Hello, all. This post concerns a mostly theoretical build; I enjoy monks, I enjoy adding casting to martially-oriented characters (particularly with stat synergy), and I absolutely love the flavor of the stigmata ability.
I am thinking that eighth level is a felicitous break-point from monk, due to the reception of a second flurry attack, save increases, an unarmored AC boost, etc., at that level. Then, having attained wisdom through devotion, the character would take a level of cleric and then enter the prestige class, learning to shed blood as the ultimate expression of perfection through bodily mortification.
I like Sohei for the initiative bonus and weapon training, but I can see other archetypes' being useful. I know that this build would not avail itself fully of the Holy Vindicator's abilities (armor proficiencies are wasted, as is vindicator's shield), and would only employ channeling in an ancillary capacity, but, between high wisdom and the various benefits of Stigmata (not to mention the great volume of attacks this character could make when flurrying), I think this could make a nice warrior type with a small amount of casting and fabulous flavor.
What do people think? Any suggestions about archetypes, deities (Irori is an obvious choice), feats, strategies, etc.? Thank you!
Alternatively, is there another way to achieve this flavor? A devout melee character intent upon self-perfection who eventually gains some magical ability and somehow takes physical strain in order to empower himself/ herself?
Try Ashiel's monk, it uses monk progression for AC bonus, weapons, flurry, unarmed damage and the like, but replaces most of the special abilities with the psychic warrior power progression from the Psionics Unleashed supplement.
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Um, this definitely violates the paladin's code. Nice try, though.