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{{spellcircle |
{{spellcircle
circle_name = Bard Base |
| circle_name = Bard Base
| circle_type = [[Elemental]]/[[Mental]] Hybrid
circlenumber = 10 |
| available_to = [[Bard]]s
circle_type = [[Elemental]]/[[Mental]] Hybrid |
| circlenumber = 10
available_to = [[Bard]]s}}
|spell1 = Holding Song
|spell2 = Vibration Chant
|spell3 = Fortitude Song
|spell4 = Purification Song
|spell5 = Lullabye
|spell6 = Song of Luck
|spell7 = Kai's Triumph Song
|spell8 = Stunning Shout
|spell9 = Sonic Shield Song
|spell10 = Song of Valor
|spell11 = Song of Peace
|spell12 = Sonic Blade Song
|spell13 = Song of Unravelling
|spell14 = Sonic Armor
|spell15 = Song of Depression
|spell16 = Song of Rage
|spell17 = Song of Noise
|spell18 = Song of Power
|spell19 = Song of Mirrors
|spell20 = Traveler's Song
|spell25 = Singing Sword
|spell30 = Song of Sonic Disruption
|spell35 = Song of Tonis
|spell40 = Troubadour's Rally
|spell50 = Unknown}}


The '''Bard Base''' [[spell circle]] is unique in that the [[magic]] is actually manipulated through a [[bard|bard's]] singing. Consequently, all bardic magic is [[SING (verb)|sung]] as opposed to [[CAST (verb)|cast]]. Bardic vocals manifest as a hybrid of both mental and elemental [[sphere]]s, which is also a unique blend. [[Spell]]s in this cirlce consist of a variety of offensive, defensive, and utilitous purposes all designed around the needs of a bard.
The '''Bard Base''' circle is a [[spell circle]].


== Renewing Continuous Songs ==
The following spells are currently implimented in this circle:
*[[Holding Song (1001)]]
*[[Vibration Chant (1002)]]
*[[Fortitude Song (1003)]]
*[[Purification Song (1004)]]
*[[Lullabye (1005)]]
*[[Song of Luck (1006)]]
*[[Kai's Triumph Song (1007)]]
*[[Stunning Shout (1008)]]
*[[Sonic Shield Song (1009)]]
*[[Song of Valor (1010)]]
*[[Song of Peace (1011)]]
*[[Sonic Blade Song (1012)]]
*[[Song of Unravelling (1013)]]
*[[Sonic Armor (1014)]]
*[[Song of Depression (1015)]]
*[[Song of Rage (1016)]]
*[[Song of Noise (1017)]]
*[[Song of Power (1018)]]
*[[Song of Mirrors (1019)]]
*[[Traveler's Song (1020)]]
*[[Singing Sword (1025)]]
*[[Song of Sonic Disruption (1030)]]
*[[Song of Tonis (1035)]]
*[[Troubadour's Rally (1040)]]


''Spellsongs'' do not simply consume [[mana]] once per initiation as most other spells. They cost the regular initial expenditure of mana, and then a [[RENEW (verb)|renewal]] cost upon expiration in order to keep the magic going. The renewal cost can vary based on the bard's [[level]], [[Influence]], [[Logic]], and Bard Base ranks. [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]] increases the duration of spellsongs before renewal is required by 2 sec per rank.


* [[SING (verb)|SING]] STATUS displays which songs are currently being sung, and an approximation of their remaining duration.
===Reference===
* [[RENEW (verb)|RENEW]] ALL will renew all of the songs at once.
*http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=10
* RENEW {spell#|mnemonic} will renew an individual song.
* [[STOP (verb)|STOP]] SINGING to cease all spellsongs.
* STOP SINGING {spell#|mnemonic} to cease a specific song.


== Enhancements by Rank ==
[[Category: Spells]]

== External Links ==

[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=10 Official Bard Base Spell Circle]

[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Bards]]

Revision as of 03:46, 19 July 2006

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The Bard Base spell circle is unique in that the magic is actually manipulated through a bard's singing. Consequently, all bardic magic is sung as opposed to cast. Bardic vocals manifest as a hybrid of both mental and elemental spheres, which is also a unique blend. Spells in this cirlce consist of a variety of offensive, defensive, and utilitous purposes all designed around the needs of a bard.

Renewing Continuous Songs

Spellsongs do not simply consume mana once per initiation as most other spells. They cost the regular initial expenditure of mana, and then a renewal cost upon expiration in order to keep the magic going. The renewal cost can vary based on the bard's level, Influence, Logic, and Bard Base ranks. Mental Lore, Telepathy increases the duration of spellsongs before renewal is required by 2 sec per rank.

  • SING STATUS displays which songs are currently being sung, and an approximation of their remaining duration.
  • RENEW ALL will renew all of the songs at once.
  • RENEW {spell#|mnemonic} will renew an individual song.
  • STOP SINGING to cease all spellsongs.
  • STOP SINGING {spell#|mnemonic} to cease a specific song.

Enhancements by Rank

External Links

Official Bard Base Spell Circle