Editing Bard (section)

===2nd Edition===
Second edition saw the bard gain a hefty buff in becoming a full-caster with their own rinky-dink spell list - yes, for some reason their magic is now classified as "Occult". As part of this change, the various bardic performances have been remade into Composition Cantrips, providing slightly weak buffs. While they lack the ability to effectively to count as trained in all skills, they do get quite a few skills at start (Occultism, Performance and 4+Intelligence Modifier more). They also have the ability to automatically cast some spells at their max level despite not learning it at that level.

Bards are categorized by "Muses", certain entities that inspired the bard in their musical means. Alongside giving a bonus feat, each also grants a special spell to the ones they know.
*''Enigma'' is the knowledge-based muse. The bonus feat gives them the ability to substitute all their knowledge skills with one singular skill in place of the know-it-all Bardic Lore. The tradeoff is that this skill has limited progression and is can't do any other stuff the skills it replaces does.
*''Maestro'' is the magic-based muse. Its bonus feat gives a focus spell capable of prolonging cantrips and feats equating to bardic performances.
*''Polymath'' gives a secondary facet of skill utility. Its bonus feat is Versatile Performance, letting Performance stand in for social skills in certain circumstances. Further feats emphasize the bard's role as jack of all trades.
*''Warrior'' (introduced in ''Advanced Player's Guide'') is the combat-centered muse. This gives the bard proficiency in martial weapons. The feats for this muse are the most direct in supporting allies in combat.

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