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Scorp40left.png The Bard, Keeper of Lore Scorp40right.png



Overview: 

Around hearth and table Bards work their wonders, spinning tapestries of poetry and music, and keeping the memories of ancient days alive. Their ancient craft was born among the skalds of the Northmen, but now Bards can be found among all the peoples of the World. Every Bard must be a master of tale-telling and music, and must hone their memory to supreme heights: the great sagas and chronicles span thousands of rhymes, and can take three days to hear in full. A master Bard knows several great sagas, and can sing them through from end to end without missing a single word. They need no books or notes to keep the sagas: the weave of rhyme and kenning is their only guide, memory their only tool.

But there is far more to a Bard's life than singing and playing. Bards must record the events of the present as dutifully as they remember the past, and therefore every Bard is a vagabond, a chronicler in search of a new epic. Bards are welcomed everywhere, for a good song and a moment free from care have become precious things in this troubled Age. Bards also carry news and tidings from distant places, which the folk of remote towns crave more than ale. Through the work of Bards deeds seen become sagas told throughout the World. So the works of the strong and the honorable are known and revered, and glory is heaped on the names of the brave.

A Bard's knowledge of the redes and sagas has other benefits as well. Bards know how every hero triumphed or failed, and remember every trick and secret employed by giants, sorcerers, witches, and heroes. There is a power in words, names, and songs, and Bards know much that is hidden. The ways of beasts are theirs to know, and the name and history of any magical treasure is theirs to impart, provided that it figures in one of the ancient tales. Bards can also sing songs of magic and enchantment if the need arises. More than one fool has mocked a Bard's harping only to find himself snared in a powerful spell from which he could not escape. The songs of a gifted Bard can kindle fury in the hearts of Warriors, goading them on to glory and death. Their songs remember what was, preserve what is, and ensure that the memory of both shall be forever.



Narrative:  Tell me your name, so that it may be remembered. Tell me your deeds, that I might gild them with glory. Don't feel like talking? Very well then, perhaps listening will suit you better. Allow me to sing the Ballad of Bretheithel, the story of - oh I see, not in a mood for music either. Dear me, your face is as dark as the weather is fair. At least tell me where you're from, to while away and idle moment before the coming storm. True, the day is sunny - that was but a figure of speech, good sir. Fine weather indeed for a battle, but from the looks of things you'd rather it turn stormy. Well, I've come a long way to see this, so I hope for history's sake that it all proceeds.

Who am I? I, sir, am but a humble traveler, a teller of tales and singer of songs. I heard the rumors that war was brewing while I was fifty leagues to the East of here, and raced to see it. Looks as if I've arrived just in time. It is every Bard's duty, after all, to watch the deeds of men and to remember them. As the All-Father wrote the future destiny of the World into stone before the first dawning, so we Bards spin past and present into air with song and saga. At the Ending of Days the master Bards will sing the All-Father's great saga back to him, and all the folk of the World will be judged based on their performance. May the Father of All find them more pleasant than you seem to find me!

Don't be so glum, sir, for you've the look of a hero about you, the look of a man who could do deeds worthy of a song. I'm sure you'll do well in the fight. Why, from your shoulders and the sweep of your brow I'd guess that you were kin to Sir Diarmid the Bear-Cloaked, who single-handedly slew four great Giants while questing for St. Meynard's Chalice. Ah, I see you've heard that tale! A rousing one, much suited for times such as these. Your men all look fit, and well supplied. I agree that their side looks to have more men, but think of the Battle of Krollenford, when Duke Leonard's men held the ford against a horde ten times their number! The sight of your army and the lay of the field reminds me very much of that tale. Your men might like to hear it, I daresay, even if you wouldn't. I've watched my share of skirmishes and slaughters in my day, and have seen the effect a little rousing song can have on a body of soldiery.

What good are songs and fairy tales to men of action? Oh, good sir, how you wound me! Without the redes, sagas and tales, what could any man hope to accomplish? How can a Warrior know the true measure of valor if he knows not the tale of Sir Hurrigan, who stood alone against a host of Minotaurs to save Queen Candrae the Fair? How can he know of cunning without hearing the saga of Cuthric Rune Thief, the Northman who tricked the Giants into revealing the secret wisdom of the All-Father? Any Prelate can tell the tale of Saint Nemmorane, but only a Bard can put the full meaning in the words, so that folk weep to hear of his blessed sacrifice. How can a man know glory without hearing the tale of Cambruin, the High King, the greatest man ever to live? The sagas tell us who we are, and let us dream of what we might accomplish.

