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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Death By Surfeit" data-source="post: 894607" data-attributes="member: 8646">CARNAL ARTSCarnal arts are positions, maneouvres which enhance your sexual prowess in new and interesting ways. Each of the Arts is linked to a key ability score - the higher your score, the more useful it will be to you.In order for you to gain access to an Art, you must take the relevant feat. Once this is taken, you may use the Art’s techniques a number of times equal to the appropriate ability score (or more, if you take the feat multiple times). More and more different techniques become available as you progress in levels of Prowess, in much the same manner that more and more applications of bardic music become available when a bard goes up ranks in Perform.When a character tries to use a maneouvre beyond their allocated uses for the day, they immediately incur Sexual Fatigue as if they had just Climaxed.Descriptions of each maneouvre’s effects, when they can be activated and when they expire are listed below for the seven core carnal arts. Unless specifically stated otherwise, a character may end the effects of any maneouvre as a free action.IMMACULATE FORMS OF THE MASTERBefore arising to become the Master of the Immaculate Forms, Weil-Hung lived a life of monastic seclusion, of quiet contemplation and iron discipline. It is against these principles that he rebelled - it is Weil-Hung’s dogma that life is best experienced by really living - sense achieved by sensuality. After a time of hedonistic travelling, he drew upon his martial prowess and sensual experience to found a school of martial arts that forms a very real war of the sexes.3 Ranks Prowess - Mating BullMay be activated as a free action. Allows character to apply their Str bonus instead of Cha when calculating their modifier for Prowess checks. This ability continues until the character Climaxes.6 Ranks Prowess - Charging RamMay be activated as a free action. Allows character to increase the effective size of a phallus they are penetrating someone with by half a size category for the purposes of the Size Matters rules. When the character reaches 12 ranks of Prowess, the size may be increased in such a manner by a whole size category. This ability continues until the character Climaxes.9 Ranks Prowess - Gulping HeronMay be activated before making a Prowess check. A character being penetrated may make a number of additional Prowess checks (Penetrative or NVI proficiencies as appropriate) equal to their Str modifier, taking the highest result. This ability is instantaneous.12 Ranks Prowess - Squeezing BoaMay be activated when a successful grapple check is made. Allows character to put foe into a special pin in which they may make a Prowess check each extended round against foe, but take no other action. The character may roll a Prowess check instead of a grapple check to resist attempts to escape, but this check does not impose any Arousal or Horniness. This ability lasts until the pin is released.15 Ranks Prowess - Stinging CobraMay be activated before making a Prowess check. Should the Prowess check succeed, the partner must make a Fortitude save (DC 10 + Str mod + 1/2 character’s Hit Dice). If they fail, they are stunned for one round. After one round, they must make another save or be stunned for nine rounds.FLOWERS OF THE DECADENT BLOSSOMThis art was born from the hedonistic aristocracy of Sumfing Oranutha, the noble and the rich who turned their backs on the concerns of the real world in order to immerse themselves in a lifetime of relationships, affairs and, more often than they would like to admit, downright debauchery. The Flowers were their only cultural legacy, a carnal art suited to such a solipsistic life.3 Ranks Prowess - Courtesan’s FinesseMay be activated as a free action. Allows character to apply their Dex bonus instead of Cha when calculating their modifier for Prowess checks. This ability continues until the character Climaxes.6 Ranks Prowess - Love for ManyMay be activated as a free action. The character halves penalties for making Prowess checks against multiple partners at once - that is to say that checks are at only -2 for each partner beyond the first. When the character achieves 12 ranks of Prowess, the penalty is removed entirely. This ability lasts until the character Climaxes.6 Ranks Prowess - Secret AffairMay be activated as a free action. The character may make Prowess checks using a Caress proficency against a partner that is clothed or even armoured. No penalties apply to making checks against a clothed partner; the partner’s armour penalty applies to any checks made against them. This ability lasts until the character Climaxes.9 Ranks Prowess - Love of ManyMay be activated before making a Prowess check. By passing a Prowess check (DC 20), the character can apply two proficiencies they know at once against a single partner in a turn. Double their rank bonus, and apply any modifiers relevant to each proficiency (this may result in some modifiers being applied twice). They may instead attempt to apply three maneouvres (Prowess check DC 30), four maneouvres (DC 40) and so on, trebling or quadrupling the rank bonus and applicable modifers as described above. Should the Prowess check fail, they lose their rank bonus to Prowess for this turn. This ability is instantaneous.15 Ranks Prowess - Open RomanceMay be activated as a free action. The character’s partner(s) and onlookers appear unconcerned about wordly matters, losing themselves in the act of passion. All penalties or saves against Prowess checks based on physical circumstances (such as location) and social circumstances (such as prior commitments, vows and relationships) are ignored by the character and any partners they have until they Climax. Should the character break off from the act of passion, the effect will also end.TECHNIQUES OF THE HALFLING HARLOTLegends state that the Art of the Halfling Harlot is as old as the profession, which, being the oldest in the world, makes its origins hard to trace indeed. The Art flourishes within the halfling prostitution community, passed down to young escorts as an essential survival skill as much as anything else; outsiders are free to learn it, but its limited application means that they seldom ask.3 Ranks Prowess - AccomodationMay be activated before testing for damage under the Size Matters rules. The character automatically passes their Fortitude saves to minimise damage under the Size Matters rules. This ability continues until the character Climaxes.6 Ranks Prowess - RelaxationMay be activated as a free action. Allows character to increase the effective size of one of their orifices by half a size category for the purposes of the Size Matters rules. When the character reaches 12 ranks of Prowess, the size may be increased in such a manner by a whole size category. This ability continues until the character Climaxes.6 Ranks Prowess - SelflessnessMay be activated at the start of a combat turn, when in a situation where both partners are actively making Prowess checks against each other. For the remainder of this turn, the character may get a bonus of up to twice their Con bonus to their Prowess rolls - all Prowess checks made against the character this turn receive an equal penalty. This ability continues until the character Climaxes, although the penalties taken can be changed each turn.9 Ranks Prowess - SufferingMay be activated before taking damage as part of sexual congress. For the purposes of any partners or onlookers with the Sadism fetish, treat the damage as the maximum possible incurred (maximum value for damage rolls, treat Fort saves as if they were failed, and so on), regardless of how much is actually dealt. This ability continues until the character Climaxes.15 Ranks Prowess - MelodramaMay be activated as a free action. All partners and onlookers gain the Sadism fetish until they Climax - should the character break off sexual activity, the effects of this maneouvre will also end.TRICKS OF THE GREAT IMPROVISOThe sad demise of the gnome known only as the Improviso (and, since, the Great Improviso) was recorded less than a hundred years ago. The legendary arcanalist walked the world dabbling in the sensual arts, and his desire to acquire undisclosed knowledge is equalled only by his urge to pass it on - the Naughtie Works of the Improviso has since been etched in more than a dozen languages and circulated across the Great Wheel. For those who can afford the time to study it and the intellect to understand it, the Naughtie Works provide many useful nuggets of information.3 Ranks Prowess - ImaginationMay be activated as a free action. Allows character to apply their Int bonus instead of Cha when calculating their modifier for Prowess checks. This ability continues until the character Climaxes.6 Ranks Prowess - AdaptabilityMay be activated as a free action. The character halves penalties for making Prowess checks against creatures of a different Type - that is to say that such checks are at only -2. When the character achieves 12 ranks of Prowess, the penalty is removed entirely. This ability lasts until the character Climaxes.6 Ranks Prowess - ImprovisationMay be activated as a free action. The character may apply their Prowess bonus to the use of any proficiency, regardless of whether they are proficient in it or not. This ability lasts until the character Climaxes.9 Ranks Prowess - SubtletyMay be activated before beginning a Prowess check using a Caress proficiency. The character making the check is so subtle that the recipient must make a Sense Motive check (DC: Prowess check result) to notice that they are doing so. This may be used to make Prowess checks against a partner that consents to basic bodily contact, provided they remain within 5ft for the course of the extended round - should they pass their check, however, they snatch away and the effect of the Prowess check is negated. This ability lasts for one extended round.15 Ranks Prowess - Mind GamesMay be activated after making a Prowess check against a partner. Unless the partner can resist (See Table 1-05: Resisting Horniness), they are fooled into becoming ever more passionate and their physical Arousal spurns mental Horniness - an Aroused partner also becomes Horny, a Peaked partner also becomes Lustful, and a Climaxed or Ecstatic partner also becomes Delirious. These effects last for as long as the status conditions do, and may not be willingly stopped by the character performing the maneouvre.LORE OF THE TANTRIC ANCIENTSAncient tomes write of the wisdom of a monastic order from ancient times, whose control of body echoed through to a discipline of the mind and purity of spirit. Those few wise individuals that perpetuate the teachings of the tantric ancients welcome new pupils, knowing that with mastery over the body equal control over one’s destiny can be attained.3 Ranks Prowess - Joy of the SpiritMay be activated as a free action. Allows character to apply their Wis bonus instead of Cha when calculating their modifier for Prowess checks. This ability continues until the character Climaxes.6 Ranks Prowess - Humble the MountainMay be activated after character has been Aroused to Climax. Although all usual effects of the Climaxed state for that round are applied, no sexual fatigue is incurred. Characters undergoing an Ecstatic state instead incur fatigue as if they had merely Climaxed. Once the character attains 12 ranks of Prowess, even the fatigue of an Ecstatic state can be dismissed entirely. This ability is instantaneous.6 Ranks Prowess - Dam the RiverMay be activated after a Prowess check is made against the character. Allows the character to automatically succeed in the Fortitude save to resist arousal. This ability is instantaneous.9 Ranks Prowess - Climb the MountainMay be activated after character has been aroused to Climax. The check result of the partner is modified to the minimum required to induce an Ecstatic state - apply all effects of this normally. This ability is instantaneous.15 Ranks Prowess - Swim the RiverMay be activated at the beginning of a round. The character suffers no ill effect (adverse status conditions, penalties or Concentration checks) for any Arousal or Horniness they possess. Where relevant, bonuses still apply, as do penalties from sexual fatigue incurred. This ability lasts one turn.ART OF THE IMMORTAL NYMPHThe greatest and most glamorous of courtesans pass around a group of postures, techniques and mindsets that serve only to enhance their natural charm. Only those demonstrating professionalism in attitude and prowess are deigned suitable to acquire such knowledge - the Art is seldom acquired outside of the Courtesans’ Guild.3 Ranks Prowess - Encapsulating TouchMay be activated before making a Prowess check. If the check is successful, the partner against whom the check was made automatically fails any Concentration checks incurred because of Arousal. This ability lasts one round.6 Ranks Prowess - Dreamlike PresenceMay be activated as a free action. Passionate exploits with the character take on a surreal edge - any partner or onlooker halves (round down) one penalty incurred due to differing sexual alignment or frets (character’s decision). Should the character acquire 12 ranks in Prowess, one penalty may be totally negated instead. This ability lasts until the character Climaxes.6 Ranks Prowess - Beatific PresenceMay be activated as a free action. All creatures of compatible sexual alignment within 30ft who are experiencing Horniness develop Arousal, as even the form of the character is enough to induce massive pleasure. Horny characters become Aroused, Lusftful characters become Peaked, and Ecstatic characters become Climaxed. This is treated as a gaze attack, with no save. This ability is instantaneous.9 Ranks Prowess - Irresistable TouchMay be activated before making a Prowess check. The recipient is not allowed their usual Fortitude save to resist Arousal or their Will save to resist Horniness. Any other protection against Prowess checks, such as the bonus Will save conferred by Iron Celibacy, still apply. This ability is instantaneous.15 Ranks Prowess - Monumental PresenceMay be activated after a session of sexual activity. The bonus attitude change resulting from the Very Social Art rules is irrevocable - although their fundamental attitude may become more unfriendly (or even hostile), the sweet memories ensure that the attitude modifer from their time together still applies. This ability is permanent.VETERAN’S KNACKNot all of the finest lovers are privy to the secrets of enigmatic organisations and long-forgotten teachers. This Carnal Art represents the accuulation of techniques from extensive experience, and readily learnt by anyone who is practiced enough with their sensual skills. Instead of the normal progression, a character may learn one maneouvre whose prerequisites they meet when they reach 3, 6, 9,12 and 15 ranks of Prowess.Requires 3 Ranks Prowess – EnduranceEach time you select this maneouvre, you gain one of the effects below permanently:Withstand 2 orgasms before fatigue (male only).Withstand 1+ (2 x Con bonus) orgasms before fatigue (female only).Withstand 1+ (2 x Con bonus) orgasms before exhuastion (male only).Withstand (Con score + Con bonus) orgasms before exhaustion (female only).Requires 3 Ranks Prowess – WithdrawalMay be used after a male character becomes Climaxed. When using the withdrawal method to avoid pregnancy, you have a 75% chance to avert any chance of conception. When both partners use this maneouvre, chances increase to 100%. This ability is instantaneous.Requires 6 Ranks Prowess – ResilienceMay be activated after failing a Fortitude check to resist Arousal. You gain an additional Fortitude check to resist Arousal – should this check fail, you may use this maneouvre additional times to confer more bonus saves. This ability is instananeous.Requires 6 Ranks Prowess - SelfishnessMay be activated at the start of a combat turn, when in a situation where both partners are actively making Prowess checks against each other. For the remainder of this turn, Prowess checks made against the character may get a bonus of up to +5 - all Prowess checks made by the character this turn receive an equal penalty. This ability continues until the character Climaxes, although the penalties taken can be changed each turn.Requires 9 Ranks Prowess – ForestallMay be activiated after making a successful Prowess check. Instead of changing your partner’s Arousal level to the highest DC reached, you may choose any status whose DC you have exceeded. This ability is instantaneous.Requires 9 Ranks Prowess – Still Standing (male only)May be activated after falling from a Climaxed state. The character is still Aroused, although the –8 recovery penalty still applies until a successful Prowess check is made against them.Requires 9 Ranks Prowess – Staggering (females only)May be activated after reaching a Climaxed state. For the next extended round, your Arousal DCs replace those usually found on Table 1-06: Extended Climax DCs as follows:Table 1-09: Staggering Extended Climax DCsRound Climax DC/Ecstatic DC1st 25/402nd 28/453rd 30/504th 32/555th 35/606th 38/657th 40/708th 42/759th 45/8010th 48/85THAT’S ALL FOLKSComments, suggestions, recommendations etc. are as welcomly received as ever.</blockquote>

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