College of Valor

The bards of the College of Valor are not merely entertainers but the torchbearers of history, tasked with preserving the sagas of heroes whose exploits have shaped the world. They are the storytellers who keep the embers of the past burning brightly in the hearts and minds of the present generation. In the dimly lit mead halls and under the star-studded skies, these bards weave the tales of legendary warriors and adventurers, their voices carrying the weight of history and hope.
Their gatherings are not mere performances; they are communal celebrations of bravery and valor. As the bards sing the heroic ballads and recount the epic quests of the past, their words serve as an enchanting force that binds the listeners to the great deeds of their forebears. In these mead halls and around roaring bonfires, the bards kindle the flames of inspiration, igniting the spirits of those who listen. The audience becomes not only spectators but active participants in the ongoing saga of their people.
The journey of a bard from the College of Valor is a relentless quest for firsthand experiences and encounters with the unfolding tales of valor. They are adventurers in their own right, venturing into the heart of danger to witness history being written. They traverse battlefields, explore treacherous dungeons, and brave the wilds to ensure that the memory of great deeds remains vivid and untarnished. By bearing witness to the present, they enrich their repertoire of tales and song, expanding their knowledge of the heroic exploits that will inspire generations to come.
Through their artistry, bards of the College of Valor ignite the flames of heroism within the hearts of their listeners. They inspire ordinary people to aspire to greatness, encouraging them to rise above adversity and face the challenges of their time with courage and determination. In times of strife, their songs become rallying cries, uniting disparate individuals under a common banner of honor and bravery.
These bards, while often humble in their demeanor, are revered figures in their communities. They are the keepers of tradition and the catalysts of change, wielding their words as weapons against apathy and despair. In the grand tapestry of history, the bards of the College of Valor are the vibrant threads that weave together the legacy of the past and the aspirations of the future, ensuring that the hero's journey endures for generations to come.

Bonus Proficiencies

3rd-Level Bard (Valor) Feature
You gain proficiency with bucklers, light shields, medium shields, and martial weapons.

Combat Inspiration

3rd-Level Bard (Valor) Feature
You learn to inspire others in battle. A creature that has a Bardic Inspiration die from you can roll that die and add the number rolled to a weapon damage roll it just made. Alternatively, when an attack roll is made against the creature, it can use its reaction to roll the Bardic Inspiration die and add the number rolled to its AC against that attack, after seeing the roll but before knowing whether it hits or misses.

Extra Attack

6th-Level Bard (Valor) Feature
You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn. One of these attacks can be replaced by a spell of 2nd-level or lower.
Alternatively, when you take the Attack action, you can forgo making one of the attacks and grant a willing creature that can see and hear you within 60 feet of you an additional attack when they take the Attack action before the beginning of your next turn. If you do, you cannot replace the second attack with a spell.

Battle Magic

14th-Level Bard (Valor) Feature
You have mastered the art of weaving spellcasting and weapon use into a single harmonious act. When you use your action to cast a bard spell, you can make one weapon attack as a bonus action.