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;Alignment:Monks may be of any alignment, though that may be restricted if they are part of an organization such as the [[Fist of Reverence]]
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===Monastic Traditions===
==Monastic Traditions==
* The Way of the Open Hand (PHB)
===The Way of the Open Hand===
** Taught by a number of monasteries, most notably the Monastery of the Intercepting Fist, in [[Luminaux]].
* (PHB)
** Most monasteries that teach this style are associated with the Order of the [[Fist of Reverence]], one of the orders of [[Pelor]].
* Taught by a number of monasteries, most notably the Monastery of the Intercepting Fist, in [[Luminaux]].
 
* Most monasteries that teach this style are associated with the Order of the [[Fist of Reverence]], one of the orders of [[Pelor]].
* The Way of Shadow (PHB)
===The Way of Shadow===
** Available at the [[Chapel of the Mind]], in the [[City-State of Haven]], where a few students carry on the traditions of Master [[Laughing Crane]].
* (PHB)
** Also available from the [[Way of the Mystic Hand]], a group of ex-Fists based out of the [[Jade Tower]].
* Available at the [[Chapel of the Mind]], in the [[City-State of Haven]], where a few students carry on the traditions of Master [[Laughing Crane]].
** The two groups are not affiliated.
* Also available from the [[Way of the Mystic Hand]], a group of ex-Fists based out of the [[Jade Tower]].
* The Way of the Four Elements (PHB)
* The two groups are not affiliated.
** Taught solely by the Monastery of the Tempestuous Sea, in [[Wild's Reef]].
===The Way of the Four Elements===
** This monastery is affiliated with the Order of the [[Fist of Reverence]], one of the orders of [[Pelor]].
* (PHB)
* The Way of the Drunken Master (Xanathar's)
* Taught solely by the Monastery of the Tempestuous Sea, in [[Wild's Reef]].
** Not so much a school as a lifestyle, this is available without a teacher.
* This monastery is affiliated with the Order of the [[Fist of Reverence]], one of the orders of [[Pelor]].
* The Way of the Kensei (Xanathar's)
===The Way of the Drunken Master===
** Only taught by the Order of the [[Legacy of the Mind and Heart]], where it is often paired with Samurai style [[Fighter]] training.
* (Xanathar's)
* The Way of the Sun Soul (Xanathar's)
* Not so much a school as a lifestyle, this is available without a teacher.
** Several monasteries affiliated with the Order of the Fist of Reverence teach this style instead of Open Hand.
===The Way of the Kensei===
* The Way of Mercy (Tasha's)
* (Xanathar's)
** Only available from the [[Protectors of the Eternal Flame]]. Once part of the hierarchy of the Church of Pelor, this group is now dedicated to [[Nevari]]. They are based in the refugee camp outside [[Maxaen]].
* Only taught by the Order of the [[Legacy of the Mind and Heart]], where it is often paired with Samurai style [[Fighter]] training.
===The Way of the Sun Soul===
* (Xanathar's)
* Several monasteries affiliated with the Order of the Fist of Reverence teach this style instead of Open Hand.
===The Way of Mercy===
* (Tasha's)
* Only available from the [[Protectors of the Eternal Flame]]. Once part of the hierarchy of the Church of Pelor, this group is now dedicated to [[Nevari]]. They are based in the refugee camp outside [[Maxaen]].


==Notable Monks==
==Notable Monks==

Latest revision as of 15:07, 27 December 2023

Class Notes[edit]

This character class is available with the following notes:

Alignment
Monks may be of any alignment, though that may be restricted if they are part of an organization such as the Fist of Reverence

Monastic Traditions[edit]

The Way of the Open Hand[edit]

  • (PHB)
  • Taught by a number of monasteries, most notably the Monastery of the Intercepting Fist, in Luminaux.
  • Most monasteries that teach this style are associated with the Order of the Fist of Reverence, one of the orders of Pelor.

The Way of Shadow[edit]

The Way of the Four Elements[edit]

  • (PHB)
  • Taught solely by the Monastery of the Tempestuous Sea, in Wild's Reef.
  • This monastery is affiliated with the Order of the Fist of Reverence, one of the orders of Pelor.

The Way of the Drunken Master[edit]

  • (Xanathar's)
  • Not so much a school as a lifestyle, this is available without a teacher.

The Way of the Kensei[edit]

The Way of the Sun Soul[edit]

  • (Xanathar's)
  • Several monasteries affiliated with the Order of the Fist of Reverence teach this style instead of Open Hand.

The Way of Mercy[edit]

Notable Monks[edit]