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So just checking to see if there is any interest for an all monk party homebrew I made with several different monastic 'orders'
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The Jade Dragon
The Topaz Tiger
The Emerald Tortoise
The Opal Ghost
The Sapphire Monkey
The Ruby Bull
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The Silver Phoenix
Each PC would be from one of these Orders
Each order has a 'preferred' fighting style, a unique code, and unique benfiets and perks
If I get enough interest I'll post more detailed information on each order
An interesting concept, but what have you thought of in terms of plot and what not?
It could be neat, but seconding Nohwear; it's the meat of the idea and the plot that would be the deciding factor of interest.
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have had several different ideas for this.
The original was to have another order (non-PC applicable) start to kill/deystroy the others due to a demonic item. In which the PCs were a band of monks pulled from the orders to stop, and or, defeat the crazed master. (Credit goes out to a good friend of mine that got me into this game)
Newer concepts I've recently thought of are potentially either a decade old tradion of a trial, the PCs perform together but keep scores based of certain things winner wins his order the title of 'strongest' for those decades
Have a foreign army invade the Land and the PCs are part of a resistance force fighting the army, possibley with tied in things from the original concept (this is the most probable for me to run)
Or simply a combination of all three, which I like the sound of.
So would go as follows
You are sent to the mountain of chai, were the trials and arena are held every 10 years, you soon learn of a foreign, unknown army descending upon the land, they have broken the palltry army that your homeland had, and are now pillaging the temples of the orders for unknown reasons.
It would progress into you become guerllia/resistance fighters into you eventually rallying the people of the land behind the banners of the monastic orders. With tons of extra stuff I'd rather not spoil thrown in.
Biggest problem with an all monk party is that magic wipes them out quickly, or lack of magic does, unless you cut way back on magic.
Maybe do this again after unchained comes out?
And, one supposes, widely feared.
I'm somewhat interested. If you wanted to, letting every monk have access to a discipline of maneuvers from path of war could be a really interesting way of differentiating the monasteries.
Of course, that's third party, so maybe not, but I thought it fit really well.
Edit: The invading force should have black seraph using monks, of course.
I would like to know more about the monk orders before committing...
I had a blast with my all monk PFS party, so I'd be interested.
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Quick, rough descriptions of the orders- note belonging to and order does not force certain aspects on you, its merely a way of representing them and hinting to what their benefits would potential benefit more
Jade dragons- this order focuses on the perfection of body and spirit, masters of their Ki they can use it to strengthen their body or project their will onto the world around them. They seek enlightenment through the mastery of the energy within. Many of the monks within this order are ki mystics, qinggong, and monks of the healing hand. Many of this order are seen as wise teachers, magical, and calm of emotions.
The Topaz Tigers-
This order focuses on the perfection of the body, they focus more on technique, physical training and strength more than their counterparts. They hone their bodies into weapons. They seek enlightenment through the perfect body, many within this order are martial artists, weapon adepts, and masters of many style . many see monks from this order as brash, ferocious, and full of emotions.
The Emerald Tortoise-
Masters of body and mind, those within this order focus their discipline on mastery of ones body and mind. These monks believe the way to enlightenment lies with ones mind. These monks hone their mind to a mastery above most others. They seek to resolve conflicts without suffering or conflict if conflict occurs, they seek to incapacitate and not harm and as such are excellent users of holds, pins, and other tricks. Many of this order are sensei's, tetori, monks of the mountain, and ki mystics
The Opal ghosts-
These monks believe enlightenment non-obtanable and instead seek to better their own lives. The richest and most luxurious of the orders, these monks are not to be taken lightly, their strange training and self serving ways are dangerous to all. Some within the order savor drawing life energy from others and using it to enhance their own selves, at least so the rumours say. Many of this order are hungry ghost monks, qinggong monks, drunken masters, and sohei. Many of these monks are seen as tricksters, dark, and manipulators
The Sapphire monkeys-
These monks are considered the strangest of the orders, like the Opal ghosts they consider enlightenment a non-obtainable goal, however, these monks believe that a close second is to have a good time in their life. They train in whatever style they enjoy, and so are extremely unpredictable in combat. They usually seek to baffle their foes, flowing around them and having them strike areas they are not at, and taking advantage of the openings this causes. Do not mistake their mirth for I'll discipline, in the martial studies that interest them there are few who suppass them. however many within this order are drawn towards similar forms. Many are masters of many styles, drunken masters, flowing monks, monks of the empty hand, and maneuver masters
The ruby bulls-
Focusing on strength and power these monks have the largest following of combat trained members. Focusing on weapons to increase their strength and animal training to aid them in combat. They seek not enlightenment, or other goal. They seek merely to make a name for themselves and be remembered. Some in the order believe the best weapon is one none expect and master the art of using improvised weapons. Many among this order are weapon masters, sohei, monk of the empty hand, and zen archers.
The silver Phoenix are a special case that I'll get to later.
Biggest problem with an all monk party is that magic wipes them out quickly, or lack of magic does, unless you cut way back on magic.
An interesting challenge then.
I'm interested, not sure if tetori or sensei.