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These are the Solar Charms for Initiation into Martial Arts for the MartialArts/KataSystem. Solar Exalted have five paths to initiate into the Martial Arts - one for each Caste. Each Initiation has its own special advantages and disadvantages; a well-versed Martial Artist will eventually wish to re-Initiate in all of them. Each of these Charms is Combo-Basic, and are explicitly allowed to be placed together in Combos with each other.

Brawl Charms

First Martial Discipline (Terrestrial Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 2 motes per +1 die
 Duration: One Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Brawl: 1
 Minimum Essence: 1
 Prerequisite: None

A character who learns the First Martial Discipline has begun to open his mind and body to the Ways of Essence, allowing him to learn and create Terrestrial Martial Arts Katas. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Terrestrial Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Terrestrial Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 2) motes to this Charm. For every 2 motes so committed, increase the dice pool for any dice rolled or static value utilized by the Kata by 1.

Second Martial Discipline (Celestial Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 3 motes per +1 die
 Duration: One Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Brawl: 1
 Minimum Essence: 1 
 Prerequisite: First Martial Discipline 

He who has achieved the Second Martial Discipline has fully opened his mind and body to the Ways of Essence, and may learn and create Celestial Martial Arts Katas. Celestial Martial Arts come naturally to a Solar, who may learn and create new Celestial styles without a teacher. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Celestial Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Celestial Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 3) motes to this Charm. For every 3 motes so committed, increase the dice pool for any dice rolled or static value utilized by the Kata by 1.

Final Martial Transcendence (Sidereal Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 5 motes per +1 die
 Duration: One Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Brawl: 5
 Minimum Essence: 4
 Prerequisite: Second Martial Discipline 

He who has mastered the ephemeral Transcendence of the Martial Arts has grasped the true nature of the Ways of Essence, and may learn and execute Sidereal Martial Arts Katas. Unlike Terrestrial and Celestial Martial Arts, which come naturally to a Solar, a Sidereal Martial Arts Style must be taught by someone who has mastered the Style. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Sidereal Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Sidereal Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 5) motes to this Charm. For every 5 motes so committed, increase the dice pool for any dice rolled or static value utilized by the Kata by 1.

Endurance Charms

Martial Body Discipline (Terrestrial Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 2 motes per ...
 Duration: One Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Resistance: 1
 Minimum Essence: 1
 Prerequisite: None

A character who learns Martial Discipline of their Body has begun to open his mind and body to the Ways of Essence, allowing him to learn and create Terrestrial Martial Arts Katas. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Terrestrial Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Terrestrial Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 2) motes to this Charm. For every 2 motes so committed, ...

Martial Spirit Discipline (Celestial Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 3 motes per ...
 Duration: One Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Resistance: 2
 Minimum Essence: 1 
 Prerequisite: Martial Body Discipline

He who has achieved the Martial Discipline of the Spirit has fully opened his mind and body to the Ways of Essence, and may learn and create Celestial Martial Arts Katas. Celestial Martial Arts come naturally to a Solar, who may learn and create new Celestial styles without a teacher. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Celestial Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Celestial Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 3) motes to this Charm. For every 3 motes so committed,

Martial Soul Transcendence (Sidereal Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 5 motes per ...
 Duration: One Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Resistance: 5
 Minimum Essence: 4
 Prerequisite: Martial Spirit Discipline

He who has mastered the ephemeral Transcendence of the Martial Arts has grasped the true nature of the Ways of Essence, and may learn and execute Sidereal Martial Arts Katas. Unlike Terrestrial and Celestial Martial Arts, which come naturally to a Solar, a Sidereal Martial Arts Style must be taught by someone who has mastered the Style. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Sidereal Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Sidereal Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 5) motes to this Charm. For every 5 motes so committed, ...

Lore Charms

Lotus Bulb Discipline (Terrestrial Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 2 motes per -1 mote cost
 Duration: Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Lore: 1
 Minimum Essence: 1
 Prerequisite: None

A character who learns the Lotus Bulb Discipline has begun to open his mind and body to the Ways of Essence, allowing him to learn and create Terrestrial Martial Arts Katas. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Terrestrial Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Terrestrial Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 2) motes to this Charm. For every 2 motes so committed, reduce the activation cost for all other Katas of the Form's Style by 1 mote, to a minimum of 0.

Lotus Blossom Understanding (Celestial Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 3 motes per -1 mote cost
 Duration: Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Lore: 3
 Minimum Essence: 1
 Prerequisite: Lotus Bulb Discipline

He who has achieved the Lotus Blossom Understanding has fully opened his mind and body to the Ways of Essence, and may learn and create Celestial Martial Arts Katas. Celestial Martial Arts come naturally to a Solar, who may learn and create new Celestial styles without a teacher. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Celestial Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Celestial Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 3) motes to this Charm. For every 3 motes so committed, reduce the activation cost for all other Katas of the Form's Style by 1 mote, to a minimum of 0.