Indeed, my lord, we Bards are useful folk to have around. Marks my words, once the fighting starts I'll sing songs of valor, strength, and victory, songs to bolster the hearts of your men so that each fights with the strength of three. You would prefer the strength of ten? Well, I'll see what I can do. Oh my, here come the heralds - it looks like things are beginning. So sir, I implore you: tell me your name. If the fight goes well, I shall sing a mighty epic of your deeds today, in fine meter. If the fight should not go well� your valor will be remembered, sir. Either way, I can make you a Legend.






Powers and Abilities

 

Kennings of the Loremasters

"Item Identification"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )

Granted: Level 10
Power Rank: 40 (Grand Master)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 20
Casting Time: 3 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Armor, Weapons, and Jewelry (inventory items)
Effects:

  • Item is identified


 

Pallando's Pernicious Puns

"Area of Effect Magic Damage Over Time(0 Range)"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )
Excludes Group

Granted: Level 10
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 17.83 to 40.2 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 3.5 Seconds
Recycle Time: 10.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: Yes
Target and Range: Monster or Player -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player
Area of Effect: 40 Units
Effects:

  • Health Damage: 3-7 to 7-17 (from power rank 0 to 40) points of Health
  • Flagged as 'Magic' damage
  • Damage over Time: 3-17 to 7-17 (from power rank 0 to 40) points of Health every 5 seconds
  • Duration: 30 Seconds
  • Flagged as 'Magic' damage


 

Ritardando

"Single Target Snare and Attack Speed Debuff"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )

Granted: Level 10
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 14 to 53 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 30.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monsters or Players(100 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Effects:

  • Delay Between Attacks: +10.71 to 38.4 (from power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Duration: 30 Seconds
  • Stack Category: AttackSpeedDeBuff
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)
  • Removes Effect: Flight
  • Movement Rate: -11% to -60% (from power rank 0 to 40)
  • Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (from power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stack Category: Snare
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)


 

Gentle Melody

"Group Health Recovery Buff Chant"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 )

Granted: Level 12
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first).
Spell cast cancelled / chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members.
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

  • Health Recovery Rate: +30% to +150% (at power ranks 1 to 40).
  • Stack Catagory: RecoveryHealthBuff
  • Stack Rank: 1
  • Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).


 

Dread Dissonance

"Single Target Magic Damage and Stun"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 )

Granted: Level 12
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 31.7 to 58.6 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 4 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: Yes
Target and Range: Monster or Player (120 Units)
Effects:

  • Health Damage: 14- 36 to 26- 68 points (from power rank 0 to 40) points of Health
  • Flagged as 'Magic' damage
  • Applies: Stun on target for 1 to 3 seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Applies: Stun Immunity on target for 3 to 9 seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)(stack rank 1)


 

Ballad of Beregund the Bold

"Personal Movement Buff"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 )

Granted: Level 15
Power Rank: 40 (Grandmaster)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 300 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Self/No Target
Duration: 60 Seconds
Effects:

  • Movement Bonus: 50%
  • Does not stack with any other movement buffs.


 

Ragnor's Rede of Rending

"Group Damage Buff Chant"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 )

Granted: Level 15
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 45 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

  • Damage Dealt: +11% to +50% (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stack Category: DamageModifierBuff
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).


 

Harmonious Stanzas

"Single Target Non-Player Lull"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 )

Granted: Level 18
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 24 to 63 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 3 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only(100 Units)
Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Effects:

  • AI Awareness Radius: -25%
  • Stack Category: AggRangeDeBuff
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power).


 

Ithriana's Love Song

"Single Target Charm Non-Player"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 )

Granted: Level 18
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 56 to 95 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 5 Seconds
Recycle Time: 600.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only(100 Units)
Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Effects:

  • Monster is charmed
  • Level Cap: 14 to 40(from power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Duration: 630 to 1800 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stack Category: Charm
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power).


 

Anthem of Avoidance

"Personal Damage Absorber"
requires Sorecery Skill ( 0 )
Damage absorbers fade after taking damage!

