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Message: <blockquote data-quote="El Mahdi" data-source="post: 5667442" data-attributes="member: 59506">[MENTION=28855]domino[/MENTION] Some more ideas to re-flavor the class: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A/C Bonus simply comes from a life of hard labor and exercise and training in Unarmed Combat (Wrestling and Fist-fighting).  Strengthening muscles, increasing Dexterity, and improving endurance and Constitution.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Unarmed Strike and Unarmed Damage Bonus comes from practice at Wrestling and Fist-fighting. (Fist-fighting as sport was popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans, and persisted into Medieval Italy.  It isn't too far of a stretch that it could have migrated in small amounts into other countries of Europe, especially through Monks.  Monks would find this an excellent way to defend themselves due to a lack of training with weapons, especially as it's good exercise also.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Unarmored Speed Bonus is also derived from a life of hard labor and exercise.  Monks may participate in local village games and sporting events, of which running would be one.  (Monks also participated in local celebrations, such as May Day and Morris Dances.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Flurry of Blows is virtually unchanged except for the Asian weapons allowed.  Switch the weapons to Staff and farm implements (which is what most of the allowed Asian weapons were derived from).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Evasion is derived from exercise and a preternatural connection to God.  They sometimes feel a divine hand pushing them to react to something they don't even know is there yet.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Still Mind becomes Unassailable Faith, but mechanically works the same.  This is achieved through prayer, meditation, and doctrinal reading.  Their Faith in God and understanding of the scriptures makes them resistant to enchantments.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ki Strike becomes Divine Strike, but mechanically works the same.  They can channel some of God's divine strength through their unarmed attacks, making them the equivalent of magical attacks.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Purity of Body remains the same.  Due to there vows of purity, maintaining celibacy and not polluting their bodies with alcohol and other vices, they have been blessed by God with immunity to diseases.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Slow Fall becomes Arms of the Angels, but mechanically works the same.  God's host watches over the Monk and assists him in dire need.  When withing arms reach of a wall, the Monk can help slow his descent with the help of the Angels Arms holding him.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wholeness of Body is mechanically the same, but is a Divine gift of healing directly God.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Improved Evasion is again the same, but comes from his connection to God.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Diamond Body becomes Uncorruptable Body.  Mechanically works the same, but comes from God due to their continued adherence to their vows.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Abundant Step becomes God's Footsteps.  Mechanically works the same, but is a gift granted by God allowing the Monk a limited ability to walk where normally only God can walk.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Diamond Soul becomes Chosen Soul.  Mechanically works the same, but is a byproduct of God putting his mark on the Monk's soul.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Quivering Palm becomes Mark of Judgement.  Mechanically works the same, but is God working through the Monk and passing Judgement on the target.  If the target doesn't shape up, God (through the Monk) can simply decide it's time for the target to die.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Timeless Body becomes Eternal Life.  Mechanically works the sam, but is a gift from god for continued adherence to the Monk's vows.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tongue of the Sun and Moon becomes Tongue of the Holy Spirit.  Mechanically works the same way, but comes from the touch of the Holy Spirit (like the story of Pentecost).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Empty Body becomes On the Wings of Angels.  Mechanically works the same way, but is through the intercession of God's Angels.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Perfect Body becomes In the Likeness of God.  Mechanically workds the same way, but comes from a life spent in the pursuit of Godliness.</li> </ul>I would also add Latin as an automatic language. If one wanted to make some actual mechanical changes, try replacing some of the Monk's bonus feats with spell like abilities like Purify Food and Water, Healing, Guidance, Bless, Protection from Evil, Divination, etc. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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