/day Once per round, the Yakuza can reduce the damage of
an attack on him to 1/2 (round up).
-Reactions: +2 on all reaction rolls except those that involve social status.
-Stipend: The Yakuza recieves 2 ch'ien/level per month from his Yakuza kumi.
-2nd Level - The Yakuza can call for aid from his brethren once per level.
See OA for more details.
Restrictions/Penalties:
-Tatoos: The Yakuza starts with a small tatoo on his arm. He gains more
tatoos as he gains levels. See OA for more details.
-Honor: If the Yakuza's honor falls below that of his family, he is cast out
of his family. He may regain his position, but until he does he is
treated as a non-person.
Oriental Proficiencies
========================
These are the proficiencies available to Oriental characters. I
decided to maintain the OA proficiency system, as martial arts become almost
impossible to handle without it. Below are tables of the number of initial
proficiencies that characters recieve at creation, and how fast they gain new
proficiencies. Gains are calculated from level 0 (i.e. a Barbarian who gains
1/3 proficiencies per level gains his first new proficiency at level 3). The
proficiencies are divided into groups as in the OA hardback. For those
proficiencies listed in 2nd-Edition, those rules should be used, while only
uniquely Oriental proficiencies should be taken from the OA rules. Some
proficiencies have been renamed (i.e. Gem Cutting to Jeweler, Riding (Land
Based) and Riding (Airborne) to Horsemanship (which applies only to horselike
creatures), etc.) but should be easily recognizable. I have added a few
groups, and the characters to which they are available should be obvious
(Rogue to Yakuza and Ninja, Psionic to Psionicists). The groups to which a
character has normal access is the decision of the DM, as the groups are
based more on social standing and situation than on character class. Of
course, any character can learn any proficiency if he finds a teacher, though
perhaps at double cost.
Character Proficiency Slots:
----------------------------
Class Initial Prof. Prof. per Level Non-Prof. Weapon
Barbarian 9 1/3 -2
Bushi 4 1/2 -2
Kensai 3 1/2 -3
Monk 5 1/2 -4
Ninja 2 1/3 -4
Priest 6 1/2 -3
Psionicist 5 1/2 -4
Samurai 5 1/1 -2
Shukenja 6 1/2 -4
Sohei 4 1/3 -2
Wu Jen 6 1/2 -5
Yakuza 3 1/2 -3
Proficiencies:
--------------
Artisan:
Proficiency Cost Ability Modifier
Armorer 2 Int -2
Blacksmith 1 Str 0
Bowyer/Fletcher 1 Dex -1
Brewer 1 Int 0
Carpenter 1 Str 0
Cobbler 1 Dex 0
Civil Engineer 2 Int -3
Healer 2 Wis -2
Herbalist 2 Int -2
Jeweler 2 Dex -2
Locksmith 1 Dex 0
Masseur 1 Dex 0
Miner 2 Wis -3
Navigator 1 Int -2
Paper-maker 1 Wis -3
Potter 1 Dex -2
Seamstress/Tailor 1 Dex -1
Silk Maker 1 Dex -3
Stonemason 1 Str -2
Tanner/Leatherworker 1 Int 0
Weaponsmith 3 Int -3
Weaver 1 Int -1
Barbarian:
Proficiency Cost Ability Modifier
Animal Lore 1 Int 0
Chanting 1 Cha -2
Direction Sense 1 Wis +1
Fire Building 1 Wis -1
Running 1 Con -6
Signaling 1 Int -2
Snare Building 1 Dex -1
Sound Imitation 2 Int -2
Survival 2 Int 0
Tracking 3 Int 0
Weather Sense 1 Wis -1
Common:
Proficiency Cost Ability Modifier
Agriculture 1 Int 0
Animal Handling 2 Wis -1
Appraising 1 Int 0
Begging 1 Cha 0
Cooking 1 Int 0
Dancing 1 Dex 0
Endurance 2 Con 0
Fishing 1 Wis -1
Gaming 1 Cha 0
Horsemanship 1 Dex -1
Hunting 1 Wis -1
Husbandry 1 Int -1
Iaijutsu 1 NA NA
Intimidation 1 Str/Cha 0
Juggling 1 Dex -1
Language, Modern 1 Int 0
Local History 1 Cha 0
Mountaineering 1 NA NA
Musical Instrument 1 Dex -1
Reading/Writing 1 Int +1
Reading Lips 2 Int -2
Rope Use 1 Dex 0
Sailing Craft 1 Dex +1
Singing 1 Cha 0
Small Water Craft 1 Dex +2
Swimming 1 Str 0
Ventriloquism 1 Int -2
Court:
Proficiency Cost Ability Modifier
Ancient History 1 Int -1
Astrology 2 Int 0
Calligraphy 2 Dex -3
Etiquette 1 Cha 0
Falconry 2 Wis -2
Flower Arranging 1 Wis -1
Heraldry 1 Int 0
Landscape Gardening 1 Wis -2
Language, Ancient 1 Int 0
Noh 1 Wis -3
Origami 1 Dex -1
Painting 1 Wis -3
Poetry 1 Wis -3
Religion 1 Wis 0
Spellcraft 1 Int -2
Tea Ceremony 2 Wis -1
Psionic:
Proficiency Cost Ability Modifier
Harness Subconscious 2 Wis -1
Hypnosis 1 Cha -2
Meditation 1 NA NA
Medatative Focus 1 Wis +1
Rogue:
Proficiency Cost Ability Modifier
Fast-Talking 1 Cha 0
Forgery 1 Dex -1
Looting 1 Dex 0
Observation 1 Int 0
Trailing 1 Dex 0
Voice Mimicry 2 Cha 0
Weapon:
Proficiency Cost Ability Modifier
Ambidexterity 1 NA NA
Style Specializations:
Single-Weapon 1 NA NA
Two-Hander 1 NA NA
Two-Weapon 1 NA NA
Weapon and Shield 1 NA NA
Weapon Proficiency 1 NA NA
Weapon Specialization Varies NA NA
Martial Arts Special Maneuvers
================================
This is a complete table of special maneuvers for martial arts styles.
I included some maneuvers from an article in Dragon Magazine #164, but you
are free to omit them if you wish, or if you don't have the magazine. You
should also feel free to create more special maneuvers for your players to
use, as some methods have relatively few. All martial arts are handled by
the rules in the OA hardback. I included some sample martial arts styles
that I created, in case you don't feel like making your own and agree with
my opinion that Karate's three attacks per round is a bit too unbalancing.
Notation Key:
Level. Maneuver (Hard/Soft,Location)
Locations: OA = Oriental Adventures
A1 = Dragon #164 p. 11, "Flying Feet and Lightning Hands"
Kick: Throw:
----- ------
1. Circle Kick (H,OA) 1. Fall (H/S,OA)
2. Flying Kick (H,OA) 2. Instant Stand (H/S,OA)
3. Backward Kick (H/S,OA) 3. Hurl (H,OA)
4. Scissors Kick (H/S,A1) 4. Great Throw (S,OA)
5. Crushing Drop (H,OA)
Lock:
----- Vital Area:
1. Choke Hold (H/S,OA) -----------
2. Locking Block (S,OA) 1. Pain Touch (S,OA)
3. Incapacitator (H/S,OA) 2. Stunning Touch (S,OA)
4. Imobilizing (H/S,OA) 3. Paralyzing Touch (S,OA)
5. Crushing Hug (H,A1) 4. Distance Death (S,OA)
Movement: Weapon:
--------- -------
1. Feint (H/S,OA) 1. Weapon Catch (H/S,OA)
2. Prone Fighting (S,OA) 2. Weapon Breaker (H/S,OA)
3. Immovability (S,OA) 3. Steel Cloth (S,OA)
4. Missile Deflection (S,OA) 4. Arrow Cutting (S,A1)
5. Leap (S,OA) 5. Throwing Mastery (H/S,A1)
6. Speed (H/S,OA)
7. Slow Resistance (H/S,OA) Mental and Physical Training:
-----------------------------
Push: 1. Meditation (H/S,OA)
----- 2. All-Around Sight (S,OA)
1. Concentrated Push (S,OA) 3. Mental Resistance (S,OA)
2. Sticking Touch (S,OA) 4. Blind Fighting (S,OA)
3. One Finger (S,OA) 5. Ironskin (H,OA)
6. Levitation (S,OA)
Strike: 7. Slowed Aging (S,OA)
-------
1. Iron Fist (H,OA) Mental and Physical Training II:
2. Crushing Blow (H,OA) --------------------------------
3. Eagle Claw (H,OA) 1. Light Step (S,A1)
4 Double Fist Punch (H/S,A1) 2. Controlled Breathing (S,A1)
3. Pause and Silence (H/S,A1)
4. Quick Strike (H/S,A1)
5. Flowing Water (S,A1)
6. Resuscitation (S,A1)
7. Suppressed Desire (S,A1)
Martial Arts Styles
=====================
Style: Dancing Wind
Requirements: Dance or Noh Proficiency
Preferred by: Shukenja, Ladies of the Court
Hard/Soft: S
Principle Method: Movement
Body Part: Legs
Armor Class: 5
Attacks: 1
Damage per Attack: d4
Weapons: Tui-fa
Special Maneuvers:
Kick:
Lock:
Movement: 2,4,5
Push:
Strike:
Throw: 1
Vital Area:
Weapon:
M & P Training: 1,2,4
M & P Training II: 3,5
Availability: Not Uncommon. Many Shukenja use this style, and they often
teach it to ladies of the court for their own self-defense.
