Bard

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Bard Class Traits
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Primary Attributes: Charisma, Dexterity
Stamina: 2
Resolve: 2
Philosophies
Primary Class Philosophy: Music Philosophy
Philosophy Training:
  • Rank 2 in Song
  • 1 additional Rank spent in Music, Physical, or Mental
Skills Training
Class Favored Skills:
Starting Skill Points:
  • Gain 2 skill points to be spent on any of the above Class Skills.
  • Gain 4 skill points to be spent on any skill.
Weapon & Armor Proficiencies
Weapon Proficiency: Proficient in all rank 1 weapons.
Armor Proficiency: None
Shield Proficiency: None

Background

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Class Features

♦ Musical Performance – 1st
A Bard learns and uses powers from the Music Philosophy.
♦ Bardic Knowledge – 1st
The bard is a master of Lore and may make a special lore check in place of a normal lore check for any skill.

Bonus Songs

  • A bard gets a bonus Basic Music Song at level 1.
  • A wizard gets a bonus Basic Eldritch Spell at level 4.
  • A wizard gets a bonus Advanced Eldritch Spell at level 5.
  • A wizard gets a bonus Advanced Eldritch Spell at level 8.
  • A wizard gets a bonus Legendary Eldritch Spell at level 13.
  • A wizard gets a bonus Legendary Eldritch Spell at level 16.
  • A wizard gets a bonus Ultimate Eldritch Spell at level 23.
  • A wizard gets a bonus Ultimate Eldritch Spell at level 24.

Spell Memorizations

  • A wizard gets one Basic Eldritch Spell memorization at level 1.
  • A wizard gets one Basic Eldritch Spell memorization at level 3.
  • A wizard gets one Advanced Eldritch Spell memorization at level 5.
  • A wizard gets one Advanced Eldritch Spell memorization at level 7.
  • A wizard gets one Legendary Eldritch Spell memorization at level 13.
  • A wizard gets one Legendary Eldritch Spell memorization at level 15.
  • A wizard gets one Ultimate Eldritch Spell memorization at level 23.
  • A wizard gets one Ultimate Eldritch Spell memorization at level 25.

Spell Book

  • Wizards may use spell books to store and recall Eldritch spells. The wizard must pick spells from the spell books for his spell memorization.
  • A Wizard has 4 Eldritch Spells in his spell book at level 1. He may add more spells as he acquires them.
  • A wizard starts with 6 cantrips in his spell book at level 1. He may add more cantrips as they are acquired.

Rituals

At 1st level, a wizards gains the Reveal Magic Ritual.

Combat Training

Combat Training by Level
Type1st2nd3rd5th6th7th9th10th11th
Casting++'+'+'+'
Ranged''''?'''?
Melee''''?'''?
Parry''''?'''?
Fort'?''''?''
Reflex'?''''?''
Will++'+'''+''
  • 2nd level, one point in Implement Attacks AND one point in EITHER Fortitude OR Reflex.
  • 3rd level, one point in Will.
  • 5th level, one point in Implement Attacks.
  • 6th level, one point in EITHER Melee Weapon Attacks, Ranged Weapon Attacks OR Parry.
  • 7th level, one point in Implement Attacks.
  • 9th level, one point in Will AND one point in EITHER Fortitude OR Reflex.
  • 10th level, one point in Implement Attacks.
  • 11th level, one point in EITHER Melee Weapon Attacks, Ranged Weapon Attacks OR Parry.