Diamond Mind

True quickness lies in the mind, not the body. A student of the Diamond Mind discipline seeks to hone his perceptions and discipline his thoughts so that he can act in slivers of time so narrow that others cannot even perceive them. A corollary of this speed of thought and action is the concept of the mind as the battleground. An enemy defeated in his mind must inevitably be defeated in the realm of the physical as well.

Key Skill: Perception

Associated Weapons: Light Blades, Spears, Heavy Blades

Level 1 Maneuvers

Maneuver	Type	Description
Moment of Perfect Mind	Counter	Use Perception check instead of Will Save
Sapphire Nightmare Blade	Strike	Opponent Flat-footed, +1d6 damage with Perception Check
Stance of Clarity	Stance	Gain +2 AC against one foe, -2 to all others

Level 2 Maneuvers

*Requires level 3

Maneuver	Type	Description
Action Before Thought	Counter	Use Perception check instead of Reflex save
Emerald Razor	Strike	Turn melee strike into touch attack

Level 3 Maneuvers

*Requires level 5

Maneuver	Type	Description
Insightful Strike	Strike	Use Perception check to determine damage
Mind over Body	Counter	Use Perception check instead of Fort save
Pearl of Black Doubt	Stance	Gain +2 AC each time an opponent misses you

Level 4 Maneuvers

*Requires level 7

Maneuver	Type	Description
Bounding Assault	Strike	Double move and attack
Mind Strike	Strike	Attack deals 1d4 Wisdom damage
Ruby Nightmare Blade	Strike	Attack deals double damage with successful Perception check

Level 5 Maneuvers

*Requires level 9

Maneuver	Type	Description
Disrupting Blow	Strike	Successful attack causes foe to be unable to act for 1 round
Hearing the Air	Stance	Gain blindsense 30' and +5 bonus to Perception Checks
Rapid Counter	Counter	Strike foe who provokes attack from you

Level 6 Maneuvers

*Requires level 11

Maneuver	Type	Description
Greater Insightful Strike	Strike	Use double Perception check to determine damage
Moment of Alacrity	Boost	Gain +20 bonus to initiative

Level 7 Maneuvers

*Requires level 13

Maneuver	Type	Description
Avalanche of Blades	Strike	With each attack that hits, make another attack with increasing penalty
Quicksilver Motion	Boost	Use swift action to complete move action

Level 8 Maneuvers

*Requires level 15

Maneuver	Type	Description
Diamond Defense	Counter	Gain bonus to saves equal to your level
Diamond Nightmare Blade	Strike	Attack deals quadruple damage with successful Perception check

Level 9 Maneuvers

*Requires level 17

Maneuver	Type	Description
Time Stands Still	Strike	Take full attack action two times