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{{Infobox Class
[[Image:Bard_f.jpg|frame|Bard]]
|name=Bard
|image=
|hitdice=d6
|bab=+3/4 levels
|prof=<br>
*[[NWN:Armor Proficiency (Light)|Light Armor]]
*[[NWN:Armor Proficiency (Medium)|Medium Armor]]
*[[NWN:Shield Proficiency|Shields]]
*[[NWN:Weapon Proficiency (Simple)|Simple Weapons]]
|skillpoints=4 + [[NWN:int|INT]] modifier
|skills=<br>
*[[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]]
|saves=<br>
*[[NWN:Reflex|Reflex]]
*[[NWN:Will|Will]]
|align=<br>
*Any non-Lawful
}}
'''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.
'''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.


'''Alignment Restrictions''': Any non-lawful
'''Note''': on Avlis, the [[#Bardic Music|bardic music]] system provides bards up to nine more songs they can perform if their songbooks are discovered.


'''[[NWN:Hit Die|Hit Die]]''': d6
==Level Progression==
'''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.
{| border=2 style="background:#efefef; color:#000000; border-collapse:collapse"
|- style="background:#c0c0c0"
!rowspan=2|Lvl
!rowspan=2|&nbsp; BAB &nbsp;
!colspan=3|Saves
!rowspan=2|Feats
!rowspan=22 style="background:#ffffff"|&nbsp;
!colspan=7|Base spells per day
!rowspan=22 style="background:#ffffff"|&nbsp;
!colspan=7|Known spells


'''Proficiencies''': Armor ([[NWN:Armor Proficiency (Light)|Light]], [[NWN:Armor Proficiency (Medium)|Medium]]), [[NWN:Shield Proficiency|Shields]], Weapons ([[NWN:Weapon Proficiency (Simple)|Simple]])
|- style="background:#c0c0c0"
!&nbsp; Fort &nbsp;
!&nbsp; Ref &nbsp;
!&nbsp; Will &nbsp;


'''[[NWN:Skill Points|Skill Points]]''': ([[NWN:Int|Int]] mod * 4 at 1st level) 4 + [[NWN:Int|Int]] Mod
!&nbsp; 0 &nbsp;
!1st
!2nd
!3rd
!4th
!5th
!6th


