The Blade is an expert fighter and adventurer whose bardic acting abilities make him appear more intimidating and fearsome. His fighting style is flashy and entertaining, but is also quite deadly.


Available Race(s): Human, Half-Elf


Primary Attribute(s): Dexterity (12 Minimum), Intelligence (13 Minimum), Charisma (15 Minimum)


Stronghold: The Blade can acquire the theater beneath the Five Flagons Inn in the Bridge District. See our Bard Quests section for more information.


Strengths

- Can use Offensive Spin and Defensive Spin abilities once per day for every 4 levels (Offensive Spin - lasts 24 seconds, +2 to hit, +2 to damage, +1 attack per round, all attacks do maximum damage; Defensive Spin - lasts 24 seconds, roots Blade in place for -1 AC /level [not to exceed -10], may place ++ in "Two Weapon Fight Style")

- Bard's Battle Song

- Pick Pockets

- Spell Casting (Mage Spells)

- High Lore (for identifying)


Weaknesses

- 1/2 Normal Bard Lore

- 1/2 Pick Pocket skill
- Bard song doesn't get better with levels

- Must be partially Neutral in alignment

- Cannot wear armor while spell casting

- Cannot use shields

- Cannot use armor heavier than Chain Mail

- Can only get one proficiency (+) per weapon


Possible High-Level Abilities [ToB]

Alchemy
Avoid Death
Enhanced Bard Song
Evasion
Greater Evasion
Magic Flute
Scribe Scrolls
Set Exploding Trap
Set Spike Trap
Set Time Trap
Use Any Item