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#Chinese Famed-Arms Divine Treasures, 8 Kinds

#§ 8 Divine Treasures


#45-06-01. Qinghong Sword (青虹劍, the Sword of the King of Qin)

Scent: The sword of Qin Shi Huang. A blue rainbow light. A symbol of the unification of all under heaven.

Basic: katana (foreign)

Techniques:

TechniqueTypeEnergyCheckEffectLimit
Strike of the King of Qin[Kata]4Courage+Swordsmanship >= Defense+25 Wounds; royal-authority Intimidation +21 combat, 1 time
  • Blessing [aptitude]: at own-class dan 7 or higher, or upon recognition of kingship, +1 (kingship).
  • Curse [aptitude]: on violence against the weak, it loses its blue light.
  • Devotion: imperial-authority thought.

Approach: acquaintance with the Ming/Chinese imperial house. Public domain.


#45-06-02. Fangtian Huaji (方天画戟, the Weapon of Lu Bu)

[core replacement data] This expansion's 45-06-02 is replacement data for the core 07-04 exotic-artifacts #9 Fangtian Huaji (masterwork). When this expansion is used, this entry takes precedence. The core data does not coexist (module toggle "replaces").

Scent: The huaji (畫戟) of Lu Bu in the Three Kingdoms period. A composite polearm of sword + spear + axe.

Basic: yari (variant — polearm)

Techniques:

TechniqueTypeEnergyCheckEffectLimit
Strike of Lu Bu[Kata]4Courage+Spearmanship >= Defense+26 Wounds; +1 when mounted only1 combat, 1 time
  • Blessing [aptitude]: when mounted, Intimidation +2.
  • Curse [aptitude]: lack of trust — acquaintance with accompanying NPCs -1 (Lu Bu thought).
  • Devotion: martial-force/conquest thought.

Approach: scenario reward. Public domain.


#45-06-03. Ganjiang Moye (干將莫邪, a married pair of swords)

Scent: A famed pair of swords from the Spring and Autumn period — Ganjiang (干將, the yang sword) and Moye (莫邪, the yin sword). Made by a husband-and-wife artisan pair. They are weak when the pair is separated.

Basic: katana (a pair)

Techniques (when holding the pair):

TechniqueTypeEnergyCheckEffectLimit
Yin-Yang Strike[Kata]5Courage+Swordsmanship >= Defense+26 Wounds; +3 against yoma1 time per 1 session
  • Blessing [aptitude]: when holding the pair, +2 extra.
  • Curse [aptitude]: when holding only one sword, effect halved.
  • Devotion: married-couple/companion thought. Holding the pair recommended.

Approach: a separate scenario reward for each sword. Public domain.


#45-06-04. Qiankun Quan (乾坤圈, fictional relic)

Scent: A fictional wuxia relic (altered). A round weapon worn on the hand and thrown. Spins and returns.

Basic: tool (round weapon)

Techniques:

TechniqueTypeEnergyCheckEffectLimit
Qiankun Spin[Kata]3Finesse+Unarmed Combat >= Defense+14 Wounds; auto-retrieve (returns to the PC's hand)N times per 1 session (renown -1 accumulates per N uses)
  • Blessing [aptitude]: usable N times per 1 session (an accumulation limit beyond Energy applies — per N uses, mockery from orthodox martial houses, renown -1 accumulation 1).
  • Curse [aptitude]: mocked by orthodox martial houses. Strengthens with accumulated use.
  • Devotion: fictional wuxia thought.

Approach: scenario reward. Altered name (a wuxia fictional variant).


#45-06-05. Seven-Star Sword (七星劍, a Taoist divine sword)

[core replacement data] This expansion's 45-06-05 is replacement data for the core 07-04 exotic-artifacts #4 Seven-Star Sword (Divine Treasure). When this expansion is used, this entry takes precedence. The core data does not coexist.

Scent: A ceremonial sword engraved with the Taoist Seven Stars. Both Barrier and exorcism aspects. The lifelong devotion of a Mount Wudang Taoist.

Basic: katana (ceremonial)

Techniques:

TechniqueTypeEnergyCheckEffectLimit
Seven-Star Barrier[Kata]4Wisdom+Sorcery >= 13a Barrier in 1 zone (Wounds 4; yoma -3, 1 session)1 time per 1 session
  • Blessing [aptitude]: with a 19-01-04 Chinese Taoist or 19-04-02 Taoist Barrier License, Energy -1.
  • Curse [aptitude]: in ordinary combat, effect halved (ceremonial).
  • Devotion: Taoist thought.

Approach: apprenticeship under a Mount Wudang Taoist. Public domain.


#45-06-06. Guan Yu's Green Dragon Crescent Blade (青龍偃月刀)

[core replacement data] This expansion's 45-06-06 is replacement data for the core 07-04 exotic-artifacts #13 Green Dragon Crescent Blade (Divine Treasure). When this expansion is used, this entry takes precedence. The core data does not coexist.

Scent: The giant blade of Guan Yu in the Three Kingdoms period. A blade shaped like a green dragon. A symbol of loyalty and valor.

Basic: great tachi (variant — polearm type)

Techniques:

TechniqueTypeEnergyCheckEffectLimit
Strike of Guan Yu[Kata]4Courage+Swordsmanship >= Defense+26 Wounds; +2 when mounted only1 combat, 1 time
  • Blessing [aptitude]: on an action of loyalty/justice, Energy -1 (Guan Yu thought).
  • Curse [aptitude]: on betrayal/treason, the sword is sealed for 1 session.
  • Devotion: loyalty thought. Guan Yu faith possible.

Approach: scenario reward. Public domain.


#45-06-07. Eastern Divine Sword (東方神劍, fictional)

Scent: A fictional wuxia Eastern divine sword (altered). A hilt of blue jade. The legend that it splits a mountain with a single strike.

Basic: katana

Techniques:

TechniqueTypeEnergyCheckEffectLimit
Mountain Splitting[Kata]5Courage+Swordsmanship >= Defense+35 Wounds; environmental impact (terrain division); +1 extra on a Critical Hit1 time per 1 session
  • Blessing [aptitude]: +2 extra in a wulin campaign.
  • Curse [aptitude]: on everyday use, renown +1 (the burden of attention).
  • Devotion: wulin thought.

Approach: wulin thought + the Renown Title "Swordmaster of the East." Altered name.


#45-06-08. Bagua Fan (八卦扇, a Taoist fan)

Scent: A Taoist ceremonial fan. The Eight Trigrams are engraved on it. Used for feng shui, Barriers, and divination.

Basic: tool (fan)

Techniques [upkeep]: Energy 3. 1 time per 1 session. A feng shui Barrier in 1 zone (Wounds 3, 1 session — this §11) + a fortune/misfortune answer in 1 zone (GM).

  • Blessing [aptitude]: with a 19-01-04 Chinese Taoist or 19-05 Prophecy school License, Energy -1.
  • Curse [aptitude]: when used by a non-Taoist, effect halved.
  • Devotion: Taoist thought.

Approach: apprenticeship under a Taoist. Public domain.


"A Divine Treasure of the Central Plains is the weight of a thousand years. The lifetime of one hero is engraved in one sword."