Bard spells

[fkj]

Every bard spell has a verbal component (singing, reciting, or music)

Does this mean that bard spells count as music? And what happens when I have the Requiem feat?

 

[Infiniti2000]

Yes, if the player wants it to be music, then it's music. It specifically gives the Bard character that option. I don't know what Requiem does, but if it can somehow take advantage of this while the bard is casting a spell, then it sounds legit.

 

[irdeggman]

What does the Requiem feat do (and what is its source)?

 

[Shadeus]

I believe it originally appeared in Song & Silence, but was updated for 3.5 in Libris Mortis. I believe it allows mind-affecting abilities to affect the undead. I don't have the specific language in front of me, but IIRC it's specifically designed for bard songs.

 

[Tinner]

Every bard spell has a verbal component (singing, reciting, or music)

Does this mean that bard spells count as music? And what happens when I have the Requiem feat?

No. Your bard spells are cast using music. They are NOT uses of the Bardic Music class feature.
Thus, Requiem will not affect your spellcasting in any way. It only enhances the effects of your Bardic Music class feature.