Disciple of the Ancient Word (5e Subclass)

Disciple of the Ancient Word

The path of the Ancient Word is chosen by Truenamers that are in tune with thier own bodies.

Disciples of the Ancient Word are intellectual warrior monks who, through a deeper understanding of their Personal Truenames, transcend the limits of their mortal form. Disciples commit themselves to a studied pursuit of introspection tempered by pious devotion to the principles of Zuoken as penned by the hand of the first disciple, Akahuza. Through these teachings, disciples develop techniques that allow them to defy the limits of reality.

Level 3: One with the Ancient Word

You gain Monk feats: Ki and Martial Arts.

You gain Unarmored Mind: While you are wearing no armor and not wearing a shield, your AC equals 13 + your Intelligence modifier.

You gain Word of the Stance Unyielding: You may expend one Ki to roll an Arcana check when a Strength saving throw is required. If you have an advantage with Strength saving throws, you have an advantage with your Arcana check.

Level 6: The Body is a Temple

You gain the Monk feat: Slow Fall and Unarmored Movement.

You gain Word of Health Restored: As an action, you may expend one Ki and roll an Arcana check against your own Personal Truename. If successful, you gain a number of hit points equal to your character level.

Level 10: Defense of the Mind

You gain the Monk feat: Evasion

You gain Word of Reflexes Exalted: As a reaction, you may expend one Ki and roll an Arcana check against your own Personal Truename. If successful, you may attempt to interfere with a ranged spell or weapon. If you have enough movement remaining this round, move between the offender and their target to become the target instead.

You gain Word of the Strike Unstoppable: After a successful melee strike, you may expend one Ki and roll an Arcana check against the target to overcome their damage reduction and resistance.

Level 14: Diamond Soul

You gain the Monk feat: Diamond Soul

You gain Word of the Fist Unraveling: After a successful melee strike, you may expend one Ki and roll an Arcana check against the target to dispel one of their magical effects.

You gain Word of Harm Avoided: When hit by a weapon you are aware of, as a reaction you may expend one Ki and roll an Arcana check against the offending attack roll. If successful, you may use a free hand to deflect the attack, negating any damage inflicted.

Level 18: Transcending the Mortal Form

You gain the Monk feat: Empty Body

You gain Word of Mystic Deflection: When targeted by a magical effect you are aware of, as a reaction you may expend one Ki and roll an Arcana check against the enemy's saving throw DC to counter it. You do not need to be aware of the enemy.

You gain Word of Speed Unfettered: As a reaction, you may expend all of your remaining Ki and roll an Arcana check against your own Personal Truename. If successful, you immediately take an additional turn.

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