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Re: Shield-Sword! Correction: +2 CSLs will suffice for the semi-personal focus. Most of the text is from wikipedia.

Re: Shield-Sword! Correction: +2 CSLs will suffice for the semi-personal focus. Most of the text is from wikipedia.

Re: Shield-Sword! Correction: +2 CSLs will suffice for the semi-personal focus. Most of the text is from wikipedia.

Kodachi OCV+1 1d6+1K Notes: +2 Block A kodachi (小太刀 or こだち?), literally translating into "small or short tachi (sword)", is a Japanese sword that is too short to be considered a long sword but too long to be a dagger. Since this sword was only about 70 cm (28 inches) in length, it did not exceed the blade length limits of non-samurai during the Edo period and could be worn by merchants. A kodachi's length is similar to that of the wakizashi, and though the blades differ greatly in construction, the kodachi and the wakizashi are similar enough in size and technique that the terms are sometimes (mis)used interchangeably. While the kodachi was a set length, the wakizashi was forged to complement the height of its wielder or the length of the katanait was paired with, and thus varied. The kodachi also features greater curvature than a wakizashi, and typically has a longer handle. The kodachi has also been said (Rurouni Kenshin vol. 4, by Nobuhiro Watsuki) to be a medium length sword, shorter than a katana but longer than a wakazashi, with easy manueverability making for higher defensive capacity. It is known as the 'shield-sword', the o- (long) wakazashi, or naga- (long) wakazashi. The prefix "ko-" means "short," and can be attached to any of the names of specific types of swords to indicate something shorter than "normal." As the prefix "ō-" can mean "great" or "long," it follows that the opposite end of this length spectrum of the tachi is the ōdachi. If you are paying points for the kodachi, consider a 'semi-personal' focus- stats as above for everyone except you- +3 CV for you, same price.

Kodachi OCV+1 1d6+1K Notes: +2 Block A kodachi (小太刀 or こだち?), literally translating into "small or short tachi (sword)", is a Japanese sword that is too short to be considered a long sword but too long to be a dagger. Since this sword was only about 70 cm (28 inches) in length, it did not exceed the blade length limits of non-samurai during the Edo period and could be worn by merchants. A kodachi's length is similar to that of the wakizashi, and though the blades differ greatly in construction, the kodachi and the wakizashi are similar enough in size and technique that the terms are sometimes (mis)used interchangeably. While the kodachi was a set length, the wakizashi was forged to complement the height of its wielder or the length of the katanait was paired with, and thus varied. The kodachi also features greater curvature than a wakizashi, and typically has a longer handle. The kodachi has also been said (Rurouni Kenshin vol. 4, by Nobuhiro Watsuki) to be a medium length sword, shorter than a katana but longer than a wakazashi, with easy manueverability making for higher defensive capacity. It is known as the 'shield-sword', the o- (long) wakazashi, or naga- (long) wakazashi. The prefix "ko-" means "short," and can be attached to any of the names of specific types of swords to indicate something shorter than "normal." As the prefix "ō-" can mean "great" or "long," it follows that the opposite end of this length spectrum of the tachi is the ōdachi. If you are paying points for the kodachi, consider a 'semi-personal' focus- stats as above for everyone except you- +3 CV for you, same price.

Kodachi OCV+1 1d6+1K Notes: +2 Block A kodachi (小太刀 or こだち?), literally translating into "small or short tachi (sword)", is a Japanese sword that is too short to be considered a long sword but too long to be a dagger. Since this sword was only about 70 cm (28 inches) in length, it did not exceed the blade length limits of non-samurai during the Edo period and could be worn by merchants. A kodachi's length is similar to that of the wakizashi, and though the blades differ greatly in construction, the kodachi and the wakizashi are similar enough in size and technique that the terms are sometimes (mis)used interchangeably. While the kodachi was a set length, the wakizashi was forged to complement the height of its wielder or the length of the katanait was paired with, and thus varied. The kodachi also features greater curvature than a wakizashi, and typically has a longer handle. The kodachi has also been said (Rurouni Kenshin vol. 4, by Nobuhiro Watsuki) to be a medium length sword, shorter than a katana but longer than a wakazashi, with easy manueverability making for higher defensive capacity. It is known as the 'shield-sword', the o- (long) wakazashi, or naga- (long) wakazashi. The prefix "ko-" means "short," and can be attached to any of the names of specific types of swords to indicate something shorter than "normal." As the prefix "ō-" can mean "great" or "long," it follows that the opposite end of this length spectrum of the tachi is the ōdachi. If you are paying points for the kodachi, consider a 'semi-personal' focus- stats as above for everyone except you- +3 CV for you, same price.

