Phoenix Discipline

Martial artists, monks, and seekers of esoteric knowledge: Adepts of the Phoenix are the rarest form of Adept, using their internal energy to effect external change. The Discipline of the Phoenix offers lines in Way of the Phoenix, Evocation, Soulforging, and Restoration. Because the Phoenix Discipline is so rare, taught from master to student, a Storyteller must approve it before it may be taken either at Character Creation or through spending GXP. Unlike most Adept Disciplines, Adepts of the Phoenix rely on the Soulforging Skill for many of their abilities. Additionally many of the Phoenix Discipline lines impact each other in synergistic ways. The students of this Discipline are encouraged to learn every ability for maximum effectiveness, but at its heart is the Fighting Style: Way of the Phoenix. Unlike other Fighting Styles, these abilities are only learned through this Discipline. The Discipline of the Phoenix is most closely associated with Ojo Kusanagi, the legendary warrior monk whose soul burned so brightly that no blade or spell could touch her. Her rise from obscurity to ruler of Koolong is echoed in every Adept who follows this path: a journey of inner mastery, radiant transformation, and peace through fire. Adepts of the Phoenix may choose prowess in Infuse, Healing, and Charm.

Rank 1

Soul Blade	Adept gains a brilliant magical weapon forged from their own soul energy.
Radiant Palm	The Adept generates a short-ranged magical attack with their open palm.
Stillness of Mind	Adept has heightened awareness and mastery of their skills.
Kindle Vitality	You channel a flickering ember of your soul into a wounded body, jumpstarting recovery.

Rank 2

Inner Fire	Adept concentrates deeply, building an inner flame that boosts their abilities.
Ki Blast	Adept gains the ability to project their internal energy as deadly blasts.
Self Ward	Adept gains the ability to ward themselves from harm for a time.
Focused Meditation	The Adept enters a disciplined trance, drawing in magical energy.

Rank 3

Soul Strike	The Adept's Soul Blade becomes charged, draining life and healing the adept.
Soul Lance	The Adept charges a continuous beam of destructive soul energy. (Pre-requisite Ki Blast)
Energy Nullification	Adept can protect themselves from elemental effects.
Purify Soul	The Adept meditates to heal and cleanse an ally.

Rank 4

Ascendant Blade	The Adept's skill with their Soul Blade grows in power. (Pre-requisite Soul Blade)
Soul Detonation	A massive explosion caused by unleashing the Adept's soulforging power.
Flicker Step	Adept rapidly darts to a nearby spot dodging any incoming attacks.
Perfect Stillness	The Adept enters a brief, meditative trance with increased defenses while rapidly regaining mana.

Rank 5

Soul Ascension	By mastering the Way of the Phoenix, the Adept is able to fly for short durations.
Disjunction	You unleash a wave of soul resonance that attempts to disrupt magic.
Radiant Aura	The Adept's soul is so powerful they emanate a powerful aura with multiple effects.
Phoenix	A soul phoenix rises from the fallen Adept's body and deals explosive fire damage before restoring them.