Infernal Monster Style

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Prior to his treachery, Gorol was among the foremost grandmasters of Solar Hero Style and one of the first to develop more custom Charms for that style. Following his surrender and enslavement to the Yozis, he returned to Creation armed with new Charms that mocked his former accomplishments and the noble purity of his former style. These obscene fighting techniques allowed him to best his circle once his crimes became known. If the natural fighting arts of the Lawgivers equip them to bravely strike down the mightiest devils with whatever lies at hand, then Infernal Monster Style exists to create monsters worthy of needing Solar Hero Style. Exalted who study this art learn to use their rage as a lens, focusing Essence toward acts of unthinkable brutality and savagery. There is nothing noble about this art except the refreshing simplicity with which it grinds enemies into sticky red paste.

Infernal Monster Style is only compatible with armor created by Infernal Charms. Its form weapons are the cestus, fighting gauntlet, boot and all improvised weapons, as well as artifact versions thereof. Despite this style's name, it is the "hero" style of the Infernal Exalted and is sometimes called Infernal Hero Style by those who view Creation's Exalted as worse monsters than themselves. Infernal-only expansions to this style are Ability-based Martial Arts Charms rather than Infernal Charms, extrapolating the themes and imagery of the Infernal Monster rather than expressing the esoteric powers of any particular Yozi. Both Green Sun Princes and akuma may access and develop new extensions. As normal, non-Infernals can learn the base Charms of this style as a formal Celestial art.