Editing Kindred of the East (section)

==Disciplines==
Much like the Disciplines available to Cainites, Kuei-jin have access to potent powers and abilities. Unlike Western vampires though, these are usually learned the further through a Gui Ren journeys on the Road Back. This doesn't make them less potent, however.

===Chi Arts=== 

Allows a Kuei-jin to create mystical effects through Chi use, either of their own or the environment.  These are the following:
* '''Equilibrium''': Balance or imbalance a target's Chi for various purposes.  Usually requires a touch, but does not on its own affect ghosts or spirits.
* '''Tapestry''': Manipulate ambient Chi to produce a variety of helpful effects. A Yin-attuned ''Chi Rift'', one of the 5-dot powers, was used in conjunction with Storm Shintai to [[Week of Nightmares|pin Zapathasura in place for a night and a day]].
* '''Yang Prana''': Frenzied and explosive katas that allow a Kuei-jin to tap into more of their Yang Chi.  As these need a fair degree of movement, these cannot be done if a Gui Ren is incapacitated in some way.
* '''Yin Prana''': Graceful and slow motions that allow its user to tap into more of their Yin Chi. Like Yang Prana, the Kuei-jin must be able to move to use this.

===Soul Arts===

Centers on a Kuei-jin mastering their control over the Hun and P'o. Those who master Soul Disciplines are formidable beings, but on the flip side, any mistake in activating these skills give an opening for their Shadows to take over if they're not careful.

* '''Cultivation''': Techniques for communing and influencing a target's P'o, forcing frienzies, separating Hun and P'o from the target's body, and even merging the two soul fragments together temporarily.
* '''Chi'iu Muh/Dragon Tears''': Depending on whether Hun or P'o is in control, can be used to heal body and soul, but if P'o is in control it can be used to steal souls and harm spirits. Advancing through this creates first a gem on the forehead, then a third eye, then a blazing orb.
** Interesting story, '''Saulot''' (the [[Antediluvian]] of the Salubri) was Xue's first disciple (where he was known as Zao-Lat, followed by a number of colorful epithets like "The Thief", and the "The Traitor"), and this was one of those things he "stole" from his master. This eventually turned into the ''Obeah'' and ''Valeren'' Disciplines in the main game.

* '''Internalize''': Centers on inner focus and control, users are capable of channeling their inner strength to do amazing feats.
* '''Obligation''': Channel Hun to inspire or overwhelm the wills of others.  Masters of this can create permanent bonds between the souls of the users and their target.
* '''Mibasham''': A rarely-practiced art concerned with a target's Dharma, and existence as Kuei-jin. 
* '''Tzu Wei''': Use astrology and the horoscope to create a result favorable to the user.

===Demon Arts===

Techniques that are powered by a Kuei-jin's P'o.  No Soul Disciplines barring ''Chi'iu Muh'' may be used while using Demon Arts, and whenever these are invoked, the user must take care that they not be overwhelmed by their Shadow soul.

* '''Black Wind''': Essentially controlled Frenzy, this turns the Kuei-jin into a whirling storm of destruction. The user may gain an extra action, move further, or do more damage.  
* '''Demon Shintai''': Assume monstrous form while increasing physical and combat prowess. Demonic features are unique to each user, and normally grow more prominent or ornate as they advance in skill, but still normally reflect their Shadow natures.
* '''Hellweaving''': Channels the powerful energy from Yomi, to harm enemies or aid the user.  Usually needs a LOT of human sacrifice in exchange. Using this Discipline is a surefire way to get outed as a true ''akuma'', and thus be placed on all Quincunx Kuei-jin's shitlist.
* '''Iron Mountain''': Channel one's Demon to endure impressive amounts (and different types) of damage.
* '''Kiai''':  Use one's voice as a weapon against living and the unliving, and even use it to open pathways through the Spirit Worlds. FUS-RO-DAH!

===Shintai===

The so-called god bodies, which manifest as Chi gets focused into the user's physical form.  The more mastery one has of their Chi, the more a Kuei-jin can temporarily raise an attuned attribute as well. 
* '''Blood''': Attunes Strength.  Utilize one's blood for defensive or offensive purposes.
* '''Bone''': Attunes Stamina. Channel Yin to be even more like an obvious undead horror, to the point that they can vanish from view or poison their enemies.
* '''Jade''': Attunes Strength.  Channel ambient Chi to be able to walk on water, flow through objects like earth or concrete, fly, or take on the aspect of a classical element.
* '''Flesh''': Attunes Dexterity.  Channel Yang energy to augment or transform their bodies, to the point the user can create homunculus-like spies out of their own flesh.
* '''Ghost-flame''': Attunes Stamina. Manifest cold Yin flames or blazing Yang flames to protect the user or damage their enemies.
* '''Beast''': Attunes Strength. Use one's P'o to control the animals in an area, while higher masteries allow the user to channel a "totem" animal spirit and gain its abilities.
* '''Smoke''': Attunes Dexterity. Use smoke to misdirect or hide from opponents, or control fire to attack at higher mastery levels.
* '''Storm''': Attunes Stamina.  Channel storm winds to fly, lightning to attack, and even create a thunderstorm to blot out the sun over a given area.  Used to ''terrific'' effect during the [[Week of Nightmares]].