Kiho

Kiho are abilities possessed by the more learned members of the Brotherhood of Shinsei. They can manifest themselves as advanced martial arts techniques, near-superhuman feats of ahtleticism or even spell-like elemental spirits. Kiho are similar to spells in that they are all aligned with one of the five elements, and by aligning their inner chi to one of those elements inside their body the monks are capable of inexplicable feats. When a kiho is performed they can sometimes be indistingiushible from spells. In addition to being kiho of elemental properties they can also be broken down into categories of artial, internal, kharmic and mystical kiho. (3E p. 252)

Martial Kiho
Martial kiho mostly take the form of precise strikes against a targets nerve centers. The strikes are called atemi, and while they rarely inflict much damage to their target they can render their target completely immobile. (3E p. 253)

Internal Kiho
Internal kiho are defensive kiho that draw upon the lifeforce of the monk to enchance their physical or mental capabilities. The monk bonds their chi to the particular element and challes their energy. While granting great powers the internal kiho also often come with drawbacks, and monks rarely utilize internal kiho unless in the direst circumstances. (3E p. 253)

Kharmic Kiho
Kharmic kiho are perhaps the most powerful of the kiho. Shintao postulates the existance of a great kharmic wheel, distributing every mortal soul the punishment or reward it is due. Kharmic kiho tap into the vast resevoir of energy within the monk to achieve minor effects in the minor world. Each kiho has a specific trigger for it to occur, and if the trigger does not happen the kiho eventually dissipates. (3E p. 253)

Mystical Kiho
Mystical kiho are the least understood kiho. They often defy explanation and verge from being merely incredible to supernatural. Only a soul on the path to Enlightenment could truly master a mystical kiho, and even then they would rarely have a true understanding of the mechanisms of the kiho. (3E p. 253)

Non-Monks and Kiho
Kiho are a representation of a persons ability to understand their place in the universe, and the monks of the Brotherhood are unparalleled masters of this art. They are not the only ones who are capable of accessing this hidden power however, as some people are capable of performing kiho instinctively. Any such feat always impresses the Brotherhood, and these people will invariably reach high positions within the Brotherhood when they retire. Shugenja are the most likely to possess such knowledge due to their training as priests of the kami giving them a familiarity with both the elements and Shintao. There are rarely any non-monk, non-shugenja who learn kiho, but those few who are invariably study at a school with spiritual teachings. (3E p. 253)

Air Kiho

 * Air Fist
 * Flee the Darkness
 * Fortune's Breath
 * The Great Silence
 * Harmony of the Mind
 * Soul of the Four Winds
 * Stain Upon the Soul
 * Steal the Air Dragon
 * Way of the Willow
 * Wind's Truth

Earth Kiho

 * Cleansing Spirit
 * Earth Fist
 * Emrace the Stone
 * Grasp the Earth Dragon
 * Harmony of the Body
 * Heart of Stone
 * Rest, My Brother
 * Root the Mountain
 * Walk Through the Mountain
 * Way of the Earth

Fire Kiho

 * Breaking Blow
 * Channel the Fire Dragon
 * Dance of the Flames
 * Falling Star Strike
 * Flame Fist
 * Kharmic Strike
 * Fire's Fleeting Speed
 * Purity of Shinsei
 * Unbalance the Mind
 * Way of Flame

Void Kiho

 * Ancestral Guidance
 * Death Touch
 * Eight Directions Awareness
 * One with All
 * Overwhelm the Spirit
 * Self, No Self
 * Touch the Void Dragon
 * Unattunement
 * Void Fist
 * Way of Void (Kukan-do)

Water Kiho

 * Boundless Depths of Water
 * Chi Protection
 * Ebb and Flow
 * Freezing the Lifeblood
 * Parting the Waves
 * Ride the Water Dragon
 * Slap the Wave
 * Speak to the Soul
 * Spirit of Water
 * Water Fist