Air

When this Kata is activated, you gain a bonus of +Xk0 to your Kenjutsu or Iaijutsu attack rolls, where X is equal to the number of Void Points you currently possess. This Kata’s benefit lasts for a number of Rounds equal to the number of Void Points you possess when you activate it, ending during the Reactions stage of the last Round. When it ends, you lose 1 Void Point.

Upon learning this Kata, choose one High Skill that is not a combat skill. You must spend +2 Experience Points each time you increase your Rank in that Skill. When you are utilizing this Kata, you gain a bonus to the total of your Kenjutsu or Iaijutsu Skill Rolls equal to your Rank in the chosen High Skill.

Your Disarm attacks deal normal damage rather than 2k1. You may not increase your damage on these attacks via Raises (including from use of the Feint Maneuver).

You may add your Air Ring to the total of any attack roll made while attempting the Called Shot or Knockdown Maneuvers.

You may add your Air Ring to the total of any attack roll made while attempting the Increased Damage Maneuver.

Once per turn, you may add your Stealth Skill Rank to your Armor TN for a single attack.

While using a spear or polearm, you may use your Air Ring instead of Agility for attack rolls.

When fighting with a sword or spear you add an amount equal to your Honor Rank -3 (minimum 1) to your Armor TN.

The attack penalty for ranged attacks fired against opponents currently in melee range is reduced by 3.

When wielding a polearm or a spear, your Initiative Score is increased by 3.