Few things are as strong as the mighty oak tree, standing tall and proud within the forest. Throughout the seasons, this tree stands against the changes, through bitter cold and sweltering heat. While most monks pride themselves on mobility, there are some sects that know that sometimes, standing as stalwart as the oak tree is important. The monks who follow the Way of the Unwavering Oak find a home within the forest, under the leafy canopy, beneath the strong branches. They find their stance as strong as the oak, and they find themselves ready to protect nature.

Way of the Unwavering Oak Features Monk Level Feature 3rd Sturdy Stance, Grasping Vine 6th Arboreal Travel, Entangling Thorns 11th Stalwart Bark 17th Oaken Protector

Sturdy Stance Training under the branches of the oak tree have taught you how to stand strong in the face of adversity. Your hit point maximum increases by 3, and it increases by 1 again whenever you gain a level in this class. Additionally, you have advantage on saving throws against falling prone or being moved against your will.

Grasping Vine The days spent training in the forest have shown you just how long vines and brambles can truly reach, as well as survival deep within the heart of the forest. You gain proficiency in the Nature and Survival skills if you don’t already have it, and you learn the cantrip thorn whip. Wisdom is your spellcasting modifier for this spell. Additionally, when you use Flurry of Blows, you may substitute one of the unarmed strikes made with thorn whip. When cast in this way, you may add your Wisdom Modifier to the damage dealt by thorn whip.

Arboreal Travel The woods have become your second home, travelling among the mess of roots and moss being second nature. You ignore difficult terrain caused by organic material such as plants, trees, and thorns. This applies to magically created organic material as well.

Entangling Thorns While escaping brambles and thorns is normal to you, it is not for your enemies. When you cast thorn whip as an action or as part of Flurry of Blows, and it brings the creature to within five feet of you, you may spend a ki point to grapple the creature if it is no more than one size larger than you. When you have to make a check as part of the creature breaking the grapple, you may use your Wisdom Modifier in place of your Strength Modifier for the Athletics check.

Stalwart Bark You can cause your skin to become akin to the bark of the oak tree, adding a protective layer over your flesh. As a bonus action, you may spend up to three ki points. For each ki point spent, you may roll two martial arts dice, and gain the amount rolled as temporary hit points.