Kodachi OCV+1 1d6+1K Notes: +2 Block A kodachi (小太刀 or こだち?), literally translating into "small or short tachi (sword)", is a Japanese sword that is too short to be considered a long sword but too long to be a dagger. Since this sword was only about 70 cm (28 inches) in length, it did not exceed the blade length limits of non-samurai during the Edo period and could be worn by merchants. A kodachi's length is similar to that of the wakizashi, and though the blades differ greatly in construction, the kodachi and the wakizashi are similar enough in size and technique that the terms are sometimes (mis)used interchangeably. While the kodachi was a set length, the wakizashi was forged to complement the height of its wielder or the length of the katanait was paired with, and thus varied. The kodachi also features greater curvature than a wakizashi, and typically has a longer handle. The kodachi has also been said (Rurouni Kenshin vol. 4, by Nobuhiro Watsuki) to be a medium length sword, shorter than a katana but longer than a wakazashi, with easy manueverability making for higher defensive capacity. It is known as the 'shield-sword', the o- (long) wakazashi, or naga- (long) wakazashi. The prefix "ko-" means "short," and can be attached to any of the names of specific types of swords to indicate something shorter than "normal." As the prefix "ō-" can mean "great" or "long," it follows that the opposite end of this length spectrum of the tachi is the ōdachi. If you are paying points for the kodachi, consider a 'semi-personal' focus- stats as above for everyone except you- +3 CV for you, same price.

Re: Grand Master of Paek-Tu Wasn't the 'Abort to Strike' so mack that AA & crew later disavowed it?

Re: Grand Master of Paek-Tu Good stuff- thanks for the pic.

Re: Grand Master of Paek-Tu Thank you, Michael! Great link. Lol, yes, the wikipedia text would have better read..."previously secret camps". Perhaps the secret monastery lies behind the frigid waters of one of the waterfalls?

Some of you recall the martial art Paek-Tu, from Aaron Allston's Strike Force supplement. Practitioners know the following factual material- Paek-Tu Mountain (Paek-Tu San) is a disputed site between Korea and China. Chinese call it Cho Haku Zan. Koreans consider this mountain holy. Paek-Tu is 2,744 meters tall, almost as tall as Japan's Mount Fuji. It is topped by a caldera lake, "Heaven's Pond." There is a Chinese rumor of a dinosaur in the lake, like "Nessie," the Loch Ness monster. Dulzuck is the fruit which is reaped mainly from Paek Tu Mt. region. The scientific name is VACCINIUM ULIGINOSUM LINNAEUS and this breed grows spontaneously in the hilly areas 800 meters above sea level. People in the area surrounding Mt. Paek Tu produce multiple foodstuffs with the blue berry Dulzuck. It is consumed three times daily for health, preferably before meals. Happy New Year of the Metal Rabbit, Will "Suffice" Geiger

Some of you recall the martial art Paek-Tu, from Aaron Allston's Strike Force supplement. Practitioners know the following factual material- Paek-Tu Mountain (Paek-Tu San) is a disputed site between Korea and China. Chinese call it Cho Haku Zan. Koreans consider this mountain holy. Paek-Tu is 2,744 meters tall, almost as tall as Japan's Mount Fuji. It is topped by a caldera lake, "Heaven's Pond." There is a Chinese rumor of a dinosaur in the lake, like "Nessie," the Loch Ness monster. Dulzuck is the fruit which is reaped mainly from Paek Tu Mt. region. The scientific name is VACCINIUM ULIGINOSUM LINNAEUS and this breed grows spontaneously in the hilly areas 800 meters above sea level. People in the area surrounding Mt. Paek Tu produce multiple foodstuffs with the blue berry Dulzuck. It is consumed three times daily for health, preferably before meals. Happy New Year of the Metal Rabbit, Will "Suffice" Geiger

Some of you recall the martial art Paek-Tu, from Aaron Allston's Strike Force supplement. Practitioners know the following factual material- Paek-Tu Mountain (Paek-Tu San) is a disputed site between Korea and China. Chinese call it Cho Haku Zan. Koreans consider this mountain holy. Paek-Tu is 2,744 meters tall, almost as tall as Japan's Mount Fuji. It is topped by a caldera lake, "Heaven's Pond." There is a Chinese rumor of a dinosaur in the lake, like "Nessie," the Loch Ness monster. Dulzuck is the fruit which is reaped mainly from Paek Tu Mt. region. The scientific name is VACCINIUM ULIGINOSUM LINNAEUS and this breed grows spontaneously in the hilly areas 800 meters above sea level. People in the area surrounding Mt. Paek Tu produce multiple foodstuffs with the blue berry Dulzuck. It is consumed three times daily for health, preferably before meals. Happy New Year of the Metal Rabbit, Will "Suffice" Geiger

Today is winter soltice, shortest day of the year, paired with a lunar eclipse, which has not coincided for ~450 years. Sounds like a good horror story / game premise. Cheers, Will "Suffice"

Today is winter soltice, shortest day of the year, paired with a lunar eclipse, which has not coincided for ~450 years. Sounds like a good horror story / game premise. Cheers, Will "Suffice"

Re: Mongol Ninjas! Gonna hafta agree with you- the Poles held Moscow from 1610 - 1612. Anyone else cite other examples?

