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To Become a Monk

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	Contrary to myth, monks are not required to compete with or challenge higher level monks upon attaining levels. There are no limits as to how many monks may exist at a given level.		Contrary to myth, monks are not required to compete with or challenge higher level monks upon attaining levels. There are no limits as to how many monks may exist at a given level.

−	Monks possess unique [[Monk Combat Abilities\|combat abilities]] and [[Monk Sage Abilities\|sage abilities]]. Players wishing to become a monk should familiarize themselves with these characteristics. All monks are able to perform [[Open Hand ~~(ability)~~\|open hand]], a form of unarmed attack. They have a natural [[Armour Class\|armour class]] of 9 rather than 10, and they possess 6 [[Action Points\|action points]], one more than most.	+	Monks possess unique [[Monk Combat Abilities\|combat abilities]] and [[Monk Sage Abilities\|sage abilities]]. Players wishing to become a monk should familiarize themselves with these characteristics. All monks are able to perform [[Open Hand Damage\|open hand]], a form of unarmed attack. They have a natural [[Armour Class\|armour class]] of 9 rather than 10, and they possess 6 [[Action Points\|action points]], one more than most.

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	Contrary to myth, monks are not required to compete with or challenge higher level monks upon attaining levels. There are no limits as to how many monks may exist at a given level.		Contrary to myth, monks are not required to compete with or challenge higher level monks upon attaining levels. There are no limits as to how many monks may exist at a given level.

−	Monks possess unique [[Monk Combat Abilities\|combat abilities]] and [[Monk Sage Abilities\|sage abilities]]. Players wishing to become a monk should familiarize themselves with these characteristics. All monks are able to perform [[Open Hand (ability)\|open hand], a form of unarmed attack. They have a natural [[Armour Class\|armour class]] of 9 rather than 10, and they possess 6 [[Action Points\|action points]], one more than most.	+	Monks possess unique [[Monk Combat Abilities\|combat abilities]] and [[Monk Sage Abilities\|sage abilities]]. Players wishing to become a monk should familiarize themselves with these characteristics. All monks are able to perform [[Open Hand (ability)\|open hand]], a form of unarmed attack. They have a natural [[Armour Class\|armour class]] of 9 rather than 10, and they possess 6 [[Action Points\|action points]], one more than most.

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-Unlike other classes, due to their style of fighting, the monk gains no strength bonuses [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] in [[Melee|hand-to-hand]] [[Combat|combat]] or to [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].  Likewise, the monk’s [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] provides no [[Armour Class|armour class]] adjustment. Dexterity does provide normal bonuses to [[Initiative|initiative]] and to hit with [[Weapons List#Missile Ranges|hurled or fired missiles]].
+Unlike other classes, due to their style of fighting, the monk gains no strength bonuses [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] in [[Melee|hand-to-hand]] [[Combat|combat]] or to [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].  Likewise, the monk’s [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] provides no [[Armour Class|armour class]] adjustment. Dexterity does provide normal bonuses to [[Initiative|initiative]] and to hit with [[Missile Weapons|hurled or fired missiles]].
 [[Multi-class Characters|Multi-classed]] monks must have a minimum wisdom of 16. Monks gain no [[Experience (X.P.)|experience]] bonuses. The table shown describes the necessary experience to [[Experience Level|claim each level]] of the monk, gaining [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] and further abilities. Monks cannot progress beyond 17th level.

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-A class of persons who practice a life of asceticism and mindfulness, often — but not always — for religious reasons. Contrary to common belief, the class is not limited to Far Eastern philosophies, but has followers within Jewish and Islamic cults, the Jesuits, the Knights Templar and outliers of the original gnostics and magi reaching back to the 3rd century. Monks are merely persons who have chosen to strengthen and hone the body while living a life of contemplation and self-awareness.
+A class of persons who practice a life of asceticism and mindfulness, often — but not always — for religious reasons. Contrary to common belief, the class is not limited to Far Eastern philosophies, but has adherents within Jewish and Islamic cults, the Jesuits, the Knights Templar and outliers of the original gnostics and magi reaching back to the 3rd century. Monks are merely persons who have chosen to strengthen and hone the body while living a life of contemplation and self-awareness.
 The monk's path enables a greater awareness of the universe, which allows specific abilities and skills unavailable to other classes. In the game world, just as magic has transformed many societies, the powers available to monks likewise bring a change to our perception of the Western monastery. The Cistercians, Benedictines and Dominicans are not clerics — no more than are the Buddhist monks of lamaseries in Tibet and China, not within D&D.

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 Contrary to myth, monks are not required to compete with or challenge higher level monks upon attaining levels.  There are no limits as to how many monks may exist at a given level.
-Monks possess unique [[Monk Combat Abilities|combat abilities]] and [[Monk Sage Abilities|sage abilities]]. Players wishing to become a monk should familiarize themselves with these characteristics.
+Monks possess unique [[Monk Combat Abilities|combat abilities]] and [[Monk Sage Abilities|sage abilities]]. Players wishing to become a monk should familiarize themselves with these characteristics.  All monks are able to perform [[Open Hand (ability)|open hand], a form of unarmed attack.  They have a natural [[Armour Class|armour class]] of 9 rather than 10, and they possess 6 [[Action Points|action points]], one more than most.
 See Also,<br>
 [[Energy Healing (monk)]]<br>
 [[Player Characters]]<br>

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	Monks possess unique [[Monk Combat Abilities\|combat abilities]] and [[Monk Sage Abilities\|sage abilities]]. Players wishing to become a monk should familiarize themselves with these characteristics.		Monks possess unique [[Monk Combat Abilities\|combat abilities]] and [[Monk Sage Abilities\|sage abilities]]. Players wishing to become a monk should familiarize themselves with these characteristics.

