Hey guys!
Hey guys! I wanted to wait to post this until after Bard Week, but I have a game coming up Wednesday. In that game, I’m playing a halfling druid that turns into dinosaurs. Seriously, his Land is “The Land Before Time”. I want a compendium class to help with the whole “calling upon the Great-Scales” thing, but none of the #druidweek CCs really fit. So I am asking you, loyal Tavernites, for help in creating a CC. Please?
Sneaking this in before the end of #bardweek
Sneaking this in before the end of #bardweek … A quick compendium class for when your bard gets a band! (With thanks to the AW Hocus class)
The Band
When you find 3 or more like-minded souls to jam with, you may take this move the next time you level up:
Let’s Jam!
You become the lead singer/player of a band of travelling minstrels! Name your band. Your band-mates won’t follow you into dungeons or obvious danger, but will catch up with you back in town if at all possible. When you and your band play a gig, roll +CHA. On a hit, choose one of the following; on a 10+, choose one and take +1 forward.
– Rumours of a fantastic opportunity
– Improve your standing in town (from despised to disliked, from disliked to neutral, from neutral to liked, from liked to loved.)
– D6x10-coin in merchandise sales
If you have taken Let’s Jam!, the following count as class moves for you when you level up:
Party in style
When you or an ally carouses and your band is playing at the party, take +1 forward to your roll.
Heard the call
When you jam, add the following to your list of options:
– you convince a member of the band to join you on your next adventure. Gain a hireling (+1 skill, +1 loyalty, cost: Fame and Glory)
Gain insight
When you ask your band for advice on the best way to accomplish a goal, the GM will tell you what they say. Take +1 ongoing if you follow their advice; if their advice turns out to be bad, mark experience.
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Yesterday, I didn’t post a compendium class in the Bardic Compendium Class Contest, as I was too exhausted. Sorry ’bout that. I’ll post two today then! I’ll post the second in an other thread
The winner of yesterday was Wynand Louw with his suggestion of “Alpen Horn and Yodeling”. This should prove interesting…
The Alpine
When you have acquired a horn from an Ibex and fashioned it into an instrument you may take this move the next time you level:
Horn of the Mountain
When you blow the horn of the Ibex as a part of your Arcane Performance, the spirits of the mountains awakens. Instead of choosing one from the list of Arcane Perfomance, you may ask the spirits to protect an ally, giving them +1 forward to defy danger.
Once you’ve taken “Horn of the Mountain,” the following moves count as class moves for you. In addition to your normal list of moves, you may choose from this list when you gain a level.
Long Distance Communications
When you sing a message with repeated changes of pitch in every note say what the message contains and who you wish to hear it, then roll+CHA. On a hit your target receives the message. On a 10+ the target may also respond in kind. On a 7-9 choose 1:
– The target cannot respond to your message.
– You attract unwanted attention.
Charge of the Ibex
When you blow your ibex horn and then throw it at an enemy it temporarily turns into a charging ibex. On a 7-9 it has the forceful tag and deals your damage the enemy, after which it reverts to a horn. On a 10+ it also comes back to you before it reverts to a horn.
Call of the Eagle
When you blow your horn and cry out to the skies a Giant Golden Eagle will come to your aid. It is large enough to carry two riders and will serve loyally as a mount. It will leave for its nest when dismissed.
Links for inspiration
As can be seen, I went with a mountain theme here. The entry move was partly inspired by a conversation with Tim Franzke.
At little something about the alps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alps
Ibexes are awesome: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibex
Imagine this eagle, but of size large: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_eagle
Yodeling: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yodeling
Sooo… Todays winner of the Bardic Compendium Class Contest is Tim Franzke with his suggestion on a Bongo Bard!
Sooo… Todays winner of the Bardic Compendium Class Contest is Tim Franzke with his suggestion on a Bongo Bard!
Seriously though, people should post more suggestions, or else I’m running out by tomorrow and I would have to make up concepts myself!
