They prosperous river town, home of the White Tiger Mon- are a mixture of the poetry of the Sheng and the hard- astery, and the martial arts school of Master Wang Ho. The Waka are mostly fishermen who ply the sheltered. It was the Hungtse who invent- Cities or Places of Note: Hsiang, a small seaport ed the tiny fried dumplings known as potstickers, a town is noteworthy for its fine fish.
It is also a favorite current Imperial rage. Cities or Places of Note: Kirin, originally named Hai Sheng, the third Imperial capital, was renamed Ti Erte The Second Province for the huge kirin who visited the city during the The Land: Hilly and rolling, with deep valleys and years of the Ivory Plague, saving the populace from terraced fields. As one approaches the coastline, the certain death. Citizens still believe the city has special country becomes more rocky and strewn with dense protection from the Celestial Emperor.
There are also belts of fog. Typical of these is History: By the time of the Second Dynasty, the Linshung; a minor farming town in the great To Chan many nobles of the region had fallen to squabbling fertile Valley. Eventu- ally, these conflicts erupted into a series of bloody Wang Kuo The Province of the feuds. It is in the center of a fertile ker of legend. The area is well drained and crisscrossed by famed among the other peoples of Shou for their numerous canals and waterways.
Much of the Imperi- monumental cheapness. They are hardheaded, prac- al City is constructed on the ruins of an earlier capital tical, and drive hard bargains. In stature, they are of burned down in The Ti comprise most of the money , after the Ivory Plague decimated the Imperial changers and lenders within the Empire.
City of Hai Sheng. Ordered to leave by the kirin, the Cities or Places of Note: Liaopei, a large city survivors of the Imperial family fled the area, moving across the river from the old capital of Hsi-Feng is to a small city at a juncture of the upper Hungtse.
This known for its fine food very hot , and colorful history they named the new capital. With this exodus came an of warfare with Sheng Ti province. Tsingtao is famed incredible influx of culture and trade, centering for its beer and wine, which are exported to the other around the new Imperial Capital and the upland city provinces.
In , a great fire swept Hungtse the capital, but it was rebuilt upon the ashes of the old The Land: The province of Hungtse borders part site. It is a lush, fertile area near the river, rising east- group of Shou Lung, their densely packed cities mak- ward to open plains and eventually rolling hills over- ing up nearly 40 percent of the overall population. A great deal of rice and tea are grown They are known for being unfailingly polite, cultured, here, as well as much of the silk produced in the intelligent and sophisticated on the surface.
It is the Empire. Wang who have set the styles of dress throughout the History: Hungtse was settled early in the Ho Empire; published the most important writings and Dynasty, as lords from feuding Ti Erte and Sheng Ti produced the most famous plays.
Of medium height provinces fled to the south. Without their armies, the and stature, they are fond of wearing the tight nobility eventually were swallowed up in the farming cheosong or the high collared mandarins coat, usu- communities, turning to more peaceful pursuits. In ally in tasteful, but heavily embroidered silks. Her the later Hai Dynasty, merchants from the south skin is as smooth as a Wangs speech," is a common say- imported silkworms to the region, starting an indus- ing within Shou Lung, reflecting their reputation for try which is unmatched for size or profitability any- mannered conversation and elegance.
On the whole, The Land: Moving southwest from the upper they are a pleasant group, although an old Sheng Hungtse, the land turns from river basin to dense jun- proverb unkindly says, If Earth mirrors Heaven in all gle and swamp, ending in a brackish tidal area at the things, then the Hungtse mirror the Celestial Ones sea.
The many inlets, coves and heavy foliage make chickens; always chattering! A wide menu of rice, this area nearly impossible to farm, but provide excel- fish, chicken, duck and shrimp has given the Hungtse lent cover for pirates, smugglers and other brigands, materials for a truly fabulous cuisine; their cooks are who still inhabit this area today. By the command of the first The Land: High mountain peaks, shrouded in ever Emperor Chin of the Hai Dynasty, the region around present mists, the province of Yu I is rocky and cold.
In honor of this achievement, the there is deep snow all year long. Farming is rare, and province was named Hai Yuan the Maritime Prov- then only on high terraces and mountainsides. The Yu inces. The People: The Hai are an adventurous race, but History: Important only as a military pass into also arrogant, stubborn, and loud in bearing. They Tabot and the West, Yu I was known for many years are also the most self assured of all the Shou, and as a place of strong but friendly people.
In later dynas- seem to flaunt it with their incredible audacity. A Hai ties, overbearing taxes and garrisons of border troops will attempt almost any feat, simply because he caused this warm welcome to sour, ending in an believes that as a superior man, he will obviously suc- abortive rebellion in While the rebellion was ceed.
They are sea traders and occasional pirates, crushed, the 16th Emperor Chin showed great whose houses are built on stilts to protect them from enlightenment by withdrawing most of his troops and floods, and whose ships are the fleetest of all the allowing the people of Yu I a greater amount of self- Empire.
They rarely eat meat, preferring fish, and determination in the years after. They Kozakurans. As a counterpart to the ethereally beau- wear heavier clothing, and are more touchy about tiful women of Sheng Ti, the Hai are said to produce their independenceit is very easy to provoke a Yu to the handsomest men in all the Empire. And they know it. Cities or Places of Note: Taichan, a small, heavily Cities or Places of Note: Karatin, the largest city, defended garrison town, has maintained a fierce inde- is claimed by the Hai to be the home of the legendary pendence from the bureaucracy for the last 20 years.
Sea Lords of Karatin. Also on the coast is Taoshin, a The Temple of Saigai, a massive place of worship built large seaport city with trade to the east. Above the by unknown peoples over 8, years ago, still domi- drained ground is Keelung, a high plateau city famed nates the icy High Pass.
It has been long deserted. The for its tea and extremely fine silks. Shansin, a heavily entire pass is believed the den of some evil horror. Both are known for plots and intrigues. The heat is oppressive, the air muggy and thick. There Kao Shan Province of the Mountains are standing pools of water everywhere, filled with The Land: Kao Shan is a land of towering peaks, mosquitos and leeches.
The people of Chu Yuan are broken by deep valleys filled with rich farm land. There are History: The bamboo plains have traditionally many misty passes often snowed over in winter, lead- been a place of mystery and danger, shunned by most ing through the mountains to distant Tabot.
Shou, who only go there to cut the rich timber or trap History: Traditionally a frontier province, Kao rare animals. Until the great battles of Shin Lu and Shan was settled by Tabotans, seeking new farm land Shin Ginsen in , Chu Yuan was of no military to the east, and exiled ministers and nobility from the importance to the Empirenow, as a major border Imperial capital.
It is still considered to be an unpopu- with Tu Lung, it supports several garrisons of troops, lar posting, even today, and to be sent there is usually although these seldom venture far from their secure a punishment reserved for officials who are bases.
The People: The Chu are a suspicious, insular lot, The People: They are viewed by the rest of Shou as befits a people who have had generations of war- as rude, uncultured mountain men; good fighters ring Shou and Tu trampling their homes underfoot.
Honest Small, thin, fond of wearing light clothing and hats, to a fault, the tall, roughhewn Kao thinks nothing of they are the masters of the jungle ambush. They are telling a haughty mandarin what he thinks of him, the only Shou other than the mandarins to commonly punctuating his opinion with a blow or two. The Kao wear mustaches. The Chu are said to have amassed are the only people of Shou to eat bear and tiger, and great fortunes among their clans; money made in the claim that they eat dragon when they can get it-a sale of the rare woods, animals and herbs which can sure boast in my opinion.
