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HOST-GSKEBECHET: Adding boldmono around commands

2026-06-17T13:33:42Z

Adding boldmono around commands

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	{{main\|Bard Base}}		{{main\|Bard Base}}

	To sing a spellsong the bard must first [[PREPARE]] the song using either the spellsong number or the mnemonic. Next, the bard [[SING]]s the song either at himself or a target.		To sing a spellsong the bard must first {{boldmono\|[[PREPARE]]}} the song using either the spellsong number or the mnemonic. Next, the bard {{boldmono\|[[SING]]s}} the song either at himself or a target.

	Example:		Example:
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	PREP 1001 or PREP HOLDSONG		PREP 1001 or PREP HOLDSONG
	SING or SING <target>		SING or SING <target>
		⚫	</pre>Spellsongs depend primarily on the bard's [[Influence]] and [[Aura]].
	</pre>
⚫	Spellsongs depend primarily on the bard's [[Influence]] and [[Aura]].

	(The CAST verb does work, but lore wise you are singing the magic, not casting it. This can be convenient in case you fail to PREP a spell first, as that means you will actually sing a verse to all present in the room instead).		The {{boldmono\|CAST}} verb does work, but lore wise you are singing the magic, not casting it. This can be convenient in case you fail to {{boldmono\|PREP}} a spell first, as that means you will actually sing a verse to all present in the room instead.

	=== Loresinging ===		=== Loresinging ===
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	{{main\|Loresinging}}		{{main\|Loresinging}}

	LORESING <lyrics>		{{boldmono\|LORESING <lyrics>}}

	While holding an item in your right hand, sing a song whose lyrics inquire about the nature of the object. Use a semicolon (;) to separate lines.		While holding an item in your right hand, sing a song whose lyrics inquire about the nature of the object. Use a semicolon (;) to separate lines.
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	For example:		For example:
	<pre{{log2\|padding=0\|margin-top=0\|margin-bottom=0\|margin-right=26em\|background=none\|border=none}}>		<pre{{log2\|padding=0\|margin-top=0\|margin-bottom=0\|margin-right=26em\|background=none\|border=none}}>
	loresing Sparkling stone I found this night;Tell me why you shine so bright?;Do you by chance possess a spell,;Or sharpen weapons very well?;Are you worth much if I sell,;Or should I throw you in the well?		loresing Sparkling stone I found this night;Tell me why you shine so bright?;Do you by chance possess a spell,;Or sharpen weapons very well?;Are you worth much if I sell,;Or should I throw you in the well?</pre>
	</pre>

	If you are skilled enough and use the appropriate keywords, something of the item's nature will be revealed to you.		If you are skilled enough and use the appropriate keywords, something of the item's nature will be revealed to you.
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	{{main\|Instrument learning}}		{{main\|Instrument learning}}

	All professions can [[PLAY]] musical instruments, but only bards are capable of mastering the art.		All professions can {{boldmono\|[[PLAY]]}} musical instruments, but only bards are capable of mastering the art.

	Additionally, only bards can [[TUNE]], and only bards can use the special messaging of master quality instruments.		Additionally, only bards can {{boldmono\|[[Verb:TUNE\|TUNE]]}}, and only bards can use the special messaging of master quality instruments.

	=== Bardic Luck Talismans ===		=== Bardic Luck Talismans ===

SURIAL: /* Professional Highlights */ Added that 'CAST' does now work.

2026-06-11T23:48:33Z

Professional Highlights: Added that 'CAST' does now work.

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	</pre>		</pre>
	Spellsongs depend primarily on the bard's [[Influence]] and [[Aura]].		Spellsongs depend primarily on the bard's [[Influence]] and [[Aura]].

			(The CAST verb does work, but lore wise you are singing the magic, not casting it. This can be convenient in case you fail to PREP a spell first, as that means you will actually sing a verse to all present in the room instead).

	=== Loresinging ===		=== Loresinging ===

NAAMIT: I swear once upon a time helms prevented songspell usage, but it works now. In any event, there is higher armor hindrance associated to head covering armor, and that is verifiable.

2026-05-20T01:07:36Z

I swear once upon a time helms prevented songspell usage, but it works now. In any event, there *is* higher armor hindrance associated to head covering armor, and that is verifiable.

