Monk

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.
• Monks may learn different fighting styles, as listed here
• 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.

Notable Members

• Sir Kimo DawnBreaker

Monk Organizations and Monasteries

The Order of the Fist of Reverence

One of the orders of ORB, they have two primary monasteries.

• The Monastery of the Intercepting Fist, in Luminaux, teaches Denying Stance Style
• The Monastery of Tempestuous Sea, in Wild's Reef, teaches Hand and Foot Style

The Way of the Mystic Hand

Based out of the Jade Tower, this group of ex-Fists teaches Cobra Strike Style and Sleeping Tiger Style

The Protectors of the Eternal Flame

Once part of the hierarchy of the Church of ORB, this group is now dedicated to Nevari. They are based in the refugee camp outside Maxaen, and teach Undying Way Style and Passive Way Style.

The Chapel of the Mind, in the City-State of Haven

A few students here, originally under the tutelage of Master Laughing Crane, formed their own martial arts style, the Way of the [Invisible Eye.

One Large Fist Clan, an oasis somewhere in the Merkiless Desert

A group of half-orcs and orcs were driven from their home in the Star Islands for believing that law and justice were perhaps not a bad idea. They stuck together, found an unoccupied oasis, and set up a permanent camp. They teach a style of unarmed combat focused on Overwhelming Attacks, though if you called them monks they might not know just what you meant.

See Also

• Drunken Masters
• Tattooed Master