Samurai (Class)

Class Overview
The Samurai fighting style utilizes Bushido and the spiritual aspects of individual combat to bring victory to the clan. Characters of the Samurai Class would be expected to be a Warrior who fights using primarily Two-Handed weapons or Polearms. Samurai are also very accurate with Bows, and are just as capable on horseback as on foot. Samurai also tend to utilize different "Schools" of combat. These Schools might be passed down in a Samurai Clan or at a Dojo, and they contain the moves and philosophy that guide the Samurai's combat style and philosophy.

Requirements
Background: Samurai, Ronin, or Second Son


 * Primary Attributes: STR, CON

Class Features

 * Style Combination

Every Samurai begins learning the same universal moves. However, as time passes and enemies are defeated, eventually a Samurai begins to pick up other Schools and Styles from their experiences. As time progresses and the Samurai is more skillful they eventually blend their styles together so perfectly it becomes unique to them.


 * Style Types

Samurai have two different types of School: Martial and Philosophical. Martial Schools contain moves and abilities that are useful in combat, while Philosophical schools contain moves and abilities that provide more passive benefits. Sometimes Schools are Comprehensive, meaning they take up both Martial and Philosophical slots.


 * Number of Styles

The number of styles available to any given Samurai is determined by their level.


 * List of Schools

See: List of Schools

 * Ki

Ki is the Samurai's class resource. It represents the spiritual aspect of Bushido, and it is used for supernatural bonuses, moves, and attacks.