Massage

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Massage (Medical) by Taalismn

The practice of manipulating and palpitating muscles to relax muscle tension, increase circulation, and relieve pain. This skill represents a professional degree of dedication to studying muscle interactions and proper technique. Training in Massage also covers the basics of anatomy, chiropractic practice, the Eastern principles of acupuncture and acupressure, and heat therapy(with regards to the application of heat, such as hot rocks).
A successful Massage roll can have the following effects:

  • Accelerate healing rates from muscle injuries by 20%
  • Restores 1d4 PE points after heavy exertion, or accelerates recovery from heavy exertion by 20%
  • +1 to save versus stress-induced insanity
  • Relieve chronic pain from muscular maladies for 4d6 hours
Base Skill: 30 % + 5% per level of experience, +5% if an Atemi power is also possessed. Plus use any P.P. bonus 'to strike' as an extra percentile bonus, for those 'magic fingers'.
Other Bonuses: +5% to Advanced Sexual Techniques and Seduction