Tahtib

Tahtib is a style of knife and stick fighting that originated in Abaddon. It is the primary melee fighting style of all Abaddon warriors, even the nomadic brigands of the north. Many Abaddon civilians also receive some training in arts or sports versions of Tahtib. Knowledge of Tahtib is virtually non-existent outside Abaddon, though some fighters in Midian (especially Territorial Rangers) may have received specialized training in the style.

Tahtib combatants sometimes use a weapon similar to a knobbed club (MA219) for striking. Some use a stick grasped in the middle as a parrying stick and another stick gripped at the end to strike. (Add Axe/Mace for the primary stick, making style cost 3 points, and use Smallsword for the off-hand parrying stick.)

Style Components

Skills: Karate; Main-Gauche; Smallsword.

Techniques: Aggressive Parry (Karate); Arm Lock (Smallsword); Armed Grapple (Smallsword); Choke Hold (Smallsword); Disarming (Smallsword); Elbow Strike; Feint (Main-Gauche or Smallsword); Knee Strike; Targeted Attack (Main-Gauche Swing/Arm); Targeted Attack (Main-Gauche Swing/Hand); Targeted Attack (Smallsword Swing/Arm); Targeted Attack (Smallsword Swing/Hand). For styles with Axe/Mace, any technique listed for Smallsword is also available for Axe/Mace.

Cinematic Skills: Mental Strength; Power Blow; Pressure Points.

Cinematic Techniques: Dual-Weapon Attack (Main- Gauche or Smallsword); Dual-Weapon Defense (Smallsword).

Perks: Off-Hand Weapon Training (Main-Gauche or Smallsword); Unusual Training (Dual-Weapon Attack, Both attacks must target the same foe); Weapon Adaptation (Shortsword to Smallsword).

Style Cost

2-3 points.

Notes

It is rare to encounter this fighting style outside of Abaddon. Territorial Rangers may receive specialized training in these skills.