They are excellent wood- only be found in their jungles; They are also known carvers and tellers of folk tales. Empire wide for their foodwhich features parrot, Cities or Places of Note: Kai Shan, a now inde- monkey, snake and other unusual gameall of it pendent city seized by the criminal Tsui Tong in , served with throat-searing, eye-watering hot sauces.
Taitun, a central river of all the Lands. They are certainly the most cosmo- crossing at the lower Hungste, is frequented by mer- politan, being heirs to a culture spanning some 26 cen- chants buying rare herbs and medicines. Travelers turies. In art, music, classic literature and claim the food there is especially fiery. Chu Ting, a government, the citizen of Shou Lung walks the Earth craftsmans city in the edge of the Great Forests of in absolute surety that he is part of the greatest civili- Chu Yuan, is the source of fine mahogany furniture.
And why should he Ping Tung is the site of the Temple of the Shingten, doubt it? Li Ping is a major garrison town on the great when the first Kozakuran barbarian thought to dress Tungpu Road to the Southlands.
Are not the great books of the Sages Tien Lun The Plains of Dispute the very model upon which all other writings in lesser kingdoms are based?
Surely the unlearned savages of The Land: The land is ravaged by years of war; in Koryo have never devised such an elegant language of some areas, nothing grows, not even grass. Great written characters, and it is well known that the men stones of cities lie piled atop each other, and through of Wa dine upon raw fish rather than the Ten Thou- the center of the land runs the Shattered Road of Kow sand Delicacies served at any inn of the Empire.
Are Tang, its huge paved stones split and torn as by an then, the people of Shou Lung to be blamed for a earthquake. Expect no help here, nor sanctuary; this touch of self-satisfaction?
Of course not. Tien Lun is the site of the sky blaze with rockets and firecrackers, and they fly Shattered Road and the Battle of the Crimson Wheat through the air as do birds. In government, they are Since this time, it has been the scene of several without comparison, administering to many diverse other great skirmishes, including the Betrayal of the peoples fairly and with honor.
This enlightened gov- CaHong-Chwi Garrison , the Conflict of the Sil- ernment they have, on occasion, spread to other peo- ver Clouds , and the Battle of the Hammer ples of Kara-Tur, and while some may have had Tien Lun is only tenuously part of the Empire objection I am reminded of the vociferous commen- and the Emperor must go to great effort just to keep it tary of a young monk I met once while journeying that way.
Wang, and as such have the same smooth skin, clear eyes and medium stature. But at this juncture, the The Stature of the Shou resemblance ends. Ravaged by years of war, the Tien There are many races within the Empire, but chief have become hostile, violent and sadistic; fond of cru- among these are the races of men. The men of Shou el tricks and sharp knives.
They can no longer be Lung stand apart from those of the barbarian lands, trusted by any of the Shou peoples, and they repay in being taller, fairer, and of more pleasing stature to this distrust with a xenophobic hatred that borders the eye. They are a mixture of the many peoples con- on the maniacal. It is said, The Tien makes a fell part- quered by the Empire, and in this way have become a ner, a dangerous companion, and an untrustworthy vital and muscular hybrid of unyielding vitality.
From lover. He is even worse as your enemy. This same blood shows the Shou-Tu Lung conflicts. Constantly captured and in the the long mustaches and beards affected by the recaptured through the last years, it has been mandarins. From the south, they have learned the partially reduced to rubble. The Land: Rough and rugged mountains, descend- Also within the Empire are those whom we call non- ing gradually into rolling foothills as you approach men. Though, by the will of the Son of Heaven, they Chu Yuan and the bamboo jungles.
Its major historical note is an appearance of the Impossible Palace in , which The Honor of the Shou people are still talking about. The Shou are a very honorable race of mankind.
The People: The Arakien are also fierce mountain They have great pride in their ancestors, their Emper- men, much like their neighbors of Kao Shan. These, they will defend Cities or Places of Note: The only site of signifi- with all their power, for to lose face is to lose every- cance is Sei Kung, capital of the province and the site thing.
But it is in the protection of this honor that the Shou. When he goes abroad to make with the Shou people. Where the samurai must walk his fortune in the capital, he sends money back to the about with hand to sword hilt, ready to wipe an insult clan. The clan determines what work he will pursue, out in blood, the Shou is more subtle.
Not all insults unless they have no specific directions. Even the must be settled by blood; in fact, it is sometimes pref- choice of wife or husband must be approved by his erable to avoid bloodshed, as this will bring out the Clan Head. But for this, the clan member has the secu- magistrate and his guard. Being condemned for mur- rity of knowing that, no matter where he goes, he will der is an even greater stain upon the family honor.
For all but the most rect ways; by ruining a reputation; by bringing a great adventurous, this is more than enough. Members of the clan who superior kung fu. What is most important to the Shou have achieved great things during their lives are is the honor of the family clan, not himself. Insult a remembered and honored. Their deeds are often spo- Shou and you have merely angered him. Insult his ken of in the family histories, and sacrifices to their parents and you have incurred the vengeance of his memories made every festival or feast day.
Children entire clan. Harm his children or siblings, and no are often given the names of a great clan member of force in the Celestial Heaven will save you from his the past, in hopes that the child will one day live up wrath. Such is the power of family in this land. Its important to remember the subtle differences of DMs should use the clan to their advantage when- the Shou character. Unlike a Kozakuran, a Shou citi- ever possible.
A Clan Head can direct a player charac- zen who blusters, bullies or brags is considered a buf- ter to perform certain tasks, or take certain jobs.
He foon, and loses tremendous face. In a culture of such may send the character to seek his fortune in strange great antiquity and civilization, its more important to new cities and lands. Clan emergencies may call the be cool and sophisticatedeven if you are a peasant. The clan is All men must work, for this is the Will of Heaven. At the top of the clan hierarchy is the Clan careers, just as in other lands.
But I will speak a Head, who is always the eldest male of the family, moment upon these specific Ways of Work, for each although occasionally a grandfather will abdicate his has its own unique Shou-ness," which will serve to leadership in favor of a young son of 30 or 40 who illuminate how things differ in the Empire. He may peasant of Shou Lung is considered a farmer, not a choose who is to marry, and to whom; where the-for- serf. The land he farms has been owned by his family tunes of the family are to be spent; and who is to for generations, handed down from father to eldest inherit and when.
To question his will is to risk being son. He may choose to leave the land; to enter politics, cast out of the clan. To a Shou, this is the ultimate fear, the priesthood, or even become a merchant. He sells for without a clan, a man has no one to call upon for his crop freely in the markets, planting what and help, no honor to shield him, and no good name with where he wishes, and giving only what the bureaucra- which to win a living or a bride. Who will take care of cy demands as its taxes.
Who will speak for him when his No powerful noble holds power of life and death good name is slandered? It is well known that those over the farmer of Shou Lung. Instead, he is judged who lose their clan will soon set out upon the road of fairly by the magistrate of his village, appointed from brigandage and dishonor, for without the clan, what afar by a wise and just bureaucracy He raises many is there to live for?
Unlike the serf of Wa, he is He must provide food and shelter for them, and cause content, because he is free. When business with Merchants: Merchants in Shou Lung are not the merchants or the government must be done, he must despised class that they are in Kozakura and Wa.
If the government chooses to punish a clan Here, there are no haughty samurai to scoff at those member, the Head, or Tai-tai, must shield the offender who make their living from selling the work of others.
He must find proper husbands and mere shopkeeper. He is a physician, healing the aches wives for his children, find them worthy occupations and pains of the people with accupressure.
He is an and even support them if they are unable to find innkeeper, who gives the weary traveler a place of work.
In short, the mer- Priests of the Way Chung Hsiang Tao are solitary chant is the backbone of Shou society, for he provides souls, who travel the lands seeking knowledge services necessary to both the highest and lowest of through nature. Chung Tao priests are considered to rank. This is because most farmers sons ally wu jen. Although in theory, the Way is a truly cannot spare the long hours of study required in neutral faith, in reality there are two alignments of order to pass the Civil Service Examinations; they Cheng Tao prieststhose of the Dark Way using their must instead tend beasts and till fields from sunup to powers for personal gain and those of the Light Way sundown.
Within the nobility, few young gentlemen using their powers for the good of others. It is only in the merchant class that the people of Shou Lung; for their wisdom and knowl- the happy coincidence of upward mobility and leisure edge, as well as their command of the martial and time come together.
It is rare indeed that a merchants mystical arts. It is also common for officials and family does not have one son studying for his exams, nobles to retire from public life as they grow old, to supported by his entire clan, for if he is successful, the take up the robes of a priest.
For as it is written; If entire family will prosper with him. Any native of rai. Yet, do not think that, because he does not walk the Empire can win himself a post in the bureaucracy with the swaggering bravado of the northern barbari- by passing the complex and difficult Civil Service ans, that he does not draw sword at the slightest imag- Examination with a high enough score.
Foreigners ined insult, that he is not a fighter of consequence. Only nonhu- stop the great fleets of the Emperor Wo Hai Chin, and mans are excepted from holding public office. As an official, the young scholar will report to one of The warrior of Shou is a civilized man in the most the many ministries established by the Emperor, sophisticated land under Heaven.
He will not draw working diligently until he is promoted. If he is skilled sword without just cause, for he knows that under and competent, he may soon find himself the magis- the magistrates law, all are as one. Unlike the samu- trate in charge of a minor village or garrisonnot his rai, he can be tried for the death of a farmer, and the own home village this is forbidden by the Emperor, as knowledge of Imperial justice stays his hand.
With his many officials , but possibly one very much like it. With weapons long horse spears, the butterfly sword, the greater experience, he may one day become a gover- axe and the bowor with his kung fu and nunchaku, nor, and rule an entire province in the Emperors he is fearless and feared. His comrades have held the name. His goal to eventually become head of his own horse barbarians from our borders, and have kept the ministry, able to make decisions and govern an entire barbarians over the Celestial Seas in their place.
Whether from the hovel of the peasant or the house An official is far from all powerful. Above, below of a lord, the warrior of Shou is honored and respect- and to either side of him, he will find competitors and ed indeed. However, certain Even as the director of a powerful ministry; a mem- classes are named differently, and others are not ber of the mandarinate itself, he may still face punish- native to the Empire.
But the rewards, in Adventures Equivalent money, power and honor, are well worth the risk. Here they study teachings concern- Kensai Master or Chujen ing the nature of the Path, as well as martial and heal- Ninja Vagabond, although most ninja ing arts, reading and writing.
These monks can be come from outside the Empire. While most are removed from the world, choosing to turn away from riches, fame and roman-.
While correct, insights gained from the spell are gen- The most influential scholar in all Shou history is erally vague and open to some intrepretation. His four volume work, the For example, a shukenja casts a feng shui spell while Book of Heaven, is a guide of behavior and morals for standing in an old temple.
He instantly detects the lin- all proper Shou. A wizened, snappish old man, who gering aura of evil over the place. Pondering hard wore old-fashioned robes and a conical hat, Lao Chin- and making a successful saving throw , he decides Mao became Court Advisor to the Eleventh Emperor that this evil could perhaps be counter-attacked if the Chin of the Ho Dynasty. He used his influence to shape temple were thoroughly cleansed through a purifica- the rapidly expanding bureaucracy along his princi- tion ceremony.
Later, he casts the spell when setting ples, culminating in the creation of the Mandarinate, a up camp. Unknown to him, there is a kappa living in upper class of scholars and gentlemen who are the the district. Again making his saving throw, he realiz- intellectual elite of Shou Lung. A master of feng shui is able to divine the proper place in which to perform certain activi- Clothing ties, such as casting spells, creating magical devices, While much of the clothing worn in the lands of or locating safe places for camps and fortifications.
Shou Lung is similar to clothing elsewhere in Kara- Every aspect of Shou life holds elements of feng Tur, there are several garments that are so typically shui. Whenever a wise Shou citizen sets up a house- Shou as to warrant special attention. One of these is hold, builds a compound, or even moves the furni- the maitung, a tunic favored by scholars and officials. Floor length and buttoned to the neck with a high col- The master will advise him on the direction in which lar, it is usually crafted from subdued silks and wool- to place his front door, align furniture, and avoid ens.
By doing these things, bad for- The cheosong is a narrow, tight silk womans dress, tune or evil will be avoided. For ies. The skirt is very long, reaching almost to the floor, example: and has a slit running up either side, often to the hip. Often, the dress is embroidered with gold or silk Round windows Triangular windows thread, depicting mythical beasts and legends which The color red The color black wrap around the body from chest to hem. The Near water Doors facing street cheosong is not commonly found elsewhere in Kara- Ornate front gates Windows or doors Tur, as it is considered far too revealing for a proper to scare evil facing west woman to wear in public.
It is especially popular with Windows or doors sing-song girls and other female entertainers. It is more like a loose The feng shui spell can be used by wu jen and shu- embroidered robe of floor length, with enormous kenja. Members of the scholar class are also able to sleeves and a high collar. Feng shui is an excellent way to give Unlike the short pants and tunic of the Northern players clues as to the nature of a place.
Players lands, the samfu is a long sleeved, pajama-like outfit. In colder climes, such as Ma to be approached with great caution! Yuan Province, it is quilted and worn with high fur Feng Shui Divination boots. The samfu is worn by all classes of people in Shou Lung, and serves as bedclothes, day wear and Level: 3 formal wear, depending on the richness of the fabric Components: S and the complexity of decoration. Occasionally, a Range: 0 small embroidered cap is also worn with it. Casting time: 1 turn The waitao is a great heavy coat, with enormous Duration: instant.
It is usually quilted and thus serves as some pro- Area of Effect: 50 radius tection from sword cuts. The sleeves are excellent for This spell is an improved version of detect harmony. On rare occasions, it may When cast, all the properties of detect harmony are be embroidered. A variation of this is the hai-waitao, gained. In addition, the caster gains special insight or ceremonial robes worn at court by magistrates and into the appropriate actions to counter or benefit nobles.
These robes retain the huge sleeves and floor from the influences of the area. This second ability length hems, but are heavily embroidered and requires the caster to make a saving throw vs. In most If he succeeds, he gains some valuable intuition. If he court situations, the hai-waitao is the dress of choice,. Turn to one who against an assassins dagger, and allowing the wearer shares your feelings. Do not sleeves. It is also worn with a small embroidered cap. It is common for families to keep huge chests of 9 Sea: Always shifting.
Be untouchable, make your clothes, passing the most treasured down through the position flexible, adaptable. Shou clothing is known to be extremely durable, 10 Anger: The Fire leaps within you.
Use this force even at its most fancy. The many layered kimonos of to your purpose, but do not let it destroy your Wa and Kozakura have not taken well to the Imperial judgement. Do not be consumed by hate. Realms, because they are considered too flimsy for 11 Fear: Indecision tears at you. Turn away or stand daily wear. The Shou Lung equivalent of the geisha, the sing- song or flower girl is an entertainer and singer. She Warriors of the Empty Hand usually performs in inns or wine shops for the enter- Better a clean fight and an honorable death, than to tainment of travelers.
Unlike the geisha, the sing-song run in fear and lose face. Instead, she is most often an ambitious Most Honored Elminster, young girl who wishes to secure a good marriage, and It is said that the Shou love to fight, and this is true. Famous sing-song girls have become the con- Empire, the way in which they fight is unusual to any cubines of Emperors, or have gone on to raise great gajin, or to any samurai from Kozakura or Wa.
Festival houses frequented by powerful court offi- The Shou Way of Combat cials. The Shou are not known for the quality of their Trigrams sword makers. They have not yet mastered the thou- The Trigrams are one of the aspects of Chung Tao sand fold techniques of the swordmasters of Wa and magic that permeates all levels of Shou culture.
An Kozakura, which make swords unnaturally strong. This lack of fine blades has tended to damp terns in the back of a great sleeping lizard. From this their enthusiasm for the sword as the chief weapon of inauspicious beginning, the Trigrams were developed combat, although they are known for the creation of into the sophisticated form used today, in which a several interesting variations on the sword, such as handful of broken and unbroken chopsticks are butterfly blades.
Therefore, the Shou are not, for obvious reasons, The resulting series of broken and unbroken lines are devotees of the sword duel. This is not to say that they then compared to a matching trigram in the Book of refrain from warindeed, warfare is seen as a just Change to determine the meaning.
There are two and honorable way to settle disputes and conquer parts to the meaning. The first is the name of the Tri- new territory. Many a man will speak proudly of his gram, such as Love, Anger or Fellowship. There is also service in the Emperors armies, fighting the horse an explanation of the Trigram as well. Soldiers and warriors are highly respected for grams.
Add the total of both rolls. Consult the table their professionalism and bravery. The Trigrams should be And this may be the pointprofessionalism. Rarely, used like the shukenja spell Fate, but can be used by if ever, will one encounter a Shou version of a kensai any character class.
The outcomes are deliberately or ronin, wandering the land with sword in hand. The vague, allowing the DM to apply the general state- Shou consider this sort of single-minded devotion to ment to his adventure as he sees fit.
The Book of Change In the Shou viewpoint, the time to draw swords is D Symbol: Meaning when a proper war has been declared, the boundaries are known, and all are agreed upon how to divide the 2 Destruction: Forces are at hand to unmake your loot when the fighting ends. Duels in vengeance for fortunes. Use great care. Why should 3 Fellowship: You will meet or find allies in your one cause so much pain and disharmony over saving cause.
Everyone will 5 Discipline: You must resist the impulse to give up. In this way, you will have saved 6 Patience: Do not begin unprepared. Wait for the face. One should not mistake this calm and rational view-.
The Shou love to fight. But arts schools and martial arts masters are very com- unlike the combats of Wa or Kozakura, which are usu- mon in Shou Lung, and many adventures can revolve ally to the death, the Shou prefer to beat their ene- around themes common to this genre. They are the inventors of the science of family compound, where he lives with his mother, unarmed combat, and have devised literally thou- wife, three sons, two daughters-in-law and assorted sands of styles each style may have its own name, but grandchildren, not to mention three to nine students the overall concept itself is, of course, known as kung at any one time.
Each town has at Only students who have already demonstrated least two or three teaching halls, or dojos, where stu- extraordinary at least 4th level potential in another dents come to master techniques and skills. In addi- kung fu style are considered for Ling Lis dojo. Begin tion, every Shou-ling sect has its own martial arts ning students act as servants to the family, learning school and each disciple is rigorously trained in these diligence, discipline and humility.
As they progress, skills. I have taken time to speak of these schools in they graduate to being treated as Clan members. The masters of the open hand art fight often. There Students repeatedly plunge their hands into heated are contests between rival schools, in which students bowls of gravel to toughen their fingers. Hand and champion their particular style of kung fu. There are arm strikes are practiced against great iron statues. An Iron Hand student is weapons used.
As most people of Shou Lung know at capable of the techniques of Iron Fist, as described in least a little martial arts, it is a common way to settle Oriental Adventures, page There are also many commer- School. These iron armored Oni fight with great metal cial contests, where fight promoters or wealthy clubs, and have killed many a student who faced nobles will put up a rich purse and invite all interested them.
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