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	\| PPcost = 2/1 \| PPranks = 2		\| PPcost = 2/1 \| PPranks = 2
	}}		}}
	'''Bards''' are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with a hybrid of [[elemental]] and [[mental]] magic. Their [[Bard Base\|song spells]] allow them to enhance not only their own skills in combat, but those of all in their party. Bards are also masters of lore, adept at revealing the secrets of magic items. Nearly as versatile as [[Rangers]], Bards are somewhat more adept at using magical devices, but less so at physical skills, such as combat or maneuvering. Head-covering armor will ~~restrict~~ their spellcasting abilities.		'''Bards''' are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with a hybrid of [[elemental]] and [[mental]] magic. Their [[Bard Base\|song spells]] allow them to enhance not only their own skills in combat, but those of all in their party. Bards are also masters of lore, adept at revealing the secrets of magic items. Nearly as versatile as [[Rangers]], Bards are somewhat more adept at using magical devices, but less so at physical skills, such as combat or maneuvering. Head-covering armor will hinder their spellcasting abilities.

	== Professional Highlights ==		== Professional Highlights ==

NAAMIT: Re-added comment about armor; clarified that head covering armor prevents casting songspells, which is a unique bard restriction.

2026-05-20T01:01:44Z

Re-added comment about armor; clarified that head covering armor prevents casting songspells, which is a unique bard restriction.

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	}}		}}
	'''Bards''' are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with a hybrid of [[elemental]] and [[mental]] magic. Their [[Bard Base\|song spells]] allow them to enhance not only their own skills in combat, but those of all in their party. Bards are also masters of lore, adept at revealing the secrets of magic items. Nearly as versatile as [[Rangers]], Bards are somewhat more adept at using magical devices, but less so at physical skills, such as combat or maneuvering.		'''Bards''' are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with a hybrid of [[elemental]] and [[mental]] magic. Their [[Bard Base\|song spells]] allow them to enhance not only their own skills in combat, but those of all in their party. Bards are also masters of lore, adept at revealing the secrets of magic items. Nearly as versatile as [[Rangers]], Bards are somewhat more adept at using magical devices, but less so at physical skills, such as combat or maneuvering. Head-covering armor will restrict their spellcasting abilities.

	== Professional Highlights ==		== Professional Highlights ==

SURIAL: Removed the line about 'heavy armor will impact their spell casting abilities' - That goes for _all_ professions, and the other semis do not have that line in their intro paragraph. Of all the semis, rangers are 'worst' at armor right now, not bards, so that makes it extra strange.

2026-05-16T22:43:59Z

Removed the line about 'heavy armor will impact their spell casting abilities' - That goes for _all_ professions, and the other semis do not have that line in their intro paragraph. Of all the semis, rangers are 'worst' at armor right now, not bards, so that makes it extra strange.

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	\| PPcost = 2/1 \| PPranks = 2		\| PPcost = 2/1 \| PPranks = 2
	}}		}}
	'''Bards''' are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with a hybrid of [[elemental]] and [[mental]] magic. Their [[Bard Base\|song spells]] allow them to enhance not only their own skills in combat, but those of all in their party. Bards are also masters of lore, adept at revealing the secrets of magic items. Nearly as versatile as [[Rangers]], Bards are somewhat more adept at using magical devices, but less so at physical skills, such as combat or maneuvering~~. Heavy armor will restrict their spellcasting abilities~~.		'''Bards''' are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with a hybrid of [[elemental]] and [[mental]] magic. Their [[Bard Base\|song spells]] allow them to enhance not only their own skills in combat, but those of all in their party. Bards are also masters of lore, adept at revealing the secrets of magic items. Nearly as versatile as [[Rangers]], Bards are somewhat more adept at using magical devices, but less so at physical skills, such as combat or maneuvering.

	== Professional Highlights ==		== Professional Highlights ==

ZHOUY1: Removed Combat Maneuvers section as the list is outdated and current information will always be on the skill page. Added info for instruments and bard guild. Cleaned up other expired links.

2025-10-02T15:19:17Z

Removed Combat Maneuvers section as the list is outdated and current information will always be on the skill page. Added info for instruments and bard guild. Cleaned up other expired links.

