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'''Description''': Bards often serve as negotiators, messengers, scouts, and spies. They love to accompany heroes (and villains) to witness heroic (or villainous) deeds firsthand, since a bard who can tell a story from personal experience earns renown among his fellows. A bard casts [[ | '''Description''': Bards often serve as negotiators, messengers, scouts, and spies. They love to accompany heroes (and villains) to witness heroic (or villainous) deeds firsthand, since a bard who can tell a story from personal experience earns renown among his fellows. A bard casts [[NWN:Arcane|arcane spells]] without any advance preparation, much like a [[sorcerer]]. His magic emphasizes charms and illusions, and the bard can also play an inspiring [[NWN:Bard_Song|song]] that strengthens him and his allies. Bards also share some specialized skills with [[rogue|rogues]], and their knowledge of item lore is nearly unmatched. '''Note''': on Avlis, the [[Bardic Music]] system provides bards up to nine more songs they can perform if their songbooks are discovered. | ||
'''Alignment Restrictions''': Any non-lawful | '''Alignment Restrictions''': Any non-lawful | ||
'''[[Hit Die]]''': d6 | '''[[NWN:Hit Die|Hit Die]]''': d6 | ||
'''Proficiencies''': Armor ([[Armor Proficiency (Light)|Light]], [[Armor Proficiency (Medium)|Medium]]), [[Shield Proficiency|Shields]], Weapons ([[Weapon Proficiency (Simple)|Simple]]) | '''Proficiencies''': Armor ([[NWN:Armor Proficiency (Light)|Light]], [[NWN:Armor Proficiency (Medium)|Medium]]), [[NWN:Shield Proficiency|Shields]], Weapons ([[NWN:Weapon Proficiency (Simple)|Simple]]) | ||
'''[[Skill Points]]''': ([[Int]] mod * 4 at 1st level) 4 + [[Int]] Mod | '''[[NWN:Skill Points|Skill Points]]''': ([[NWN:Int|Int]] mod * 4 at 1st level) 4 + [[NWN:Int|Int]] Mod | ||
'''Skills''': [[Appraise]], [[Bluff]], [[Concentration]], [[Craft armor]], [[Craft trap]], [[Craft weapon]], [[Discipline]], [[Heal (skill)|Heal]], [[Hide]], [[Listen]], [[Lore]], [[Move silently]], [[Parry]], [[Perform]], [[Persuade]], [[Pick pocket]], [[Spellcraft]], [[Taunt]], [[Tumble]], [[Use magic device]] | '''Skills''': [[NWN:Appraise|Appraise]], [[NWN:Bluff|Bluff]], [[NWN:Concentration|Concentration]], [[NWN:Craft armor|Craft Armour]], [[NWN:Craft trap| Craft Trap]], [[NWN:Craft weapon| Craft Weapon]], [[NWN:Discipline| Discipline]], [[NWN:Heal (skill)|Heal]], [[NWN:Hide| Hide]], [[NWN:Listen|Listen]], [[NWN:Lore|Lore]], [[NWN:Move silently|Move Silently]], [[NWN:Parry| Parry]], [[NWN:Perform|Perform]], [[NWN:Persuade|Persuade]], [[NWN:Pick pocket| Pick pocket]], [[NWN:Spellcraft|Spellcraft]], [[NWN:Taunt|Taunt]], [[NWN:Tumble|Tumble]], [[NWN:Use magic device|Use Magic Device]] | ||
'''Selectable Class Feats''': [[Ambidexterity]], [[Arcane Defense]], [[Brew Potion]], [[Craft Wand]], [[Curse Song]], [[Deflect Arrows]], [[Extra Music]], [[Greater Spell Penetration]], [[Lingering Song]], [[Quicken Spell]], [[Scribe Scroll]], [[Skill Focus]] | '''Selectable Class Feats''': [[NWN:Ambidexterity|Ambidexterity]], [[NWN:Arcane Defense|Arcane Defense]], [[NWN:Brew Potion|Brew Potion]], [[NWN:Craft Wand|Craft Wand]], [[NWN:Curse Song|Curse Song]], [[NWN:Deflect Arrows|Deflect Arrows]], [[NWN:Extra Music|Extra Music]], [[NWN:Greater Spell Penetration|Greater Spell Penetration]]], [[NWN:Lingering Song|Lingering Song]], [[NWN:Quicken Spell|Quicken Spell]], [[NWN:Scribe Scroll|Scribe Scroll]], [[NWN:Skill Focus|Skill Focus]], [[NWN:Spell Focus|Spell Focus]], [[NWN:Two-Weapon Fighting|Two Weapon Fighting]], [[NWN:Weapon Proficiency %28Exotic%29|Weapon Proficiency Exotic]], [[NWN:Weapon Proficiency %28Martial%29| Weapon Proficiency Martial]] | ||
