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| name = Bard |
| name = Bard |
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| type = [[Elemental]]/[[Mental]] [[Semi]] |
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| AScost = 0/4 | ASranks = 2 |
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| MIUcost = 0/4 | MIUranks = 2 |
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| HPcost = 0/5 | HPranks = 2 |
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| SRcost = 0/17 | SRranks = 2 |
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| ELcost = 0/8 | ELranks = 1 |
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'''Bards''' are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with [[elemental]] 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. Heavy armor will restrict their spellcasting abilities. |
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== Professional Highlights == |
== Professional Highlights == |
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PREP 1001 or PREP HOLDSONG |
PREP 1001 or PREP HOLDSONG |
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SING or SING <target> |
SING or SING <target> |
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For example: |
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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? |
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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. |
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=== Instruments === |
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{{main|Instrument learning}} |
{{main|Instrument learning}} |
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All professions can [[PLAY]] musical instruments, but only bards are capable of mastering the art. |
All professions can [[PLAY]] musical instruments, but only bards are capable of mastering the art. |
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== Combat Maneuvers |
== Combat Maneuvers == |
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Bards also have the ability to train in the following [[combat maneuvers]] |
Bards also have the ability to train in the following [[combat maneuvers]], none of which are exclusive to the bard profession. |
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* [[Charge (combat maneuver)|Charge]] |
* [[Charge (combat maneuver)|Charge]] |
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* [[Cheapshots]] |
* [[Cheapshots]] |
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* [[Feint]] |
* [[Feint]] |
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* [[Garrote]] |
* [[Garrote]] |
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* [[Hamstring]] |
* [[Hamstring]] |
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* [[Multi-Fire]] |
* [[Multi-Fire]] |
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* [[Trip]] |
* [[Trip]] |
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* [[Unarmed Specialist]] |
* [[Unarmed Specialist]] |
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==Bard Statistic Growth Rates== |
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For more information see the page on [[Statistic growth rate | statistic growth rates]]. |
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|+ '''Bard Stat Growth Rates''' |
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! width=80px | ''Profession'' |
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! width=80px | [[Strength]] || width=80px | [[Constitution]] || width=80px | [[Dexterity]] || width=80px | [[Agility]] || width=80px | [[Discipline]] |
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! width=80px | [[Aura]] || width=80px | [[Logic]] || width=80px | [[Intuition]] || width=80px | [[Wisdom]] || width=80px | [[Influence]] |
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''Note: The table above is the baseline statistic growth rates. These values are actually modified for '''every''' race in GemStone IV, including [[human]]s.'' |
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=====Guides===== |
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* [[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) |
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* [[Comprehensive Bard Guide]] |
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* [[Archales' bard guide|Archales' Bard Guide]] |
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*[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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Bards are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with a hybrid of elemental and mental magic. Their 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.
Professional Highlights
Spellsongs
- Main article: Bard Base
To sing a spellsong the bard must first PREPARE the song using either the spellsong number or the mnemonic. Next, the bard SINGs the song either at himself or a target.
Example:
PREP 1001 or PREP HOLDSONG SING or SING <target>
Spellsongs depend primarily on the bard's Influence and Aura.
Loresinging
- Main article: Loresinging
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.
For example:
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?
If you are skilled enough and use the appropriate keywords, something of the item's nature will be revealed to you.
Instruments
- Main article: Instrument learning
All professions can PLAY musical instruments, but only bards are capable of mastering the art.
Combat Maneuvers
Bards also have the ability to train in the following combat maneuvers, none of which are exclusive to the bard profession.
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Resources
Officials Folders
Guides
- A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard (work-in-progress)
- Comprehensive Bard Guide
- Archales' Bard Guide
- Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide
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Squares: Rogue | Warrior | Monk |
Semis: Bard | Paladin | Ranger |
Pures: Cleric | Empath | Sorcerer | Wizard |