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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 ==
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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]]:
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:* 15 [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]]
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:* 9 [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]]
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:* 15 wisdom
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:* 11 [[Constitution (ability stat)|constitution]]
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:* 15 [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]]
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:* 6 [[Charisma (ability stat)|charisma]]
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{| class="wikitable" style="float:left; margin-right: 15px; text-align: center; background-color:#d4f2f2;"
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|-
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! Level !! Max. X.P. !! HD !! Level Title
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|-
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| 1st || 0 || 2 || novice
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|-
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| 2nd || 2,251 || 3 || initiate
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|-
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| 3rd || 4,751 || 4 || brother
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|-
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| 4th || 10,001 || 5 || disciple
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|-
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| 5th || 22,501 || 6 || immaculate
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|-
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| 6th || 47,501 || 7 || master
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|-
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| 7th || 98,001 || 8 || superior master, master of the hat
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|-
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| 8th || 200,001 || 9 || master of dragons
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|-
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| 9th || 350,001 || 10 || master of the north wind
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|-
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| 10th || 500,001 || 11 || master of the west wind
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|-
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| 11th || 700,001 || 12 || master of the south wind
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|-
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| 12th || 950,001 || 13 || master of the east wind
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|-
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| 13th || 1,250,001 || 14 || master of winter
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|-
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| 14th || 1,750,001 || 15 || master of autumn
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|-
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| 15th || 2,250,001 || 16 || master of summer
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|-
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| 16th || 2,750,001 || 17 || master of spring
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|-
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| 17th || 3,250,001 || 18 || grand master of flowers
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|}
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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]].
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[[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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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.
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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.
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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.
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See Player Characters

Revision as of 06:57, 31 July 2020

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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.

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.

But while most monks have decided to devote themselves to 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.

To Become a Monk

The primary attribute of the monk is wisdom. Monks may be human.

To become a monk, a character must have these minimum ability stats:

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 to hit in hand-to-hand combat or to damage. Likewise, the monk’s dexterity provides no armour class adjustment. Dexterity does provide normal bonuses to initiative and to hit with hurled or fired missiles.

Multi-classed monks must have a minimum wisdom of 16. Monks gain no experience bonuses. The table shown describes the necessary experience to claim each level of the monk, gaining 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 combat abilities and sage abilities. Players wishing to become a monk should familiarize themselves with these characteristics.

See Player Characters

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