'''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]]
!&nbsp; 0 &nbsp;
!1st
!2nd
!3rd
!4th
!5th
!6th
|- align=center
|1st ||+0 ||+0 ||+2 ||+2 ||align=left|[[NWN:bardic knowledge|Bardic Knowledge]], [[NWN:bard song|Bard Song]] &nbsp;
|2 ||-||-||-||-||-||-
|4 ||-||-||-||-||-||-
|- align=center
|2nd ||+1 ||+0 ||+3 ||+3 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||0||-||-||-||-||-
|5 ||2||-||-||-||-||-
|- align=center
|3rd ||+2 ||+1 ||+3 ||+3 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||1 ||-||-||-||-||-
|5 ||3 ||-||-||-||-||-
|- align=center
|4th ||+3 ||+1 ||+4 ||+4 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||2 ||0 ||- ||- ||- ||-
|5 ||3 ||2 ||- ||- ||-||-
|- align=center
|5th ||+3 ||+1 ||+4 ||+4 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||3 ||1 ||-||-||-||-
|5 ||4 ||3 ||-||-||-||-
|- align=center
|6th ||+4 ||+2 ||+5 ||+5 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||3 ||2 ||-||-||-||-
|5 ||4 ||3 ||-||-||-||-
|- align=center
|7th ||+5 ||+2 ||+5 ||+5 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||3 ||2 ||0 ||-||-||-
|5 ||4 ||4 ||2 ||-||-||-
|- align=center
|8th ||+6/+1 ||+2 ||+6 ||+6 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||3 ||3 ||1 ||-||-||-
|5 ||4 ||4 ||3 ||-||-||-
|- align=center
|9th ||+6/+1 ||+3 ||+6 ||+6 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||3 ||3 ||2 ||- ||- ||-
|5 ||4 ||4 ||3 ||- ||- ||-
|- align=center
|10th ||+7/+2 ||+3 ||+7 ||+7 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||3 ||3 ||2 ||0 ||- ||-
|5 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||2 ||-||-
|- align=center
|11th ||+8/+3 ||+3 ||+7 ||+7 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||3 ||3 ||3 ||1 ||- ||-
|5 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||3 ||- ||-
|- align=center
|12th ||+9/+4 ||+4 ||+8 ||+8 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||3 ||3 ||3 ||2 ||- ||-
|5 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||3 ||- ||-
|- align=center
|13th ||+9/+4 ||+4 ||+8 ||+8 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|3 ||3 ||3 ||3 ||2 ||0 ||-
|5 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||2 ||-
|- align=center
|14th ||+10/+5 ||+4 ||+9 ||+9 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|4 ||3 ||3 ||3 ||3 ||1 ||-
|5 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||3 ||-
|- align=center
|15th ||+11/+6/+1 ||+5 ||+9 ||+9 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|4 ||4 ||3 ||3 ||3 ||2 ||-
|5 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||3 ||-
|- align=center
|16th ||+12/+7/+2 ||+5 ||+10 ||+10 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|4 ||4 ||4 ||3 ||3 ||2 ||0
|5 ||5 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||2
|- align=center
|17th ||+12/+7/+2 ||+5 ||+10 ||+10 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||3 ||3 ||1
|5 ||5 ||5 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||3
|- align=center
|18th ||+13/+8/+3 ||+6 ||+11 ||+11 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||3 ||2
|5 ||5 ||5 ||5 ||4 ||4 ||3
|- align=center
|19th ||+14/+9/+4 ||+6 ||+11 ||+11 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||3
|5 ||5 ||5 ||5 ||5 ||4 ||4
|- align=center
|20th&nbsp; ||+15/+10/+5&nbsp; ||+6 ||+12 ||+12 ||align=left|&nbsp;
|4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||4 ||4
|5 ||5 ||5 ||5 ||5 ||5 ||4
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''Being able to cast 0 spells of a certain level per day means the bard cannot cast spells of that level unless bonus [[NWN:spell slot|spell slot]]s of the appropriate level are granted by a high charisma.''


'''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]]
'''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]]


'''[[NWN:Saving Throw|Primary Saving Throw(s)]]''': [[NWN:Reflex|Reflex]], [[NWN:Will|Will]]
==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.  
'''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==
*Level 1 [[NWN:Bardic Knowledge|Bardic Knowledge]], [[NWN:Bard Song|Bard Song]]


==Spells==
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{|
{| border=2 style="background:#efefef; color:#000000; border-collapse:collapse"
! <u>Level 0</u>
|- style="background:#c0c0c0"
! <U>Level 1</U>
! Cantrips
! <U>Level 2</U>
! 1st Level
! 2nd Level
! 3rd Level
|-
|-
| valign=top |                                      <!-- 0 level spells -->
| valign=top |                                      <!-- 0 level spells -->
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*[[Magic:Lesser Dispel|Lesser Dispel]]
*[[Magic:Lesser Dispel|Lesser Dispel]]
*[[Magic:Mage Armor|Mage Armor]]
*[[Magic:Mage Armor|Mage Armor]]
*[[Magic:Magic Eapon|Magic Weapon]]
*[[Magic:Magic Weapon|Magic Weapon]]
*[[Magic:Protection from Alignment|Protection from Alignment]]
*[[Magic:Protection from Alignment|Protection from Alignment]]
*[[Magic:Scare|Scare]]
*[[Magic:Scare|Scare]]
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| valign=top |                                      <!-- 2nd level spells -->
| valign=top |                                      <!-- 2nd level spells -->
*[[Magic:Blindness and Deafness|Blindness/Deafness]]
*[[Magic:Blindness and Deafness|Blindness/Deafness]]
*[[Magic:Blur|Blur]]
*[[Magic:Bulls Strength|Bull's Strength]]
*[[Magic:Bulls Strength|Bull's Strength]]
*[[Magic:Cats Grace|Cat's Grace]]
*[[Magic:Cats Grace|Cat's Grace]]
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*[[Magic:Cloud of Bewilderment|Cloud of Bewilderment]]
*[[Magic:Cloud of Bewilderment|Cloud of Bewilderment]]
*[[Magic:Cure Moderate Wounds|Cure Moderate Wounds]]
*[[Magic:Cure Moderate Wounds|Cure Moderate Wounds]]
*[[Magic:Curse of Impending Blades|Curse of Impending Blades]]
*[[Magic:Darkness|Darkness]]
*[[Magic:Darkness|Darkness]]
*[[Magic:Eagles Splendor|Eagle's Splendor]]
*[[Magic:Eagles Splendor|Eagle's Splendor]]
*[[Magic:Foxs Cunning|Fox's Cunning]]
*[[Magic:Foxs Cunning|Fox's Cunning]]
*[[Magic:Ghostly Visage|Ghostly Visage]]
*[[Magic:Ghostly Visage|Ghostly Visage]]
*[[Magic:Glitterdust|Glitterdust]]
*[[Magic:Heroism|Heroism]]
*[[Magic:Hold Person|Hold Person]]
*[[Magic:Hold Person|Hold Person]]
*[[Magic:Invisibility|Invisibility]]
*[[Magic:Invisibility|Invisibility]]
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*[[Magic:Tashas Hideous Laughter|Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
*[[Magic:Tashas Hideous Laughter|Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
*[[Magic:Ultravision|Ultravision]]
*[[Magic:Ultravision|Ultravision]]
|-
*[[Magic:Undetectable_Alignment|Undetectable Alignment]]
! <U>Level 3</U>
 
