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Tao alexis: /* Way of the Spirit */

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Way of the Spirit

Tao alexis: /* Sage Studies */

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Sage Studies

Tao alexis: /* Awarding Knowledge Points */

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Awarding Knowledge Points

Tao alexis: /* Way of the Stone */

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Way of the Stone

Tao alexis: /* Sage Studies */

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Sage Studies

Tao alexis: /* Way of the Spirit */

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Way of the Spirit

Tao alexis: /* Way of the Heart */

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Way of the Heart

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 :: '''[[Way of the Spirit (sage field)|Way of the Spirit]]''': seeks to embrace the inward energy that is found in the mind — which, when released, has the capacity to drastically alter the fabric of reality.  Thus focus, study and meditation are central to the pursuit of this field.
-:: '''[[Way of the Stick (sage field)|Way of the Stick]]''': seeks to strengthen the body as a weapon of war, with the essence of the practitioner being committed to performance in combat, causing damage and acting as an arm for the character's masters — whomever they may be, either good or evil.
+:: '''[[Way of the Stick (sage field)|Way of the Stick]]''': seeks to strengthen the body as a weapon of war, with the essence of the practitioner being committed to performance in combat, causing [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] and acting as an arm for the character's masters — whomever they may be, either good or evil.
 :: '''[[Way of the Stone (sage field)|Way of the Stone]]''': seeks to strengthen the body as an immovable, indestructable object, committing the practitioner's essence towards defense.  Monks of this way are often guardians of that which must be defended at all costs.
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 :* '''[[Insight (sage study)|Insight]]''': provides knowledge to the character that would otherwise be unknowable, more in the form of being able to recognise the hidden clues within objects and events rather than acting as a form of [[Divination (sage study)|divination]].
-:* '''[[Mindfulness (sage study)|Mindfulness]]''': the practice of heightened self-awareness, enabling the character to strengthen themselves, withstand supernatural forces and counteract the body's natural impulses towards hunger, the need for sleep, emotional weaknesses and other similar limitations.
+:* '''[[Mindfulness (sage study)|Mindfulness]]''': the practice of heightened self-awareness, enabling the character to strengthen themselves, withstand supernatural forces and counteract the body's natural impulses towards [[Food|hunger]], the need for sleep, emotional weaknesses and other similar limitations.
 :* '''[[Tranquility (sage study)|Tranquility]]''': the ability to reach a state of deep meditation, whereby the character achieves a sense of tranquility that can be used to moderate the aggression of others, while seeking a greater understanding of things.
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 :* '''[[Claw (sage study)|Claw]]''': use of the hooked hand, applied to acts of throwing, catching and speed, while seeking to wound or blind an enemy.
-:* '''[[Fist (sage study)|Fist]]''': use of the closed hand, dedicated towards strength, physical damage and the use of force, seeking to break and destroy an enemy.
+:* '''[[Fist (sage study)|Fist]]''': use of the closed hand, dedicated towards [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]], physical damage and the use of force, seeking to break and destroy an enemy.
-:* '''[[Foot (sage study)|Foot]]''': use of the foot, to provide additional attacks and force in order to overcome an enemy.
+:* '''[[Foot (sage study)|Foot]]''': use of the foot, to provide additional [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]] and force in order to overcome an enemy.
-:* '''[[Hand (sage study)|Hand]]''': use of the open hand, to block, stun or misdirect the attacks of an enemy.
+:* '''[[Hand (sage study)|Hand]]''': use of the [[Open Hand Damage|open hand]], to block, [[Stun Lock|stun]] or misdirect the attacks of an enemy.
 === Way of the Stone ===

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 There are four fields to choose from:
-:: [[Way of the Heart (sage field)|Way of the Heart]]: seeks to embrace the balance of Yin & Yang as a means to empower the body, gaining strength from the energy that surrounds the character.  Monks of this way seek interconnectness and interdependence with the natural world.
+:: '''[[Way of the Heart (sage field)|Way of the Heart]]''': seeks to embrace the balance of Yin & Yang as a means to empower the body, gaining strength from the energy that surrounds the character.  Monks of this way seek interconnectness and interdependence with the natural world.
-:: [[Way of the Spirit (sage field)|Way of the Spirit]]: seeks to embrace the inward energy that is found in the mind — which, when released, has the capacity to drastically alter the fabric of reality.  Thus focus, study and meditation are central to the pursuit of this field.
+:: '''[[Way of the Spirit (sage field)|Way of the Spirit]]''': seeks to embrace the inward energy that is found in the mind — which, when released, has the capacity to drastically alter the fabric of reality.  Thus focus, study and meditation are central to the pursuit of this field.
-:: [[Way of the Stick (sage field)|Way of the Stick]]: seeks to strengthen the body as a weapon of war, with the essence of the practitioner being committed to performance in combat, causing damage and acting as an arm for the character's masters — whomever they may be, either good or evil.
+:: '''[[Way of the Stick (sage field)|Way of the Stick]]''': seeks to strengthen the body as a weapon of war, with the essence of the practitioner being committed to performance in combat, causing damage and acting as an arm for the character's masters — whomever they may be, either good or evil.
-:: [[Way of the Stone (sage field)|Way of the Stone]]: seeks to strengthen the body as an immovable, indestructable object, committing the practitioner's essence towards defense.  Monks of this way are often guardians of that which must be defended at all costs.
+:: '''[[Way of the Stone (sage field)|Way of the Stone]]''': seeks to strengthen the body as an immovable, indestructable object, committing the practitioner's essence towards defense.  Monks of this way are often guardians of that which must be defended at all costs.
 == Sage Studies ==

