Bard

Bard

Official Subclasses

Bard Colleges	College Description	Source
Creation		*
Dirge Singer		*
Eloquence		*
Glamour		*
Lore		*
Maestro
Spirits		*
Swords		*
Valor		*
Whispers		*

Homebrew Subclasses

The following table contains the subclasses that do not abide by a singular archetype.

Bard Colleges	College Description	Source
Fine Arts	While most Bards unlock their signature magic through song, some Bards learn to channel magic through visual mediums	LL*
Flesh weaving	Students of the College of Fleshweaving make works of art out of weeping wounds, transform disfigurement into displays of transcendent beauty	HGMH*
Fools	The College of Fools is tolerated much like an assassin’s guild might be: a useful menace to society	KLL
Jesters	A performer known for daring acrobatics and biting wit	VSS*
Revelry	Revelry bards live for parties and hedonistic gatherings of all kinds.	LL*
Romance	A seducer that enchants even their sworn enemies into romance	VSS*
The Mad God	Fiddles madly to channel the vile music of pandemonium	VSS*

Combat

Bard subclasses focused on enhancing their or their parties combat capabilities

Bard College	College Description	Source
Chivalry	Champion the values of honor and justice, acting as knightly protectors to the common folk during their travels	S12
Command	Bards who join the College of Command learn to draw upon their strong personality and confidence to inspire others to feats of heroism in battle.	LL*
Thunder	The College of Thunder is a path for those who want to be heard— finding new improvements that allow them to make new, louder, sounds.	KCCC

Companion

Bard subclasses focused on having and enhancing a personal companion

Bard College	College Description	Source
Beast	A powerful, inherent bond to the natural world	UAH
Eulogies	Eulogy bards wield the power of fear and despair to fill their foe's hearts with horror and bind restless spirits to their will.	LL*
Portraiture	Through intensive study of anatomy and artistry, unlock the secrets of instilling a soul into artistic creations.	CoFS:A*
Puppetry	Bards of the College of Puppetry specialize in entertaining with puppets and marionettes	UAH
Requiems	Performing a macabre melody filled with grief-stricken chords with a mournful refrain, the funerary songs of the College of Requiems stir the very bones of the dead.	GH*
The Wild	Use their enchanting music to soothe even the most savage beasts, turning them from enemy to ally.	LL*

Healer

Bard subclasses focused on improving their healing

Bard College	College Description	Source
Canticles	Most bards are content to amuse and entertain, but those in the College of Canticles lend their musical talents to the worship of the gods	UAH
Cantors	A divine lyricist who heals with their voice	VSS*
Radiance	Use the power of their voice to further the will of their god, and inspire devotion in their mortal followers.	LL*

Skill

Bard subclasses focused on granting themselves or allies new skills and abilities

Bard College	College Description	Source
Adventurers	Bards of the College of Adventurers combine all the useful skills of their companions into one, allowing them to be versatile and supportive	GH*
Crossroads	While most bards are naturally skilled musicians, singers, or storytellers, some gain their talent through more nefarious means.	LL*
Fools	Fools are unmatched acrobats, and their ability to tumble, dodge, leap, and climb makes them slippery opponents in battle.	LL*
Masks	Dons special persona masks to gain new magic abilities each day	VSS*
Pantomime	Bards of the College of Pantomime, called mimes, are performers who believe that the purest form of entertainment does not require sound	UAH

Utility

Bard subclasses focused on enabling their allies

Bard College	College Description	Source
Anarchy	The bards of this college tend to be loud, in both voice and appearance	TTB*
Chance	Gamblers, risk-takers, and daredevils alike all find a home in the College of Chance	LL*
Drama (LaserLlama)	The Muse, the ancient spirit of inspiration, moves the hearts of every actor, both great and small, to give their all in every performance.	LL
Fortune	Bards of the College of Fortune prefer games with high stakes to soaring songs	UAH
Graffiti	Lays arcane marks on any surface as a canvas to inspire all	VSS*
Luck	With luck almost always on their side, they can win fights with one hand behind their back and their eyes closed	RJ

Below Average Homebrew

The following are homebrew subclasses that, while they miss the mark on balance, offer interesting role playing alternatives. Speak with your GM if they are comfortable using or modifying these subclasses.

Bard College	Path Description	Balance	Source
Chaos	While most bards use their skill with words to entertain and support, some choose to spread confusion, misinformation, and distrust.	Resource Intensive, Underpowered	LL
Drama (Ultimate)	Bards of the College of Drama, usually referred to as actors, dedicate their lives to the stage, whether that stage be within a grand palace or on a wooden box on the side of a dirt road	Underpowered	UAH
Glory	Valuing bravery and decisive action above all, members of the College of Glory strive to emulate the heroes of legend.	Underpowered	LL
Harbingers	Disciples of the Storm Lord, an otherworldly entity that sails between the skies of countless worlds	Underpowered	CoFS:A*

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