Bongó el Monte
When you have learned the complex magical rhythms of the bongo you may take this move the next time you level:
Guerilla Warfare
When you steel your allies before an ambush and they dance to the bongo as a part of your Arcane Performance, they all get the benefits of the performance.
Once you’ve taken “Guerilla Warfare,” the following moves count as class moves for you. In addition to your normal list of moves, you may choose from this list when you gain a level.
Night of the Armadillo
It is told that Night was stolen from the armadillo to end the Eternal Day. When you play a rhythm on the bongo to push the the sun from the sky, roll+DEX. On a 10+ the sun vanishes and the land is enshrouded in darkness for the time being. On a 7-9 you must pay the price of interfering with nature. The GM will give you a choice between danger or cost.
Friend of the Guije
You have learned how to lure the playful and naughty guije through song and play. When you play the bongo to call on the guije roll+DEX. On a 10+ you summon a pair, man and woman, who will do you a favor of trickery, though they will harm no one in the process. On a 7-9 they still grant you a favor, but they demand some kind of compensation or favor in return.
Night Time Stories
When you make camp and tell a story to the rhythm of the bongo. Say who and what the story is about and gain one of the following benefits:
– If it is about home or love, everyone is soothed and heals 1d8.
– If it is about heroic exploits, everyone is strengthened by confidence and take +1 forward to defy danger.
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Sources of inspiration
The bongo is a Cuban instrument, so I drew from Cuban tales and legends.
Link on guijes: http://www.radioangulo.cu/en/news/culture/11640-the-qguijeq-a-cuban-legend.html
Link on Hatuey who fought the Spanish through guerilla warfare: http://www.historyofcuba.com/history/oriente/hatuey.htm
Link on the story about how the people stole the armadillo’s night so they could rest: http://observer.theguardian.com/journeysofthemind/story/0,,1099896,00.html
Inspirational music: Johnny “Dandy” Rodriguez with J. Delgado, Bongo Riffs
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Today’s winner of the Bardic Compendium Class Contest is Tom Tyson for his suggestion about the Ukulele Bard! Today I drew a bit of inspiration from Hawaiian folklore, and each bard move is thus associated with a Hawaiian god or goddess.
Without further ado, let me present…
The Godsinger
When you have been taught the divine tunes of the ukulele by a kahuna you may take this move the next time you level:
The Song of Ku
When you praise Ku with a song while playing the ukulele as a part of your Arcane Performance, on a hit your ally is granted temporary divine protection by Ku. They gain +2 Armor forward.
Once you’ve taken “The Song of Ku,” the following moves count as class moves for you. In addition to your normal list of moves, you may choose from this list when you gain a level.
The Song of Pele
When you praise Pele with a song while playing the ukulele roll+CHA. On a 10+ she summons forth a volcanic eruption under your foes. On a 7-9 volcano erupts but choose one:
– Pele demands tribute, a sacrifice or a favor
– The volcano goes out of control, exposing you and your party to danger.
The Song of Kanaloa
When you praise Kanaloa with a song while playing the ukulele and you bring him a proper sacrifice he will grant you an audience with Death, a lost friend or loved one. If the offering is meager, Death will be angered and will give you a bargain. If you accept he will be appeased. Otherwise, take -1 ongoing to Last Breath until you find away to appease Death.
The Hula
When you perform the hula in praise of Laka, ask Laka a question about how you can peacefully deal with a situation and roll+CHA. On a 10+ she will answer you clearly and give you sage advice. On a 7-9 you get a short glimpse containing an object, person or location that will help you in your endeavor. Either way, you take +1 forward when acting on the answers.
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Todays “winner” of the Bardic Compendium Class Contest (TM) (no, it’s not really trademarked, so don’t sue) is Eric Nieudan with his “freestyle gangsta rapper” suggestion!