−	See Player Characters	+
		+	See Also,<br>
		+	[[Energy Healing (monk)]]<br>
		+	[[Open Hand]]<br>
		+	[[Player Characters]]<br>
		+	[[Quivering Palm]]<br>

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		+	A class of persons who practice a life of asceticism and mindfulness, often — but not always — for religious reasons. Contrary to common belief, the class is not limited to Far Eastern philosophies, but has followers within Jewish and Islamic cults, the Jesuits, the Knights Templar and outliers of the original gnostics and magi reaching back to the 3rd century. Monks are merely persons who have chosen to strengthen and hone the body while living a life of contemplation and self-awareness.
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		+	The monk's path enables a greater awareness of the universe, which allows specific abilities and skills unavailable to other classes. In the game world, just as magic has transformed many societies, the powers available to monks likewise bring a change to our perception of the Western monastery. The Cistercians, Benedictines and Dominicans are not clerics — no more than are the Buddhist monks of lamaseries in Tibet and China, not within D&D.
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		+	But while most monks have decided to devote themselves to [[Religion\|religion]], no monk need do so. The monk's power is not bestowed from the gods, but comes from within. It is the monk’s choice to dedicate that power to whomever, or whatever, seems best.
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		+	== To Become a Monk ==
		+	The [[Primary Attributes\|primary attribute]] of the monk is [[Wisdom (ability stat)\|wisdom]]. Monks may be [[Human Race & Physiology\|human]].
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		+	To become a monk, a character must have these minimum [[Ability Stats\|ability stats]]:
		+	:* 15 [[Strength (ability stat)\|strength]]
		+	:* 9 [[Intelligence (ability stat)\|intelligence]]
		+	:* 15 wisdom
		+	:* 11 [[Constitution (ability stat)\|constitution]]
		+	:* 15 [[Dexterity (ability stat)\|dexterity]]
		+	:* 6 [[Charisma (ability stat)\|charisma]]
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		+	{\| class="wikitable" style="float:left; margin-right: 15px; text-align: center; background-color:#d4f2f2;"
		+	\|-
		+	! Level !! Max. X.P. !! HD !! Level Title
		+	\|-
		+	\| 1st \|\| 0 \|\| 2 \|\| novice
		+	\|-
		+	\| 2nd \|\| 2,251 \|\| 3 \|\| initiate
		+	\|-
		+	\| 3rd \|\| 4,751 \|\| 4 \|\| brother
		+	\|-
		+	\| 4th \|\| 10,001 \|\| 5 \|\| disciple
		+	\|-
		+	\| 5th \|\| 22,501 \|\| 6 \|\| immaculate
		+	\|-
		+	\| 6th \|\| 47,501 \|\| 7 \|\| master
		+	\|-
		+	\| 7th \|\| 98,001 \|\| 8 \|\| superior master, master of the hat
		+	\|-
		+	\| 8th \|\| 200,001 \|\| 9 \|\| master of dragons
		+	\|-
		+	\| 9th \|\| 350,001 \|\| 10 \|\| master of the north wind
		+	\|-
		+	\| 10th \|\| 500,001 \|\| 11 \|\| master of the west wind
		+	\|-
		+	\| 11th \|\| 700,001 \|\| 12 \|\| master of the south wind
		+	\|-
		+	\| 12th \|\| 950,001 \|\| 13 \|\| master of the east wind
		+	\|-
		+	\| 13th \|\| 1,250,001 \|\| 14 \|\| master of winter
		+	\|-
		+	\| 14th \|\| 1,750,001 \|\| 15 \|\| master of autumn
		+	\|-
		+	\| 15th \|\| 2,250,001 \|\| 16 \|\| master of summer
		+	\|-
		+	\| 16th \|\| 2,750,001 \|\| 17 \|\| master of spring
		+	\|-
		+	\| 17th \|\| 3,250,001 \|\| 18 \|\| grand master of flowers
		+	\|}
		+
		+	Unlike other classes, due to their style of fighting, the monk gains no strength bonuses [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]] in [[Melee\|hand-to-hand]] [[Combat\|combat]] or to [[Damage (hit points)\|damage]]. Likewise, the monk’s [[Dexterity (ability stat)\|dexterity]] provides no [[Armour Class\|armour class]] adjustment. Dexterity does provide normal bonuses to [[Initiative\|initiative]] and to hit with [[Weapons List#Missile Ranges\|hurled or fired missiles]].
		+
		+	[[Multi-class Characters\|Multi-classed]] monks must have a minimum wisdom of 16. Monks gain no [[Experience (X.P.)\|experience]] bonuses. The table shown describes the necessary experience to [[Experience Level\|claim each level]] of the monk, gaining [[Hit Dice\|hit dice]] and further abilities. Monks cannot progress beyond 17th level.
		+
		+	Monks start with two hit dice (d6), so that they accumulate 18 hit dice over 17 levels. A normal constitution bonus is applied to both hit dice when calculating initial hit points.
		+
		+	Contrary to myth, monks are not required to compete with or challenge higher level monks upon attaining levels. There are no limits as to how many monks may exist at a given level.
		+
		+	Monks possess unique [[Monk Combat Abilities\|combat abilities]] and [[Monk Sage Abilities\|sage abilities]]. Players wishing to become a monk should familiarize themselves with these characteristics.
		+
		+	See Player Characters

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