'''[[Saving Throw|Primary Saving Throw(s)]]''': [[Reflex]], [[Will]] | '''[[NWN:Saving Throw|Primary Saving Throw(s)]]''': [[NWN:Reflex|Reflex]], [[NWN:Will|Will]] | ||
'''Spellcasting''': [[Arcane]] (Charisma-based, no spell preparation, spell failure from armor is a factor). Bards begin the game knowing four cantrips. Must have a Charisma score of 10 + the spell’s level to cast a spell. | '''Spellcasting''': [[NWN:Arcane|Arcane]] (Charisma-based, no spell preparation, spell failure from armor is a factor). Bards begin the game knowing four cantrips. Must have a Charisma score of 10 + the spell’s level to cast a spell. | ||
==Special Abilities & Feats== | ==Special Abilities & Feats== | ||
*Level 1 [[Bardic Knowledge]], [[Bard Song]] | *Level 1 [[NWN:Bardic Knowledge|Bardic Knowledge]], [[NWN:Bard Song|Bard Song]] | ||
==Spells== | ==Spells== | ||
Bards draw their power from an invisible vortex of energy that permeates the entire world, called the Vortex of Mortal Magic. By channeling small amounts of energy from this vortex into their own bodies and shaping it, they are able to cast spells. | |||
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*[[Amplify]] | |- style="background:#c0c0c0" | ||
*[[Balagarn's | ! Cantrips | ||
*[[Charm | ! 1st Level | ||
*[[Cure | ! 2nd Level | ||
*[[Expeditious | ! 3rd Level | ||
*[[Grease]] | |- | ||
*[[Identify]] | | valign=top | <!-- 0 level spells --> | ||
*[[Lesser | *[[Magic:Cure Minor Wounds|Cure Minor Wounds]] | ||
*[[Mage | *[[Magic:Daze|Daze]] | ||
*[[Magic | *[[Magic:Flare|Flare]] | ||
*[[Protection from | *[[Magic:Light|Light]] | ||
*[[Scare]] | *[[Magic:Resistance|Resistance]] | ||
*[[Sleep | | valign=top | <!-- 1st level spells --> | ||
*[[Summon | *[[Magic:Amplify|Amplify]] | ||
*[[Magic:Balagarns Iron Horn|Balagarn's Iron Horn]] | |||
*[[Magic:Charm Person|Charm Person]] | |||
*[[Magic:Cure Light Wounds|Cure Light Wounds]] | |||
*[[Magic:Expeditious Retreat|Expeditious Retreat]] | |||
*[[Magic:Grease|Grease]] | |||
*[[Magic:Identify|Identify]] | |||
*[[Magic:Lesser Dispel|Lesser Dispel]] | |||
*[[Magic:Mage Armor|Mage Armor]] | |||
*[[Magic:Magic Weapon|Magic Weapon]] | |||
*[[Magic:Protection from Alignment|Protection from Alignment]] | |||
*[[Magic:Scare|Scare]] | |||
*[[Magic:Sleep|Sleep]] | |||
*[[Magic:Summon Creature I|Summon Creature I]] | |||
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*[[Blindness/Deafness]] | *[[Magic:Blindness and Deafness|Blindness/Deafness]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Magic:Blur|Blur]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Magic:Bulls Strength|Bull's Strength]] | ||
*[[Clarity]] | *[[Magic:Cats Grace|Cat's Grace]] | ||
*[[Cloud of | *[[Magic:Clarity|Clarity]] | ||
*[[Cure | *[[Magic:Cloud of Bewilderment|Cloud of Bewilderment]] | ||
*[[Darkness | *[[Magic:Cure Moderate Wounds|Cure Moderate Wounds]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Magic:Curse of Impending Blades|Curse of Impending Blades]] | ||
*[[Fox's Cunning]] | *[[Magic:Darkness|Darkness]] | ||
