Ki

Ki is the energy of life. Often equated with the soul, the effect of Ki on people is usually rather subtle. However, all living things have ki. Martial artists can harness their ki to do amazing things, and in this roleplay, those heights are so profound that proper training can practically make a demigod out of a man.

Ki amplifies the all around physical characteristics of a person, from strength, to speed, to durability, without the requirement of having incredibly huge muscles, making them very adaptable and robust combatants. Ki fighters, as they're called, can also launch bursts of their own life force on command, called ki blasts and ki streams. They can also sense other bodies of ki in their vicinity, and even use their ki to fly at incredible speeds. In emergencies, they can cause their aura of ki to explode about them, making for effective air brakes and pushing away objects that come too close for comfort.

Characters who possess supernormal Ki powers cannot also have a Physical power level.

Schools

Ki wielding is the longest-standing tradition of power, and thus, has some of the oldest and most respected schools teaching its traditions.

Neo-Kame Dojo

The Neo-Kame Dojo, heir to the lineage of the Turtle Hermit, is currently ruled over by Shao Lung. He inherited its ways from the creator of the Neo-Kame art, Raimei Roshi-ni, after Raimei sacrificed his life to seal away Yakeoni, during The First to Fall.

Schmidt Dojo

A relatively new dojo, run by William Schmidt, a Saiyan/Human half-breed, and his significant other, Nashi Yamashima, a full-blooded Saiyan. It is located in the wilderness between West City and Central Capital.