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* Fin rank monitors are still in training and are not sent out on missions. |
* Fin rank monitors are still in training and are not sent out on missions. |
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* "Name" rank monitors are the standard monitors who perform most missions. The name differs by monastery (see below). |
* "Name" rank monitors are the standard monitors who perform most missions. The name differs by monastery (see below). |
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| + | * Deathfin rank monitors are the elites. Upon attaining the vaunted Deathfin title, the monitor undergoes the '''[look up the name]''' ritual, in which the webbing between their fingers and toes is slowly and painfully removed. This allegedly makes their strikes faster due to the lack of air/water resistance, but is more likely for the sheer intimidation value. Deathfins are also granted access to their monastery's ancient Deathfin scrolls. These scrolls contain secret martial arts techniques passed down through the ages, but even for Deathfin monitors they are very dangerous. Despite years of study, some monitors never succeed at mastering even one scroll, but should they find one which matches their mind, their spirit or their blood, they may learn to use and survive the power. |
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=== Monasteries === |
=== Monasteries === |
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Revision as of 23:44, 7 January 2019
THIS ARTICLE IS A STUB (COMPARED TO HOW LONG IT SHOULD BE, ANYWAY). INTEGRATE INFORMATION FROM THE RELEVANT BASICS VIDEO.
A generic Deluvian monitor
Monitors are elite Kua Toa monks. Their unrivaled connection to chi makes them one of the most fearsome fighting forces in the world.
Ranks
There are three ranks of monitor:
- Fin rank monitors are still in training and are not sent out on missions.
- "Name" rank monitors are the standard monitors who perform most missions. The name differs by monastery (see below).
- Deathfin rank monitors are the elites. Upon attaining the vaunted Deathfin title, the monitor undergoes the [look up the name] ritual, in which the webbing between their fingers and toes is slowly and painfully removed. This allegedly makes their strikes faster due to the lack of air/water resistance, but is more likely for the sheer intimidation value. Deathfins are also granted access to their monastery's ancient Deathfin scrolls. These scrolls contain secret martial arts techniques passed down through the ages, but even for Deathfin monitors they are very dangerous. Despite years of study, some monitors never succeed at mastering even one scroll, but should they find one which matches their mind, their spirit or their blood, they may learn to use and survive the power.
Monasteries
There are currently five monasteries, although two other monasteries existed historically and have since died out. The leader of each monastery is known as the Godfin. The monasteries are:
Diamond Reef (Deluvian)
These monitors (known as diamondfins) are all about physical superiority. They see the use of magic as a sign of weakness. Notable examples include:
- Diamondfin Koda, who saved Rollo at the peace offer meeting
- Diamondfin Hazov (The guy Black killed in episode 43)
Blood Mountain (Deluvian)
The polar opposite of Diamond Reef, these monitors (known as bloodfins) focus on sorcery. Notable examples include:
- The deathfin who killed Angel's master.
Sons of Baal (Deluvian)
These monitors (known as finlords) focus on honing their mutations, which they see as a sign of divine favour. They accept new recruits only once a year, during [festival name].
Mako Ridge (Illud)
These monitors (known as [look it up]) focus on mastery of psionics.
Thundershore (Illud)
Silverfin (extinct)
This monastery no longer exists. It just sort of faded away without ever gaining the power of the other monasteries.
Shadowfin (extinct)
These monks, led by Godfin Shazuul, rose up against the Deluvian government and tried to seize control of the empire. This was the greatest trial the empire had undergone until the Illud rebellion.