Acrobatics (sage study) - Revision history

Tao alexis: /* Sage Abilities */

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Sage Abilities

Tao alexis at 18:56, 4 July 2022

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Tao alexis at 18:55, 4 July 2022

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Maxwell at 22:56, 3 July 2022

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Tao alexis at 05:38, 3 July 2022

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Tao alexis: /* Amateur */

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Amateur

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Amateur

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Amateur

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 === Amateur Status ===
-* '''[[Climb Walls (sage ability)|Climb Walls]]''': enables the character to climb vertical surfaces easily with their fingertips.
+* '''[[Climb Walls (sage ability)|Climb Walls]]''': allows characters to climb a vertical surface, with or without equipment, provided that surface retains cracks or mortared separations at least ⅓ of an inch deep.
 * '''[[Flexibility (sage ability)|Flexibility]]''': provides multiple benefits from the character's overall balance in fighting.
 * '''[[Give Exhibition (sage ability)|Give Exhibition]]''': allows a dramatic, exciting presentation for the purpose of entertainment.

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 These forms have existed for millennia, incorporating specialised techniques for the body that have remained guild-secrets since before Roman times.  In game terms, the acrobat can "do more with less," circumventing what would require other characters to make [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] or [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] [[Ability Checks|checks]].  This is accomplished by strengthening unusual muscles and increasing the strain-potential of tendons and muscles, while exhibiting perfect balance when needed.
 The [[Sage Ability|sage abilities]] below are those acquired by a character through the study, according to status.
-== Amateur Status ==
+=== Amateur Status ===
 * '''[[Climb Walls (sage ability)|Climb Walls]]''': enables the character to climb vertical surfaces easily with their fingertips.
 * '''[[Flexibility (sage ability)|Flexibility]]''': provides multiple benefits from the character's overall balance in fighting.
 * '''[[Give Exhibition (sage ability)|Give Exhibition]]''': allows a dramatic, exciting presentation for the purpose of entertainment.
 * '''[[Tumbling (sage ability)|Tumbling]]''': protects the character's body while allowing unusual movement tactics
+=== Authority Status ===
 * '''[[Equilibrialism (sage ability)|Equilibrialism]]''': gives extraordinary powers to balance the character's body.
 * '''[[Corde Lisse (sage ability)|Corde Lisse]]''': uses a cord or linen ribbon to descend rapidly or perform complex stunts.
 * '''[[Leap & Grab (sage ability)|Leap & Grab]]''': allows the character to leap from a structure and grab hold of a stable or moving object safely.
 * '''[[Walk Tightrope (sage ability)|Walk Tightrope]]''': allows travel upon a strained rope suspended between two structures.
+=== Expert Status ===
 * '''[[Equipoise (sage ability)|Equipoise]]''': so long as the character remains rooted in one spot, he or she is able to balance twice as much as they can carry for up to one round per level.
 * '''[[Pause Fall (sage ability)|Pause Fall]]''': the character is able to pause the moment of falling for a full [[Combat Round|round]] before it happens.

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 [[File:Acrobatics (sage study).jpg|right|465px|thumb]]
-'''Acrobatics''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Circus (sage field)|Circus]] that mixes various physical performances with feats of extraordinary balance, agility and coordination.  The study incorporates numerous amusements and stunts which can be performed for an audience, as well as tricks that can serve the character well in other ventures.  The study includes jugglers, tumblers, aerialists and other circus performers — persons fascinating to watch but not of particularly high social standing.
+'''Acrobatics''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Circus (sage field)|Circus]], mixing various physical performances with feats of extraordinary balance, agility and coordination.  The study incorporates numerous amusements and stunts which can be performed for an audience, as well as tricks that can serve the character well in other ventures.  The study includes jugglers, tumblers, aerialists and other circus performers — persons fascinating to watch but not of particularly high social standing.
 These forms have existed for millennia, incorporating specialised techniques for the body that have remained guild-secrets since before Roman times.  In game terms, the acrobat can "do more with less," circumventing what would require other characters to make [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] or [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] [[Ability Checks|checks]].  This is accomplished by strengthening unusual muscles and increasing the strain-potential of tendons and muscles, while exhibiting perfect balance when needed.
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 * '''[[Pause Fall (sage ability)|Pause Fall]]''': the character is able to pause the moment of falling for a full [[Combat Round|round]] before it happens.
 * '''[[Slip Trap (sage ability)|Slip Trap]]''': forgoes much of the damage from traps by lithely twisting the character's body to escape harm.
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-See [[Circus (sage field)]]
+See [[Bard Sage Abilities]]
 [[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]

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 == Amateur Status ==
-* '''[[Climb Walls (sage ability)|Climb Walls]]''': enables the character to climb verticle surfaces easily with their fingertips.
+* '''[[Climb Walls (sage ability)|Climb Walls]]''': enables the character to climb vertical surfaces easily with their fingertips.
 * '''[[Flexibility (sage ability)|Flexibility]]''': provides multiple benefits from the character's overall balance in fighting.
 * '''[[Give Exhibition (sage ability)|Give Exhibition]]''': allows a dramatic, exciting presentation for the purpose of entertainment.

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 * '''[[Tumbling (sage ability)|Tumbling]]''': protects the character's body while allowing unusual movement tactics
 == Authority ==
 * '''[[Equilibrialism (sage ability)|Equilibrialism]]''': gives extraordinary powers to balance the character's body.
 * '''[[Corde Lisse (sage ability)|Corde Lisse]]''': uses a cord or linen ribbon to descend rapidly or perform complex stunts.
 * '''[[Leap & Grab (sage ability)|Leap & Grab]]''': allows the character to leap from a structure and grab hold of a stable or moving object safely.
 * '''[[Walk Tightrope (sage ability)|Walk Tightrope]]''': allows travel upon a strained rope suspended between two structures.
-== Expert ==
+== Expert Status ==
 * '''[[Equipoise (sage ability)|Equipoise]]''': so long as the character remains rooted in one spot, he or she is able to balance twice as much as they can carry for up to one round per level.
 * '''[[Pause Fall (sage ability)|Pause Fall]]''': the character is able to pause the moment of falling for a full [[Combat Round|round]] before it happens.