Martial Artists
by Warlocke
edited by Hellbringer

Class: Rogue (Martial Artists of Warrior or Sorcerer stock are possible, but the lack of inherent ToHit% and AC would impede them greatly)
Tag: MAR

Introduction

From out of the ranks of the Sisters of the Sightless Eye come the Martial Artists, a sect which disdains the use of all weapons. Having honed their bodies to perfection and learned to harness their inner Ki, Martial Artists have no need of weapons.

Items

Armor
Only armor that would not impede their movements (Rags, Cape, Cloak, leather armor) may be used. Mail and Plate armor impedes their movement too greatly for them to take advantage of their quickness and agility.

Helms
Being comparatively lightly armored compared to other characters, Martial Artists must depend upon their senses to alert them of any danger. Only headgear that does not hinder their senses of sight or hearing (Cap, Skull Cap, Crown) may be worn.

Jewelry
All. Jewelry in no way hampers movement, and in some cases enhances agility.

Weapons & Shields
None. Martial Artists spend their lives honing their bodies to be the perfect weapon, and disdain the use of anything else. Yes, this means no shields.

Enchantments
All

Shrines

Martial Artists, being followers of the Inner Way, acknowledge no gods or deities, and so may not make use of Shrines, Goat Shrines, or Cauldrons.

Spells

All Martial Artists are trained to notice threats in their surroundings (Detect Traps), some even have the skill to repair damaged items (Repair). All Martial Artists are trained from birth to focus their Ki, letting them perform feats other people may consider magic. A Martial Artist can detect the Ki of nearby life (Infravision), move things through the power of their Ki (Telekinesis), focus their Ki so as to speed their metabolism (Healing), and some have even been known to speed others' metabolism (Heal Other).

Martial Artists of advanced rank have been known to use their Ki to travel through solid objects (Phasing/Teleport). Some Martial Artists have displayed the ability to surround themselves with their Ki, protecting them from harm (Mana Shield), and others have been known to entrap others with their Ki (Stone Curse). Still others have gained the ability to step from one place to another instantaneously by harnessing their Ki (Town Portal). Some Martial Artists, those of highest rank, have been known to imbue inanimate material with portions of their Ki (Golem)