Bard

Straight from Celtic lore, the Bard is an important combination of Druid and performer -- able to defend his friends with a blade, as well as encourage and embolden them with his songs of glory and valor. Only firbolgs and humans from the Way of Nature may become Bards.

Per patch 1.109 (April 27, 2011):
All classes will now receive their final armor and shield proficiencies at level 1. Additionally, all classes will be able to use all weapons that their class can use at level 1, and will be granted access to all specialization lines at level 1. This change has affected the following classes, which have had all skill points refunded: Bard, Blademaster, Champion, Druid, Hero, Nightshade, Ranger, Warden.

Trainers and Location: Connla -- Dempsey Druim Cain -- Kiernan Howth -- Maille Grove of Aalid Feie -- Dualtach Grove of Domnann -- Iian Necht -- Kelly Tir na Nog -- Selia

Levels and Titles: Level 05 -- Chanter Level 10 -- Vocalist Level 15 -- Caroller Level 20 -- Choralist Level 25 -- Melodist Level 30 -- Performer Level 35 -- Minstrel Level 40 -- Songster Level 45 -- Spellsinger Level 50 -- Master Songster

Additional Info

Starting Stats:Primary = CHA; Secondary = EMP; Tertiary = CON

Race	STR	CON	DEX	QUI	INT	PIE	EMP	CHA
Celt	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60
Firbolg	90	60	40	40	60	60	70	60

Skill points acquired every level: 1.5 X current level.

Epic Quest List:
For Bard, Champion, Enchanter, and Nightshade

Level	Name
5	The Treasures of Tir na mBeo (Epic 1)
10	Assessing the Threat (Epic 2)
15	Settling the Score (Epic 3)
20	A Ring and a Prayer (Epic 4)
25	The Elf Lord's Vengeance (Epic 5)
30	The Empyrean Dilemma (Epic 6)
35	A Foot in the Door (Epic 7)
40	Shattering the Alliance (Epic 8)
45	The Final Strike (Epic 9)

Skills

Links

English

BardicGoddess's Bard Guide 10.10.01

Bard Guide by Aragorn 01.10.03

Bards of Camelot (Message Board)

Hibernia Naturalist Professions (Message Board)

German

Barden-Guide von Kleeblatt