Monk

The Monk

Gender: M
Strength: 7
Dexterity: 11
Intelligence: 11
Weapon: Quarterstaff

• Wrapped Quarterstaff
• Falling Thunder

Ascendancies:

Invoker
Acolyte of Chayula

My life has been naught but discipline and focus, preparing me for this. I fight for the Benevolent Dreamer. Free my hands, and those who seek chaos will fall before me!

The Monk is a dexterity/intelligence-oriented class that specializes in unarmed and quarterstaff skills.

The Monk obtains a Wrapped Quarterstaff and Falling Thunder as his default starting weapon and skill in The Riverbank.

Ascendancy classes

Monks can specialize into one of these three Ascendancy classes:

• Invoker
• Acolyte of Chayula
• TBA

Dialogues

Entering locations

Act 1

• The Riverbank: By the Dreamer's will, I have another chance.
• Clearfell Encampment: How have the Ezomytes fallen this far?
• Clearfell: —
• Mud Burrow: A foul lair, for a foul creature.
• The Grelwood: I have dreamt of this place as of late... I am called forward.
• The Red Vale: Generations of senseless conflict. And for what?
• The Grim Tangle: I won't be getting through here... for now.
• Cemetery of the Eternals: This land is haunted by its past...
• Mausoleum of the Praetor: This place harbours an everlasting malice.
• Tomb of the Consort: Somewhere in the darkness, a soul lies dreaming of hate...
• Hunting Grounds: Finally, familiar terrain. I must be getting close to their village...
• Freythorn: I sense... a surreal presence...
• Ogham Farmlands: —
• Ogham Village: What is this madness?! I fear I am too late.
• The Manor Ramparts: Madness echoes here.
• Ogham Manor: The walls carry a subtle beat of a monstrous heart.

Act 2

• Vastiri Outskirts: So, these are the Maraketh. Life seems difficult in the desert.
• The Ardura Caravan: So this is how they survive..
• Mawdun Quarry: This great wound in the land bodes ill.
• Mawdun Mine: They died clawing for escape. This place is a tomb.
• The Halani Gates (1): Why has the caravan stopped?
• Traitor's Passage:
• The Halani Gates (2): Let us see what the Faridun have in store for me.
• Mastodon Badlands: Death shelters life in an unforgiving land.
• The Bone Pits: A wasteland without end.
• Keth: Aspirations of an ancient civilisation still resonate from this place.
• The Lost City: They put their faith in the wrong gods. This place is a testament to their choice.
• Buried Shrines: Something emanates from the darkness...
• Valley of the Titans: This is no place for mortals.
• The Titan Grotto: The Third Pact speaks of this! I'm not supposed to be here...
• Deshar: I didn't expect burial spires to be so beautiful.
• Path of Mourning: Mankind always aspires to reach the skies, even in death.
• The Spires of Deshar: —
• The Dreadnought: We fight to the end!
• Dreadnought Vanguard: The Beast is close. The very air rots on the wind.
• Trial of the Sekhemas: Here, mettle was tested. Here, I shall surpass.

Act 3

• Sandswept Marsh: Where the Dreamer wills, I go.
• Ziggurat Encampment: I recognise this place from my dreams...
• Jungle Ruins: They swing among the trees...
• The Venom Crypts: Darkness and decay...
• Infested Barrens: Wraeclast is adorned with the scars of what once was.
• The Azak Bog: This stench is damaging my calm.
• Chimeral Wetlands: What wondrous sights!
• Jiquani's Machinarium: That statue... how ominous...
• Jiquani's Sanctum: How strange. I should ask Alva about this.
• The Matlan Waterways: They're here, just as Servi warned.
• The Drowned City: This city is not dead... something moves in hidden spaces...
• Apex of Filth: Foul spores cloy the wind.
• The Molten Vault: What horrors does this quiet darkness hide?
• Temple of Kopec: What is the source of that blinding light?
• Utzaal: Utzaal... lives!
• Aggorat: Such beauty... such violence.
• The Black Chambers: —
• The Ziggurat Refuge: Uhh... How long have I been asleep?
• The Temple of Chaos: Another chance to test my mettle.

Boss defeated

Act 1

• The Bloated Miller: Skill always beats raw strength.
• Beira of the Rotten Pack: —
• The Devourer: Nightmares have no power against the light.
• The Brambleghast: I best not tarry... if the trees here can behave like that...
• The Rust King: Sleep now, and dream no longer!
• The Rotten Druid: Begone, foul creature!
• Draven, the Eternal Praetor: Let the Ezomytes buried here finally know peace.
• Asinia, the Praetor's Consort: Forbidden thaumaturgy causes nothing but pain and misery.
• Lachlann of Endless Lament: Rejoin your family, tortured soul.
• The Crowbell: Corruption creates strange beasts indeed.
• The King in the Mists: Better dead than enslaved to a false religion.
• The Executioner: Mere strength is no match for skill.
• Candlemass, the Living Rite: This is the cost of pagan beliefs.
• Count Geonor: The Dreamer will not take your soul to unity, Geonor. Rot here for all time.

Act 2

• Rathbreaker: Let this prove my worth. I should return to the caravan.
• Rudja, the Dread Engineer: At least there's one survivor of this madness.
• Balbala, the Traitor: A coin...?
• Jamanra, the Risen King: I have seen the face of the enemy, and it is hatred.
• Ekbab, Ancient Steed: Death reclaims its own.
• Kabala, Constrictor Queen: I won't soon forget this one... eugh.
• Azarian, the Forsaken Son: —
• Zalmarath, the Colossus: A servant of the Dreamer has dared... and succeeded!
• Tor Gul, the Defiler: Is it the Beast that empowers such horrors? This must end!
• Jamanra, the Abomination: Asala!

Act 3

• Rootdredge: This land is infested with ancient Corruption!
• Mighty Silverfist: Man bests beast once again!
• Ignagduk, the Bog Witch: I have had my fill of witches for one lifetime.
• Xyclucian, the Chimeral: —
• Blackjaw, the Remnant: That thing, it fought with the ire of a mortal man...
• Zicoatl, Warden of the Core: Finally, I have what I need.
• Mektul, the Forgemaster: The dangers of wealth have never been so literal.
• The Queen of Filth: You were not even worthy of my skills.
• Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun: Endless power... corrupts.
• Viper Napuatzi: What... where did she go?
• Doryani, Royal Thaumaturge: —

Other

• The Ninth Treasure of Keth: Wealth is useless in a dead empire.
• Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker: Discipline and strength triumph once again.

Level up

• Reaching level 2: My training continues.
• Reaching level 3: Each victory is but another milestone on the endless path.
• Reaching level 5: Savor the feeling, but keep moving forward.
• Reaching level 10: The Dreamer guides.
• Reaching level 15: Today is a good day!
• Reaching level 20: Enlightening!
• Reaching level 30: Fate is on my side this day!
• Reaching level 40: Mastery is within my grasp!
• Reaching level 50: A noteworthy attainment!
• Reaching level 60: The zenith of my power so far!
• Reaching level 70: My journey continues!
• Reaching level 80: Elevation!
• Reaching level 90: Dreamer! Bear witness!
• Reaching level 100:
  • I have reached the limits of the mortal form!
  • Ultimate discipline!
  • I am the master now!

Miscellaneous

Full inventory

• I carry few possessions. And I don't have room for that.
• I must maintain a fine balance.
• I've no room for that.
• I have no room for that.

Using ability in town

• This isn't the place. Or the time.
• That would draw unwanted attention.
• I must restrain myself.

Using well

• Relief.
• A cool drink.
• A moment's respite.
• Ahh.... a moment's respite.

Respec passive point

• I must meditate.
• Time to refocus.
• Let's try something different.

Other

• Choice of an Ascendancy class: My path diverges.
• Selecting Acolyte of Chayula Ascendancy class: The power of the Dreamer flows through me!

Gameplay video

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Gallery

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  The monk's wanted poster.

Version history

Version	Changes
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.