The rhythmic sounds of crunching bones and powerful slaps form a macabre melody, a sickening sonata that moves even those with the greatest resolve to terror.
Type: Archetype Removes or Modifies: Weapon Proficiencies | Bardic Performance | Fascinate | Suggestion | Inspire Competence | Soothing Performance | Frightening Tune | Mass Suggestion |
While many look to the stars for guidance and comfort, the stargazers of Almira draw tangible power from the constellations above. The Celestial Minstrel gains a fraction of these powers, a blessing of the stars to those that dwell in their light.
Type: Archetype Key Ability Score Change: Wisdom Based Removes or Modifies: Countersong | Distraction | Well-Versed | Inspire Competence | Jack Of All Trades | Deadly Performance |
Whether in small towns or big cities, a well crafted rumor can be a death sentence for those without the proper means to assert themselves. Many a leader has been brought low by a single, well placed falsehood...
Type: Archetype Removes or Modifies: Countersong | Versatile Performance gained at 2nd level | Inspire Competence | Lore Master | Soothing Performance |
While many bards use their performance to inspire emotions in their allies and enemies, some bards use their commanding presence to simply demand the outcomes they desire, whether they require excellence from their allies or obedience from their enemies.
Type: Archetype Removes or Modifies: Bardic Knowledge | Inspire Courage | Suggestion | Dirge of Doom | Mass Suggestion | Deadly Performance |
A rhapsodist specializes in the use of poetic bardic performance. Armed with books of carefully articulated evocative verse, the rhapsodist eschews spontaneity for the planning and structure of poetry.
Type: Archetype Spellcasting Change: Prepared Spellcasting Removes or Modifies: Bardic Knowledge | Countersong | Suggestion | Mass Suggestion |
Each of the Outer Planes of Almira belongs to one of the eight Planar Tracts: Mountain, Heaven, Lightning, Ocean, Fire, Wind, Marsh, and Earth. The Trigram Dancer calls to the Unformed Planes in these tracts, gaining mastery over the most basic elements.
Type: Archetype Key Ability Score Change: Wisdom Based Removes or Modifies: Fascinate | Suggestion | Dirge of Doom | Mass Suggestion |
The artists of Vuur, in the confederation of Persistence, use the steam vents of their home city melt wax on massive metal plates. These artists, known as encausts, mix these waxes with dyes to create beautiful paintings. The practice of painting with melted wax is known as encaustic art.
Type: Archetype Removes or Modifies: Countersong | Fascinate | Suggestion | Versatile Performance | Dirge of Doom | Frightening Tune | Mass Suggestion |