Zen Monk
Zen Monks work to improve and attune their mind and spirit until they are instruments of unrivaled power.
Zen Monks work to improve and attune their mind and spirit until it is an instrument of unrivaled power. They use their own spirit energy or “chi” in order to perform feats unimaginable by most mortals. It usually takes years of practice and dedication to learn even the most basic Chi Techniques. The average zen monk is chosen at a young age and lives in seclusion meditating every day to one day achieve enlightenment. A zen monk might travel or leave the monastery if they are sent on a journey of enlightenment, or if their monastery is scattered or destroyed.
Playing a Zen Monk
XP Cost: 5 Prerequisites: Wisdom 14 or higher
Choosing this Archetype grants you the following:
Training
You are granted Training in Knowledge and any Three of the following Skills: Acrobatics, Medicine, Arcane, Apothacy, Insight, Debate, Athletics, Investigation, or Survival.
Gain Training in the use of 1 Hand-to-Hand Weapon Type.
Equipment
Acquire a Common suit of Light Armor of your choice.
Acquire a Common or Uncommon Hand-to-Hand Weapon.
Ability
Zen Chi Conduit
You gain the Ability to Perform Chi Techniques by spending Chi Points.
You consider your Willpower to be Chi for the Purpose of Activating Chi Techniques.
A Zen Monk may spend 1 Chi to add a Destiny Die to a Chi Technique Attack Roll, or re-roll a set of damage dice for a Chi Technique.
Trait
Zen Monk Chi Pool
You have learned to gather and control your spirit energy. You gain a Chi Pool that is derived from your WIS Modifier. Meaning you may spend Willpower to Activate or Overpower any Chi Technique that requires the expenditure of Chi.
Your Chi Pool is increased by 2 Chi Points.
Acquire 4 Tier I Chi Techniques,
Or 2 Tier II Chi Techniques of your choice,
Or 2 Tier I Chi Techniques and 1 Tier II Chi Technique.
Monk's Vow Selection
Choose a Monk's Vow
You may choose a Monk's Vow at this time, doing so grants you more Chi, but requires that you modify your behavior to avoid breaking the vow, and thus lose the benefit it offers.
Vow of Silence
You have taken a vow of silence and do not speak aloud, use your voice or cry out.
Vow: While keeping this Vow you may communicate via gestures and shadow sign, but cannot speak, grunt or vocalize.
Benefit: Your Chi Pool maximum is increased by 3.
Vow of Celibacy
You have taken a vow of celibacy and do not partake in romance or pleasures of the flesh.
Vow: While keeping this Vow you may not engage in any romantic, flirtatious or sexual activity.
Benefit: Your Chi Pool maximum is increased by 2.
Vow of Poverty
You have taken a vow of poverty and do not partake in acts of greed, profit or revelry.
Vow: While keeping this Vow you cannot demand payment, haggle for goods/services or collect vast amounts of wealth, possessions or property.
Benefit: Your Chi Pool maximum is increased by 2.
Vow of Purity
You have taken a vow of purity and do not partake in substances with flavor or texture.
Vow: While keeping this vow you cannot consume anything other than water and foods that provide sustenance only. This includes beverages, candies, treats, drugs, alcohol and potions.
Benefit: Your Chi Pool maximum is increased by 3.
Traits and Abilities
Purchase with XP
Traits
Strong Willed
XP Cost: 2 Prerequisites: Zen Monk
Gain Training in Wisdom Saving Throws. You may now add your Training Bonus to Wisdom Saving Throws.
Mental Fortitude
XP Cost: 2 Prerequisites: Zen Monk
Gain Training in Intellect Saving Throws. You may now add your Training Bonus to Intellect Saving Throws.
Emotional Awareness
XP Cost: 2 Prerequisites: Zen Monk
Gain Training in Charisma Saving Throws. You may now add your Training Bonus to Charisma Saving Throws.
Nimble
XP Cost: 2 Prerequisites: Zen Monk
Gain Training in Dexterity Saving Throws. You may now add your Training Bonus to Dexterity Saving Throws.
Strong
XP Cost: 2 Prerequisites: Zen Monk
Gain Training in Strength Saving Throws. You may now add your Training Bonus to Strength Saving Throws.
Resilient
XP Cost: 2 Prerequisites: Zen Monk
Gain Training in Constitution Saving Throws. You may now add your Training Bonus to Constitution Saving Throws.
Quiet Mind
(Can be taken multiple times)
XP Cost: 1 Prerequisites: Zen Monk
Your deep meditations and quiet mind have granted you the ability to perform more Chi Techniques.
Acquire 2 Tier I Chi Techniques of your choice.
Zen Epiphany
(Can be taken multiple times)
XP Cost: 2 Prerequisites: Zen Monk, Quiet Mind
You have acquired more powerful Chi Techniques due to a meditative epiphany.
Acquire 1 Tier II Chi Technique of your choice.
Zen Inspiration
(Can be taken multiple times)
XP Cost: 3 Prerequisites: Zen Monk, Zen Epiphany
You have acquired one of the most powerful Chi Techniques due to your inspiration from the universe.