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 Bards have the unique [[Purification Song]] ability, increasing the value of gems and potentially turning them into magic-receptive orb gems. Be warned that purification process is potentially dangerous and can cause the gem to explode in your hand!
-=== Bardic Luck Talismans ===
+=== Instrument Mastery ===
 {{main|Instrument learning}}
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 All professions can [[PLAY]] musical instruments, but only bards are capable of mastering the art.
-==Resources==
+== Bard Guild ==
-=====Guides=====
+===== Guides =====
-* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)
+* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]]
 * [[Comprehensive Bard Guide]]
 * [[Archales' bard guide|Archales' Bard Guide]]
-* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140722051546/http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide] (via Internet Archive)
 {{Bard}}

ZHOUY1: /* Professional Highlights */ Add highlights for purification and bardic luck talisman service.

2024-03-05T02:23:15Z

Professional Highlights: Add highlights for purification and bardic luck talisman service.

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	If you are skilled enough and use the appropriate keywords, something of the item's nature will be revealed to you.		If you are skilled enough and use the appropriate keywords, something of the item's nature will be revealed to you.

			=== Gem Purification ===

			Bards have the unique [[Purification Song]] ability, increasing the value of gems and potentially turning them into magic-receptive orb gems. Be warned that purification process is potentially dangerous and can cause the gem to explode in your hand!

			=== Bardic Luck Talismans ===

			Upon reaching Level 30, Bards can create [[Song of Luck (1006)#Bard Service - Luck Talismans\|Bardic Luck Talismans]], which when worn give a chance of rerolling a combat roll for a better result. These talismans may be worn by anyone, and can be improved by the Bard up to six tiers by consuming the Bardic Inspiration [[resource]]. Bardic Inspiration is accumulated automatically each week as the Bard gains experience.

	=== Instruments ===		=== Instruments ===

GS4-OSCURO at 16:43, 7 December 2020

2020-12-07T16:43:47Z

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	\| AScost = 0/4 \| ASranks = 2		\| AScost = 0/4 \| ASranks = 2
	\| MIUcost = 0/4 \| MIUranks = 2		\| MIUcost = 0/4 \| MIUranks = 2
	\| SAcost = 3/10 \| SAranks = 1		\| SAcost = 4/1 \| SAranks = 2
	\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2		\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2
	\| EMCcost = 0/6 \| EMCranks = 1		\| EMCcost = 0/5 \| EMCranks = 1
	\| MMCcost = 0/6 \| MMCranks = 1		\| MMCcost = 0/5 \| MMCranks = 1
	\| SMCcost = 0/12 \| SMCranks = 1		\| SMCcost = 0/15 \| SMCranks = 1
	\| SRcost = 0/17 \| SRranks = 2		\| SRcost = 0/17 \| SRranks = 2
	\| ELcost = 0/8 \| ELranks = 1		\| ELcost = 0/8 \| ELranks = 1

WHIGHTCNIGHT: /* Guides */ added link to Comprehensive Bard Guide

2018-05-17T15:09:41Z

Guides: added link to Comprehensive Bard Guide

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	=====Guides=====		=====Guides=====
	* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard\|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)		* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard\|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)
			* [[Comprehensive Bard Guide]]
	* [[Archales' bard guide\|Archales' Bard Guide]]		* [[Archales' bard guide\|Archales' Bard Guide]]
	* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]		* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]

VANKRASN39: /* Guides */ remove link

2017-11-24T04:17:30Z

Guides: remove link

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	=====Guides=====		=====Guides=====
	* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard\|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)		* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard\|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)
	* [[Guides by Whirlin: Two Hander, One Hander, Archer, Pure, Two Weapon Bard Guide]]
	* [[Archales' bard guide\|Archales' Bard Guide]]		* [[Archales' bard guide\|Archales' Bard Guide]]
	* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]		* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]

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	\| AScost = 0/4 \| ASranks = 2		\| AScost = 0/4 \| ASranks = 2
	\| MIUcost = 0/4 \| MIUranks = 2		\| MIUcost = 0/4 \| MIUranks = 2
	\| SAcost = 3/10 \| SAranks = 1		\| SAcost = 4/1 \| SAranks = 2
	\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2		\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2
	\| EMCcost = 0/6 \| EMCranks = 1		\| EMCcost = 0/5 \| EMCranks = 1
	\| MMCcost = 0/6 \| MMCranks = 1		\| MMCcost = 0/5 \| MMCranks = 1
	\| SMCcost = 0/12 \| SMCranks = 1		\| SMCcost = 0/15 \| SMCranks = 1
	\| SRcost = 0/17 \| SRranks = 2		\| SRcost = 0/17 \| SRranks = 2
	\| ELcost = 0/8 \| ELranks = 1		\| ELcost = 0/8 \| ELranks = 1