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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nifft" data-source="post: 314861" data-attributes="member: 6562">Here are some untested modifications to the Bard variant found in the Book of Eldrich Might II. I really like the Spellnote/chord/melody system, but don't feel the spell list represents the 3E Bard's abilities.First, I eliminated all direct damage spells, except for a few Sonic spells (specifically Shout and Great Shout). Then, I added back some of the more interesting standard 3E Bard spells. (What's a 3E Bard without Modify Memory?)Since the BoEM2 allows Spellnotes to be freely converted into Spellchords and Spellmelodies, it's silly to measure Bard power in three different quanta. I've made a less-jumpy progression of Snotes and noted the levels at which conversion into Schords and Smelodies become possible.Okay, here goes:Bards gain the class skills: Spot (Wis) and Heal (Wis). They lose the class skill Spellcraft (Int).Spellnotes per level:Level    Spellnotes per Day1    12    23    34    55    86    117    148    199    2410    2911    3412    4113    4814    5715    6716    7817    9018    10319    11720    132Bards receive bonus Spellnotes equal to double thier Charisma bonus.Starting at level 6, a Bard can trade 5 Spellnotes for 1 Spellchord.Starting at level 13, a Bard can trade 15 Spellnotes for 1 Spellmelody.A Bard of any level can contribute Notes to another Bard's Chord or Melody.The spellnote, spellchord and spellmelody list is drastically altered: (+ indicates originally in BoEM2, * indicates my addition)*** Spellnotes: move-equivalent actions+ Burst of Speed+ Cushion Fall+ Deflect Blow+ Momentary Charm* Shatter (1d4 / two levels vs. brittle objects)* Suggestion* Ghost Sound* Stupify (1 creature: Will save or flat-footed for 1 round)* Startle (1 creature: Will save or Shaken for 1d4+2 rounds)* Open / Close* Deafen (1 creature: Fortitude save or Deafened for 2d4 rounds)* Message* Detect Magic* Detect Poison* Read Magic* Remove Deafness* Evoke Magical Device (add Bard levels to next Use Magic Device check)*** Longnotes: multiple rounds, uses move actions, uses Spellnote slotDuration: 2 rounds/level, thereafter every round make a Perform check vs. number of elapsed rounds* Minor Healing (1 HP/round, up to 1d6 + (Heal/2, max +5)) takes full-round actions and Heal skill+ Inspire Courage* Mend (1 sq. yard per round)* Clean / Polish (1 sq. yard per round)* Prestidigitation* Countersong* Mage Hand* Calm Animal (2d4 + Cha bonus HD of animals)* Light* Resistance* Inspire Competence (1 ally / 3 levels: +2 Competence bonus to specific skill, or +1 competence bonus to-hit, damage, and all saves)* Lulabye (1 sleeping creature will not awaken despite minor disturbances)* Delay Poison* Purify Food & Drink (1 cubic foot / round)* Entropic Shield (1 ally / 2 levels)* Endure Elements* Detect Lie*** Spellchords: standard actionsDuration: 1 hour / 2 levels or as notedSave: DC 13 + Cha bonus or as noted+ Alter Sounds+ Channel Sound (1 round / 2 levels)+ Charm+ Slumber* Dischord (1 foe; Will; or become confused for 1d4+2 rounds)* Disguise (Change Self with any one ally as subject)* Enhance Physique (1 ally: bonus 1d4+1 to one physical ability: Str, Dex, Con)* Fumble (instant; foes within 25'; Reflex or drop weapons, fall, etc.)* Shout* Taint Liquid (See Below)* Gust of Wind* Pyrotechnics* Invisibility Purge* Calm Emotions*** Longchords: multiple rounds, uses move actions, uses Spellnote slotDuration: 5 rounds / level, thereafter every 5 rounds make a Perform check vs. (number of rounds / 5)* Healing (2 HP/round, up to 3d6 + (Heal/2, max +10)+ Levitation (100 lbs + 20 lbs/level)* Blur (1 ally)* Soften Earth and Stone (100 cubic feet per round)* Shield Other* Resist Elements* Hold Animals (2d4 +Cha bonus HD of animals)* Haste (1 ally)* Wind Wall (1 round / 2 levels)* Detect Thoughts*** Spellmelodies: full-round actionsDuration: 10 minutes / level or as notedSave: DC 13 + Cha bonus or as noted+ Ultrasonic Shatter+ Disrupt Magic+ Great Sound Channel* Break Enchantment* Great Shout (50' cone; 5d6 damage, Fort save or stun for 2d4 rounds)* Mass Suggestion* Modify Memory* Silence 15' Radius (1 round / 2 levels)* Dismissal (1 creature / 4 levels)* Geas / Quest* Mirror Image* Neutralize Poison (1 creature / 4 levels)* Quench Fires* Heat Metal (Range 150'; Area 30'; 2 rounds / level)* Chill Metal (Range 150'; Area 30'; 2 rounds / level)* Emotion (5 rounds / level)* Hold Monster (1 round / level)* Mass Haste (1 ally / 4 levels; 1 round / 2 levels)* Inspire Greatness (1 ally / 4 levels; +2 HD, +2 to-hit, +2 all saves)* Detect Scrying* Repel Vermin*** Longmelodies: long duration, takes 1 minute of continuous singing to start (standard action to extend, Perform check every 10 minutes), uses Spellmelody slotSave: DC 13 + Cha bonus or as noted* Mass Heal (1 target / 4 levels; heals 2 HP / round, up to 5d6 + (Heal/2, max +15))* Harmony of Flight (10 minutes / level)* Stone Shape (1 cubic foot of stone / round)* Veil (1 ally / 2 levels)* Lead Vermin (10d6 + 10x Cha Bonus HD of specific vermin follow you)* Mind Fog (500 cubic feet + 100 cubic feet / level)* True Sight* Spell Resistance (1 ally / 4 levels; 12 + level SR)* Comprehend Languages* Otto's Irrisistible Dance* Enlarge* Reduce* Magic Circle Against Evil / Good / Law / Chaos* Zone of Truth* Animate Objects* Corrosive Harmonics (render 1 cubic inch of metal brittle per 10 minutes)*** New Spellchords:* Taint Liquid:Transmutation [Sonic]Range: TouchArea: 10 gallons + 2 gallons / levelDuration: InstantaneousSaving Throw: Fortitude negates [DC 13 + Cha bonus]Spell Resistance: Yes (object)The Bard infuses a liquid with a mild poison. The caster chooses what type of poison to taint the liquid with at the time of casting. Drinkers suffer different effects depending on the type of toxin: - Intoxicant: drunkenness (+2 morale; -1 to all other rolls) - Irritant: nausea (-2 morale; -2 Fortitude; -4 balance, climb, jump) - Soporific: fatigue (-2 Str, Dex; -2 Reflex) - Halucinogen: minor halucinations (-2 Will; -4 spot, listen, search, track)The poison's effect lasts 1d4+1 hours...... whew, that's a lot.  -- Nifft</blockquote>

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