Way of the Beast King
At 6th level the Monk has learned deeper secrets to the
In ancient times a Lycanthrope terrorized several villages
deep in the mountains. A wandering monk was asked by the
villagers to face down the beast, and he told them that it
would be dealt with before the next full moon. He entered the
woods and followed the beast through the tainted energy his
curse left in the air. He came upon a young man alone in the
forest, despondent and afraid. He immediately recognized the
young man as the poor cursed soul.
He offered the young man a new path. The ability to learn
to control his abilities, and rather than terrorize others, to
protect them instead. The young man, afraid of the
alternative, followed the monk. He learned to meditate, to use
the ki formed in his body to control his transformations,
studied other wild beasts to learn of their capabilities, and
natures.
Several years later the same villages were terrorized yet
again by a new beast. Again they appealed to a wandering
monk, not realizing the passing monk was the young man
who had once so terrorized their homes. With the control he
had learned from his master he waged a battle with the beast,
and eventually brought it down. The ferocity and power
shown by the monk led to a new title given him by the
villagers. The Beast King was born.
Anyone who wishes to follow the path of the Beast King
may do so through intensive meditation and learning to use
their Ki to control their physical bodies. Intense study of
lycanthropes, and other wild beasts is required. Monks who
follow this path often find themselves exhibiting more bestial
traits both physically and behaviorally.
(Way of the Beast King) Features/Spells
Class Level Feature
3rd Aspect of the Beast King
6th Hide of the Beast King
11th Lunge of the Beast King
17th Aura of the Beast King
Aspect of the Beast King
At 3rd level a Monk on this path has begun his studies and
meditations on the transformative powers of lycanthropy, and
the strengths of the wild beasts surrounding them. By
spending 1 ki point per transformation the Monk may select
from the following adaptations. Adaptations last for a number
of minutes equal to Wis modifier. When attacking using
adaptations the Monk uses whichever modifier He would
normally use when attacking with His Martial Arts
Transform hands into claws changing damage type from
Bludgeoning to Slashing
Transform teeth into fangs. Fangs deal 1d8 piercing
damage as an attack action.
Manifest a tail that deals 1d6 Bludgeoning damage. On hit
with tail enemy must make a dex save DC 8+Prof+Dex
Gain dark vision up to 60 ft or double the range of
darkvision if already possessed. Gain advantage on all vision
based perception checks.
Hide of the Beast King
power of beasts. The Monk has learned to channel his
transformative powers for defense. By spending 2 ki points
the monk is able to increase AC by 2 and reduce all incoming
damage by an amount equal to his Wis modifier. By spending
5 ki points the Monk gains the previous bonuses as well as
resistance to all energy types. This transformation lasts for a
number of minutes equal to his Wis modifier.
Leap of the Beast King
At 11th level the Monk has learned from the predatory ways
of the beasts. By spending 2 ki points the Monk may leap up
to his movement speed distance towards an enemy. The
enemy must make a Dex save DC 8+Prof+Dex or take 1d6
damage per 10 feet leaped and be knocked prone. By
spending 4 ki points the Monk may perform the leap as a
reaction towards any enemy that moves away from the monk
so long as they are within range of the leap. The enemy does
not need to be engaged with the Monk, it simply has to move
further away from the Monk in relation to where it currently
is.
Aura of the Beast King
At 17th level the Monk has reached the level of a true beast
king. His power manifests as an aura of immense power. By
spending 5 ki points the Beast King erupts in an incredible
aura of power that takes one of three forms based upon the
damage the Beast King wishes to do.
Radiant-the Beast Kings attacks deal radiant damage. His
eyes glow golden, and draconic wings extend from his
shoulders.
Force-the Beast King's attacks deal force damage. His eyes
glow electric blue, and Eagle's wings extend from his
shoulders.
Necrotic-the Beast King's attacks deal necrotic damage.
His eyes bleed with a dark red energy, and skeletal wings
extend from his shoulders.
All forms gain a fly speed equal to the Beast King's
movement speed. All creatures the Beast King considers
hostile within 10xWis feet must make a Wis save DC
8+Prof+Wis or be frightened. While in this form the Beast
king may spend 1 ki point per enemy to force them to make a
Wis save DC 8+Prof+Wis or be stunned under the force of
the Beast King's gaze. This transformation lasts for a number
of minutes equal to his Wis modifier.
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