! <U>Level 4</U>
! <U>Level 5</U>
|-
| valign=top |                                      <!-- 3rd level spells -->
| valign=top |                                      <!-- 3rd level spells -->
*[[Magic:Bestow Curse|Bestow Curse]]
*[[Magic:Bestow Curse|Bestow Curse]]
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*[[Magic:Find Traps|Find Traps]]
*[[Magic:Find Traps|Find Traps]]
*[[Magic:Greater Magic Weapon|Greater Magic Weapon]]
*[[Magic:Greater Magic Weapon|Greater Magic Weapon]]
*[[Magic:Gust Of Wind|Gust Of Wind]]
*[[Magic:Gust of Wind|Gust of Wind]]
*[[Magic:Haste|Haste]]
*[[Magic:Haste|Haste]]
*[[Magic:Invisibility Sphere|Invisibility Sphere]]
*[[Magic:Invisibility Sphere|Invisibility Sphere]]
*[[Magic:Keen Edge|Keen Edge]]
*[[Magic:Keen Edge|Keen Edge]]
*[[Magic:Legion's Curse of Impending Blades|Legion's Curse of Impending Blades]]
*[[Magic:Magic Circle Against Alignment|Magic Circle Against Alignment]]
*[[Magic:Magic Circle Against Alignment|Magic Circle Against Alignment]]
*[[Magic:Remove Curse|Remove Curse]]
*[[Magic:Remove Curse|Remove Curse]]
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*[[Magic:Summon Creature III|Summon Creature III]]
*[[Magic:Summon Creature III|Summon Creature III]]
*[[Magic:Wounding Whispers|Wounding Whispers]]
*[[Magic:Wounding Whispers|Wounding Whispers]]
 
