Choir Monks

The Choir Monks are a group of monks that worship The Chorus, a divine being said to be tied to The Con D'uctor. The Choir Monks can be found at the Shrine of Symphony, in the Gardens of Symphony.

## Appearance

All Choir Monks wear grey robes and comfy sandals, as well as a necklace with the symbol of a treble clef. Only Master Choirus, the leader of the monks, has any notable differences. Master Choirus wears a slightly lighter shade of grey robes, as well as various pieces of jewelry and a headband with a treble clef on it.

## Personality

The Choir Monks are quiet and reclusive, only teaching their techniques to those who ask them directly. Since they seem to keep to themselves in the Gardens of Symphony, not to mention their rules of no violence in the garden, many assume that the Choir Monks are pacifists, however this isn't the case. The Choir Monks can actually be collectively fought in a battle as part of one of the challenges needed to learn their techniques. Should Maestro defeat them in combat, they will be allowed to join the Choir Monks if they wish.

## History

The Choir Monks were founded by an unknown guitarist in 2S 13, two years before the creation of the Gardens of Symphony. The group was dedicated to worshipping The Chorus, who they believed would save Orchestria in a time of dire need, although they didn't know when exactly this event would happen. Above all else, The Choir Monks would go on to expand the Gardens of Symphony and teach outsiders their techniques, provided the outsiders had the skills to learn them.

In the events of *Tuba Warriors*, the Choir Monks halt a battle taking place in the Gardens of Symphony between the player and the Tuba Mercenaries. After Master Choirus introduces himself, he will allow the player to take on challenges in the garden in order to learn special techniques, which are very useful in the late game.

## Techniques

There are six techniques that can be learned, five of which are taught in a different section of the Gardens of Symphony, while the sixth and final one is taught in the Shrine of Symphony.

**Brass Backup:** This technique fills the empty slots in the player's party with a variety of Brass Peasants, Tuba Apprentices, and Tuba Infantry which will disperse at the end of the battle. As the player grows stronger, these characters will be replaced with Tuba Sharpshooters, Skeletubas, and Tuba Fighters. This technique is unlocked immediately.

**Fluid Strike:** A move that happens to be used by Violin Legionary, implying that they once trained with the Choir Monks. This attack has no effects but grows much stronger as the player increases their stats. Can be acquired after tending to the needy, violin-shaped plants in the Gardens of Symphony.

**Drum Defense:** Creates a temporary shield around Maestro that gets stronger the more HP the player has. However, certain attacks can still puncture through it. This technique can be learned after delivering a letter to a Choir Monk found in Tambourine Town.

**Piccolate:** A move that happens to be used by Woodwind Sorceress, implying that they also trained with the Choir Monks. This spell deals massive damage but has heavy recoil. This technique can be learned after collecting certain fruits from the orchards in the Gardens of Symphony.

**Keytastrophe:** A powerful spell that targets all enemies whilst also buffing the speed of Maestro's entire team. This technique is costly, requiring Maestro to pay 1000 Notes in order to learn it.

**Chorus Beam:** A deadly spell perfected by Master Choirus himself. Learning it requires Maestro to defeat the Choir Monks in battle. Should the player win, they will be brought into a hidden room under the Shrine of Symphony in order to become a member of the Choir Monks, where they will finally learn the move. This spell deals high damage and applies a random status effect.