Acquire 1 Tier III Chi Technique of your choice.
Basic Maneuvers
(Can be taken multiple times)
XP Cost : 1 Prerequisites : Zen Monk
Choose 1 or 2 Maneuver Types(Might, Stamina or Focus), you gain 2 Tier I Maneuvers of the chosen type(s).
Expert Maneuvers
(Can be taken multiple times)
XP Cost : 2 Prerequisites : Zen Monk, Practiced Maneuver(s) of the same type.
Choose 1 or 2 Maneuver Types(Might, Stamina or Focus), you gain 2 Tier II Maneuvers of the chosen type(s).
Special Maneuvers
(Can be taken multiple times)
XP Cost : 3 Prerequisites : Zen Monk, Expert Maneuver(s) of the same type.
Choose 1 or 2 Maneuver Types(Might, Stamina or Focus), you gain 2 Tier III Maneuvers of the chosen type(s).
Pure Chi
XP Cost : 2 Prerequisites : Zen Monk
Your Spell Save DC for all Chi Techniques is increased by 2.
Glowing Chi
XP Cost : 4 Prerequisites : Zen Monk, Pure Chi
Your Spell Save DC for all Chi Techniques is further increased by 2.
Monk's Movement Speed
XP Cost : 2 Prerequisites : Zen Monk
Increase Movement Speed by 1 Meter.
Chi Infused Movement
XP Cost : 4 Prerequisites : Zen Monk, Monk's Movement Speed
Increase Movement Speed and Jump Distances by 1 Meter as long as you have at least 1 Chi Remaining.
Enlightened Movement
XP Cost : 6 Prerequisites : Zen Monk, Chi Infused Movement
Increase Movement Speed and Jump Distances by 1 additional Meter as long as you have at least 1 Chi Remaining.
Monk's Balance
XP Cost : 2 Prerequisites : Zen Monk
Gain Training in DEX Saving Throws.
Chi Enhancement
(This Trait may be taken multiple times)
XP Cost: 4 Prerequisites: Zen Monk
You have learned to imbue your own body with Chi.
While you have at least 1 Chi remaining you may Use your Wisdom Modifier in place of Strength or Dexterity Modifier for Skill, Saving Throw or Attack Rolls that utilize that modifier. Choose one(DEX or STR) when you acquire this Trait.
Chi Absorption
XP Cost: 4 Prerequisites: Zen Monk
You have learned to absorb the spirit energy of the nature that surrounds you.
You may use your Action to regenerate 2 Chi while surrounded by nature.
Chi Flow
XP Cost: 3 Prerequisites: Zen Monk
Your dedication pays off as you unlock hidden reserves of Chi within yourself that you never knew existed.
Gain +2 to your Chi Pool.
Inner Peace
XP Cost: 6 Prerequisites: Zen Monk, Chi Flow
Your extreme devotion and still mind has greatly increased your Chi Flow.
Gain +3 to your Chi Pool.
Chi Regeneration
XP Cost: 4 Prerequisites: Zen Monk
You have learned to passively convert excess chi into healing energy.
While you have at least 1 Chi remaining you regenerate 1 HP per Round.
Slow Aging
XP Cost : 4 Prerequisites : Zen Monk
Your character’s average lifespan is extended by 200%.
Tough
XP Cost : 2 Prerequisites : Zen Monk
Your total HP is increased by +1 and each time you level up.
Efficient
XP Cost : 2 Prerequisites : Zen Monk
You gain an additional Motion.
Extra Efficient
XP Cost : 4 Prerequisites : Zen Monk, Efficient
You gain one additional Motion.
Super Efficient
XP Cost : 6 Prerequisites : Zen Monk, Extra Efficient
You gain one additional Motion.
Rapid Strike Speed
XP Cost : 2 Prerequisites : Zen Monk
You have an additional Melee Attack Action at your disposal.
Lightning Strike Speed
XP Cost : 4 Prerequisites : Zen Monk, Rapid Strike Speed
You have an additional Melee Attack Action at your disposal.
Fast Reaction Speed
XP Cost : 2 Prerequisites : Zen Monk
Gain an additional Reaction.
Blurred Reaction Speed
XP Cost : 4 Prerequisites : Zen Monk, Fast Reaction Speed
Gain one additional Reaction.
Superhuman Reaction Speed
XP Cost : 6 Prerequisites : Zen Monk, Blurred Reaction Speed
Gain one additional Reaction.
Abilities
Chi Defense
XP Cost : 2 Prerequisites : Zen Monk
When you roll Initiative you may use your Reaction to spend 1 chi; doing so grants yourself a bonus to your AC equal to half your WIS Modifier. You may drop this defense at any time via a Motion or Reaction and in doing so regain the chi spent activating this Ability.
Chi Blasts
XP Cost : 4 Prerequisites : Zen Monk
While you have at least 1 Chi remaining you may choose to deal Burn, Frost or Electrical Damage with your Unarmed Attacks. This ability does not consume Chi.
