Sacred Monk Orders

Monks following one of these teachings do not face the special restriction on multi-classing.  Whenever a level is gained in a special teaching, the monk gains abilities (base attack bonus, saves, skill points, and some class benefits) as if he had advanced a level of monk.  Each order has its own special powers gained as a monk grows stronger and each one has unique drawbacks.  Most of the Sacred Teachings of the Orders grow in power as the monk goes up in levels.  When a character goes up in a level, he must decide to go up as a regular monk or as a member of the Order.  "Order Levels" are separate from Monk levels because some monks may learn one Order's teachings only to move on to another's teachings at a later date.  It is possible for monks to follow multiple paths but there must be a year between the time a monk advances a level while learning one teaching and his advancement in another teaching.  Even if a monk abandons an order, all of the restrictions that have applied to him as well as the abilities lost still apply.  Some orders have the ability to freely multiclass as one or more other classes.  

Sacred Orders are listed on the following table.  The basic members, teachings, and losses are listed on the table.  If a monk looses his abilities due to loosing the Lawful alignment, all abilities gained for being an Order member is also lost.  Some Orders have special requirements that must be met before membership.  A more complete description of the Order and abilities may be found by clicking on the name.