*[[Ghostly | *[[Magic:Eagles Splendor|Eagle's Splendor]] | ||
*[[Hold | *[[Magic:Foxs Cunning|Fox's Cunning]] | ||
*[[Invisibility | *[[Magic:Ghostly Visage|Ghostly Visage]] | ||
*[[Owl's | *[[Magic:Glitterdust|Glitterdust]] | ||
*[[See | *[[Magic:Heroism|Heroism]] | ||
*[[Silence]] | *[[Magic:Hold Person|Hold Person]] | ||
*[[Sound | *[[Magic:Invisibility|Invisibility]] | ||
*[[Summon | *[[Magic:Owls Wisdom|Owl's Wisdom]] | ||
*[[Tasha's | *[[Magic:See Invisibility|See Invisibility]] | ||
*[[Ultravision]] | *[[Magic:Silence|Silence]] | ||
*[[Magic:Sound Burst|Sound Burst]] | |||
*[[Magic:Summon Creature II|Summon Creature II]] | |||
*[[Magic:Tashas Hideous Laughter|Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] | |||
*[[Magic:Ultravision|Ultravision]] | |||
< | | valign=top | <!-- 3rd level spells --> | ||
*[[Bestow | *[[Magic:Bestow Curse|Bestow Curse]] | ||
*[[Charm | *[[Magic:Charm Monster|Charm Monster]] | ||
*[[Clairaudience/Clairvoyance]] | *[[Magic:Clairaudience and Clairvoyance|Clairaudience/Clairvoyance]] | ||
*[[Confusion]] | *[[Magic:Confusion|Confusion]] | ||
*[[Cure | *[[Magic:Cure Serious Wounds|Cure Serious Wounds]] | ||
*[[Dispel | *[[Magic:Dispel Magic|Dispel Magic]] | ||
*[[Displacement]] | *[[Magic:Displacement|Displacement]] | ||
*[[Fear | *[[Magic:Fear|Fear]] | ||
*[[Find | *[[Magic:Find Traps|Find Traps]] | ||
*[[Greater | *[[Magic:Greater Magic Weapon|Greater Magic Weapon]] | ||
*[[Gust of | *[[Magic:Gust of Wind|Gust of Wind]] | ||
*[[Haste]] | *[[Magic:Haste|Haste]] | ||
*[[Invisibility | *[[Magic:Invisibility Sphere|Invisibility Sphere]] | ||
*[[Keen | *[[Magic:Keen Edge|Keen Edge]] | ||
*[[Magic | *[[Magic:Legion's Curse of Impending Blades|Legion's Curse of Impending Blades]] | ||
*[[Remove | *[[Magic:Magic Circle Against Alignment|Magic Circle Against Alignment]] | ||
*[[Remove | *[[Magic:Remove Curse|Remove Curse]] | ||
*[[Slow | *[[Magic:Remove Disease|Remove Disease]] | ||
*[[Summon | *[[Magic:Slow|Slow]] | ||
*[[Wounding | *[[Magic:Summon Creature III|Summon Creature III]] | ||
*[[Magic:Wounding Whispers|Wounding Whispers]] | |||
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! 4th Level | |||
! 5th Level | |||
! 6th Level | |||
|- | |||
| valign=top | <!-- 4th level spells --> | |||
*[[Magic:Cure Critical Wounds|Cure Critical Wounds]] | |||
*[[Magic:Dimension Door|Dimension Door]] | |||
*[[Magic:Dismissal|Dismissal]] | |||
*[[Magic:Dominate Person|Dominate Person]] | |||
*[[Magic:Hold Monster|Hold Monster]] | |||
*[[Magic:Improved Invisibility|Improved Invisibility]] | |||
*[[Magic:Legend Lore|Legend Lore]] | |||
*[[Magic:Mass Ultravision|Mass Ultravision]] | |||
*[[Magic:Neutralize Poison|Neutralize Poison]] | |||
*[[Magic:Summon Creature IV|Summon Creature IV]] | |||
*[[Magic:War Cry|War Cry]] | |||
< | | valign=top | <!-- 5th level spells --> | ||
*[[ | *[[Magic:Ethereal Visage|Ethereal Visage]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Magic:Greater Dispelling|Greater Dispelling]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Magic:Greater Heroism|Greater Heroism]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Magic:Healing Circle|Healing Circle]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Magic:Mind Fog|Mind Fog]] | ||
*[[Magic:Summon Creature V|Summon Creature V]] | |||
*[[Magic:Wall of Greater Dispel Magic|Wall of Greater Dispel Magic]] | |||
*[[Summon | |||
*[[ | |||
< | | valign=top | <!-- 6th level spells --> | ||
*[[Magic:Dirge|Dirge]] | |||
*[[Magic:Energy Buffer|Energy Buffer]] | |||
*[[Magic:Ice Storm|Ice Storm]] | |||
*[[Magic:Mass Haste|Mass Haste]] | |||
*[[Magic:Summon Creature VI|Summon Creature VI]] | |||
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*[[Dirge]] | |||
*[[Energy | |||
*[[Ice | |||
*[[Mass | |||
*[[Summon | |||
==Spells per Day== | ==Spells per Day== | ||
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'''Bonus Feats''': 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38 | '''Bonus Feats''': 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38 | ||
'''Epic Bonus Feats''': [[Arcane Defense]], [[Curse Song]], [[Epic Skill Focus]] (all but [[Animal empathy]]), [[Epic Spell Focus]], [[Epic Will]], [[Extra Music]], [[Great Charisma]], [[Great Dexterity]], [[Greater Spell Focus]], [[Improved Combat Casting]], [[Lasting Inspiration]], [[Lingering Song]] | '''Epic Bonus Feats''': [[NWN:Arcane Defense|Arcane Defense]], [[NWN:Curse Song|Curse Song]], [[NWN:Epic Skill Focus|Epic Skill Focus]] (all but [[NWN:Animal empathy|Animal Empathy]]), [[NWN:Epic Spell Focus|Epic Spell Focus]], [[NWN:Epic Will|Epic Will]], [[NWN:Extra Music|Extra Music]], [[NWN:Great Charisma|Great Charisma]], [[NWN:Great Dexterity|Great Dexterity]], [[NWN:Greater Spell Focus|Greater Spell Focus]], [[NWN:Improved Combat Casting|Improved Combat Casting]], [[NWN:Lasting Inspiration|Lasting Inspiration]], [[NWN:Lingering Song|Lingering Song]] | ||
'''Epic Selectable Class Feats''': [[NWN:Automatic Quicken Spell I - III|Automatic Quicken Spell I - III]], [[NWN:Automatic Silent Spell I - III|Automatic Silent Spell I - III]], [[NWN:Automatic Still Spell I - III|Automatic Still Spell I - III]], [[NWN:Blinding Speed|Blinding Speed]], [[NWN:Epic Spell Penetration|Epic Spell Penetration]] | |||
==Notes== | |||
*Avlis UMD gives a bonus to NON-ARTIFICED casting items. These include amulets, unique items, rings, etc. Bonus is +1 to caster level/Spell DC per 5 base ranks (not including modifiers, skill focuses, etc.) in the Use Magic Device Skill. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
[http://www.avlis.org/viewforum.php?f=142 Avlis Private Discussion: Bards], a private class discussion forum | [http://www.avlis.org/viewforum.php?f=142 Avlis Private Discussion: Bards], a private class discussion forum. | ||
==On Avlis== | |||
An IC description of [[Avlissian_Bards|Avlissian Bards]] was written by [[PCs:Kered Rose|Kered Rose]]:<br> | |||
[[Category:Classes]] | [[Category:Classes]] |
Revision as of 23:34, 11 April 2016
Description: Bards often serve as negotiators, messengers, scouts, and spies. They love to accompany heroes (and villains) to witness heroic (or villainous) deeds firsthand, since a bard who can tell a story from personal experience earns renown among his fellows. A bard casts arcane spells without any advance preparation, much like a sorcerer. His magic emphasizes charms and illusions, and the bard can also play an inspiring song that strengthens him and his allies. Bards also share some specialized skills with rogues, and their knowledge of item lore is nearly unmatched. Note: on Avlis, the Bardic Music system provides bards up to nine more songs they can perform if their songbooks are discovered.
Alignment Restrictions: Any non-lawful
Hit Die: d6
Proficiencies: Armor (Light, Medium), Shields, Weapons (Simple)
Skill Points: (Int mod * 4 at 1st level) 4 + Int Mod
Skills: Appraise, Bluff, Concentration, Craft Armour, Craft Trap, Craft Weapon, Discipline, Heal, Hide, Listen, Lore, Move Silently, Parry, Perform, Persuade, Pick pocket, Spellcraft, Taunt, Tumble, Use Magic Device
Selectable Class Feats: Ambidexterity, Arcane Defense, Brew Potion, Craft Wand, Curse Song, Deflect Arrows, Extra Music, Greater Spell Penetration], Lingering Song, Quicken Spell, Scribe Scroll, Skill Focus, Spell Focus, Two Weapon Fighting, Weapon Proficiency Exotic, Weapon Proficiency Martial
Primary Saving Throw(s): Reflex, Will
Spellcasting: Arcane (Charisma-based, no spell preparation, spell failure from armor is a factor). Bards begin the game knowing four cantrips. Must have a Charisma score of 10 + the spell’s level to cast a spell.
Special Abilities & Feats
- Level 1 Bardic Knowledge, Bard Song
Spells
Bards draw their power from an invisible vortex of energy that permeates the entire world, called the Vortex of Mortal Magic. By channeling small amounts of energy from this vortex into their own bodies and shaping it, they are able to cast spells.
Spells per Day
Class Level | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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1 | 2 | * | * | * | * | * | * |
2 | 3 | 0 | * | * | * | * | * |
3 | 3 | 1 | * | * | * | * | * |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | * | * | * | * |
5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | * | * | * | * |
6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | * | * | * | * |
7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | * | * | * |
8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | * | * | * |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | * | * | * |
10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | * | * |
11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | * | * |
12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | * | * |
13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | * |
14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | * |
15 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | * |
16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
18 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
19 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
20 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Known Spells
Class Level | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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1 | 4 | * | * | * | * | * | * |
2 | 5 | 2 | * | * | * | * | * |
3 | 5 | 3 | * | * | * | * | * |
4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | * | * | * | * |
5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | * | * | * | * |
6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | * | * | * | * |
7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | * | * | * |
8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | * | * | * |
9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | * | * | * |
10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | * | * |
11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | * | * |
12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | * | * |
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | * |
14 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | * |
15 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | * |
16 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
19 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Epic Bard
Skill Points: 4 + Int mod
Bonus Feats: 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38
Epic Bonus Feats: Arcane Defense, Curse Song, Epic Skill Focus (all but Animal Empathy), Epic Spell Focus, Epic Will, Extra Music, Great Charisma, Great Dexterity, Greater Spell Focus, Improved Combat Casting, Lasting Inspiration, Lingering Song
Epic Selectable Class Feats: Automatic Quicken Spell I - III, Automatic Silent Spell I - III, Automatic Still Spell I - III, Blinding Speed, Epic Spell Penetration
Notes
- Avlis UMD gives a bonus to NON-ARTIFICED casting items. These include amulets, unique items, rings, etc. Bonus is +1 to caster level/Spell DC per 5 base ranks (not including modifiers, skill focuses, etc.) in the Use Magic Device Skill.
See also
Avlis Private Discussion: Bards, a private class discussion forum.
On Avlis
An IC description of Avlissian Bards was written by Kered Rose: