The Class Archetype Collection: The Bard
These are four Bardic Colleges for the Bard class. These archetypes should be fairly balanced¸ interesting¸ and suitable for a variety of different adventure types. Also includes a small selection of new magic items intended for use by Bards. Included within are: College of Leadership. A martially-inclined bard that seeks to emulate the heroes of the past. Inspires others to fight harder using wit¸ strategy¸ and leading by example. College of Liberation. Subversive Bards who rally others to fight against the status quo¸ their greatest strength comes in their fiery propse that can incite revolutions. College of Prescience Wise and far-seeing bards who read omens and interpret signs. As their mastery over destiny grows¸ they can shape the entire course of history. College of Quietus. These dour bards sing to the dead and dying to calm restless souls and ease their passage into the afterlife. Though they draw their power from their connection to Shadow¸ they are staunch enemies of Undeath.