'MONK' It was the late Second Age, when the peaceful monks of Serin lived in an age of pettiness and war. The high ranked masters took a lazy and often spiteful approach - teaching it wrongly, betraying their heritage. Monks of this age focused on the external, physical aspect of their martial arts, and prized themselves only on their fighting. But one fateful day, an old Grandmaster from afar by the name of Sen befell the monastery. Carrying a banner that read simply "Specialist in correcting bad kung fu", she easily assassinated every master after defeating their incompetent students. The doors of the monastery were closed in shame, its belfry haunted by the ghosts of their former masters. Eight years passed, and a few students emerged from hiding. These students had changed their ways, focusing on their meditation and learning to chii. They had became enlightened, and achieved true mastery of martial arts. Thus the doors of the monastery were finally re-opened, so that they may share their new teachings. Monks learn their skills at a monastery instead of a guildhall. They must go through rigorous mental and physical training, and discipline, to reach the peak of their powers. Monks shun weapons for the purpose of hurting others, instead concentrating upon a variety of fighting styles to adapt to situations they are faced with. They must wear light armor to be able to perform their techniques. Monks may choose a Path in the eternal conflict, or remain unbiased, but they are not permitted to walk the path of chaos. Note that this choice is not made during character creation, but must be made by the 10th rank instead. Due to their vows of austerity, monks also eschew flaunting their riches and therefore carry a maximum of 20,000 gold on their person at any time. The monastery of monks lies within the Holy Grove, on the eastern road between Seringale and Timaran. A smaller monastery can be found within Seringale's park. The following races can be a monk: human, halfling, storm giant, half-elf, jagar
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