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The Thrashing Dragon disciple flips both of his blades down and concentrates solely on slaying his foe without heed to his own life. When wielding two weapons while in this stance, the disciple gains +1d6 points of damage with his weapons and suffers a -2 penalty to AC. The AC penalty to this decreases by 1 once the character's initiator level reaches 8th, and is negated at 16th initiator level. Upon reaching 10th initiator level, the bonus damage increases to 2d6.

A defensive stance that focuses on using the disciple's dance-like movements to confound his foe, Inner Sphere Stance allows the disciple to use erratic movements to defend himself and bolster his confidence. When wielding two weapons while in this stance, the disciple gains a +2 dodge bonus to AC and a +2 morale bonus to Will saves. These bonuses increase by +1 when the character's initiator level reaches 6th, and increases again by +1 at 12th and 18th initiator level.

As the disciple moves by his opponent, he may drop into a tumbling roll and strike at it from a surprising angle. The initiator must move at least 10 ft. alongside an enemy (which provokes attacks of opportunity unless the initiator is using Acrobatics to tumble) and make a Acrobatics check with a DC equal to the target's Armor Class. If successful, the target is considered flat-footed and the strike inflicts an additional 1d6 points of damage. The character initiating this maneuver may move up to his full base speed, making the attack along any point of the moment.

The Thrashing Dragon disciple's skill with his dual weapons allows him to strike with practiced speed and alacrity, allowing him to make an attack with two wielded weapons (or unarmed strikes), using the same attack action. Creatures with more than two arms may still only strike with two wielded weapons.

As a dragon takes wing, his powerful legs thrust him skyward as his wings spread out to clutch the air. The disciple of the Thrashing Dragon uses this technique to suddenly launch himself into the air as if he were attempting flight. The initiator may make an Acrobatics check to jump as a swift action, and he gains a +10 competence bonus to his Acrobatics check and is treated as if he had a running start.

By reaching across the barrier between worlds, the disciple may strike at disembodied spirits as easily he would strike a normal mortal. Any and all of the initiator's attacks made this round, including attacks of opportunity, are made as if the initiator's weapon possessed the ghost touch property. This is an Ethereal plane using maneuver.

By focusing his ki onto a weapon, the disciple readies a spiritual poison which dizzies and confuses the minds of his foes. After initiating this boost, the next melee or ranged attack that the disciple makes staggers his foe for 1 round. In addition, if the target fails a Fortitude save (DC 11 + initiation modifier), the target also suffers 2 points of Wisdom damage. This is a supernatural ability.

By pulling your perception forward in time for the barest of moments, you are able to cheat fate and act when most would be caught unaware. Unlike other immediate actions, you can initiate this counter while flat-footed, and can use this maneuver at the beginning of a surprise round you otherwise would not be able to act in. You may act during the surprise round normally

By establishing counter-resonance within the spirit of an enemy with a well-placed blow, the disciple may disrupt and disturb its next action. The initiator must make a melee attack against a target creature, and if successful, cause the target to suffer a -4 penalty to the next d20 roll that he makes.

With two rapid slaps from his blades, the Thrashing Dragon disciple's ferocity puts an opponent off balance and with a flick of the wrist the disciple takes away the weapon of his foe. The initiator makes two rapid attack rolls at his full base attack bonus against the target's AC with a +2 bonus. If both attacks are successful, the target is disarmed of his primary weapon (no roll needed). Resolve damage from the two attacks made as part of this strike as normal. If the target is using natural attacks or the target has a locked gauntlet, then this maneuver is ineffective for disarming a foe.

Eyes that burned like coals, the shadows of the room drawing inwards and longer, their child’s rage showed the darkness hiding within him. With incredible speed, he almost killed his older brother before his father could stop him and was locked away for a time. Toru committed ritual suicide rather than face the dishonor of having sired a corrupted child and his mother, another warrior within the Crab, almost joined him. It was only upon seeing Yoshi weep at his father’s grave, the kind of tears that only a son who loved his father could shed, stayed her blade and took her upon a different path.

The truth behind Yoshi was hidden away, out of shame and to protect the young boy. His brother was convinced towards silence and the two of them grew closer from it, protecting and watching one another. As Yoshi grew older, his mother used her influence to have him recruited within an elite order within the Crab Family; the Junsuina Hantā, The Hunters of Purity. It was with these secret teachers that he learned to harness his ki, not for balance but for dealing death. Yoshi took quickly to the path of a stalker and when he was able to, he volunteered to scout outside of the Wall.

Quiet, vicious, and in complete control of himself, Yoshi brought swift death to those outside and within the walls. His kukris had a reputation for cutting throats, ripping tendons, and slaughtering both the strong and proud as well as the many and manic. Known simply as a scout, he still serves on within the Walls by looking and seeking out corruption and cutting it from society like a cancer. Under the guise of a travelling gambler, Yoshi stalks his prey and bring merciless death to those who threaten Rokugan and the Emperor.

Personality: Yoshi, when he is in disguise or not outside the Wall, is a friendly, jolly character to associate with. Always quick with a smile and a word of encouragement, he expects the best from his comrades and believes that they can always do more to improve themselves. While he believes that, he also believes that corruption can settle into anyone and that no one is too pure to not be touched by the Shadowlands. In private, he is a somber man who doesn’t speak much and spends more time in reflection than drinking or celebrating like his comrades. His loathing of the Shadowlands and the corruption it brings carries over to a sense of doubt towards himself. How much good could he be truly doing if he is not pure himself?

In combat, Yoshi seems like another person. Cold, efficient, effective, he seeks to bring death in the quickest manner possible and has no shame murdering his enemies in their sleep. He strives to follow the way of honor but knows that there will always be a need for those who step outside of it and do so fearlessly. Let others be the shining light to the people, he will be the dark blade that sinks into the hearts of villains and monsters alike.

Appearance: Yoshi appears to be a young man in his early twenties. While not too physically imposing or muscular at all, his body is incredibly lithe, graceful, and agile. His natural dexterity is easy to see in motion with every step he takes and every motion he makes. His face has a small clawed scar along his left eye and temple, a memory of a fight with a foul beast from the shadowlands. He appears absolutely human and mundane, his black hair kept in a top-knot at most times and his eyes a dark black as well. His armor appears well-worn but well-maintained, covered in dark cloaks that help hide the sharpened blades he keeps on himself.

When he loses control of his temper, Yoshi’s appearance shifts slightly. Those eyes burn like coals just before the light in them dies, his teeth seem just a bit sharper, and the shadows around him grow darker and reach towards him. Catching him enraged or upset is very rare though, as he has taught himself to keep his calm whenever possible.