Masamune, a blade filled with spirits of those that have lost their life at the ends of Yu, Killing intent wraps the blade empowering the user in exchange for their sanity.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are wearing this Artifact and you are engaged in combat with Swords.
+2 dice to all rolls with Swords. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using Swords.
You also gain the following effects:
With precisely timed blows, your opponent crumbles under the weight of your superior skill, falling unconscious at your feet.
Pablo has always trained with weapons and now has learned to use the power of his tainted spirit to enhance his blows and affect the life force of his opponent. When he strikes a mortal blow he can channel the energy into them to cause an overload of their sensor input, knocking them out instead of causing further injury.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with Non-edged weapons.
+2 dice to all rolls with Non-edged weapons. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using Non-edged weapons.
You also gain the following effects:
Cornelius has learned to channel small quantities of his divinity into his weapon of choice, a pair of brass knuckles, to deal heavy blows to his enemies in a fight. This causes a faint pink glow to appear around them.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with Brass Knuckles.
Your attacks with Brass Knuckles deal +3 Bonus Damage. Armor is fully effective against this damage.
You also gain the following effects:
The spirit of Yoritomo Yoshitsune, the legendary samurai, has partially possessed Leon. After possessing Yoritomo's body in a trial to earn the recognition of the spirit of Japanese Valor, he made the spirit's recognition. Leon has been imparted with significant skill with the long arms he was known for using.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with Japanese Long Arms.
+2 dice to all rolls with Japanese Long Arms. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using Japanese Long Arms.
You also gain the following effects:
Grigori has been molded from a young age to fight with melee weapons. His training seems to have finally reached a tipping point, helping him become more then what he was before.
Grigori takes precise care in maintaining and blessing all of his holy implements.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with blessed edge weapons (blessing takes at least 1 minute and requires holy oil and a prayer from an ordained priest.
+2 dice to all rolls with blessed edge weapons (blessing takes at least 1 minute and requires holy oil and a prayer from an ordained priest. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using blessed edge weapons (blessing takes at least 1 minute and requires holy oil and a prayer from an ordained priest.
You also gain the following effects:
Rather than aiming for brute force, each strike is executed with a controlled finesse that speaks to a deep understanding of the human anatomy. The blade seems to caress the air as it arcs through a mesmerizing series of loops, spins, and thrusts. With each movement, Machida's eyes remain fixed on his opponent's form, as if reading the very essence of their being.
"Itamae style: Usugiri" draws inspiration from the precision and finesse displayed in the traditional Usugiri cutting technique employed by Itamae. Just as the Itamae utilize their delicate knife skills to create thin, precise cuts in delicate ingredients, Machida applies a similar philosophy to his swordplay, but in a combat context.
The connection becomes evident in the way both techniques emphasize control, accuracy, and respect for the subject. In Usugiri, the goal is to cut ingredients so finely that their natural flavors are preserved, demonstrating the chef's skill in enhancing the essence of the food. Similarly, Machida's approach is not to inflict severe harm but to precisely incapacitate his opponent while minimizing undue suffering.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with melee weapons.
+2 dice to all rolls with melee weapons. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using melee weapons.
You also gain the following effects:
The ninja is a master of a wide variety of martial weapons. They kill quickly and quietly.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with melee ninja weapons.
+2 dice to all rolls with melee ninja weapons. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using melee ninja weapons.
You also gain the following effects: