View source for Hanabusa Genosuke (3.5e NPC)

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|author_name= Ethereal1111
|date_created=   04 September 2015
|status= In Progress

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{{quote
|His sword is like the winter wind... It slices you as it blows by.
|orig='''''Arato Ryukyun''''', the late and honorable samurai.
}} 
[[File:Samurai.jpg|200px|thumb|right|"Had you been wise, you would not have even thought of it."
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<onlyinclude>{{Stat Block 2
|summary=A modified character played in the Empire of the Rising Sun Campaign and released as an NPC.
|name=Hanabusa Genosuke |cr=20
|sex=Male |race=Aasimar
|clvl='''Diamond Mind''' [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)|Tenken]] 20 (augmented)
|al=CN|size=Medium |type=Outsider (Native, Psionic) |subtype=
|init=+13 |sens=darkvision 60ft  |listen=22 |spot=22
|spd=130 ft. 
|hd=20d8 |hp=141 |othhp= +40
|ac=36 |acmods=+8 dexterity, +8 shield, +10 dodge |touch=28 |flat=28
|resist= resistance 5 to acid, cold, and electricity |weak=|sr=
|bab=+20 |grp=+23
|melee1='''[[#Kusanagi|Kusanagi]]''' +20/+20 (2d8+8 15-20, x4)|melee2=full attack +20/+20/+15/+10/+5 (2d8+8 15-20, x4)|melee3=[[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e_Class)#Kenjutsu|Kenjutsu]]  +20/+20/+20/+20/+20/+15/+10/+5 (2d8+8 15-20, x4)|melee4=[[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Hitokiri|Hitokiri]]  strike +20 (2d8+8 15-20, x4) plus 110 points damage|ranged1='''Dart''' +20 (1d4+3) 
|atkop=[[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Hitokiri|Hitokiri]] (110 points damage), [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Kenjutsu|Kenjutsu]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Terminal Velocity|Terminal Velocity]], [[#Unseen Blade|Unseen Blade]].
|space=5ft. |reach=5ft.
|sa=[[#Maneuvers|Manuevers]] ('''IL 20th'''): Initiates maneuvers from the '''Diamond Mind''' martial discipline. Genosuke can ready 7 maneuvers.
|sq=[[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Acrobatics|Acrobatics]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Astra|Astra]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Daredevil|Daredevil]], [[SRD:Evasion|Evasion]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#First_Strike|First Strike]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Habatobi|Habatobi]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Haste|Haste]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Hitokiri|Hitokiri]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Improved_Evasion|Improved Evasion]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Improved_Quickstep|Improved Quickstep]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Improved_Uncanny_Dodge|Improved Uncanny Dodge]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Kenjutsu|Kenjutsu]] '''Master''', [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Life_on_the_Edge| Life on the Edge]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Quickstep|Quickstep]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Reduced_Earth|Reduced Earth]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Shinsoke|Shinsoke]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Shukuchi|Shukuchi]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e_Class)#Slice_&Dice|Slice & Dice]],  [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e_Class)#Sprinter|Sprinter]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Superior_Finesse|Superior Finesse]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Surehanded|Surehanded]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Sword_of_Heaven|Sword of Heaven]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Ten_Nagashi_Uke|Ten Nagashi Uke]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Terminal_Velocity|Terminal Velocity]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e Class)#Unbound|Unbound]], [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e_Class)#Uncanny_Dodge|Uncanny Dodge]], [[#Unseen Blade|Unseen Blade]].         
|str=16 (+3) |dex=26 (+8)  |con=14 (+2) |int=16 (+3) |wis=16 (+3) |cha=15 (+2)
|fort=+8 |ref=+23 |will=+11
|skills=Autohypnosis +15 (10r, cc), Balance +40 (10r), Climb +14 (11r), Concentration +25 (23r), Heal +10 (5r), Jump +35 (10r), Knowledge (Local) +19 (1r, cc), Knowledge (Nature) +23 (5r, cc), Listen +22 (5r, cc), Martial Lore +20 (17r), Sense Motive +20 (5r, cc), Spot +22 (5r, cc), Survival +11 (6r), Swim +11 (8r), Tumble +40 (10r).
|feats=[[SRD:Combat_Expertise|Combat Expertise]] (9th), [[SRD:Improved_Initiative|Improved Initiative]] (6th), [[SRD:Psionic_Meditation|Psionic Meditation]] (18th), [[Sublime_Inspired_(3.5e Feat)|Sublime Inspired]] (1st), [[SRD:Superior_Expertise|Superior Expertise]] (12th), [[SRD:Weapon_Focus|Weapon Focus]] (katana 3rd), [[SRD:Wild_Talent|Wild Talent]] (15th).
|lang=Common, Goblin, High, Undercommon.
|cg='''[[#Kusanagi|Kusanagi]]''' (mw) with a dart hidden in scabbard.
|poss=
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==Combat==

