I don't mean magic items or even normal tools like incense or a blanket. I'm talking about mundane flavor items that do nothing but give your monk backstory.
A prayer mat. But whenever you rest and try to channel your ki the evil spirit within it tries to disrupt your inner peace. Nothing mechanical, but nice flavour.
It whispers annoying stuff to you and is just generally an outlet for your DM to poke fun at the party.
I don't mean magic items or even normal tools like incense or a blanket. I'm talking about mundane flavor items that do nothing but give your monk backstory.
"The Epic Level Handbook wasn't that bad, guys.
Guys, pls."
A Shakuhachi. A Japanese flute.
Have your DM play this when your party is sitting around the campfire.
https://youtu.be/h38Y2BehipI
A prayer mat. But whenever you rest and try to channel your ki the evil spirit within it tries to disrupt your inner peace. Nothing mechanical, but nice flavour.
It whispers annoying stuff to you and is just generally an outlet for your DM to poke fun at the party.
Chilling kinda vibe.
A rosary or prayer bead that you fiddle with constantly when stressed out or disturbed.
It's ok Ranger, you'll always be cool to me.. Unless druid gets another use for its wild shape charges.