yldenfrei
2010-12-20, 03:16 AM
Since no one wanted to DM my warlock's origin story, I thought I can use the downtime to create another build concept that I've been itching to try.
The character concept is a beautiful maiden singing for the king's army, to recruit in peacetime, and to stand beside her lord's banner in war. She is base-born, elevated in status only by a queen's discovery of her talent. In the battlefield she looks out of place, like a crystal goblet in the middle of a barren wasteland. But woe to the enemies who seek battle with her retinue, for they face soldiers drunk with delirium and desire to tear their enemy to pieces. When she sings, she has three voices--her soft speaking voice overlaid with a high note like that of a pixie's laughter, then underscored with a whisper, like a ghost sharing secrets from beyond. And if her soldiers fall, enemies who foolishly move in to kidnap her are assaulted with a soul-rending wail. Kingdoms have entertained the idea to assassinate her, but none actually made the attempt. For in truth, they all desire one thing: to have the war siren by their side when the great war begins.
In D&D terms:
Bard base class (True Neutral)
High focus on skills centering on Bardic Music (and other PrC feats making use of Bardic Music uses per day) -- this is the most important aspect of her build
Medium to Low HP, but can protect herself adequately with enchantments
Good healing spells
mind-affecting and sonic spells (minor importance)
Excellent speech skills (for recruiting soldiers and dealing with ambassadors)
So, as usual, suggestions for PrC, base class-dips, ability score priorities, spell choices are very much appreciated! Again, don't forget to mention the handbook you're referencing. ^_^
Question: Are instruments prerequisite to the bard's musical power? Or are they just for flavor?
EDIT: Just to clarify, the title does not refer to the monster Siren, or the magical affliction Sirenium :smallbiggrin:
The character concept is a beautiful maiden singing for the king's army, to recruit in peacetime, and to stand beside her lord's banner in war. She is base-born, elevated in status only by a queen's discovery of her talent. In the battlefield she looks out of place, like a crystal goblet in the middle of a barren wasteland. But woe to the enemies who seek battle with her retinue, for they face soldiers drunk with delirium and desire to tear their enemy to pieces. When she sings, she has three voices--her soft speaking voice overlaid with a high note like that of a pixie's laughter, then underscored with a whisper, like a ghost sharing secrets from beyond. And if her soldiers fall, enemies who foolishly move in to kidnap her are assaulted with a soul-rending wail. Kingdoms have entertained the idea to assassinate her, but none actually made the attempt. For in truth, they all desire one thing: to have the war siren by their side when the great war begins.
In D&D terms:
Bard base class (True Neutral)
High focus on skills centering on Bardic Music (and other PrC feats making use of Bardic Music uses per day) -- this is the most important aspect of her build
Medium to Low HP, but can protect herself adequately with enchantments
Good healing spells
mind-affecting and sonic spells (minor importance)
Excellent speech skills (for recruiting soldiers and dealing with ambassadors)
So, as usual, suggestions for PrC, base class-dips, ability score priorities, spell choices are very much appreciated! Again, don't forget to mention the handbook you're referencing. ^_^
Question: Are instruments prerequisite to the bard's musical power? Or are they just for flavor?
EDIT: Just to clarify, the title does not refer to the monster Siren, or the magical affliction Sirenium :smallbiggrin: