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'''Tumbling''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] that enables the character to perform a variety of acrobatic skills, including jumps, twists, flips, walk-overs and rolls — and perform routines that are sometimes described as "gymnastics." These are feats that can be used in [[Give Exhibition (sage ability)|giving an exhibition]] for an audience, competing in a [[Tumbling Competition (event)|tumbling competition]] or for preserving the character's life. Benefits for this last are covered on this page.

== Strength & Dexterity Checks ==
Tumbling skills result from excessive body training, which ensures the character is able to get the most out of their [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] and [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] [[Ability Stats|ability stats]]. While the tumbling ability doesn't increase either stat, it does ensure the character's improved use of each.

Whenever an ability check is needed for either strength or dexterity, the character '''rolls two d20s''' ... if ''either'' of these are equal to or lower than the character's stat, then the check is a success. It might be assumed that if both succeed, the character avoids the danger with some panache, but no special rules accompany such rolls.

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 Tumbling is the result of extensive physical training and conditioning, ensuring that the character is able to maximise their use of [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] and [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]]. While this ability does not directly increase either stat, it grants the tumbler a more efficient and instinctive command over their physical capabilities, allowing them to maneuver with greater precision and control.
-Whenever the character is required to make an ability check for either strength or dexterity, they are granted an advantage in the form of a double roll. Instead of rolling a single d20, the character rolls two d20s — if either result is equal to or lower than the character's relevant ability stat, the check is a success. While no additional bonuses apply, it is assumed that if both rolls succeed, the character executes their movement with remarkable ease and finesse, possibly impressing onlookers. However, this flair carries no additional mechanical effect, beyond its potential for roleplaying and narrative impact.
+Whenever the character is required to make an [[Ability Checks|ability check]] for either strength or dexterity, they are granted an advantage in the form of a double roll. Instead of rolling a single d20, the character rolls two d20s — if either result is equal to or lower than the character's relevant ability stat, the check is a success. While no additional bonuses apply, it is assumed that if both rolls succeed, the character executes their movement with remarkable ease and finesse, possibly impressing onlookers. However, this flair carries no additional mechanical effect, beyond its potential for roleplaying and narrative impact.
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 '''Tumbling''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Acrobatics (sage study)|Acrobatics]], granting the character the ability to perform a variety of coordinated and controlled movements, including jumps, twists, flips, walkovers and rolls. These feats, often associated with gymnastics or performance arts, can be utilised in [[Give Exhibition (sage ability)|public exhibitions]], competitive [[Tumbling Competition (event)|tumbling competitions]] or high-risk situations where agility and control may preserve the character's life. While tumbling is often seen as a skill for entertainment and sport, its practical applications in dangerous environments make it a valuable ability for adventurers, [[Thief (class)|thieves]] and those who rely on mobility in combat.
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 A trained tumbler develops improved balance, agility and body awareness, allowing them to maneuver gracefully through obstacles, recover from falls and evade incoming attacks with fluid motion. Although the ability does not provide supernatural speed or reflexes, it does enhance movement efficiency, enabling characters to reposition themselves swiftly in confined spaces, navigate uneven terrain with ease and recover from stumbles with minimal disruption.

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	'''Tumbling''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study\|study]] of [[Acrobatics (sage study)\|Acrobatics]], granting the character the ability to perform a variety of coordinated and controlled movements, including jumps, twists, flips, walkovers and rolls. These feats, often associated with gymnastics or performance arts, can be utilised in [[Give Exhibition (sage ability)\|public exhibitions]], competitive [[Tumbling Competition (event)\|tumbling competitions]] or high-risk situations where agility and control may preserve the character's life. While tumbling is often seen as a skill for entertainment and sport, its practical applications in dangerous environments make it a valuable ability for adventurers, [[Thief (class)\|thieves]] and those who rely on mobility in combat.		'''Tumbling''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study\|study]] of [[Acrobatics (sage study)\|Acrobatics]], granting the character the ability to perform a variety of coordinated and controlled movements, including jumps, twists, flips, walkovers and rolls. These feats, often associated with gymnastics or performance arts, can be utilised in [[Give Exhibition (sage ability)\|public exhibitions]], competitive [[Tumbling Competition (event)\|tumbling competitions]] or high-risk situations where agility and control may preserve the character's life. While tumbling is often seen as a skill for entertainment and sport, its practical applications in dangerous environments make it a valuable ability for adventurers, [[Thief (class)\|thieves]] and those who rely on mobility in combat.

