Wolf Climbs The Mountain

Tiger Claw (Strike)
Level: Swordsage 6, warblade 6
Prerequisite: Two Tiger Claw maneuvers
Initiation Action: 1 full-round action
Range: Melee attack
Target: One creature

You slip between a larger foe's legs and strike its exposed side. You then cover in the shadow of your enemy's bulk.

You can use this maneuver only against an opponent of a size category larger than yours. As part of the maneuver, you enter your target's space without provoking an attack of opportunity. You can then attack your target as part of this maneuver. Your attack deals an extra 5d6 points of damage. You remain within your opponent's space after you complete this maneuver. You gain cover against all attacks until the end of the round, including those made by the target.