Granted: Level 20
Focus Skill: Sorcery
Mana Cost: ? to ? (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: .02 seconds
Recycle Time: 300 seconds
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Self/No Target
Effects:

  • Crushing Resistance: + 15 to 75 (from power rank 0 to 40)
  • Piercing Resistance: + 15 to 75 (from power rank 0 to 40)
  • Slashing Resistance: + 15 to 75 (from power rank 0 to 40)
  • Effect ends if affected takes 150 to 750 points of Crushing, Piercing, or Slashing damage (from 0 to 40).
  • Duration: 300 seconds
  • Stack Category: DamageAbsorber
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When Stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)


 

Ancient Riddle

"Area of Effect Non-Player Mesmerize ( 0 Range)"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 48 )

Granted: Level 20
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 26 to 65 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 3.5 Seconds
Recycle Time: 60 to 0 Seconds(at power ranks 1 to 40)
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player.
Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Area of Effect: 40 Units
Effects:

  • Monster is Stunned.
  • Effect ends if affected takes any damage at all


 

Baleful Battlehymm

"Group Defense Buff Chant"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 52 )

Granted: Level 22
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

  • Defense Bonus: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stack Category: DefenseGroupBuff
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).


 

Ashton Kai's Irresistable Dance

"Single Target Root"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 54 )

Granted: Level 23
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 31 to 70 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 3 Seconds
Recycle Time: 29.5 to 10 Seconds(at power ranks 1 to 40)
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monster or Player
Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Can affect caster and group members 40 Units
Effects:

  • Target can not move
  • Effect ends if affected takes any damage at all
  • Stack Category: Root
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)


 

Countersong

"Single Target Dispel Effect"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 57 )

Granted: Level 24
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 32 to 71 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Players Only (50 Units)
Effects:

  • Removes effect with dispel tag of "Effect"
  • Is considered Agressive


 

Calming Melody

"Group Mana Recovery Buff Chant"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 61 )

Granted: Level 26
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

  • Mana Recovery Rate: +22% to +100% (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself


 

Chant of the Titans

"Group Strength and Dexterity Buff"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 66 )

Granted: Level 28
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 37 to 76 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 4 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Group Members(Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Effects:

  • Duration: 10800 Seconds
  • Strength Adjustment: + 11 to 60 (from power rank 1 to 40)
    • Stack Category: AttrSTRBuff
  • Dexterity Adjustment: + 11 to 60 (from power rank 1 to 40)
    • Stack Category: AttrDEXBuff
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)


 

Canticle of Inspiration

"Group Spirit Buff"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 )

Granted: Level 30
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 41 to 80 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 4 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Group Members(Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Effects:

  • Spirit Adjustment: + 11 to 50 (from power rank 1 to 40)
  • Duration: 10800 Seconds
  • Stack Category: AttrSPRBuff
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)


 

The Rhythm of Steel

"Group Attack Speed Buff Chant"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 )

Granted: Level 30
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 45 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

  • Delay Between Attacks: -10.77 to -40.8% (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stack Category: AttackSpeedBuff
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).


 

Mighty Countersong

"Group Dispel Debuff"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 75 )

Granted: Level 32
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 43 to 82 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 10.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Effects:

  • Removes effect with dispel tag of "Debuff"


 

Baleful Cry of Weilund

"Area of Effect Non-Player Fear"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 79 )
Max of 10 trains

Granted: Level 34
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 45 to 54 (at power ranks 1 to 10)
Casting Time: 3 Seconds
Recycle Time: 300 to 240 Seconds(at power ranks 1 to 10)
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player
Duration: 10 to 15 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 10)
Area of Effect: 40 Units
Effects:

  • Monster is Scared
  • Level Cap: 24 to 61 (from power ranks 1 to 10)
  • Stack Category: Fear
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power).


 

Canticle of Cunning

"Group Intelligence Buff"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 93 )

Granted: Level 40
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 54 to 93 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 4 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Group Members(Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Effects:

  • Intelligence Adjustment: + 11 to 50 (from power rank 1 to 40)
  • Duration: 10800 Seconds
  • Stack Category: AttrINTBuff
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)


 

Restive Melody

"Group Stamina Recovery Buff Chant"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 )

Granted: Level 42
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

  • Stamina Recovery Rate: +22% to +100% (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself


 

Song of Warding

"Group Magic Resistance Buff Chant"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 )

Granted: Level 42
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

  • Magic Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stack Category: ResistanceBuff
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).