Genosuke always uses the [[SRD:Superior_Expertise|Superior Expertise]] feat in combat which gives him a +9 dodge bonus to AC in addition to another +1 from being permanently hasted by the [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e_Class)#Shinsoke|Shinsoke]] class feature; this also gives him an additional attack. According to campaign mechanics Genosuke is proficient an exotic weapon [bastard sword]. All damage done with his katana is calculated using the starting [[SRD:Bastard_Sword|Bastard Sword]] stats (since a katana is just a masterwork bastard sword in the campaign). However, at 15th level, he took the [[Katana,_Hashimoto_Variant_(3.5e_Equipment)|Hashimoto Katana]]  '''Kusanagi''' after winning an iaijutsu duel. This sword's attributes stack with Genosuke's [[Tenken,_Tome_(3.5e_Class)#Life_on_the_Edge_|Life on the Edge]] class feature. 

'''Honor Score:'''  15. 

'''{{Anchor|Kusanagi}} (mw):''' [[Katana,_Hashimoto_Variant_(3.5e_Equipment)|Hashimoto Katana]] with a carbon fiber [[Weapon_Cord_(3.5e_Equipment)|Weapon Cord]] (hardness 10 and 10 hp.), and a hidden dart in the scabbard ''market price'': (3,635 g.p., 3 lb.).

'''{{Anchor|Maneuvers}} Readied {{Ex}}:'''  [[Crystal Intuition (3.5e Maneuver)|Crystal Intuition]]* (boost), [[Diamond_Deflection_(3.5e_Maneuver)|Diamond Deflection]] (counter), ''Emerald Razor'' (strike), ''Mind Strike'' (strike), ''Mind Over Body'' (counter), ''Moment of Perfect Mind'' (counter), ''Pearl of Black Doubt'' (stance), ''Stance of Alacrity'' (stance). *''Martial Study'' feat, does not count towards total readied maneuvers, but cannot be recovered. 

'''{{Anchor|Unseen Blade}} ([[SRD:Special_Abilities_Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' As free actions or as part of any attack action, Genosuke can draw and sheathe his weapon (clean of any blood). This augment replaces the ''Bladewind'' class feature.  
   
==History==

Born the second son of Hanabusa Akira, twin brother of the daimyo Hanabusa Daiki, Hanabusa Genosuke had virtually no prospects of life in court and had no desire. Having the opportunity to learn from the dueling masters of the clan however, Genosuke learned all he could form them and demonstrated remarkable  talent. A few years after his gempukku he asked his master for permission to become ronin and pursue a pilgrimage test his skill and that of self-reflection. After being granted his request, Genosuke set out accepting any honorable challenge to test his skill. His most famous was a duel with an arrogant samurai of the Ota clan, Arato Ryukyun. Whose sword, named Kusanagi, is a highly coveted blade made of an esoteric alloy crafted only by the Hashimoto clan. It was this sword which was taken by Genosuke after killing Ryukyun in an iaijutsu duel. Since then, members of the entire Ota clan feel honor-bound to return this blade to its rightful clan. This has only furthered tensions between the Yokokiyo and Ota clans. 
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Author	Ethereal1111 +
Challenge Rating	20 +
Identifier	3.5e NPC +
Name	Hanabusa Genosuke +
Race	Aasimar +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Medium +
Summary	A modified character played in the Empire of the Rising Sun Campaign and released as an NPC. +
Title	Hanabusa Genosuke +
Type	Outsider (Native, Psionic) +