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During that same period, [[Castomira Brangwin]] brought about the slow demise of the fighting style. When her [[Royal Elites]] stripped the monks of [[Judgement Mountain]] of their weapons, the ''Grandmaster of Flowers'' meditated for a month upon the dilemma, coming up with the solution in the form of [[Tekura]]. The weaponless fighting style freed the monks of the hindrance they were faced with and gradually replaced and phased out the former weapons based variants.
During that same period, [[Castomira Brangwin]] brought about the slow demise of the fighting style. When her [[Royal Elites]] stripped the monks of [[Judgement Mountain]] of their weapons, the ''Grandmaster of Flowers'' meditated for a month upon the dilemma, coming up with the solution in the form of [[Tekura]]. The weaponless fighting style freed the monks of the hindrance they were faced with and gradually replaced and phased out the former weapons based variants.
===Abilities in Shikudo===
{| border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2
| bgcolor=#cccccc | '''Ability'''
| bgcolor=#cccccc | '''Description'''
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Path               
| bgcolor=#999999 | Switch to a new school of study.     
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            SCHOOL SWITCH TEKURA
: '''Works on/against:''' Self
: '''Details:'''
If you wish to return to your previous studies of Tekura, you may do so.
Your progress in the arts of Shikudo shall be remembered and you may   
return to the Shikudo school later if so desired.                     
Switching costs 100 lessons and may only be done once every 24 hours.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Combo             
| bgcolor=#999999 | Combine attacks to devastate your foes.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            COMBO <target> <attack1> [limb] [attack2] [limb] [attack3] [limb]
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Tykonos           
| bgcolor=#999999 | A highly defensive form.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            ADOPT TYKONOS FORM
: '''Extra Information:''' Transitions: Willows Shaken by the Wind
:::Attacks: THRUST, SWEEP, RISINGKICK
: '''Details:'''
The forms of Shikudo are the backbone of the art. You can only be in one
form at a time, though you may flow between the forms at opportune     
moments, once you further your studies. Many of the Shikudo strikes may
only be performed in certain forms, and each form conveys its own set of
benefits upon the practitioner. 
                                     
The Tykonos form is primarily a defensive form, and you will find     
yourself able to divert damage more easily when in this form. 
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Thrust             
| bgcolor=#999999 | The most basic of strikes.     
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            THRUST <limb>
: '''Details:'''
The most basic of strikes, deliver a thrust to a limb with your staff.
Note that this ability along with all other Shikudo strikes and kicks 
must be performed in a combination. See AB SHIKUDO COMBO for details.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Gripping           
| bgcolor=#999999 | Hold fast to your staff against all odds.           
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            GRIP
:::RELAX GRIP
: '''Works on/against:''' Self
: '''Details:'''
By gripping tightly with your hands, prevent your staff from being     
knocked out of your hands.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Shatter           
| bgcolor=#999999 | Brush aside the shields of your foes.     
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            SHATTER
: '''Works on/against:''' Adventurers and denizens
: '''Details:'''
Smash magical shields with a single blow of your staff. This ability is
unique among all Shikudo techniques in that it can be performed in the 
flow of any one of the forms.                 
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Willow                     
| bgcolor=#999999 | A form which emphasises speed.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            ADOPT WILLOW FORM
: '''Extra Information:''' Transitions: Willows in Rain Storm
:::Attacks: DART, SWEEP, HIRU, FLASHHEEL, HIRAKU
: '''Details:'''
Willows Shaken by the Wind is the Shikudo form which emphasises speed. 
All Shikudo strikes and kicks performed in this form shall be faster   
than normal, and you will be so fast that you may even knock arrows out
of the air as they seek you, providing you are wielding your staff.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Dart                 
| bgcolor=#999999 | A swift strike to snap bones.       
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            DART <limb>
: '''Details:'''
Sacrificing damage, you may deliver a swift thrust to a limb with your 
staff. 
                                                             
Note that this ability along with all other Shikudo strikes and kicks 
must be performed in a combination. See AB SHIKUDO COMBO for details.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Kata                     
| bgcolor=#999999 | The true art of Shikudo.   
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            TRANSITION TO <form> FORM
: '''Details:'''
A kata is a series of strikes that chain together to form a greater   
whole. Each time you perform a strike or kick it becomes part of your 
kata. The primary benefit of kata chains is that once you have built a 
kata chain of sufficient length(*) you may TRANSITION TO THE <form>   
FORM, to immediately transition into that form(**). Transitioning will 
reset your kata chain.. 
                                             