 

Litany of Focus

"Group Mental Resistance Buff Chant"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 102 )

Granted: Level 44
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

  • Mental Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stack Category: ResistanceBuff
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).


 

Song of Fortitude

"Group Poison Resistance Buff Chant"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 106 )

Granted: Level 46
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

  • Poison Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stack Category: ResistanceBuff
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).


 

Molto Ritardando

"Area of Effect Snare and Attack Speed Debuff(0 Range)"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 84 )
requires Ritardando ( 16 )
Excludes Group

Granted: Level 36
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 14 to 53 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 30.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monsters or Players -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player
Will not effect group members
Effects:

  • Delay Between Attacks: +20.71 to 48.4 (from power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Duration: 30 Seconds
  • Stack Category: AttackSpeedDeBuff
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)
  • Removes Effect: Flight
  • Movement Rate: -11% to -60% (from power rank 0 to 40)
  • Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (from power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stack Category: Snare
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)


 

Song of Spring

"Group Fire, Cold, Lightning Resistance Buff Chant"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 111 )

Granted: Level 48
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

  • Fire Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Cold Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Lightning Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  • Stack Category: ResistanceBuff
  • Stack Rank: 0
  • Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).


 

Dance of Derrac the Dauntless

"Group Invulnerability Chant"
requires Bardsong Skill ( 115 )

Granted: Level 50
Power Rank: 40 (Grand Master)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 360.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 3 seconds for 6 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 10 Seconds Explanation
Effects:

  • Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself
  • Affected cannot be attacked
  • Affected cannot be targetted by powers.
  • Effect ends if affected attacks
  • Effect ends if affected attacks (swings his weapon)
  • Effect ends if affected uses any power

More Information

 

Stances

All Stances
Granted: Level 15
Casting Time: 0*
Recycle Time: 30 seconds

Defensive Stance

  • Granted Rank: Mage 35 (Expert), Rogue 35 (Expert)

Offensive Stance

  • Granted Rank: Mage 20 (Journeyman), Rogue 20 (Journeyman)

Precise Stance

  • Granted Rank: Mage 25 (Skilled), Rogue 25 (Skilled)

Bard Stance Details

 

Weapon Powers

Mage-Bard Powers

Bow Powers: 5
Bow Mastery Powers: 5
Blademaster Mastery Powers: 25
Bladeweaving Mastery Powers: 25
Dagger Powers: 25
Dagger Mastery Powers: 25
Sword Powers: 25
Sword Mastery Powers: 25
Sun Dancer Powers: 10
Unarmed Combat Powers: 10
Unarmed Combat Mastery Powers: 10

Rogue-Bard Powers

Bow Powers: 10
Bow Mastery Powers: 10
Blademaster Mastery Powers: 30
Bladeweaving Mastery Powers: 30
Dagger Powers: 35
Dagger Mastery Powers: 35
Crossbow Powers: 5
Staff Powers: 5
Sword Powers: 30
Sword Mastery Powers: 30
Sun Dancer Powers: 25
Unarmed Combat Powers: 25
Unarmed Combat Mastery Powers: 25






















 

Base Class: Disciplines Available*:
Mage
Rogue
Animator
Archer
Battle Magus
Black Mask
Blade Master
Blade Weaver
Blood Prophet
Bounty Hunter
Commander
Conjurer
Enchanter
Huntsman
Prospector
Rat Catcher
Rune Caster
Saboteur
Skydancer
Traveller
Undead Hunter
Werewolf
Wyrmslayer
Races Available:
Aelfborn
Aracoix
Elves
Humans
Irekei
Nephilim
Gender Restriction:
None
Preferred Guild Types:
Thieves' Band
Primary Attributes:

Training Points Per Level: 6
In addition to your Base Class's Training Point value

Health Bonus: 51
Mana Bonus: 16
Stamina Bonus: 0

Skill Specializations:

In addition to your Base Class's Skill(s)
Level 5 : granted skill Sword
Level 10 : granted skill Bardsong
Level 20 : granted skill Staff Mastery
   (requires Staff Skill ( 80 ) )
Level 20 : granted skill Sword Mastery
   (requires Sword Skill ( 80 ) )
Level 20 : granted skill Unarmed Combat Mastery
   (requires Unarmed Combat Skill ( 80 ))


*Race restrictions may apply.