Spiritseeker Monastery

One of the Player Factions in Andora.

### Description:

Over the mountain range that runs through the center of Hashan, one will find a marvelous sight. They would find what would amount to a large portion of the mountain ripped away, and floating above the landscape. It is held in place by giant umbral gold chains. Upon this piece of floating rock, one would find the Spiritseeker Monastery, a place devoted to the honing of one’s body and spirit as a whole.

To fully become a member of the monastery, one must go through a trial of climbing the gold chains, all the way to the monastery itself. Initiate who have not taken the trial, and visitors may still visit, traveling through a portal under the island to grant them access. Those who try to approach by air will find it nigh impossible, as heavy winds flow around the floating rock.

On the island, there is a thriving community of both mortals and spirits working hand in hand to further their goal. All are expected to carry out the work that is necessary to make a living on the rock. Those who are unable to due to injury are given their time to heal and rest, and those due to age or more permanent injury are given the duty of teaching a new generation of the ways of the monastery.

Balance is taught above all else. For one needs to be strong in both mind, and body, to face the trials of the world. Those who focus on casting spells, are taught to hone their body, and be ready for any physical trials they may face. Those who focus on martial skills are taught to keep their mind sharp, in order to not fall to any tricks that they may find in their travels.

The monastery’s architecture can be ostentatious at times, with sweeping gates, tall pedogas, and large gardens.The wood, stone, and any other building materials taken care of, with great care in making sure that time does not wear down what has been built on the island. The island is shrouded in eternal twilight, with magical lights providing plenty of light during the day, and dimming to indicate the fall of night.

A newcomer to the island might be surprised to find spirits walking among the other inhabitants of the island. This is due to the ethereal plane being anchored strongly here, and those who had reached a greater level of balance found their souls able to walk here for a time, before eventually moving on.

### Important Individuals:

The Sun's Roar - Martial leader of the Spiritseeker Monastery

The Silver Knight - Spiritual leader of the Spiritseeker Monastery

### Faction Benefits:

##### (Active) **Spirit Shield**

Your time in the Spiritseeker Monastery has taught you to center yourself, and deflect incoming attacks. As a reaction to getting hit, you may attempt to shield yourself from the blow by drawing on the power within your body. You take damage equal to your CON and WIS modifiers combined (To a minimum of 1 total) and gain that much bonus AC, potentially causing the attack to miss. The bonus AC lasts until the start of your next turn. You may do this once, regaining the use of this ability after completing a long rest.

##### (Passive) **Relentless Training**

The Spiritseeker Monastery is based around tirelessly honing body, mind, and spirit. As such, training for members of this faction costs 25% less and takes 25% less days (rounded in your favor) to complete.

### Ranks:

Student (lvl 1)

Member (lvl 5)

Teacher (lvl 10)

To become a member, one must prove to the monastery their strength. They must climb one of the golden umbral chains from the mountain top, to the floating island on their own. To become a teacher, one must prove to the elders that you are sufficient enough in your own area to teach others.