However, if you maintain a kata chain for too long (i.e. by staying in 
the same form overly long) you increase your chance of stumbling and   
failing your kata. This is catastrophic for the Shikudo practitioner, as
it not only resets your kata chain but also puts you completely out of 
your current form and back into the basic Shikudo form (Tykonos). This 
can be the moment when fights are lost. The Tykonos form is exempt from
this, as the technique is specifically designed to be able to maintain a
kata chain indefinitely. Naturally, it is a far more limited form in   
terms of viable strikes or kicks due to this fact. 
                 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> A kata chain of sufficient length is a chain consisting of at least 5
actions. 
                                                             
<nowiki>**</nowiki> Note that you can only transition in this way to forms listed as   
valid transitions for that form (see AB <form> for valid options). You 
must of course also have studied that form in Shikudo.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Flashheel                     
| bgcolor=#999999 | A swift kick to damage joints. 
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            FLASHHEEL <LEFT|RIGHT>
: '''Details:'''
The joints are the most vulnerable part of a limb. By targeting the   
knees with this kick, you will be able to break said limb with a single
blow, crippling your foe.
                                             
Note that this ability along with all other Shikudo strikes and kicks 
must be performed in a combination. See AB SHIKUDO COMBO for details.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Sweep                       
| bgcolor=#999999 | A prone opponent is at their most vulnerable.     
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            SWEEP
: '''Details:'''
Using your staff, you may sweep someone off their feet. Note that this 
consumes both of your arm balances, so may not be combined with other 
strike attacks (though it may be combined with a kick). 
             
Note that this ability along with all other Shikudo strikes and kicks 
must be performed in a combination. See AB SHIKUDO COMBO for details.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Hiraku                         
| bgcolor=#999999 | Some people simply talk too much. 
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            HIRAKU
: '''Details:'''
Aim a strike at the face of your foe with your staff, shattering teeth 
and making it impossible for them to eat(*). If they are also prone,   
they will be stunned for a short time.     
                           
<nowiki>*</nowiki> They will be afflicted with anorexia.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Rain                               
| bgcolor=#999999 | Countless drops to conquer mountains.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            ADOPT RAIN FORM
: '''Extra Information:''' Transitions: Tykonos, Live Oak
:::Attacks: RUKU, KURO, HIRU, FRONTKICK
: '''Details:'''
The form of Willows in Rain Storm is an offensive form, but reliant on 
repeated strikes rather than powerful blows. You may perform kata chains
of twice the normal length when in this form before risking stumbling 
out of form, and as said kata chain grows longer the damage you deal   
shall increase.                 
                                     
Additionally, your equilibrium recovery shall be significantly increased
when in this form.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Hiru                         
| bgcolor=#999999 | Rattle their skull with a strike from your staff. 
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            HIRU
: '''Details:'''
Deliver a blow to your foe's head with your staff. This will give them 
dizziness; if they are prone, it will also black them out for a short 
time.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Ruku                           
| bgcolor=#999999 | Numb the ribs or arms with a swift blow from your staff.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            RUKU <TORSO|LEFT|RIGHT>
: '''Details:'''
Aiming blows at the arms or torso of a foe can have various effects. If
you target the arms they will become numbed, ruining motor control and 
afflicting the target with clumsiness (or healthleech if the target   
already has clumsiness). If you strike the ribs of your foe, you'll   
inflict enough pain that they will begin to sweat profusely, afflicting
them with slickness.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Frontkick         
| bgcolor=#999999 | Bring them down to the ground.         
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            FRONTKICK <LEFT|RIGHT>
: '''Details:'''
This straight kick may be targeted at either arm, arming to strike the 
vulnerable nerve clusters just below the shoulder. The blow is powerful
enough that it will throw the target off their feet if it connects,   
proning them.         
                                               
Note that this ability along with all other Shikudo strikes and kicks 
must be performed in a combination. See AB SHIKUDO COMBO for details.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Kuro                       
| bgcolor=#999999 | A lower strike to numb the legs.     
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            KURO <LEFT|RIGHT>
: '''Details:'''
By targeting the muscles in your foe's legs, you may weaken them       
severely, afflicting said target with weariness.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Oak                           
| bgcolor=#999999 | Unbent, unbroken.   
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            ADOPT OAK FORM
: '''Extra Information:''' Transitions: Willows Shaken by the Wind, Gaital
:::Attacks: LIVESTRIKE, NERVESTRIKE, RUKU, RISINGKICK, KURO
: '''Details:'''
The form of the Live Oak is based around dealing powerful blows. All   
Shikudo strikes and kicks performed during this form shall do increased
damage.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Livestrike                   
| bgcolor=#999999 | Rob them of breath with a single blow. 
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            LIVESTRIKE
: '''Details:'''
A powerful thrust aimed at the solar plexus, this staff attack will rob
your target of breath, delivering asthma.   
                         
