'pillage of palanthas'

When the pillage of Palanthas is heard by a victim he or she may become starved and dehydrated, and their stomach will refuse to hold down both food a...

'forge of the sword'

This song tempers a listener's body to better withstand blows....

'when the sun goes down'

Those who hear the words of the sun going are struck by a weakness and become tired....

'shallow graves'

The song of shallow graves is one of the few bard songs which affects the undead. The power of its words compels the undead to return to the grave. Un...

'vanishing shadows'

When a bard sings the words of the vanishing shadows he or she will be drawn into the shadows. From within the shadows the bard may continue to perfor...

shadowborn

Over the corpse of a slain enemy the bard can sing a song this to its lingering essence. If successful the corpse's shadow will rise up to server for ...

'lurkers of the night'

When a herald sings this song the words give reality to the hidden fears and evils that lurk in the night. The physical manifestations will follow the...

'chains of misery'

With this song a herald's words of misery and pain can be left to linger in the mind of a victim. While under the affects of this song the victim's pu...

bards blade jester herald

Bards are the travelling storytellers and minstrels of Ansalon. If there is an heroic story to be told a bard will be there. Unlike most classes which...

'ride of glory'

Singing this song empowers its listeners with the will to fight harder and better....

'hymn for the ancestors'

This song pays homage and honor to those who fought in the great Wars. The words carry the power to awaken magically sleeping people, purge poisons, r...

'looking in the mirror'

This song is usually reserved for use against only the most hated of enemies. When sung, the words attack the victim at the most personal level, creat...

'neverending pain'

This song haunts its victim with lingering words of pain. When first heard it causes great damage to the victim, and for many hours after their mind i...

abomination

Through the power of words a Herald can conjure forth visions of abyssal nightmare in those who listen. Victims who are affected by the song lose cour...

'tomb of the damned'

Through the sheer power of words a bard can affect a victim's mind so severely that they are almost paralysed. Those struck by the tomb of the damned ...

'gather shadows'

A herald of the dark armies may learn the ability to gather shadows to form a dark, insubstantial cloak of protection. The gathered shadows serve to p...

'magic flute'

A bard with this skill can carve out a special magical flute which enhances his or her singing ability. When held the flute gives the bard's songs gre...

roundhouse

Using this skill a fighter can make a sudden, powerful punch to their opponent. This skill is useable even when wielding a weapon, as the fighter is t...

relock

Through use of the relock skill a thief or bard may attempt to lock a door or item while not in possession of the key. This only works on doors and it...

'rogues awareness'

This automatic skill allows a thief or bard to sense the direction they fled in, when running from combat....

'offensive spin' 'defensive spin'

Blade bards may use limited forms of fighter stances called offensive spin and defensive spin. The spins are performed in combat by using the 'spin' c...

sing

The singing skill is used by bards to project their voices and produce powerful vocal effects. With this skill the songs they sing are given a deep ha...

songs

Lists all songs that a bard can currently learn. Those which he or she knows will be shown with skill percentage and mana cost to sing....

'knights ride forth'

This song grants listeners with a boost in morale that aids with combat prowess. NOTE: if you are looking for information about knights, read help 'k...

'wail of banshees'

Music can bring many painful moods, and Wail of the Banshees is on of the most intense pieces that can be sung. Those who hear it are subject to an ag...

'dragons come!' 'dragons come'

A bard may bring the essence of dragons to those who listen, causing an intense panic that can disable even the bravest of warriors. Those who succumb...

'curse of dargaard'

For most who hear this song the words are but a sad melancholy that echoes the tragedy of Lord Soth. But for a selected victim the words give a deep r...

'bright shine of paladine'

A bard who sings the praises of Paladine can instill listeners with a powerful sense of righteousness. With this comes increased resistance to magical...

'reveal all'

The words of this song influence others to reveal themselves through a mesmerizing suggestion. All those who fail to resist the bards soothing voice w...

'journeymans rhyme'

The words of a bard can bring renewed lightness to the feet of listeners. This song will help travellers to walk the rough paths by refreshing their m...

'ballad of spring'

A bard's greatest fear is a sore throat, and nothing protects against this greater than quenching ones thirst with water (well, maybe alcohol...). Th...

'shield of words'

The words of a bard can often bring more than just harmonic tunes. A powerful voice can cause the words to stay with their listeners and shield them i...

'preserve my heart'

A bard may sing this tune to bring lightness to the hearts of listeners. Those who hear it may soon forget their sadness and ailments, which is refle...

'chill winter of vingaard'

If words can heal the soul, they can also pierce it with their power. This song invokes the deathly cold of Vingaard's curse and brings it to those wh...

'wanderlust words'

Kenders rejoice, for here is the song that gives others a taste of true living. With this song a bard can persuade listeners to become overcome by ...

'palistans song'

Named after the great cleric of Mishakal, Palistan, this song invokes a power that is blessed by the goddess herself. Those who hear this harmony will...

'mishakals song'

Like Palistans song, this is a harmony blessed by Mishakal herself. Those who hear the bard's music will be healed of major injuries. Care must be ta...

'berems lamentation'

The tale of the Everman, Berem, is shrouded in legend and myth. This song brings forth the power of the cursed man, and blesses the bard with the Ever...

'crysanias song'

When singing this song a bard invokes the power of peace over his or her listeners. Those who hear it may be so overcome by the words that they soon f...

'rest of dragons'

A bard who retells the tale of the sleeping dragons can cause listeners to fall into a deep slumber. Those who are affected will be unable to awaken f...

'song of huma'

A bard who lacks a song dedicated to the Solamnic knight Huma would indeed be a poor storyteller. The depth of legend extends to bring a powerful res...

'service to thee'

With this song a bard may inspire good creatures to follow him/her with unquestioning loyalty. It's success is not guaranteed, and only a pair of fol...

'hail takhisis'

With this song a bard may inspire evil creatures to follow him/her with unquestioning loyalty. It's success is not guaranteed, and only a pair of fol...

'wedding song'

Unlike most songs, the wedding song is played to an intended victim. He or she will be the focus of the bard's full vocal power, and if successful the...

'resisting'

These words grant listeners with a powerful resolve to face physical hardship....

clarity

An arcane bard may create a realm of utter relaxation and calmness inside his own mind, making his subconscious a stronghold against outside invasion....

dirge

Drawing upon great sorrows of the ancient songs of a people long dead and defeated, an arcane bard may sing words that create an atmosphere of despair...

'gust of wind'

Drawing on the winds of magic and song, an arcane bard can create a powerful gust of wind that drives furiously at everyone nearby, not causing much h...

'improved invisibility'

Arcane bards have perfected the art of invisibility, their calmness enabling them to remain unseen even in the midst of battle....