In some noble households, a Shukenja is hired permanently
as a teacher.
Description:
The Dancing Wind style is a beautiful method of self defense. It
concentrates primarily on the avoidance of danger, rather than fighting
back. The martial artist will appear to almost be dancing when using this
style, and in fact, music and dance are vital parts of training. The Tui-fa
is taught as a relatively nonviolent weapon which can be kept in normal
surroundings without offending or arousing suspicion, and is useful in
blocking or disarming attackers.
Style: Fists of Stone
Requirements: None
Preferred by: Bushi, Peasants
Hard/Soft: H
Principle Method: Strike
Body Part: Hand
Armor Class: 8
Attacks: 2
Damage per Attack: d8
Weapons: None
Special Maneuvers:
Kick:
Lock:
Movement: 1,4
Push:
Strike: 1,3
Throw:
Vital Area:
Weapon:
M & P Training:
M & P Training II: 2,4
Availability: Common. Many Bushi use this style, and peasants often learn
it for self defense. In some areas, organized schools exist
to teach this style to the common people.
Description:
The Fists of Stone style is a utilitarian style, made to give the
common man the ability to defend himself without the need for weapons. It
is simple but effective, and its widespread use often comes as an unpleasant
surprise to an invading army trying to subdue the populace of a conquered
land.
Style: Forked Lightning
Requirements: None
Preferred by: Bushi, Nobles, Townspeople
Hard/Soft: H
Principle Method: Kick
Body Part: Foot
Armor Class: 8
Attacks: 2
Damage per Attack: d8
Weapons: Sang Kauw
Special Maneuvers:
Kick: 1,2,3,4
Lock:
Movement: 6
Push:
Strike: 4
Throw:
Vital Area:
Weapon:
M & P Training:
M & P Training II: 4
Availability: Common. Many Bushi use this style, and many townsfolk and
a few nobles use this style. Schools of this style exist in
many towns.
Description:
The Forked Lightning style is a fast, and rigorous one. It
concentrates on delivering multiple blows with lightning speed. It is not,
however, so difficult to learn as to keep it out of the hands of anyone with
the discipline to learn it. Because of its difficulty, it is often
considered a more dignified style than the Fists of Stone Style; "more suited
to a real man" (or woman). The Sang Kauw is taught due to its ability to
strike blows in rapid succession, in several different ways.
Style: Inner Power
Requirements: None
Preferred by: Anyone seeking a glimpse of enlightenment
Hard/Soft: S
Principle Method: Movement
Body Part: Legs
Armor Class: 5
Attacks: 1
Damage per Attack: d4
Weapons: None
Special Maneuvers:
Kick:
Lock:
Movement: 3,4
Push:
Strike:
Throw: 1
Vital Area:
Weapon:
M & P Training: 1,3,6
M & P Training II: 1,2,3,5
Availability: Uncommon. Some monastaries will teach this style to
commoners, nobles, and bushi seeking enlightenment.
Description:
The Inner Power style is a tool of the common man who is seeking
spiritual enlightenment. The path of this style is much like the discipline
of a Monk, though far less rigorous and demanding. This style allows the
common man to feel the inner peace of a monastic order, without actually
leaving his lifestyle and joining one. It is also often learned by Bushi who
seek to gain some of the powers that come with such discipline of the body
and spirit.
Style: Ki-Strike
Requirements: Wis 12
Preferred by: Psionicists, Monks
Hard/Soft: S
Principle Method: Strike
Body Part: Hand
Armor Class: 6
Attacks: 1
Damage per Attack: d6
Weapons: Kau sin ke
Special Maneuvers:
Kick: 1
Lock:
Movement: 5,6
Push:
Strike: 1,2,3,4
Throw:
Vital Area:
Weapon:
M & P Training: 1,3
M & P Training II: 3,7
Availability: Very rare. Many Psionicists (who are themselves very rare)
and a very few Monks know this style.
