Techniques Proposal

Kitsuke

Keywords: Routine, Bonus Dice 1

Prerequisites: Etiquette 2, Japanese Customs

You are skilled in the methods and etiquette of wearing traditional Japanese kimono's, including how to apply interesting knots in an obi and what type of kimono to wear for what type of event, as well as the details of traditional accessories such as tabi socks and zori sandals

Under normal circumstances, you need not make a check to select or put on kimono's in the right manner or to move around elegantly while wearing one, though special circumstances (such as being rushed) or advanced historic styles (such as a junihitoe) may still require a check. If you do, you gain one bonus dice on the roll.

Oshiroi

Keywords: Routine

Prerequisites: Etiquette 2, Japanese Customs

You are trained in applying and wearing the traditional white powder make-up worn by kabuki-actors, geisha and their apprentices. Under most circumstances, you need not make a check to apply such make-up, though special circumstances (such as being rushed) or advanced styles may still require one.

Additionally, while wearing Oshiroi, others suffer a -1 external penalty when attempting to discern your true emotions or motives.

Nihongami

Keywords: Bonus Dice 1

Prerequisites: Etiquette 2, Japanese Etiquette

You know how to style hair in various different traditional Japanese hairstyles. Whenever you are applying such a hairstyle, either for yourself or another, you gain one bonus dice on the roll.

Additionally, when you sleep, you do not mess up your hairstyle under normal circumstances, allowing you to maintain your style throughout the night and save time in the morning redoing it or with only minor fixes.

Maiko

Keywords: Substitute

Prerequisite: Etiquette 4, Japanese Customs, Kitsuke, Oshiroi, Nihongami, Etiquette Excellency: Geisha 1

You are trained as a Maiko, an apprentice Geisha. When wearing traditional Japanese hairstyles, oshiroi white make-up and an appropriate kimono, you may apply your Etiquette excellency in Geisha to Performance checks.