MONASTIC TRADITIONS A few traditions of monastic pursuit are common inthe ‘monasteries scattered across the multiverse, Most monasteries practice one tradition exclusively, but afew honor al the {raditions and instruct each monk according t his or her aptitude and interest All the traditions rely on the same basi techniques, diverging asthe student grows more adept. Thus, a monk need choose a tradition only upon reaching 3rd level Way OF THORNS You follow a monastic tradition that teaches you to harness the power of nature. Nature has become an extension of yourself, and ‘you have learned to use it to pret effect By following this Way ‘you lean techniques to manipulate plans, allowing them to bend {o your will and aid you both in combat and out of it DiscrpLe oF THE Witps ‘When you choose this tradition at 3d level, you learn magical disciplines that hamess the power of nature. A discipline requires ‘you o spend ki points each time you use it ‘You know the Natural Atunement discipline and one other nature discipline of your choice, which are detailed inthe "Nature Disciplines" section below. You learn one additional nature discipline of your choice at 6th, 11thand I 7th level ‘Whenever you lear a new nature discipline, you can also replace one nature discipline tat you already know with a different disipline, Casting Nature Spelt. Some nature disciplines allow you to cast spells. To cast one ofthese spells, you use is easting time and other rules, but you don't need to provide material ‘components Frit ‘Once you reach Sth level in this class, you can spend addtional i points fo increase the level ofa nature discipline spell that you «ast, provided thatthe spel hasan enhanced effect ata higher level, as slicing eaves does. The spells level inereases by I for cach additional ki point you spend. For example, if you are a Sth-level monk and use Nature's Weapon to cast sling leaves, {yout ean spend 3 ki points to east its &2nd-level spel (the ‘isciplne's base cost of 2 ki points pls 1), ‘The maximum number ofki points you can spend to cast a spel in this way(inclading it base ki point cost and any ‘ditional ki points you spend to increase is level) is determined by your monk level, as shown inthe Spells and Ki Points table ‘SPELLS AND Ki POINTS Monk Levels Maximum Ki Points fora Spell Sth-8th 3 the 2h 4 13th-16th s Hih-200h 6 ‘NATURE DISCIPLINES ‘The nature disciplines are presented in alphabetical order. Ifa discipline requires a level, you must be that level in this cass to Tear the discipline Breath of Pain (6th Level Required). You can spend 3 ki points to east spray of thorns Bridge of Spring. You can spend 2 ki points to ast bridge of branches ‘Earthen Restraints, You can spend 2 ki points to cast entangle Fang of the Earth (6th Level Required). You can spend 3ki points to cast explosive seed. Felling Strike (Ilth Level Required). You can spend 4 ki points to east el. Hidden Grove. You can spend 2 Ki points to east overgrowth. Natural Attunement. You ean se your action to brielly control the natural world, causing one ofthe following effets of your choice + Create a harmless, instantancous sensory effect related to nature sich a the smell of flowers, a rstling of tree branches, or the brush of falling leaves. + Cause a plants lowers to blossom or fats to ripen, + Change the color of plant for | minute, choosing a portion of the plant that can Bt ia § feud. + Cause a plant that can fit within a5 f. cube to shape itself into crude form you designate for 1 minute. [Nature's Commune. You can spend 2 ki points to cast rapport spores ‘Nature's Weapon. You can spend 2 ki points fo east slicing leaves. ‘Skewering Fist (Ith Level Required). You can spend 4 ki points to east skewering branch. Stride of the Dryad (17th Level Required), You can spend 6 ki points to east ee stride, Siriking Vine 61h Level Required), You can spend 3 ki points ocast arm of the wild. Treant’s Fist (17th Level Required). You can spend S ki points tocast tree strike. Wave of Thoras (11th Level Required). You can spend 4 ki points to cast enguifing thorns Verdant Grasp (17th Level Required). You can, spend Ski points to cast grasping vine Verdant Hand. You can spend 2 ki points to cast goca's hand. The hand uses your unarmed strike damage as its damage die IGHAPHER 2 | SUBCLASSES _