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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rabbitbait" data-source="post: 4188185" data-attributes="member: 60100">I think the Points of Light concept could work very well for the Bard.As each point of light is isolated, a wandering bard would become the only source of stories and history from other regions - whether that be through song or spoken word. I'd also assume that when not in an adventuring party, a bard tends to travel alone. Therefore (since he's not the toughest), he'd have lots of abilities that allow him to avoid fights. These would be: <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/1.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":1:" title="One    :1:" data-shortname=":1:" /> Misdirection <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/2.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":2:" title="Two    :2:" data-shortname=":2:" /> EnthrallmentThese would also be useful as part of his storytelling skills, and to assist comrades in battle to confuse the enemy.His beginning powers would be based on Charisma and bluff, as as he becomes more powerful more and more would be shadow powers. I don't think Bards should get their powers from arcane or divine sources.Because of the bards ability to memorize stories word-for-word and the ability to avoid trouble, rulers of one point of light would use bards whenever possible to deliver messages to other rulers. This would lead to bards having automatic diplomacy bonuses and the ability to have access to rulers where other PCs may not.I imagine that the bard would be a mixed leader/controller role.</blockquote>

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