Chapter 1 - Non-weapon Proficiencies
Iaijutsu Non-weapon Proficiency
(for Oriental area only)
Although this is a skill learned and used with a weapon and not a peaceful proficiency, it is one that can be learned by anyone willing to devote the time and effort. Iaijutsu is the art of fast drawing a melee weapon-unsheathing and sheathing it with blinding speed. Characters with weapon specialization in a melee weapon automatically learn Iaijutsu for that type of weapon. However, Iaijutsu can also be learned separately for weapons the character is not specialized in.
Upon selecting this proficiency, the player must state what weapon it applies to. The weapon must be specific, not a general class. There after, the character can change to or from that weapon without penalty (changing a weapon normally requires one round) and under certain situations (as determined by the DM) has a better chance of surprising the opponent.