Description:
The Ki-Strike style focuses strongly on the inner power (ki) of the
individual. The master of the Ki-Strike style has learned to channel his ki
to different parts of his body to enhance the effecs of his actions. The
wisdom requirement expresses the need for the martial artist to have great
control over his ki. Since the ki is channelled but never expended, the use
of the Ki-Strike style does not interfere with the use of other ki-powers.
The Ki-Strike style focuses not on speed and the ability to land as
many strikes as possible, but rather on calmness, preparation, and getting
maximum effect from a single strike. The Ki-Strike specialist will appear
calm in combat; often standing still or moving slowly, and even chanting
softly while preparing to strike. When he does strike, there will be no
warning, and he will explode into action to land a blow, or avoid one.
Style: Peace of Spirit
Requirements: Wis 13, Int 12
Preferred by: Monks, Shukenja, Psionicists, Hermits
Hard/Soft: S
Principle Method: Push
Body Part: Hand
Armor Class: 5
Attacks: 1
Damage per Attack: d4
Weapons: Nunchaku, Three-piece rod
Special Maneuvers:
Kick:
Lock:
Movement: 4
Push: 1,2,3
Strike:
Throw:
Vital Area:
Weapon:
M & P Training: 1,2,3,6,7
M & P Training II: 2,3,5,7
Availability: Very Rare. Only the rare ascietic has learned this style.
Description:
The Peace of Spirit style is the path of the seeker of true spiritual
enlightenment. It requires an intensive program of meditation and fasting,
but is said to be able to make a man one with the universe. Self perfection
through this style is a lifelong task, but the spiritual rewards are well
worth the effort. The followers of the Peace of Spirit path are often seen
as wise and crazy old men, and often live as hermits in the forest or
mountains, escaping the vanity of the world. The Nunchaku and Three-piece
rod are taught due to the great amount of concentration, discipline, and
vigilance required to wield them.
Style: Serpent Strike
Requirements: Dex 12
Preferred by: Ninja
Hard/Soft: H/S
Principle Method: Vital Area
Body Part: Hand and Foot
Armor Class: 6
Attacks: 2
Damage per Attack: d8
Weapons: None
Special Maneuvers:
Kick: 2
Lock:
Movement: 5
Push:
Strike:
Throw: 2
Vital Area: 1,2,3,4
Weapon:
M & P Training: 2,4,6
M & P Training II: 4,5
Availability: Very Rare. Only Ninja families know this style.
Description:
The Serpent Strike style was made for Ninja, and is optimized for
their methods of action and combat. It is a lightning-quick style, which
stresses speed and agility, in addition to the proper placement of a blow.
Its special maneuvers include skills which augment the Ninja's own, as well
as special attacks which increase the ninja's chance of successful
assasination. Any Ninja is to be feared. A Ninja who is also a master of
the Serpent Strike style is to be feared only in his absence, for a precious
few have ever seen such a master and lived long enough to feel fear.
Style: Soft Strike
Requirements: None
Preferred by: Shukenja, Believers in Nonviolence
Hard/Soft: S
Principle Method: Strike
Body Part: Hand
Armor Class: 6
Attacks: 1
Damage per Attack: d6
Weapons: Nunchaku
Special Maneuvers:
Kick:
Lock:
Movement: 4,5
Push:
Strike: 1,3
Throw: 2
Vital Area:
Weapon:
M & P Training: 2,4
M & P Training II: 5
Availability: Common. Many Shukenja use this style, and they teach it with
the same dedication that they they teach the beliefs of their
religion.
Description:
The Soft Strike style is primarily defensive. It follows the belief
of the Shukenja that violence should be avoided when possible. However, as
the Shukenja, the Soft Strike style can be viciously effective when violence
becomes necessary.
Style: Weight of Might
Requirements: Str 12, Weight >250
Preferred by: Thugs, Sumo Wrestlers
Hard/Soft: H
Principle Method: Throw
Body Part: Body
Armor Class: 8
Attacks: 2
Damage per Attack: d6
Weapons: None
Special Maneuvers:
Kick:
Lock: 1,2,5
Movement:
Push:
Strike:
Throw: 3,4,5
Vital Area:
Weapon:
M & P Training:
M & P Training II:
Availability: Uncommon. Some Yakuza families, as well as many who train
Sumo wrestlers will be able to teach this style.
