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from A Brief History of the Guild of Moon Magic by Kssarh T'kinnirii, Apprentice to Guildmaster Tiv

The Monks of the Crystal Hand said little, letting their deeds carry the message. A band of ascetic warriors from the far west, these meditative souls had honed their mysticism to a razor's edge, able to conceal their movements in cloaks of shadows at will and disarm a foe with a single thought. They pledged themselves to build the Guild as they did all things: with purity, honor, and deadly efficiency, all attuned with the orbits of the moons.

A hooded monk leans forward and speaks to you about this sect. "Constantly on a quest for personal perfection in all ways and all things, the Monks of the Crystal Hand often go without many basic pleasures that most other Elanthians take for granted. Fasts, quests, and long periods of isolation are not uncommon for Moon Mages of this organization."

"Though our studies focus on the arts of magic and war, the Sophisters within these halls discuss and contemplate philosophy moreso than any other point of study. It is through seeking the eternal truths we shall find enlightenment."

More information can be found in:

• Profiles in Magic Volume 5: Mizuhari
• Profiles in Magic Volume 6: Sanyrsen Astoshe
• Profiles in Magic Volume 17: Tiv

Symbol

• A crystal hand wrapped around an amber jewel.

Details such as knuckles and fingernails have been cut carefully into the transparent crystalline fist.

Titles

• Sophister at 38th Circle (received when joining the Sect), as well as post title Of the Monks.
• Ascetic at 70th.
• Also: Monk, Crystal Soul, Crystallomancer, Photomancer, Enlightened.

Cantrips

• Tiv's Mantle (mantle): Creates a cloak with verbs to aid in meditation. Circle 28.

You chant a small phrase, the power of your cantrip flowing from your lips!

A billowing cloak of some unusual crystalline substance appears and wraps itself around you.

• Way of the Disciplined Step (balance): Raises one's level of balance. Circle 35.

• Veiled Identity (face):
  • <Name> has a pair of eyes as transparent as glass, a crown of crystals for hair, and twinkling skin.

Monk <Name> who appears to be carved from crystal.

Spell Preparation

• Eyes unfocused, a Monk raises one hand before him in a studied gesture.

Box Dismantle

Spell Affinity

Crystal Spike

Monks have an affinity to this spell allowing them to prep at two mana lower (8 instead of 10 mana).

Divination Tools

• Sapphire Prism