Monk Homebrew Subclass "Warrior of the Spirit"

Warrior of the Spirit is my take on reimagining the old Astral Self monk from 5e into something that feels more in line with the 2024 design philosophy. Instead of summoning spectral arms around yourself, you manifest your own spirit as a physical companion that fights alongside you. It isn't a familiar. It's literally an extension of your own soul.  My goal with the subclass was to create a true companion monk without breaking the action economy. The spirit isn't meant to be a second player character. It supports your turn rather than taking one of its own. The subclass focuses on battlefield control, positioning, protection, and teamwork instead of just increasing damage. By higher levels, it feels like you're controlling two bodies with one mind, allowing you to threaten different parts of the battlefield while still remaining engaged in the fight yourself.

Overall, I wanted it to capture the fantasy of a monk whose spirit has become so disciplined that it can physically manifest and fight beside them, while staying balanced alongside the official 2024 monk subclasses. Let me know what you think! Warrior of the Spirit Homebrew Subclass