V9: Bard

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Bard
Description		Bards are dashing hybrid spellcasters that use martial bravado and verbal magic to inspire allies and hinder foes.
Playstyle		Crowd Control, Hybrid, Melee, Shield User, Support, Versatile
Class Identifier		Blue Sash
Weapons		Dagger, Short, Long Cannot dual wield weapons except alongside Daggers.
Shields		Buckler
Armor		Choose one: Up to 2pts Physical Armor Up to 1pt Physical Armor + 1 Point at Novice Level
Garb Bonus		Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus.

Level 1		Innate 2/Refresh ♻10 May spend customization points to purchase additional abilities from the list below. Points available are based on level.

	Archetype			Ability Name	Cost	Max	Frequency	Range	Type
EXPERT Points Available = Your Level Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
ADEPT Points Available = Your Level+1 Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
NOVICE Points Available = Your Level+2 Unspent points at this tier are wasted.
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal
				Release	1	4	1/Life ♻10	5ft (Any)	Verbal

Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you can only purchase abilities listed with as part of that archetype.	Archetype 1 🦆 To be transferred.	Archetype 1 🦆 To be transferred.	Archetype 1 🦆 To be transferred.

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List of Class-Specific Abilities

Ambulant
Simple Summary	Ambulant: Incant "Ambulant" before casting another spell, and you can use it while moving.
Available to	Bard, Druid, Healer, Scout, Wizard
Type	Meta-Magic
Incantation	"Ambulant"
Effects	Meta-Magic Effect: The modified ability can be cast while moving.
Other Details	A spell that is intended to be ambulant may identify the target while moving. 🏃 This ability can be cast while moving.

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Pre-Constructed Builds

Below are a few -pre-constructed builds for this class. Use these to quickly get into the game or to help new players ease their way into the intricacies of class customization.

My First Bard			{{{ABILITY SUMMARIES}}}
Level	1
Identifier	Blue sash
Weapons	Dagger, Short, Long Cannot dual wield weapons except alongside Daggers
Shields	Buckler
Armor	Up to 2pts Physical Armor
Archetype	None
Abilities	Fear 2/Life ♻20 Break Concentration 2/Life ♻10 Taunt 2/Life ♻10

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Extra Clarifications

Any additional clarifications about this class will be listed below. To request a clarification, please visit the Amtgard V9 Discord server.

• There are no additional clarifications for this class.

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Trivia

• The Bard class was introduced in Amtgard V4 (1986).

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