Description:
The Weight of Might style is optimized for large, strong men using
their strength as their main weapon. As such it is also very well suited to
Sumo wrestlers. It is a relatively easy style to learn, if one has the
strength to perform its maneuvers. Weight of Might masters appear little
different from other thugs or wrestlers when using it, except that they seem
particularly adept at using their weight and size to throw or lock their
opponents.
Oriental Spells
===============
This is a list of all spells listed in the OA hardback which are not
covered in the standard 2nd-Edition materials. These spells, as well as all
those included in teh PHB, Tome of Magic, etc. can be made available to
Oriental characters as the DM wishes. Any other spells from the OA hardback
should not be used, as their 2nd-Edition equivalents are more appropriate.
Note that the elemental system does not agree fully with the OA elemental
system, but I decided to keep it in order to agree with existing rules.
Those who wish to be purely Oriental are should feel free to create their own
earth/fire/air/water/wood (as in OA) or earth/metal/fire/water/wood (as in
the real Orient, as far as I know) system, and tell me about it.)
Spell Schools: Spell Spheres:
Abj Abjuration All All
Alt Alteration Ani Animal
Con/Sum Conjuration Ast Astral
GDv Greater Divination Cao Chaos
LDv Lesser Divination Cha Charm
ElA Elemental Air Com Combat
ElE Elemental Earth Cre Creation
ElF Elemental Fire Div Divination
ElW Elemental Water ElA Elemental Air
Enc/Cha Enchantment/Charm ElE Elemental Earth
Ill/Pha Illusion/Phantasm ElF Elemental Fire
Inv/Evo Invocation/Evocation ElW Elemental Water
Nec Necromancy Gua Guardian
Wil Wild Magic Hea Healing
Law Law
Nec Necromantic
Num Numbers
Pla Plant
Pro Protection
Sum Summoning
Sun Sun
Tho Thought
Tim Time
Tra Travellers
War War
Wrd Wards
Wea Weather
Priest Spells:
--------------
* = reversible
1st Level:
----------
Spell Sphere(s) Location (OA Page)
Animal Companion Ani,Sum 57
Calm Cha 57
Deflection* Pro 57
Detect Disease Div 58
Detect Harmony Div 58
Detect Poison Div 58
Divining Rod Div 58
Know History Div 58
Omen Div 58
Resist Pro 59
Trance Div 59
Weapon Bless Com 59
2nd Level:
----------
Spell Sphere(s) Location (OA Page)
Aid All 59
Commune with Lesser Spirit Div 59
Create Spring* Cre,ElW 60
Detect Life Div 60
Dream Sight Div 60
Know Motivation Div 61
Protection from Spirits Pro 61
Request Cha 61
Slow Poison Hea 61
Snake Summoning Ani,Sum 61
Warning Div,Pro 62
3rd Level:
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Spell Sphere(s) Location (OA Page)
Castigate Com 62
Death's Door Hea 62
Detect Curse Div 62
Dream Vision* Cha,Div 63
Flame Walk Pro 63
Invisibility to Spirits Pro 63
Levitate All 63
Oath* Cha 63
Possess Animal Ani 64
Substitution Hea,Pro 64
4th Level:
----------
Spell Sphere(s) Location (OA Page)
Detect Shapechanger Div 65
Endurance* Hea 65
Exorcise Pro 65
Fate Div,Tim 65
Pacify Cha,Pro 66
Penetrate Disguise Div 66
Polymorph Self Ani 66
Reanimation Nec 66
Remorse Cha 66
Reward Cre 66
Snake Barrier Ani,Wrd 67
Sustain Hea 67
5th Level:
----------
Spell Sphere(s) Location (OA Page)
Commune with Greater Spirit Div 67
Possess Cha,Tho 68
Remember* Cha,Tho 68
Strength com,Nec 68
6th Level:
----------
Spell Sphere(s) Location (OA Page)
Force Shapechange Cha 69
Immunity to Weapons* Com,Pro 69
Inanimate Servant Cre 69
Instruct Cha 69
Invisibility to Enemies Pro 70
Longevity Nec 70
Quickgrowth* Pla 70
Smite All 70