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	:* '''[[Tranquility (sage study)\|Tranquility]]''': the ability to reach a state of deep meditation, whereby the character achieves a sense of tranquility that can be used to moderate the aggression of others, while seeking a greater understanding of things.		:* '''[[Tranquility (sage study)\|Tranquility]]''': the ability to reach a state of deep meditation, whereby the character achieves a sense of tranquility that can be used to moderate the aggression of others, while seeking a greater understanding of things.
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 === Way of the Heart ===
-* '''[[Blood (sage study)|Blood]]''': maintains the body's purity, increasing it's capacity for providing energy to the body, guiding the healing process and the character's will over the body's weaknesses.
+:* '''[[Blood (sage study)|Blood]]''': maintains the body's purity, increasing it's capacity for providing energy to the body, guiding the healing process and the character's will over the body's weaknesses.
-* '''[[Breath (sage study)|Breath]]''': increases the monk's speed of attack by lessening the body's need for air, or animus.
+:* '''[[Breath (sage study)|Breath]]''': increases the monk's speed of attack by lessening the body's need for air, or animus.
-* '''[[Dragon (sage study)|Dragon]]''': distracts and confuses the enemy by calling forth the earth's spirit, commonly termed "the dragon," as an ally.
+:* '''[[Dragon (sage study)|Dragon]]''': distracts and confuses the enemy by calling forth the earth's spirit, commonly termed "the dragon," as an ally.
-* '''[[Yin & Yang (sage study)|Yin & Yang]]''': enables numerous combat techniques that surpass the body's limitations by transforming weaknesses into strengths.
+:* '''[[Yin & Yang (sage study)|Yin & Yang]]''': enables numerous combat techniques that surpass the body's limitations by transforming weaknesses into strengths.
 === Way of the Spirit ===
-* '''[[Calligraphy (sage study)|Calligraphy]]''': influences behaviour and happenstance through the use of written characters, transcribed as a form of meditation.  Beyond the effects, the characters themselves have importance as communication and providing knowledge of the monk responsible.
+:* '''[[Calligraphy (sage study)|Calligraphy]]''': influences behaviour and happenstance through the use of written characters, transcribed as a form of meditation.  Beyond the effects, the characters themselves have importance as communication and providing knowledge of the monk responsible.
-* '''[[Insight (sage study)|Insight]]''': provides knowledge to the character that would otherwise be unknowable, more in the form of being able to recognise the hidden clues within objects and events rather than acting as a form of [[Divination (sage study)|divination]].
+:* '''[[Insight (sage study)|Insight]]''': provides knowledge to the character that would otherwise be unknowable, more in the form of being able to recognise the hidden clues within objects and events rather than acting as a form of [[Divination (sage study)|divination]].
-* '''[[Mindfulness (sage study)|Mindfulness]]''': the practice of heightened self-awareness, enabling the character to strengthen themselves, withstand supernatural forces and counteract the body's natural impulses towards hunger, the need for sleep, emotional weaknesses and other similar limitations.
+:* '''[[Mindfulness (sage study)|Mindfulness]]''': the practice of heightened self-awareness, enabling the character to strengthen themselves, withstand supernatural forces and counteract the body's natural impulses towards hunger, the need for sleep, emotional weaknesses and other similar limitations.
-* '''[[Tranquility (sage study)|Tranquility]]''': the ability to reach a state of deep meditation, whereby the character achieves a sense of tranquility that can be used to moderate the aggression of others, while seeking a greater understanding of things.
+:* '''[[Tranquility (sage study)|Tranquility]]''': the ability to reach a state of deep meditation, whereby the character achieves a sense of tranquility that can be used to moderate the aggression of others, while seeking a greater understanding of things.
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 === Way of the Stick ===
-* '''[[Claw (sage study)|Claw]]''': use of the hooked hand, applied to acts of throwing, catching and speed, while seeking to wound or blind an enemy.
+:* '''[[Claw (sage study)|Claw]]''': use of the hooked hand, applied to acts of throwing, catching and speed, while seeking to wound or blind an enemy.
-* '''[[Fist (sage study)|Fist]]''': use of the closed hand, dedicated towards strength, physical damage and the use of force, seeking to break and destroy an enemy.
+:* '''[[Fist (sage study)|Fist]]''': use of the closed hand, dedicated towards strength, physical damage and the use of force, seeking to break and destroy an enemy.
-* '''[[Foot (sage study)|Foot]]''': use of the foot, to provide additional attacks and force in order to overcome an enemy.
+:* '''[[Foot (sage study)|Foot]]''': use of the foot, to provide additional attacks and force in order to overcome an enemy.
-* '''[[Hand (sage study)|Hand]]''': use of the open hand, to block, stun or misdirect the attacks of an enemy.
+:* '''[[Hand (sage study)|Hand]]''': use of the open hand, to block, stun or misdirect the attacks of an enemy.
 === Way of the Stone ===
-* '''[[Moat (sage study)|Moat]]''': to distance oneself from attack through protections that deny the enemy effectiveness in their attack.
+:* '''[[Moat (sage study)|Moat]]''': to distance oneself from attack through protections that deny the enemy effectiveness in their attack.
-* '''[[Pedestal (sage study)|Pedestal]]''': to take a place and be rooted to it, so as not to yield one foot of ground to an enemy.
+:* '''[[Pedestal (sage study)|Pedestal]]''': to take a place and be rooted to it, so as not to yield one foot of ground to an enemy.
-* '''[[Smoke (sage study)|Smoke]]''': to disappear entirely, so as to be where the enemy does not expect.
+:* '''[[Smoke (sage study)|Smoke]]''': to disappear entirely, so as to be where the enemy does not expect.
-* '''[[Wall (sage study)|Wall]]''': to withstand all that an enemy can deliver, ignoring pain, suffering and damage.
+:* '''[[Wall (sage study)|Wall]]''': to withstand all that an enemy can deliver, ignoring pain, suffering and damage.
 == Awarding Knowledge Points ==