The Rhymer
When you have mastered the art of rythmic rhyming and fast-talking, you may take this move the next time you level:
Masterful Vituperation
When you bust a rhyme that smears foe as a part of your arcane performance, on a hit you enchant him with a powerful sense of enmity, and he will try to harm you to the best of his ability.The spell is broken when they take damage, and the first ally to attack the foe takes +1 to their roll.
Once you’ve taken “Masterful Vituperation,” the following moves count as class moves for you. In addition to your normal list of moves, you may choose from this list when you gain a level.
Fo Shizzle
When you bust a rhyme and include nonsense words you made up on the spot roll+INT, your words are infused with a . On a 10+ your words are infused with magic and the listener is so confused that are stunned for a few moments. On a 7-9 the listener is only stunned so long as you keep rhyming, and even then only for a few moments.
Bling Bling
When you flash some jewelry and rhyme about all your coin and wenches, roll+CHA. On a hit, a listener is put under an illusion. On a 10+ choose 2. On a 7-9 you still choose two, but they are maliciously envious:
– They believe that you are an important and influential person.
– They consider you exceptionally attractive.
– They believe that you are very rich.
Thug Life
You speak the secret tongue of the Homies and know their secret hand gestures. When you recruit in the slums, take +1 to your roll.
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Talk about ostentatious clothes…
(By PublicOpinion)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwpXkZoucN13ZThOby1xa0VhVkU/edit
#BardWeek #repost of #compendiumclasses I did that fit the bard really well.
#BardWeek #repost of #compendiumclasses I did that fit the bard really well.
The Maestro. Owning a Bar fits the Bard better then any other class I think.
The Lighthearted Trickster. Fitting the pacifist bard as well as the trickster really well.
The Jack of all trades. Because the Bard already fits the archetype and is the master of Multiclassing!
Crane Archer. Maybe not directly obvious but e AA offers a lot of flexibility and utility to fire arrows that are useful to the party right now.
Soul Gambler. Performers gambling for their soul to be better performers are also a well known trope, at a gambling bards anyway.
Community Votes for #bardweek !
Community Votes for #bardweek !
I’ll make another compendium class like the one I just posted, based on a community-provided style of performance!
Give your own suggestion and like the ones you want to see made! Every day I’ll make the one that currently has the most likes!
I’m sure Tim Franzke would like to give some of the suggestions a spin as well 😉
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So, I decided that I would like to contribute to this class week, and I decided to do this with a CC ^^
So, here goes! I’m writing as I go along here 😉
I think there’s a lot of potential for making CC directly related to different kinds of performances, so I’ll start making a “Breakdancing Bard”, just to completely break the mold!
Athosian Wardancer
When you have been tutored in the secrets of the wardancer, you may take this move the next time you level:
Dazzling Wardance
When you make the dance of war as a part of your arcane performance, on a hit you can move between foes without endangering yourself and you get +1 hold next time you defend in this battle.
Once you’ve taken “Dazzling Wardance,” the following moves count as class moves for you. In addition to your normal list of moves, you may choose from this list when you gain a level.
Air Flares
When you make the “air flares” dance move roll+CON. On a 10+ you can fly briefly and can carry a nearby ally into an advantageous position. Your GM will give you a choice between two such positions.
On a 7-9 you also get slightly dazed and take -1 forward as you vision keeps spinning for a while.
The Windmill
When you make the “windmills” dance move roll+CON. On a 10+ you create a wave of repulsion that will blow back any enemies at close range. On a 7-9 it goes out of control and you blow away all allies at close range as well.
Street Cred
Your mad dancing skills attract all the b-boys and flygirls in town. When you make a street performance showcasing your latest and most difficult moves roll+CHA. On a hit you attract a group of fans. On a 7-9 they can introduce you to some useful and influential people in the city’s underground. On a 10+ one of the fans has some influence in the city’s underground milieu and is willing to pull some strings for you.
(Street Cred wasn’t well-defined in this post originally. Tim Franzke got the idea of attracting fans.)
Inspiration for dance moves from: http://list25.com/top-25-craziest-breakdance-moves/