Note that this ability along with all other Shikudo strikes and kicks 
must be performed in a combination. See AB SHIKUDO COMBO for details.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Risingkick                       
| bgcolor=#999999 | A high kick targeting the head or torso. 
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            RISINGKICK <HEAD|TORSO>
: '''Details:'''
This high kick can be aimed at the head or torso. If aimed at the head 
of a prone opponent, it shall stun them for a short time. Likewise, if 
aimed at the torso of someone suffering internal trauma, it shall also 
stun them.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Nervestrike             
| bgcolor=#999999 | Deny them control.       
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            NERVESTRIKE
: '''Details:'''
A precise strike to the side of the neck with your staff will paralyse 
your foe, leaving them unable to act. 
                               
Note that this ability along with all other Shikudo strikes and kicks 
must be performed in a combination. See AB SHIKUDO COMBO for details.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Gaital                       
| bgcolor=#999999 | The deceptive form of legend.     
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            ADOPT GAITAL FORM
: '''Extra Information:''' Transitions: Willows in Rain Storm, Unrelenting Storm
:::Attacks: NEEDLE, SPINKICK, SWEEP, RUKU, FLASHHEEL, KURO
: '''Details:'''
While in this deceptive form your instinct will guide you to such a   
degree that your foe will have no hope of predicting your attacks.     
Indeed, your skill will be so great that your attacks shall simply slide
through attempts to parry them.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Attrition                       
| bgcolor=#999999 | The death of a thousand strikes. 
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Details:'''
The Sentaari masters of old could strike someone with minimal force but 
with major results. Indeed, many enemies that these grandmasters would 
encounter would find themselves incapacitated without a single bone   
broken or drop of blood spilled.       
                               
By appending LIGHT after a staff strike in a combination, that attack 
shall not deal any limb damage, but the health damage and affliction   
shall still be delivered (if applicable). Note that this only applies to
staff attacks, you may not deliver light kicks. An example: THRUST LIGHT
HEAD, NERVESTRIKE LIGHT, etc.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Needle                           
| bgcolor=#999999 | Rob them of breath.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            NEEDLE
: '''Details:'''
A precision strike against the throat, you may crush someone's windpipe
with a single thrust of your weapon.   
                             
Note that this ability along with all other Shikudo strikes and kicks 
must be performed in a combination. See AB SHIKUDO COMBO for details.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Spinkick                       
| bgcolor=#999999 | A crushing kick backed up by momentum. 
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            SPINKICK
: '''Details:'''
This powerful kick will strike a target's torso if they're on their feet
or their head if they are sprawled upon the ground. In the event you   
strike your foes head, they will take significantly more damage.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Maelstrom                     
| bgcolor=#999999 | A form of death.   
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            ADOPT MAELSTROM FORM
: '''Extra Information:''' Transitions: Live Oak
:::Attacks: RUKU, RISINGKICK, SWEEP, CRESCENT
: '''Details:'''
The form of the Unrelenting Storm is the most rarely taught of the     
Shikudo Forms, as it is both exceptionally difficult to master and     
intended for primarily one purpose: to deal with those who can only be 
dissuaded by death. All Shikudo strikes and kicks that successfully deal
damage(*) shall generate Kai energy when in this form, providing you are
within the meditative state granted by a Kai Trance. Additionally, the 
more kai that you possess, the higher your resistance to damage will be.
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Attacks that are parried or otherwise blocked will not generate Kai 
energy.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Hyperfocus                       
| bgcolor=#999999 | A single opportunity is enough.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            HYPERFOCUS <limb|NONE>
: '''Details:'''
By hyperfocussing upon a specific limb, you will be able to identify   
gaps in your target's defence, avoiding all attempts to parry strikes 
against that limb. However, focus of this nature comes with a cost:   
though you will be able to bypass parry attempts, your strike on the   
hyperfocussed limb shall only deal half as much damage to that limb as 
normal.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Crescent                       
| bgcolor=#999999 | The deadly Kai-enhanced kick.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            CRESCENT
: '''Details:'''
This kick may only be performed against a foe who lies prone. If that 
foe has half their health or less, your Kai-enhanced kick shall slay   
them instantly; if they do not, they will manage to dodge this kick, in
which event your recovery time shall be greatly increased.
|-
| bgcolor=#999999 | Dispatch                       
| bgcolor=#999999 | Beware an angered Shikudo practitioner.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |
: '''Syntax:'''            DISPATCH|INCAPACITATE <target> [form]
: '''Details:'''
Though much of the Shikudo style is based upon not delivering fatal   
blows, sometimes there are few other options. If your foe is prone with
a damaged head and windpipe, you may dispatch them with a single blow of
your staff, ending their life instantly. In the event that you believe 
that death is not necessary, you may instead INCAPACITATE your foe,   
stunning them for a great length of time rather than ending their life.
Note that this ability is unique among the Shikudo strikes: it is     
performed outside of a combination and may be used regardless of your 
form. You may also specify a form when carrying out the act, which you 
will immediately flow into if your dispatch is successful, regardless of
any other limitations.
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