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-'''Tumbling''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] that enables the character to perform a variety of acrobatic skills, including jumps, twists, flips, walk-overs and rolls — and perform routines that are sometimes described as "gymnastics."  These are feats that can be used in [[Give Exhibition (sage ability)|giving an exhibition]] for an audience, competing in a [[Tumbling Competition (event)|tumbling competition]] or for preserving the character's life.  Benefits for this last are covered on this page.
+'''Tumbling''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Acrobatics (sage study)|Acrobatics]], granting the character the ability to perform a variety of coordinated and controlled movements, including jumps, twists, flips, walkovers and rolls. These feats, often associated with gymnastics or performance arts, can be utilised in [[Give Exhibition (sage ability)|public exhibitions]], competitive [[Tumbling Competition (event)|tumbling competitions]] or high-risk situations where agility and control may preserve the character's life. While tumbling is often seen as a skill for entertainment and sport, its practical applications in dangerous environments make it a valuable ability for adventurers, [[Thief (class)|thieves]] and those who rely on mobility in combat.
 == Strength & Dexterity Checks ==
-Tumbling skills result from excessive body training, which ensures the character is able to get the most out of their [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] and [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] [[Ability Stats|ability stats]].  While the tumbling ability doesn't increase either stat, it does ensure the character's improved use of each.
+Tumbling is the result of extensive physical training and conditioning, ensuring that the character is able to maximise their use of [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] and [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]]. While this ability does not directly increase either stat, it grants the tumbler a more efficient and instinctive command over their physical capabilities, allowing them to maneuver with greater precision and control.
-Whenever an ability check is needed for either strength or dexterity, the character '''rolls two d20s''' ... if ''either'' of these are equal to or lower than the character's stat, then the check is a success.  It might be assumed that if both succeed, the character avoids the danger with some panache, but no special rules accompany such rolls.
+Whenever the character is required to make an ability check for either strength or dexterity, they are granted an advantage in the form of a double roll. Instead of rolling a single d20, the character rolls two d20s — if either result is equal to or lower than the character's relevant ability stat, the check is a success. While no additional bonuses apply, it is assumed that if both rolls succeed, the character executes their movement with remarkable ease and finesse, possibly impressing onlookers. However, this flair carries no additional mechanical effect, beyond its potential for roleplaying and narrative impact.
 == Stuns ==
-When a character with this ability is [[Roll to Hit|hit]] in [[Combat|combat]] and [[Stun Lock|stunned]], he or she may choose to "roll with the blow" and retreat two full [[Combat Hex|hexes]] instead of the one normally required.  The benefit here is that, while the character is still stunned and unable to act the following round, they put themselves further away from the enemy — giving greater opportunity for allies to come to their aid while forcing the enemy to advance further and extend themselves.  The greater retreat is optional.
+A character trained in tumbling has an innate ability to absorb the force of an impact and redirect its momentum through controlled movement. If struck in [[Combat|combat]] and rendered [[Stun Lock|stunned]], the tumbler may choose to "roll with the blow", increasing their retreat distance from the enemy. Instead of falling back one [[Combat Hex|hex]], as is standard for a stunned character, the tumbler may instead retreat two full hexes.
-See also,<br>
+See [[Circus (sage field)]]
-[[Category: Sage Abilities]]
+[[Category: Sage Abilities]][[Category: Reviewed]]

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	== Stuns ==		== Stuns ==
		+	When a character with this ability is [[Roll to Hit\|hit]] in [[Combat\|combat]] and [[Stun Lock\|stunned]], he or she may choose to "roll with the blow" and retreat two full [[Combat Hex\|hexes]] instead of the one normally required. The benefit here is that, while the character is still stunned and unable to act the following round, they put themselves further away from the enemy — giving greater opportunity for allies to come to their aid while forcing the enemy to advance further and extend themselves. The greater retreat is optional.
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		+	See also,<br>
		+	[[Acrobatics (sage study)]]<br>
		+	[[Circus (sage field)]]
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		+	[[Category: Sage Abilities]]

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	'''Tumbling''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] that enables the character to perform a variety of acrobatic skills, including jumps, twists, flips, walk-overs and rolls — and perform routines that are sometimes described as "gymnastics." These are feats that can be used in [[Give Exhibition (sage ability)\|giving an exhibition]] for an audience, competing in a [[Tumbling Competition (event)\|tumbling competition]] or for preserving the character's life. Benefits for this last are covered on this page.		'''Tumbling''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] that enables the character to perform a variety of acrobatic skills, including jumps, twists, flips, walk-overs and rolls — and perform routines that are sometimes described as "gymnastics." These are feats that can be used in [[Give Exhibition (sage ability)\|giving an exhibition]] for an audience, competing in a [[Tumbling Competition (event)\|tumbling competition]] or for preserving the character's life. Benefits for this last are covered on this page.