|}
<br>
</div>
<div style=display:inline-table>
{| border=2 style="background:#efefef; color:#000000; border-collapse:collapse"
|- style="background:#c0c0c0"
! 4th Level
! 5th Level
! 6th Level
|-
| valign=top |                                      <!-- 4th level spells -->
| valign=top |                                      <!-- 4th level spells -->
*[[Magic:Cure Critical Wounds|Cure Critical Wounds]]
*[[Magic:Cure Critical Wounds|Cure Critical Wounds]]
*[[Magic:Dimension Door|Dimension Door]]
*[[Magic:Dismissal|Dismissal]]
*[[Magic:Dismissal|Dismissal]]
*[[Magic:Dominate Person|Dominate Person]]
*[[Magic:Dominate Person|Dominate Person]]
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*[[Magic:Improved Invisibility|Improved Invisibility]]
*[[Magic:Improved Invisibility|Improved Invisibility]]
*[[Magic:Legend Lore|Legend Lore]]
*[[Magic:Legend Lore|Legend Lore]]
*[[Magic:Mass Ultravision|Mass Ultravision]]
*[[Magic:Neutralize Poison|Neutralize Poison]]
*[[Magic:Neutralize Poison|Neutralize Poison]]
*[[Magic:Summon Creature IV|Summon Creature IV]]
*[[Magic:Summon Creature IV|Summon Creature IV]]
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*[[Magic:Ethereal Visage|Ethereal Visage]]
*[[Magic:Ethereal Visage|Ethereal Visage]]
*[[Magic:Greater Dispelling|Greater Dispelling]]
*[[Magic:Greater Dispelling|Greater Dispelling]]
*[[Magic:Greater Heroism|Greater Heroism]]
*[[Magic:Healing Circle|Healing Circle]]
*[[Magic:Healing Circle|Healing Circle]]
*[[Magic:Mind Fog|Mind Fog]]
*[[Magic:Mind Fog|Mind Fog]]
*[[Magic:Summon Creature V|Summon Creature V]]
*[[Magic:Summon Creature V|Summon Creature V]]
|-
*[[Magic:Wall of Greater Dispel Magic|Wall of Greater Dispel Magic]]
! <U>Level 6</U>
 
|-
| valign=top |                                      <!-- 6th level spells -->
| valign=top |                                      <!-- 6th level spells -->
*[[Magic:Dirge|Dirge]]
*[[Magic:Dirge|Dirge]]
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*[[Magic:Summon Creature VI|Summon Creature VI]]
*[[Magic:Summon Creature VI|Summon Creature VI]]
|}
|}
</div>


==Spells per Day==
==Bardic Music==
{|border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0
The [[Bardic Music]] system provides bards with a variety of songs in addition to the two currently available to the class (the standard bard song, and curse song, if the feat was taken). There are '''nine''' songs in total, each with its own level and perform requirements. The lyrics to the songs can be found in '''Legendary Songbooks:''' rare and valuable tomes that, once obtained, provide the means to unleashing powerful inspirational magic.
!<u>Class Level</u>!!<u>0</u>!!<u>1</u>!!<u>2</u>!!<u>3</u>!!<u>4</u>!!<u>5</u>!!<u>6</u>
*Each use of a legendary songbook counts as a single use of the bard song class feat.
|-
*Bard songs typically affect all allies within hearing distance, and many of them become more powerful as the bard gains experience and masters performance.
|1||2||*||*||*||*||*||*
*Bard songs are affected by the lingering song and lasting inspiration feats. Lasting Inspiration increases the duration of a bard song by 50%, while Lingering Song adds an additional round to it.
|-
*Some songs are so taxing on a bard that they cannot be sung again until the bard has had a chance to recover energy for another performance. This period of time is known as a cooldown.
|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==
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!<u>Class Level</u>!!<u>0</u>!!<u>1</u>!!<u>2</u>!!<u>3</u>!!<u>4</u>!!<u>5</u>!!<u>6</u>
|-
|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
|}


[[Image:ife x2epbard.gif|right|Epic Bard]]
'''The nine songbooks are:'''
*[[Bardic Music:Cacophony|Cacophony]]
*[[Bardic Music:Countersong|Countersong]]
*[[Bardic Music:Fascinate|Fascinate]]
*[[Bardic Music:Haven Song|Haven Song]]
*[[Bardic Music:Ironskin Chant|Ironskin Chant]]
*[[Bardic Music:Legionnaire's March|Legionnaire's March]]
*[[Bardic Music:Longstride|Longstride]]
*[[Bardic Music:Song of Freedom|Song of Freedom]]
*[[Bardic Music:Song of Valor|Song of Valor]]
*


==Epic Bard==
==Epic Bard==
'''Skill Points''': 4 + Int mod
'''Bonus Feats''': 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38
'''Bonus Feats''': 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38


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'''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]]
'''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. PM Moderators [http://www.avlis.org/privmsg.php?mode=post&u=3552 Sindol] or [http://www.avlis.org/privmsg.php?mode=post&u=3628 JollyOrc] to request access.
[http://www.avlis.org/viewforum.php?f=142 Avlis Private Discussion: Bards], a private class discussion forum.


