Monk (TWS2)

Monk

Overview

Monks can convert others to Buddhism, inspire a friendly army with their enlightened rhetoric and by the same token demoralise an enemy force, reduce the chances of successful bribery, calm and inspire an angry populace or incite revolt in an oppressed one. Monks are recruited via Buddhist buildings. They can convert both provinces and other agents to their religion - although it is difficult for a monk to convert a missionary and vice versa. Conversion of a population to Buddhism takes place simply via the monk's presence in a province. The trusting nature of this man makes him highly susceptible to assassination by ninja or geisha.

Recruitment Cost: 500

Actions

• Inspire Castle Town: Determines the Increases to happiness when ministering to a province.
• Character Conversion: Determines the ability to make an enemy agent retire temporarily or permanently.
• Population Conversion: Determines the ability to convert a province religion to Buddhism.
• Demoralisation: Determines the chance of inflicting a morale penalty upon an enemy army.
• Incitement to Revolt: Determines the chance of causing a rebellion in an enemy province.
• Inspire Army: Determines the given morale bonus when attached to an army.

Requires

• Buildings:
  • Buddhist Temple
  • Jodo Shinshu Temple

Skills

Below is the chart showing skills of a monk in chronological order:-

Effects & Description

Below is the table containing info on the effects and descriptions of various skills of a monk.

Skill	Effects	Description
Pilgrim	Level 1 +3% to campaign movement range for the army this agent is embedded into Level 2 +6% to campaign movement range for the army this agent is embedded into Level 3 +9% to campaign movement range for the army this agent is embedded into Improves the rate at which chi arts are mastered: +3%	Walk the earth to find the light.
Inspiring	Level 1 +1 to zeal when inspiring towns Level 2 +3 to zeal when inspiring towns Level 3 +4 to zeal when inspiring towns	A man needs two waraji: faith and reason.
Militant	Level 1 +1 to zeal when inspiring armies Level 2 +2 to zeal when inspiring armies Level 2 +4 to zeal when inspiring armies	The faithless must be taught harsh lessons, so that they learn.
Spiritual	Level 1 Improves the rate at which chi arts are mastered: +3%	A single grain of rice holds all the truths of the world.
Religious Advisor	Level 1 +1 to zeal when converting characters Level 2 +2 to zeal when converting characters	Faith and reason are the daisho of wisdom.
Worldly	Level 1 +1% to the chance of escape following an unsuccessful action Level 2 +2% to the chance of escape following an unsuccessful action Level 3 +4% to the chance of escape following an unsuccessful action	He who stands apart from the world will never change the world.
Meditation	Level 1 Improves the rate at which chi arts are mastered: +3%	"I seek not to know the answers, but to understand the questions."
Pacifist	Level 1 +1 to zeal when demoralising armies Level 2 +2 to zeal when demoralising armies Level 3 +4 to zeal when demoralising armies	War is cruelty: why must spirits weep?
Agitator	Level 1 +1 to zeal when inciting unrest Level 2 +2 to zeal when inciting unrest Level 3 +4 to zeal when inciting unrest	"There is no spirit of injustice!"
Scripture	Level 1 +2 to zeal when converting provinces	Learn from the wisdom of others to understand your own lack of wisdom.
Enlightened	Level 1 Improves the rate at which chi arts are mastered: +9%	"I understand the questions, and dimly see what might be answers."
Persuader	Level 1 +2 to zeal when converting provinces +2 to zeal when converting characters	When a man listens to his heart, all else follows.

Retainers

Retainer	Effects	Description
Cat	+1 to Zeal when Converting Characters	Unlike men, cats are true to their own nature.
Nun	+2 to Zeal when Converting Provinces	There are many paths to Buddha.
Golden Image of Buddha	-10% reduced action cost	Meaning is not measured in gold.
Itako	+1 to Zeal when Inspiring Armies, +5% to the chance of detecting ninja	"Where we're going, we won't need eyes to see."
Cherry Blossom	+1 to Zeal when Converting Characters	Life's beauty is transitory, and always reborn.
Komuso	-10% to the Agent's Action Cost	Listen to the music, not the player of the music.
Shakuhachi	+1 happiness in provinces where this man is present	Music speaks to the soul.
Disguised Ninja	+5% to the Chance of Escape following an Unsuccessful Action, -5% to the Character's Chance of Being Assassinated	Not everyone walks the path in honesty.
Pet Monkey (1)	+1 happiness in provinces where this man is present	"Ooo-ooo-Eeeek!"
Pet Monkey (2)	+1 happiness in provinces where this man is present	"No, he is a Christian."
Tea Cup	+1 to Zeal when Converting Characters	Quench the raging fires within.
Miko (1)	+1 to Zeal when Converting Characters, +1 to Zeal when Inciting Unrest	Woman's wisdom should always be heeded.
Miko (2)	+5% to the chance of detecting ninja	Delicacy in all things, even in a cup of tea.
Meditation Beads	+1 to Zeal when Converting Characters	From calm, all things grow.
Buddhist Rabblerouser	+1 Happiness in Provinces where this man is Present	"The people, even the humblest of peasants, should not be denied because they are humble!"
Pet Cricket	+1 to Zeal when Converting Characters	Enlightenment is a song, drifting on the evening breeze.
Unlettered Samurai	-10% to the character's chance of being assassinated	"I listen. I learn. I look after the master."
Begging Bowl
Shugendo Texts	+1 to Zeal when demoralising armies	Not all mysteries need be understood
Bo	-5% to the character's chance of being assassinated	"Would you deny a holy man his only support?"
Yamahoshi	+25 increase to campaign map line of sight	On a mountain, a man sees further.
(Mostly) Reformed Ronin	-10% to the character's chance of being assassinated	"I am trying not to use my sword!"
Rock from Fuji-san	+2 to zeal when inspiring towns	All Japan is hallowed.
Sumi-e Brush Painting	+1 to zeal when converting provinces	The image is an echo of a truth.
Sack of Rice	+1 to zeal when converting provinces, +1 to zeal when inspiring towns	A hungry student listens only to his belly.
Mystic	+1 to zeal when converting characters	There are always secrets, but there need be no mysteries for the truly enlightened.
Kaiken	-5% to the character's chance of being assassinated	The wise man does not set aside all defence.
Wise Elder	+1 to zeal when converting provinces	"So you see: there are no chop-sticks. There never were."
Heart Sutra Scroll	+2 to zeal when converting provinces	Understanding is at the centre of all.
Noble Student	-5% to the agent's action cost, -5% cost for Ikko monk actions	"Courage! Set aside a family to find true kin."
Bisento	-5% to the character's chance of being assassinated	"Peaceful" does not mean "defenceless"
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Traits

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