Battle Cry

Battle CrySocialApprentice60 hours
This demoralizing shout charges you up for a fight. This skill was first developed by the Killian for their warriors. An apprentice's battle cry (or war cry, or kiyaa) can be used in an ambush to gain an extra round of surprise. A journeyman's shouting in battle pumps him up to where he also gains +3 to initiative on the first round (only). The master's fearsome cries eliminate fatigue and combat penalties for a full minute—but drain her afterward. The master's battle cry reinstates all penalties and fatigue after the minute is up, and add 2 more points of fatigue. In addition, those that have a reputation of 10 or more can actually inspire fear in their foes. Once per fight, the famous warrior may stun her foes for 2 rounds with the infamous battle cry. The stun effect does stack with surprise rounds (4 total) if used in the first round of an ambush.
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