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* Monks may be of any alignment, though that may be restricted if they are part of an organization such as the [[Fist of Reverence]]
* Monks may be of any alignment, though that may be restricted if they are part of an organization such as the [[Fist of Reverence]]
* Monks are very secretive about their fighting arts; they consider it a gift. Therefore, monk may not multi-class, nor may they teach another, non-monk anything beyond the basics of their art.
* Monks are very secretive about their fighting arts; they consider it a gift. Therefore, monks may not multi-class, nor may they teach another, non-monk anything beyond the basics of their art.
* However, Monks may always take levels in the [[Cleric]] class, provided that their cleric level is always at least one level lower than their monk level. They retain their affiliation with their original Order.
* However, monks may always take levels in the [[Cleric]] class, provided that their cleric level is always at least one level lower than their monk level.
* ''Knowledge (Religion)'' and ''Use Magic Item'' are class skills for Monks
* ''Knowledge (Religion)'' and ''Use Magic Item'' are class skills for Monks
* There are a few, special weapons that they may use with their unarmed bonuses, rather than as normal weapons. To add a little variety, two new weapons are being introduced to this list: [[Additional Weapons#Escrima|Escrima]] or [[Additional Weapons#Tonfa|Tonfa]].  
* There are a few, special weapons that they may use with their unarmed bonuses, rather than as normal weapons. To add a little variety, two new weapons are being introduced to this list: [[Additional Weapons#Escrima|Escrima]] or [[Additional Weapons#Tonfa|Tonfa]].  

Revision as of 15:01, 19 June 2009

This character class is available with the following notes:

  • Monks may be of any alignment, though that may be restricted if they are part of an organization such as the Fist of Reverence
  • Monks are very secretive about their fighting arts; they consider it a gift. Therefore, monks may not multi-class, nor may they teach another, non-monk anything beyond the basics of their art.
  • However, monks may always take levels in the Cleric class, provided that their cleric level is always at least one level lower than their monk level.
  • Knowledge (Religion) and Use Magic Item are class skills for Monks
  • There are a few, special weapons that they may use with their unarmed bonuses, rather than as normal weapons. To add a little variety, two new weapons are being introduced to this list: Escrima or Tonfa.
  • At 6th level, a Monk may take Turn Undead instead of their normal bonus feat choice. They turn undead exactly as a paladin of their monk level.
    • The mechanics for the class power Turn Undead have been significantly revised; please see the appropriate page for more details.

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