==On Avlis==
==On Avlis==
An IC description of [[Avlissian_Bards|Avlissian Bards]] was written by [[PCs:Kered Rose|Kered Rose]]:<br>
An IC description of [[Avlissian_Bards|Avlissian Bards]] was written by [[PCs:Kered Rose|Kered Rose]]:<br>
[[Category:Classes]]
[[Category:Classes]]

Latest revision as of 19:44, 1 October 2023


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Bard
Hit Die: d6
Base Attack Bonus: +3/4 levels

Proficiencies:

Skill Points: 4 + INT modifier
Class Skills:

Primary Saving Throw(s):

Alignment Restriction:
  • Any non-Lawful


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.

Level Progression

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.

Lvl   BAB   Saves Feats   Base spells per day   Known spells
  Fort     Ref     Will     0   1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th   0   1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
1st +0 +0 +2 +2 Bardic Knowledge, Bard Song   2 - - - - - - 4 - - - - - -
2nd +1 +0 +3 +3   3 0 - - - - - 5 2 - - - - -
3rd +2 +1 +3 +3   3 1 - - - - - 5 3 - - - - -
4th +3 +1 +4 +4   3 2 0 - - - - 5 3 2 - - - -
5th +3 +1 +4 +4   3 3 1 - - - - 5 4 3 - - - -
6th +4 +2 +5 +5   3 3 2 - - - - 5 4 3 - - - -
7th +5 +2 +5 +5   3 3 2 0 - - - 5 4 4 2 - - -
8th +6/+1 +2 +6 +6   3 3 3 1 - - - 5 4 4 3 - - -
9th +6/+1 +3 +6 +6   3 3 3 2 - - - 5 4 4 3 - - -
10th +7/+2 +3 +7 +7   3 3 3 2 0 - - 5 4 4 4 2 - -
11th +8/+3 +3 +7 +7   3 3 3 3 1 - - 5 4 4 4 3 - -
12th +9/+4 +4 +8 +8   3 3 3 3 2 - - 5 4 4 4 3 - -
13th +9/+4 +4 +8 +8   3 3 3 3 2 0 - 5 4 4 4 4 2 -
14th +10/+5 +4 +9 +9   4 3 3 3 3 1 - 5 4 4 4 4 3 -
15th +11/+6/+1 +5 +9 +9   4 4 3 3 3 2 - 5 4 4 4 4 3 -
16th +12/+7/+2 +5 +10 +10   4 4 4 3 3 2 0 5 5 4 4 4 4 2
17th +12/+7/+2 +5 +10 +10   4 4 4 4 3 3 1 5 5 5 4 4 4 3
18th +13/+8/+3 +6 +11 +11   4 4 4 4 4 3 2 5 5 5 5 4 4 3
19th +14/+9/+4 +6 +11 +11   4 4 4 4 4 4 3 5 5 5 5 5 4 4
20th  +15/+10/+5  +6 +12 +12   4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 4

Being able to cast 0 spells of a certain level per day means the bard cannot cast spells of that level unless bonus spell slots of the appropriate level are granted by a high charisma.

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

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.

Cantrips 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level


4th Level 5th Level 6th Level

Bardic Music

The Bardic Music system provides bards with a variety of songs in addition to the two currently available to the class (the standard bard song, and curse song, if the feat was taken). There are nine songs in total, each with its own level and perform requirements. The lyrics to the songs can be found in Legendary Songbooks: rare and valuable tomes that, once obtained, provide the means to unleashing powerful inspirational magic.

  • Each use of a legendary songbook counts as a single use of the bard song class feat.
  • Bard songs typically affect all allies within hearing distance, and many of them become more powerful as the bard gains experience and masters performance.
  • Bard songs are affected by the lingering song and lasting inspiration feats. Lasting Inspiration increases the duration of a bard song by 50%, while Lingering Song adds an additional round to it.
  • Some songs are so taxing on a bard that they cannot be sung again until the bard has had a chance to recover energy for another performance. This period of time is known as a cooldown.

The nine songbooks are:

Epic Bard

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: