[Qiu'li]

Trading 1 EP for 250 XP for a total of 350 XP.

Will exchange 275 XP to obtain following perks:

Upgrade Combat Rank Rank F --> Rank E
Obtain & Upgrade 1 Untrained combat skill --> Rank F

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New Ability:

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Name of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Power of the Ox I (Strength)

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] F

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Training relentlessly in the outskirts of the Argus, Qiu'li continues to push his body to the limits in order to further his journey to seek "strength." Whether or not this increase in physical capability is the type of strength that he seeks is unknown to him. However it feels like a step in the right direction.  


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Old ability:

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Name of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Dance of the Wild Winds I (Acrobatics)

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] F

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Growing up in a mountainous range and facing numerous threats every day has increased Qiu’li’s need to adapt to the terrain and learn how to both travel and fight on uneven grounds. From being able to climb cliffs, scale buildings, and run up walls, Qiu'li knows how to move effectively. No fight is guaranteed to be on nice, even surface. To be able to adapt to one’s environment means a greater advantage over those who cannot.
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New Ability:

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Name of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Dance of the Wild Winds II (Acrobatics)

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] E

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Growing up in a mountainous range and facing numerous threats every day has increased Qiu’li’s need to adapt to the terrain and learn how to both travel and fight on uneven grounds. From being able to climb cliffs, scale buildings, and run up walls, Qiu'li knows how to move effectively. Since his arrival to Argus, Qiu'li has honed his acrobatic ability. His maneuverability while carrying equipment has improved, his ability to scale vertical walls has also improved as he can now scale much higher distances, and Qiu'li is able to leap at much longer distances, increasing his overall versatility.

[Wolfe]

Approved.

350XP - 275XP = 75XP remaining after upgrades.

[Qiu'li]

1 Time Combat Skill Exchange:

Old Ability:



[font color="7bddd5"][b]Name of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Power of the Ox I (Strength)

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] F

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Training relentlessly in the outskirts of the Argus, Qiu'li continues to push his body to the limits in order to further his journey to seek "strength." Whether or not this increase in physical capability is the type of strength that he seeks is unknown to him. However it feels like a step in the right direction.  



New Ability



[font color="7bddd5"][b]Name of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Fallen Ash I [Leap]

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] F

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Ceaseless like the ash that falls from the distant mountains, Qiu'li has adopted a distinct style of movement reminiscent of scattered ashes floating towards the ground. Light on his feet, Qiu'li can leap across wide gaps and clear long distances of around 5 to 7 meters. A skill adopted from Master Satotta when Qiu'li trained under him. Strength is not only knowing when to fight, but also when to flee.



[Wolfe]

Free edit done due to rules being unclear. Rules have since been edited and this is a one time change as it was staff error that caused the misunderstanding.

Approved.

[Qiu'li]

Exchanging 75 XP to obtain following skill:

New Ability:

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Name of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Resilience of the Crimson Oaks I (Durability)

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] F

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] "The body is a vessel, and within the vessel is one's soul. The soul is fragile, weak, and delicate. However, the soul is a fleeting source of energy that gives one life. The soul is precious, and all living beings contain a soul within their vessels; for once the vessel is broken, the soul escapes, and then the vessel is devoid of life. Therefore, one must train their vessel to protect the soul. If the soul is the sword, then the vessel is the shield."  


[Wolfe]

Approved.

152 - 75 = 77 ending XP.

[Qiu'li]

Trading 400 XP for two ability upgrades

Old Ability:



[font color="7bddd5"][b]Name of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Weapon Proficiency I (Martial Arts)

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] F

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Qiu'li has grown up in a hardened life of survival and adaptability. When one lives in an environment where the unexpected is common and survival is an uncertainty, understanding how to use one’s weapon is the difference between life and death. Although he has some proficiency with his weapon, Qiu’li has a long road to refining his skills.


New Ability:



[font color="7bddd5"][b]Name of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Weapon Proficiency II (Martial Arts)

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] E

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Qiu'li has grown up in a hardened life of survival and adaptability. When one lives in an environment where the unexpected is common and survival is an uncertainty, understanding how to use one’s weapon is the difference between life and death. Although he has some proficiency with his weapon, Qiu’li has a long road to achieve a master of his art.

