Monk

General Info

The monks are a group of wandering spiritualists whose main goal is to teach the value of neutrality and discipline to the many egos of the realm.

In general, the monks hold themselves out of the politics and power struggles of the Realm. Rather they prefer to explore the wild places and the long forgotten back waters of the Realm in hopes of finding that one enlightened truth which will bring them to Wholeness. To be a monk is often a solitary life, with many long journeys whose only reward is Knowledge.

The monks of Xetar are all members of the Shin Ki Budo Dojo, located in the city. Here the monks can learn the many skills and abilities that will help them along their spiritual path.

Playing A Monk

Monks are meant to be difficult but rewarding; a new profession for advanced players. Look for more monk additions in the future. Overall, Monks are not the greatest fighters. They are however very capable with the clever use of skills and light weapons monks can attack very quickly and to devastating effect.

Monks can train the following weapon types: Knife, Short Blade, and Staff.

Fighting Styles

Fighting styles are skills that a player can call on to bolster their natural abilities for a short time. Each style offers differing advantages, experiment them focus on the one that fits your monk's combat approach the best.

Tier 1

• Crane
• Tiger
• Monkey
• Bo (staff)
• Fang (short blade and knife)

Tier 1 Non-Style Skills:

• Strike (a combat strike bolstered during monkey style)
• Throw (a difficult but deadly throwing attack)
• Flurry (a quick flurry of blows only during tiger style)
• Discipline (basis of monk-hood)
• Pummel (the way of the fist)
• Dodge
• Parry

Tier 2

• Toad Style (a defensive style)
• Mantis Style (a dangerous attacking stance)

Tier 2 Non-Style Skills

• Critical Strike (expensive but valued)

Tier 3

• Dragon style (as yet unmastered)
• Drunken fist (a complicated to use but devastating fighting school)

Training Sites

There is one external training site for monks. If you wish to learn Fang style you must find it on your own.

Monk-Exclusive Items

Currently a monks belt is available which will grant bonuses to the monk as he or she improves. It auto-loads and is not removable. There is a monk store in the monk's dojo of Xetar.

Titles

In the Dojo, an old master will re-title monks as their skills improve. You must simply go to his chamber and <request a title>