7th Level:
----------
Spell Sphere(s) Location (OA Page)
Ancient Curse* All 70
Compel Cha 71
Divine Wind Wea 71
Restore Spirit Nec,Tho 72
Wizard Spells:
--------------
* = reversible
1st Level:
----------
Spell School(s) Location (OA Page)
Accuracy* Enc/Cha 74
Animate Wood Alt 74
Chameleon Ill/Pha 75
Cloud Ladder Alt 75
Drowsy Insects Con/Sum 75
Elemental Burst Con,El(All) 75
Fiery Eyes Alt,ElF 75
Ghost Light Con 75
Hail of Stone Con/Sum,ElE 76
Know History LDv 76 (58)
Melt Alt,ElF 76
Message Alt 76
Prestidigitation* Con 76
Secret Signs Alt 76
Still Water* Alt,ElW 77
Swim* Alt,ElW 77
Warp Wood Alt 77
Water Protection Alt,ElW 77
2nd Level:
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Spell School(s) Location (OA Page)
Animal Companion Enc/Cha 78 (57)
Apparition Ill/Pha 78
Animate Water Con/Sum,ElW 78
Enchanted Blade Evo 78
Fire Shuriken Evo,ElF 79
Omen Ldv 80 & 58
Protection from Charm Abj 80
Smoke Shape Alt,ElA 80
Smoky Form Alt,ElA 80
Wind Breath Evo,ElA 81
Whip Evo 81
3rd Level:
----------
Spell School(s) Location (OA Page)
Animate Fire Con/Sum,ElF 81
Cloudburst Alt,ElA,ElW 82
Commune with Lesser Spirit Ldv 82 (59)
Detect Shapechanger Ldv 82 (65)
Disguise Ill/Pha 82
Fabricate Enc/Cha 82
Face* Enc/Cha,Ill/Pha 82
Fire Rain Evo,ElF 83
Fire Wings Alt,ElF 83
Magnetism* Alt,ElE 83
Memory* Enc/Cha 83
Steam Breath Evo,ElA 84
Scry Ldv,El(All) 84
Wood Shape Alt 84
4th Level:
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Spell School(s) Location (OA Page)
Bargain Enc/Cha 84
Dancing Blade Evo 85
Dispel Illusion Abj 85
Dream Vision* Inv 85 (63)
Elemental Turning Abj,El(All) 85
Emotion Enc/Cha 85
Fire Enchantment Enc/Cha,ElF 85
Melt Metal Evo,ElF 86
Quell Enc/Cha 86
Reverse Flow* Alt 86
Shout Evo 86
Spectral Force Ill/Pha 86
Transfix Enc/Cha 87
Vengeance Inv 87
5th Level:
----------
Spell School(s) Location (OA Page)
Aiming at the Target Inv 87
Creeping Darkness Evo,ElA 88
Fire Breath Evo,ElF 88
Ironwood Alt 88
Mass Alt,ElE 88
Metal Skin Alt,ElE 88
Servent Horde Con/Sum 89
Spirit Self Alt 89
Sword of Deception Evo 89
Water to Poison* Alt,ElW 90
Wood Rot* Evo 90
6th Level:
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Spell School(s) Location (OA Page)
Aura* GDv 90
Gambler's Luck Enc/Cha,Inv 90
Metal to Rust, Alt,ElE 91
Pain Inv 91
Speak with Dead Nec PHB 214
Spiritwrack Abj,Evo 91
Sword of Darkness Evo,Nec 92
Vessel Con 92
Warp Stone Alt,ElE 92
7th Level:
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Spell School(s) Location (OA Page)
Body outside Body Con 92
Commune with Greater Spirit GDv 92 (67)
Elemental Servant Con/Sum,Enc/Cha,El(All) 93
Ice Blight* Evo,Sum,ElW 93
Obedience Enc,Evo 93
Reanimation Nec 94 & 66
Tool Con/Sum 94
Withering Palm Evo 94
8th Level:
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Spell School(s) Location (OA Page)
Call Con/Sum 94
Cloud Trapeze Alt,ElA 94
Finding the Center Alt,Inv 94
Giant Size* Alt 95
Summoning Wind Alt,ElA 95
Surelife Alt 96
Whirlwind Con/Sum,ElA 96
9th Level:
----------
Spell School(s) Location (OA Page)
Astral Spell Evo PHB 231 (casting
Instant Regeneration Nec 96 time 9)
Internal Fire Evo,ElF 97
Planar Call Con/Sum 97
Summon Spirit Con/Sum,Nec 97
Tsunami Evo 97
Well, that's it. Tell me what you think. Again, I'm open to any
comments, suggestions or additions. Feel free to redistribute this material
in whole or in part, as long as you give me credit where credit is due.
Andrew Twyman
kurgan@mit.edu
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