Way of Five Limbs

A tiefling female in our society has but two choices to get by: raise her skill or raise her tail. While I have nothing against those who choose the latter, I highly recommend the former. - Chalendron, tiefling monk

This path was developed by a tiefling, specifically with her own race in mind. Some of her students later went on to instruct lizardfolk and others with tails in the art. Obviously,  to utilize this particular Way, the monk must have a muscular tail of at least 3/4 their height in length. While it is currently only known to be practiced by tieflings and lizardfolk,  any race with the requisite physical attribute (the tail) can learn it.

 

Tail Strike

At 3rd level, a Way of Five Limbs monk gains an additional Flurry of Blows attack against an opponent directly behind them using their tail. At 6th level, this attack can target an opponent behind or to either side, and can target any melee opponent at 17th level. 

Tail Stability

From 3rd level, when an opponent attempts a Shove or to knock the monk Prone from the front, the monk may spend 1 Ki Point to set their tail as a brace, forcing the attempt to be made at disadvantage. Any roll the monk may be allowed to resist the attempt is made with advantage. 

Tail Push

At 6th level, by spending 1 Ki Point, the Five Limbs monk may use their tail to assist with rising from a Prone position more quickly, only using 1/4 of their Movement (round up) instead of half.

Spinning Lash

Starting at 11th level, the monk spends 1 Ki Point to spin in a complete circle, effectively launching an Unarmed Strike at every opponent in melee range. No bonus actions may be taken after Spinning Lash is used until the monk's next turn.

Tripod Leap

A Five Limbs monk learns this skill at 11th level. By using their tail as an additional spring, the monk may spend 2 Ki Points to triple their Jump range (Identical to the Wizard spell, Jump).

Tail Stand

At 17th level, the monk of this Way has mastered wielding all five of their limbs. By spending 2 Ki Points, the monk can balance on just their tail, allowing use of all four remaining limbs to make two additional Flurry of Blows strikes.