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 == Awarding Knowledge Points ==
-At 1st level, the monk player character will gain 12 knowledge points in their chosen study.  A d8-1 is rolled for the other studies in the monk's chosen field, producing a result of 0 to 7 each.  A d4-1 is rolled for all other studies in all other fields, producing a result of 0 to 3 each.  Therefore, the monk will accumulate sufficient points in every study to most likely become an amateur in all or most studies.  Be sure to read the sage abilities page for additional details.
+At 1st level, the monk player character starts with '''12 knowledge points''' in their chosen "study" of expertise; for other studies of player's chosen field, described as "in field," a '''d8-1''' is rolled, producing a number between 0 and 7.  This gives how much knowledge the character has for these non-chosen studies in field.
-This accumulation is assumed to occur steadily, through everyday discussions with NPCs in settled places, chance reading of books, experiment and insight, whether or not the character ever expresses their intention to gather this knowledge.  Time in the campaign is often skirted over ... so we may assume the character spoke to someone in their profession along a road, at a tavern, perhaps finding a shelf of books (and poking through them) during an afternoon's shopping or whenever.
+All other studies in all other fields, described as "out of field," a d4-1 is rolled, producing a number between 0 and 3. This is the knowledge the player has in these studies.
-Once the character has gained sufficient levels, the number of both fields and studies are increased. Furthermore, as levels are gained, so are knowledge points, enabling characters to progress from amateur to authority, and thence to expert and sage.  At 5th, 9th and 13th levels, the monk will gain a new study in a field that the monk possesses.  At 7th and 13th levels, the monk will gain a new field.
+With each gained level, the player rolls a random d12 for their chosen study in their chosen field; a d8-1 for their non-chosen studies in that field; and then a d4-1 for all other studies that are out of field. With each level, the numbers accumulate until the player is able to boast of "amateur-status" (10 pts.), "authority-status" (30 pts.), "expert-status" (60 pts.) or "sage status" (100 pts.). These in turn provide the character with an accumulation of "sage abilities" that the player can access to achieve goals or learn things about the game world.

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	* '''[[Wall (sage study)\|Wall]]''': to withstand all that an enemy can deliver, ignoring pain, suffering and damage.		* '''[[Wall (sage study)\|Wall]]''': to withstand all that an enemy can deliver, ignoring pain, suffering and damage.
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		+	== Awarding Knowledge Points ==
		+	At 1st level, the monk player character will gain 12 knowledge points in their chosen study. A d8-1 is rolled for the other studies in the monk's chosen field, producing a result of 0 to 7 each. A d4-1 is rolled for all other studies in all other fields, producing a result of 0 to 3 each. Therefore, the monk will accumulate sufficient points in every study to most likely become an amateur in all or most studies. Be sure to read the sage abilities page for additional details.
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		+	This accumulation is assumed to occur steadily, through everyday discussions with NPCs in settled places, chance reading of books, experiment and insight, whether or not the character ever expresses their intention to gather this knowledge. Time in the campaign is often skirted over ... so we may assume the character spoke to someone in their profession along a road, at a tavern, perhaps finding a shelf of books (and poking through them) during an afternoon's shopping or whenever.
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		+	Once the character has gained sufficient levels, the number of both fields and studies are increased. Furthermore, as levels are gained, so are knowledge points, enabling characters to progress from amateur to authority, and thence to expert and sage. At 5th, 9th and 13th levels, the monk will gain a new study in a field that the monk possesses. At 7th and 13th levels, the monk will gain a new field.