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Describes a spiritual bond with the mystical [[Prime Material (inner plane)|prime material]], an intrisic magical presence that underlies and gives order to the fabric of the universe. This force, known to monks as ''the dragon,'' is comparable with [[Wild Magic|wild magic]]. In one sense, the dragon is everything; seen another way, it is the cause and purpose that rests behind all things that can be touched or experienced. Metaphorically, the dragon exists as the soul of the world apart from the body; existence extends beyond the material universe and the power that is contained within that higher existence lends potential to what a monk can do or what powers a monk can perform. | Describes a spiritual bond with the mystical [[Prime Material (inner plane)|prime material]], an intrisic magical presence that underlies and gives order to the fabric of the universe. This force, known to monks as ''the dragon,'' is comparable with [[Wild Magic|wild magic]]. In one sense, the dragon is everything; seen another way, it is the cause and purpose that rests behind all things that can be touched or experienced. Metaphorically, the dragon exists as the soul of the world apart from the body; existence extends beyond the material universe and the power that is contained within that higher existence lends potential to what a monk can do or what powers a monk can perform. | ||
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== Amateur == | == Amateur == | ||
| − | :*'''[[Interposing Aura (sage ability)|Interposing Aura]]: produces a mystical emanation that defends a chosen flank. | + | :*'''[[Interposing Aura (sage ability)|Interposing Aura]]''': produces a mystical emanation that defends a chosen flank. |
| − | :*'''[[Other Self]]''': expands the character's mental capacity to gather knowledge while the character is otherwise engaged. | + | |
| + | :*'''[[Other Self (sage ability)|Other Self]]''': expands the character's mental capacity to gather knowledge while the character is otherwise engaged. | ||
== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | :*'''[[Lightened | + | :*'''[[Lightened Body (sage ability)|Lightened Body]]''': allows the character to minimally defy gravity while moving. |
| − | :*'''[[Protective Aura]]''': provides protection against magical and area damage for the character and potentially others. | + | :*'''[[Protective Aura (sage ability)|Protective Aura]]''': provides protection against magical and area damage for the character and potentially others. |
== Expert == | == Expert == | ||
| − | :*'''[[Rise]]''': extends the power of the character to defy gravity, enabling feats mirroring [[Levitation (spell)|levitation]]. | + | :*'''[[Rise (sage ability)|Rise]]''': extends the power of the character to defy gravity, enabling feats mirroring [[Levitation (spell)|levitation]]. |
| − | :*'''[[Wither Flesh]]''': enables the character to cause necrotic damage through the open palm attack. | + | :*'''[[Wither Flesh (sage ability)|Wither Flesh]]''': enables the character to cause necrotic damage through the open palm attack. |
== Sage == | == Sage == | ||
| − | :*'''[[Quivering Palm]]''': controls the vibrations created by the open hand attack, allowing the character to cause death. | + | :*'''[[Astral Form (sage ability)|Astral Form]]''': enables movement freely through the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material]] and [[Astral Plane|Astral planes]]. |
| − | :*'''[[ | + | :*'''[[Quivering Palm (sage ability)|Quivering Palm]]''': controls the vibrations created by the open hand attack, allowing the character to cause death. |
| + | :*'''[[Summon the Dragon (sage ability)|Summon the Dragon]]''': causes the force of the dragon to manifest in a manner that alters reality. | ||
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See [[Monk Sage Abilities]]<br> | See [[Monk Sage Abilities]]<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 23:46, 29 October 2023
Describes a spiritual bond with the mystical prime material, an intrisic magical presence that underlies and gives order to the fabric of the universe. This force, known to monks as the dragon, is comparable with wild magic. In one sense, the dragon is everything; seen another way, it is the cause and purpose that rests behind all things that can be touched or experienced. Metaphorically, the dragon exists as the soul of the world apart from the body; existence extends beyond the material universe and the power that is contained within that higher existence lends potential to what a monk can do or what powers a monk can perform.
Comprehension of the study enables the monk to draw forth this magical power as a natural ability rather than as a spell. With experience and time, the gathering of these abilities allows the monk to perform unusual and what would be considered impossible feats, defying the laws of the natural order. From the monk's perspective, this merely indicates the failure of most persons to recognize the true order beneath that which is apparent.
The abilities below are those acquired by a devotee of the study.
Contents
Amateur
- Interposing Aura: produces a mystical emanation that defends a chosen flank.
- Other Self: expands the character's mental capacity to gather knowledge while the character is otherwise engaged.
Authority
- Lightened Body: allows the character to minimally defy gravity while moving.
- Protective Aura: provides protection against magical and area damage for the character and potentially others.
Expert
- Rise: extends the power of the character to defy gravity, enabling feats mirroring levitation.
- Wither Flesh: enables the character to cause necrotic damage through the open palm attack.
Sage
- Astral Form: enables movement freely through the Prime Material and Astral planes.
- Quivering Palm: controls the vibrations created by the open hand attack, allowing the character to cause death.
- Summon the Dragon: causes the force of the dragon to manifest in a manner that alters reality.
