Form of the Hawk

Form of the Hawk
Skill type: Form
Skill subtype: Defensive
Primary user: Swordmaster
Per-pulse cost: 20 mana per round
Requirements: a sword wielded in the main hand
Syntax: Syntax: Assume 'Form of the Hawk' or Assume Hawk

Dancing through the opponents blows like a nimble hawk, a swordmaster in the form of the hawk finds that their ability to protect himself increases: their dexterity increases and they gains a bonus to his armour class proportional to their level. In this form, there is also a chance that they will evade attempts to trip them, legsweep them, cross, ensnare, or surprise attack them, punishing those who try with a full round of attacks.

See also: ARMOR CLASS, Trip, Sweep, Legsweep, other listed skills