Strength of Stone

The adept must be using the Unshakable Earth Talent to use this knack. For an additional Strain the adept may draw on the power of stone and increase his Strength. The adept loses one Step of Dexterity for every 2 Steps of Strength gained, and may not take more than Rank Steps of penalty or reduce his Dexterity Step below 1 (unless he is willing to become completely immobile). This knack requires an action to initiate but may be maintained indefinitely (Note that Unshakable Earth requires 1 Strain every round).

• (Modified 1999.04.25). Notes:
  • This knack hasn't been tried out in practice. It may need a different ratio of Strength bonus to Dexterity penalty or some other balancing factor.