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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.

http://www.to-hawaii.com/hawaiian-myths-and-legends.php

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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.