Re: Mongol Ninjas! "Russia has only been successfully invaded once, because it is warmer than Mongolia." -Dave Vandenabeele

Re: Mongol Ninjas! "Russia has only been successfully invaded once, because it is warmer than Mongolia." -Dave Vandenabeele

Re: Mongol Ninjas! "Russia has only been successfully invaded once, because it is warmer than Mongolia." -Dave Vandenabeele

Re: Mongol Ninjas! "Russia has only been successfully invaded once, because it is warmer than Mongolia." -Dave Vandenabeele

Re: Mongol Ninjas! The Mongol tribesmen were born into a society whose language did not have separate words for “soldier” and “man”. Read more at Suite101: Mongol Warriors and the Composite Bow: Genghis Khan Used Archers To Spread the Mongol Invasion http://www.suite101.com/content/mongol-warriors-and-the-composite-bow-a84382#ixzz16XqzTjor

Re: Mongol Ninjas! The Mongol tribesmen were born into a society whose language did not have separate words for “soldier” and “man”. Read more at Suite101: Mongol Warriors and the Composite Bow: Genghis Khan Used Archers To Spread the Mongol Invasion http://www.suite101.com/content/mongol-warriors-and-the-composite-bow-a84382#ixzz16XqzTjor

Re: Mongol Ninjas! The Mongol tribesmen were born into a society whose language did not have separate words for “soldier” and “man”. Read more at Suite101: Mongol Warriors and the Composite Bow: Genghis Khan Used Archers To Spread the Mongol Invasion http://www.suite101.com/content/mongol-warriors-and-the-composite-bow-a84382#ixzz16XqzTjor

Re: Need a 1 point TK power... I like Log-Man's Change Environment- I'd fatten it to include anything that can be done by many hands within the Area of Effect, such as Spring House Cleaning, Remodelling, Pimping Your Ride, Preparing Holiday Feast, etc.

Re: Mongol Ninjas! Every man carried a (small ) wicker shield covered in thick leather while on his left side hung two bows, one for long range and one for shorter range, and on his right side at least two quivers containing a minimum of sixty arrows (cartons of arrows were available in reserve; kept and distributed by in-ranks armorers assigned to that task). A lasso hung from his saddle and a dagger (‘kris' ) was strapped to the inside of his forearm. Apart from these, the light cavalrymen carried a short sword and two or three javelins, and the heavy cavalryman carried a (single edged, slightly curved) scimitar, a battle ax or mace, and a twelve foot lance with a horse-hair pennant and hook below the blade. In their saddlebags they carried a change of clothing, a cooking pot, field rations, which were usually yoghurt, millet, dried meat and 'kumiz' (fermented mare's milk), a leather water bottle, a fishing line, files for sharpening arrows, a needle and thread and other tools for repairing equipment. Not only was the saddlebag waterproof, it could also be inflated to act as a crude life jacket for fording rivers. The bow was easily the Mongol’s most important weapon. The mediaeval English longbow had a pull of seventy five pounds and a range of up to two hundred and fifty yards, but the smaller, reflex composite bows used by the Mongols had a pull of between a hundred and a hundred sixty pounds and a range of over three hundred fifty yards. The Mongol bow was made from layers of horn and sinew on a wooden frame and covered with waterproof lacquer. Unstrung it was shaped like three quarters of a circle, but when strung the outer curve of the circle bent towards its center to form the front of the bow, making a double curve with the 'ears' at either end bending away from the archer. (The composite bow was usually left in a 'strung' position, since this improves its strength rather than weakening it, whereas a constantly strung position does tend to weaken any other kind of bow.) The layer nearest the archer (inside bow) was horn and the layer furthest from him (outside bow) was sinew. The string was more taut than on a longbow and when it was released the horn would snap back to it's original shape and the stretched sinew would contract, shooting the arrow faster and with more power than a bow made of wood. The velocity was further increased by the difficult technique known as the Mongolian thumb block: the string was drawn back by a stone ring on the right thumb which released it more suddenly than the fingers (* 'Thumb ring' - protects fingers from flaying, improves control of release-moment and therefore accuracy). In his quivers a soldier carried arrows for every purpose: long range arrows and short range arrows, Three foot armour piercing arrows with (*iron) tips that had been hardened by being plunged into salt water when they were red-hot, whistling arrows for signaling and identifying targets, incendiary arrows and arrows tipped with tiny grenades. He could bend and string his bow in the saddle by placing one end between his foot and the stirrup and he could shoot in any direction at full gallop, carefully timing his release to come between the paces of his horse, so that his aim would not be deflected as the hooves pounded the ground. - THE DEVIL’S HORSEMEN, James Chambers, p.p. 55 - 57 ...cannon and the fundamentals of modern military method came to Europe with the Mongols. -The Outline of History, H. G. Wells, p. 816