Violet Spear Order

Within the harsh northern deserts of Jon’Duk stands the proud Tiannin monastery. A grand structure of combat and study where the Way of the Skyspear is practiced by the Violet Spear Order.

Polearm Masters. Tiannin monks are one with their polearm of choice, spending years of training to utilize weapons normally too unwieldy for acrobatic styles of combat. It is an extension of their bodies unique to one's own practice. For some, it is a deadly claw that rends the flesh of their enemies. For others, it is a lashing tail to keep others at bay. There are those who see their polearm as wings, allowing them to soar high in the sky with absolute freedom.

Tamed by Dragons. The Violet Spear Order revere dragons as allies and worthy combatants, facing them out of respect and meditation; for what greater foe is there be but a dragon, and what greater achievement could there be than to have one humbled by your presence? Still, a Way of the Skyspear monk knows they must first humble themselves before an opponent, showing them proper respect prior to a test of might. The Violet Spear Order study and train with dragons, leading to an inhuman flare unique to their monastery that takes great aptitude and patience to master.

Enemies of a Kind. The Tiannin are staunch enemies of the Ascendancy, the harsh and vengeful dragon slayers cloaked in blue. The Ascendancy despises all of dragon kind, hunting them down, be they benevolent or cruel, believing that their true nature is one of destructive and glutenous hoarding. Tiannin see dragons as harbors of great wisdom and as symbols for the very forces of nature. Whether clement or bringers of doom there is something to be learned from them all.

Order of Unity. Way of the Skyspear members seek to live in harmony with dragons that are aspiring for peace, offering wealth and information for alliances or the opportunity to spar. They have been seen among the ranks of several benign dragon cabals, specifically the Memory Singers of Grador, dragon of memories, and the Sorority Rapt of Hikaryu, dragon of duality. While not out-right allies with the Consociation Milieu or its various branches, the Violet Spear Order has occasionally worked with the leaders of Ponagnum, Jon'Duk, and Nikkonori in many dragon conflicts.

Jumping Jumping is generally uncommon, especially during combat. This martial tradition changes that and makes grand leaps a core part of battle. When using this subclass, remember that the standard rules for jumping and falling apply, which can be found on pages 182 and 183 in the PHB For speed and ease of use, consider memorizing or printing out the rules for jumping and falling. It may also help to write down your character’s maximum high and long jump distances, using the appropriate modifier, to prevent repeated or frequent calculations during a game session.