A small sect of Monks trains with a shield in addition to being unarmed and unarmored. Through rigorous training you have mastered the use of a shield for both protection, and as a weapon. You are strong, but also quick and hard to hit. When an enemy does attempt to strike you often meet his weapon with your shield and strike with your fist or shield in retaliation.

Way of the Shield

You are Proficient in the use of Attacking and Defending with a Shield. You use your Martial Arts die when wielding a shield in combat.

Turn the Blade

You use your shield to deflect incoming attacks.

Force Shield

You have learned to channel your Ki into your shield allowing attacks with your shield to count as Magical.

Centered Ki

You have learned to Channel your Ki to make your Martial strikes more lethal.

Skin of Obsidian

You turn your skin to pure Obsidian; hardening your resolve to gain temporary hit points in combat.

Ultimate Defender

As a Reaction move up to your speed and become the target of a chosen attack.