Since his arrival to Haven Academy, Qiu'li had experienced various forms of fighting styles and techniques. While his current style is reminiscent of his ruggish style back home of improvised attacks and swift transformations, Qiu'li has refined his skills which allows him to strike more effectively while moving. While not nearly as strong of an impact, versatility and swift strikes are his preference.    


Old Ability:



[font color="7bddd5"][b]Name of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Fallen Ash I [Leap]

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] F

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Ceaseless like the ash that falls from the distant mountains, Qiu'li has adopted a distinct style of movement reminiscent of scattered ashes floating towards the ground. Light on his feet, Qiu'li can leap across wide gaps and clear long distances of around 5 to 7 meters. A skill adopted from Master Satotta when Qiu'li trained under him. Strength is not only knowing when to fight, but also when to flee.


New Ability:



[font color="7bddd5"][b]Name of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Fallen Ash II [Leap]

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] E

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Ceaseless like the ash that falls from the distant mountains, Qiu'li has adopted a distinct style of movement reminiscent of scattered ashes floating towards the ground. Light on his feet, Qiu'li can leap across wide gaps and clear long distances of around 10 to 12 meters. A skill adopted from Master Satotta when Qiu'li trained under him. Strength is not only knowing when to fight, but also when to flee.


[Wolfe]

Approved.

462 - 400 = 62 XP remaining.

This upgrade puts Qiu'li at over 1,000 XP invested into combat related skills overall, so he advances a tier to Freshman. His durability when his aura is completely gone is now F rank.

[Qiu'li]

Updating Weapon to include Ranged Ability


Old Description:



[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Weapon(s):[/b][/font] F

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Weapons(s):[/b][/font] Lóngtóu is a two-handed broadsword with 9 rings affixed along the back edge of the sword, which measures about 84 cm from the tip of the sword to the guard. The weapon is fairly worn from fighting off bandits and defending against Grimm, but well maintained. The blade is made of forged steel, while the handle is wrapped in a durable, crimson red cloth. Although the sword is meant to be used for two hands, it can also be handled effectively with one hand given the proper technique. The broadsword is based on the Chinese Dao variant that had rings affixed on the back of the blade that made a distinct ringing noise when shaken. The name Lóngtóu translates to the “Dragon’s Head.”

Panlong or “Coiling Serpent” is a 3-section staff comprised of 3 metal staffs, each roughly 65 cm long connected by a metal chain. He can control the rigidity of the staff’s section at will by pulling on the chain, which allows him to each fight with 3 connected staffs or one long staff. When not in use, Qiu'li can fold it parallel to each other and affix them to his waist belt for ease of use. When in combat, Qiu'li can switch off from Lóngtóu to Panlong, or affix them together to create a glaive (Guandao).

The ferocity of Qiu'li’s strikes and the speed which he swings the weapon leaves behind a resounding screech as the metal rings clang against the edge of the sword in unison. This effect has dubbed his weapon the nickname: Lóng páoxiāo or “Dragon’s Roar”.


New Description:



[font color="7bddd5"][b]Rank of Weapon(s):[/b][/font] F

[font color="7bddd5"][b]Description of Combat Ability:[/b][/font] Lóngtóu is a two-handed broadsword with 9 rings affixed along the back edge of the sword, which measures about 84 cm from the tip of the sword to the guard. The blade is made of crude forged steel, reminiscent of the rugged mountains and harsh forests of his home while the handle is wrapped in a durable, crimson red cloth. Although the sword is meant to be used for two hands, it can be handled effectively with one hand with the proper technique. The broadsword is based on the Chinese Dao variant that had rings affixed on the back of the blade that made a distinct ringing noise when shaken. The name Lóngtóu translates to the “Dragon’s Head.”

Panlong or “Coiling Serpent” is a 3-section staff comprised of 3 metal staffs, each roughly 65 cm long connected by a metal chain. He can control the rigidity of the staff’s section at will by pulling on the chain, which allows him to each fight with 3 connected staffs or one long staff. When not in use, Qiu'li can fold it parallel to each other and affix them to his waist belt for ease of use.

When in combat, Qiu'li can switch off from Lóngtóu to Panlong, or affix them together to create a glaive (Guandao). When in glaive form, Qiu'li can activate a triggering mechanism that fires Lóngtóu from Panlong with chains affixed to the end of the sword originating from the staff. However, upon firing the blade, the staff cannot be broken into it's 3 section form.      


[Wolfe]

Approved. All weapons are fine to have a ranged/melee form at character creation so this is just adding it at a later date than usual.

[Qiu'li]

Exchanging 425 XP to rank up skill.

Old Skill

Fènnù

Rank of Semblance: E

Semblance Type: Transformation

One Sentence Summary of Semblance:Fènnù(Fury) is a Transformation Semblance that increases his reflexes, strength, and allows him to perform a slash that sends out a short distance projectile.

Description of Semblance: Upon suffering damage during combat, Qiu’li accumulates an amount of energy into his weapon, which is drained from his Aura. Sufficient accumulation, which is equivalent to energy from 1 attacks of E-Rank or 2 attacks of F-Rank, allows him to channel his Aura into his Semblance, Fènnù. After activation of Fènnù, which is indicated by small visible clouds of steam emitting off his skin, his reaction time increases significantly and his strikes feel heavier hitting in terms of raw strength. In addition, Qiu’li is able to materialize his Aura and concentrate it into the shape of his bladed weapon. Doing so, he can forcefully send out his aura in a crescent shaped beam of energy towards his enemies. The projectile beam can travel up to 10 meters and capable of breaking stone. Mechanically, Fènnù gives Qiu'li enhanced agility, strength, and a ranged attack when active.

Drawbacks of Semblance: The major drawback of his Semblance is the requirement to activate it: Qiu’li must take on attacks and accumulate damage in order to channel the impact and force of the attack into his weapon and by extension, himself. This becomes a huge risk as subsequent attacks will put him at greater risk for sustaining damage and does not bode well for long, drawn out battles. In order to send out his aura projectiles, Qiu’li must perform a full swing in order to send it out, which leaves him vulnerable to a counterattack or unable to do so in close quarter environments.


New Skill

Fènnù

Rank of Semblance: D

Semblance Type: Transformation

One Sentence Summary of Semblance:Fènnù(Fury) is a Transformation Semblance that increases his reflexes, strength, and allows him to perform a slash that sends out a short distance projectile.

Description of Semblance: Upon suffering damage during combat, Qiu’li accumulates an amount of energy into his weapon, which is drained from his Aura. Sufficient accumulation, which is equivalent to half of his current total Aura, allows him to channel his Aura into his Semblance, Fènnù. After activation of Fènnù, which is indicated by streams of visible clouds of steam emitting off his skin, his reaction time increases significantly and his strikes feel heavier hitting in terms of raw strength. In addition, Qiu’li is able to materialize his Aura and concentrate it into the shape of his bladed weapon. Doing so, he can forcefully send out his aura in a crescent shaped beam of energy towards his enemies. The projectile beam can travel a distance approximately the length of a semi-truck (between 15-18 meters) and capable of breaking soft metal. Mechanically, Fènnù gives Qiu'li enhanced agility, strength, and a ranged attack when active which lasts a total of four posts followed by a three post cooldown.


Drawbacks of Semblance: The major drawback of his Semblance is the requirement to activate it: Qiu’li must take on attacks and accumulate damage in order to channel the impact and force of the attack into his weapon and by extension, himself. This becomes a huge risk as subsequent attacks will put him at greater risk for sustaining damage and does not bode well for long, drawn out battles. In order to send out his aura projectiles, Qiu’li must perform a full swing in order to send it out, which leaves him vulnerable to a counterattack or unable to do so in close quarter environments.


[Wolfe]

Approved.

451 - 425 = 26 XP remaining after a D rank purchase.

[Wolfe]

You don't qualify for the July Progression Update because you're in Event 2.

[Qiu'li]

Spending 75 XP to gain one new combat skill:


Combat Ability: Shadow Step I
Rank: F

Description: Training alone in the mountains means one must be cautious of their surroundings. In an environment where groups mean a higher chance of survival, Qiu'li was drilled into concealing his presence to avoid conflict with said groups. Upon entering Haven, he has continued to pursue this path of concealing his presence by dampening his footsteps, slowing his breathing, and using distraction tools to draw attention away from himself. As long as Qiu'li is not under direct line of sight or under low-light conditions, Qiu'li is less likely to be noticed.


Note: This skill is in experimental phase with limited permission from Wolfe and is subject to change or be removed.

[Wolfe]

Accepted. Please note that not posting the code stickied here in the future may result in delays.

102 - 75 = 27XP remaining