Dear All,
I am convinced that AD&D 2nd edition, despite all the
efforts, could not produce e a decent reworked version of 1st edition Monk
class. Designers tried with kits (Complete
Priest’s Handbook) and classes (Player’s Option and Greyhawk supplements),
never meeting my expectation.
So , as I did for the Sorcerer, I built a
homemade class. I am not claiming it is better than the official ones, just…is
an additional proposal that some other player might like, this is the reason I
am sharing it with you.
The Monk
Monks are masters of unarmed combat. They train in
monasteries where they pursue personal perfection through action and
contemplation. Monks have no need of weapons and armor, for their relentless
practice has allowed them to unlock their physical and spiritual abilities.
While most monks are lawful—the focus and discipline needed to master their
arts demands rigid dedication—they vary among good, neutral, and evil
alignments.
Lawful evil monks are schemers and conquerors. The
insidious Scarlet Brotherhood of GREYHAWK is the most notable example of an
evil monk tradition in D&D. Lawful neutral monks focus on inner mastery and
care little for the world at large. Lawful good monks are champions of the
common folk.
