====== Octopus Style ======

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===== Octopus Style =====
  * **Requirements:** DEX 14, [[priority:skills:acrobatics|Acrobatics]] 3, [[priority:skills:perception|Perception]] 3, 10 EXP

As a Move Action when using this style, you can select a number of creatures you are aware of equal to your Dexterity modifier. You can’t be flanked by the selected creatures until the start of your next turn.
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===== Octopus Focus =====
  * **Requirements:** Octopus Style, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 8, [[priority:skills:acrobatics|Acrobatics]] 7, [[priority:skills:perception|Perception]] 7, 25 EXP

When using Octopus Style, you gain a cumulative +1 bonus on melee attacks for each enemy that threatens you, up to a maximum equal to your Dexterity modifier.

In addition, when you attempt to grapple without two free hands, you take only a –2 penalty on your combat maneuver check instead of the usual –4. 
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===== Octopus Thrash =====
  * **Requirements:** Octopus Focus, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 11, [[priority:skills:acrobatics|Acrobatics]] 9, [[priority:skills:perception|Perception]] 9, 30 EXP

While using Octopus Style, when you threaten two enemies who are adjacent to each other, you can attempt a trip combat maneuver check against both targets at once in place of a melee attack. You attempt a single combat maneuver check at a –5 penalty and apply the result to both targets.
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