Lotus Bloom Transcendence (Sidereal Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 5 Motes per -1 mote cost
 Duration: Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Lore: 5
 Minimum Essence: 3
 Prerequisite: Lotus Blossom Understanding

He who has mastered the ephemeral Transcendence of the Lotus Bloom has grasped the true nature of the Ways of Essence, and may learn and execute Sidereal Martial Arts Katas. Unlike Terrestrial and Celestial Martial Arts, which come naturally to a Solar, a Sidereal Martial Arts Style must be taught by someone who has mastered the Style. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Sidereal Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Sidereal Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 5) motes to this Charm. For every 5 motes so committed, reduce the activation cost for all other Katas of the Form's Style by 1 mote, to a minimum of 0.

Athletics Charms

Bending Martial Discipline (Terrestrial Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 2 motes per -1 Speed
 Duration: One Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Athletics: 1
 Minimum Essence: 1
 Prerequisite: None

A character who learns the Bending Martial Discipline has begun to open his mind and body to the Ways of Essence, allowing him to learn and create Terrestrial Martial Arts Katas. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Sidereal Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Sidereal Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 2) motes to this Charm. For every 2 motes so committed, reduce the Speed of all other Katas of the Form's Style by 1 mote, to a minimum of 1.

Flowing Martial Discipline (Celestial Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 3 Motes per -1 Speed
 Duration: One Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Athletics: 1
 Minimum Essence: 1 
 Prerequisite: First Martial Discipline 

He who has achieved the Flowing Martial Discipline has fully opened his mind and body to the Ways of Essence, and may learn and create Celestial Martial Arts Katas. Celestial Martial Arts come naturally to a Solar, who may learn and create new Celestial styles without a teacher. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Celestial Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Celestial Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 3) motes to this Charm. For every 3 motes so committed, reduce the Speed of all other Katas of the Form's Style by 1 mote, to a minimum of 1.

Assuming Martial Transcendence (Sidereal Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: 5 Motes per -1 Speed
 Duration: One Scene
 Type: Supplemental (Combo-Basic, Stackable)
 Minimum Athletics: 5
 Minimum Essence: 4
 Prerequisite: Second Martial Discipline 

He who has mastered the ephemeral Transcendence of the Martial Arts has grasped the true nature of the Ways of Essence, and may learn and execute Sidereal Martial Arts Katas. Unlike Terrestrial and Celestial Martial Arts, which come naturally to a Solar, a Sidereal Martial Arts Style must be taught by someone who has mastered the Style. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• While activating a Sidereal Style Form Kata, or as a miscelleneous action while a Sidereal Form Kata is already active, the Exalt may commit up to (Essence x 5) motes to this Charm. For every 5 motes so committed, reduce the Speed of all other Katas of the Form's Style by 1 mote, to a minimum of 1.

Bureaucracy Charms

Principle of Creation Martial Discipline (Terrestrial Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: None
 Duration: Permanent
 Type: Special
 Minimum Bureaucracy: 2
 Minimum Essence: 2
 Prerequisite: None

The Bureaucracy Path of Initiation is by far the strangest and the most rigorous for Solars. It starts with the realization that the Laws of Essence, and hence the Laws of Creation, operate like any other bureaucratic system, and to manipulate those Laws in teh same manner as the Gods. A character who learns the Creation Martial Discipline has begun to open his mind and body to the Ways of Essence, allowing him to learn and create Terrestrial Martial Arts Katas. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• When learning a Terrestrial Martial Art from an Elemental, a Fair Folk Commoner, or a First Circle Demon, the Exalted may lower the cost to learn the Kata by 1 xp.

Principle of Heaven Martial Discipline (Celestial Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: None
 Duration: Permanent
 Type: Special
 Minimum Bureaucracy: 3
 Minimum Essence: 3
 Prerequisite: First Martial Discipline 

He who has achieved the Second Martial Discipline has fully opened his mind and body to the Ways of Essence, and may learn and create Celestial Martial Arts Katas. Celestial Martial Arts come naturally to a Solar, who may learn and create new Celestial styles without a teacher. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• When learning a Celestial Martial Art from a non-elemental God, a Fair Folk Noble, or a Second Circle Demon, the Exalted may lower the cost to learn the Kata by 2 xp.

Principle of the Maidens Martial Transcendence (Sidereal Circle Martial Arts)</b>

 <b>Cost: None
 Duration: Permanent
 Type: Special
 Minimum Bureaucracy: 5
 Minimum Essence: 4
 Prerequisite: Second Martial Discipline 

He who has mastered the ephemeral Transcendence of the Martial Arts has grasped the true nature of the Ways of Essence, and may learn and execute Sidereal Martial Arts Katas. Unlike Terrestrial and Celestial Martial Arts, which come naturally to a Solar, a Sidereal Martial Arts Style must be taught by someone who has mastered the Style. In addition to this ability, the Martial Artist gains the following power:

• When learning a Sidereal Martial Art (or the equivalent) from a Celestial God with Essence 7+, an Unshaped Raksha, or a Third Circle Demon, the Exalted may lower the cost to learn the Kata by 3 xp. The Exalt should beware that while the Yozis and the Unshaped have powerful Kata abilities which rival the Sidereal Martial Arts in power, learning to execute these techniques often comes at a terrible price to one's sanity, Destiny, and very soul.

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