Turbine has published a dev diary detailing the way of the monk, the new class for Dungeons and Dragons Online that will be added when Module 7 launches on June 3rd.

Welcome students! It is good that you wish to follow the path of enlightenment, and I, being The Master, shall show you The Way of the Monk!

There are many intricate and complicated philosophies to learn, so let’s embark on your journey and soon you will learn The Way.

Monks are a distinct new character class that you will be able to choose when Module 7: The Way of the Monk goes live. A Monk’s role is that of high speed, control, and discipline. Your senses and wisdom of the elements will be challenged. Becoming a Monk will be very different than anything you’ve experienced in Eberron, and you’ll need to learn to accommodate any situation. An old Monk proverb tells of a young student, who asks his Master; “Teacher, why are teacups made so thin and fragile that they break so easily?” The teacher smiled and replied: “It is not that they are too delicate, but that you do not yet know how to handle them. You must learn to adjust yourself to the environment, and not vice versa.” As it will be, to learn The Way of The Monk.

Read more here.