Oaken Stance

This technique is practiced in various styles of wrestling; it’s known as the Horse stance in martial arts. It allows the character better control of their center of balance to prevent being knocked down or charged in close combat. Add +1 die to the Melee Defense Tests of the character when an opponent is attempting to use Called Shot (Knock Down) against her or +1 die in Melee Defense Tests when receiving a Charge with a Delayed Action. Characters only receive one of these benefits, as listed with the martial art style they select.