Help me rebuild my bard

[WarKitty]

So I'm rebuilding a bard, because mythweavers. The rebuilt bard is:
https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=980793
And my item list:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/197QLzzNUhQuFwU4raSfKCk7mrlFJbkZQujXBWPJDgBI/edit?usp=sharing

Setting is forgotten realms. Material from other settings is disallowed. Dragon Mag is disallowed. Other stuff is probably allowed, but some may be subject to DM approval. I am going for lyric thaumaturge as a prestige class.

A few questions:
(1) Should I take false theurgy or social recovery as my third skill trick?
(2) I think I have the spells I want, but are there any big ones I'm missing? We have a beguiler so I'm not doing illusion spells
(3) I get a free forgotten realms regional feat. Currently I have magical training, but I take suggestions
(4) I have a little bit of gold left. Any odds and ends to spend it on?

General criticism also welcome!

[tiercel]

For a buffer-focused bard, I'd assume you really, really want inspirational boost (SpC) as a 1st level spell (the danger being, you might not ever cast any other 1st level spell). The spell does fit neatly into a wand, though, if you don't mind scooping out 750gp of room from your budget (and assuming your campaign will have semi-regular downtime & access to Magi-Marts) - just go wand chamber on your weapon to keep it handy.

Some of your spells overlap with your beguiler buddy; this may or may not be a problem. (Being a somewhat casting-focused bard with a beguiler around may lead to occasional unavoidable duplication.)

I'm not sure about swift fly, since melee doesn't look to be your bag. Alter self is silly-good, as well as utility, but can be a headache rules-wise. If you're going Lyric Thaumaturge, you might want to ask your DM how Sonic Might will eventually work for you and start keeping your eyes out for some [Sonic] fun.

Mithral makes for a swish chain shirt, but seems basically mostly there for encumbrance purposes? You don't seem to need to worry about ACP. OTOH, your armor as-is IS on track for a cheap upgrade to mithralmist shirt....

You will so want a circlet of persuasion ASAP it isn't even funny. I'm not sure what would be best to drop at this point to get it, but +3 to all your social skills and especially UMD and even your charm person opposed Cha checks....

Speaking of UMD, utility scrolls seem like a nice thing to pack. (Wand of Lesser Vigor, too, but, budget.) It's arguable that as great as a handy haversack is, it really comes into its own when you have toys to play with. (Granted, there is that encumbrance to worry about if your DM is paying attention...)

[WarKitty]

For a buffer-focused bard, I'd assume you really, really want inspirational boost (SpC) as a 1st level spell (the danger being, you might not ever cast any other 1st level spell). The spell does fit neatly into a wand, though, if you don't mind scooping out 750gp of room from your budget (and assuming your campaign will have semi-regular downtime & access to Magi-Marts) - just go wand chamber on your weapon to keep it handy.

Inspirational boost looks good, thanks! I think spell compendium is allowed.


I'm not sure about swift fly, since melee doesn't look to be your bag. Alter self is silly-good, as well as utility, but can be a headache rules-wise. If you're going Lyric Thaumaturge, you might want to ask your DM how Sonic Might will eventually work for you and start keeping your eyes out for some [Sonic] fun.

Swift fly was mostly one of those odd utility things. Plus with melee not being my thing getting out of melee isn't a bad idea.


Mithral makes for a swish chain shirt, but seems basically mostly there for encumbrance purposes? You don't seem to need to worry about ACP. OTOH, your armor as-is IS on track for a cheap upgrade to mithralmist shirt....

You're right, the mithral is for encumbrance. Silly 10 str. I kinda wanted a mithral breastplate but mithral chain +1 is cheaper.


You will so want a circlet of persuasion ASAP it isn't even funny. I'm not sure what would be best to drop at this point to get it, but +3 to all your social skills and especially UMD and even your charm person opposed Cha checks....

Saved for future reference, but not sure I can afford it now without giving up something equally nice.


Speaking of UMD, utility scrolls seem like a nice thing to pack. (Wand of Lesser Vigor, too, but, budget.) It's arguable that as great as a handy haversack is, it really comes into its own when you have toys to play with. (Granted, there is that encumbrance to worry about if your DM is paying attention...)

I haven't picked the free scrolls/potions that come with my feat. I do have a healing belt, which I figured was better than the wand.

[Keld Denar]

Bard without Whirling Blade? For shame! Allows you to hit people with your Inspire Courage + Cha modifier from 60' away!

[WarKitty]

Question regarding my 6th level feat: Is words of creation my best option? The other one I was considering was imperious command, especially as combined with the never outnumbered skill trick.