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This is a [[Bard_(5A)|Bard]] subclass for [[5A]].
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This is a [[Bard_(5A)|Bard]] subclass for [[5A]]. A way to make a bard with a focus chosen from the wide variety of domains
  
Formally '''The College of Domains ''', domain bards focus on a spiritual domain.
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Domain bards focus on a domain, an area of interest much like a cleric domain. Not necessarily related to religion, to the bard this can be more a field of study than a faith.
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This gives specialized magic that can do things bards generally cannot use, including spells with powerful physical effects, but only in the domain's narrow area of specialization.
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Philosophically or skeptically inclined people, like dragonborn and gnomes, often turn to the College of Domains as a part of their study of the world instead of going to religion.
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'''Greyhawk:'''
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Domain bards are popular in Baklunish lands, where they are seen as religious mystics. In Cosmopolitan culture, this is seen as scientific study and also greatly appreciated, but these two movements don't recognize their mutual kinship.
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Neither tradition is seen as bards in the traditional sense, but rather as geniuses whose talents span a wide range of topics.
  
 
== Subclass Features ==
 
== Subclass Features ==
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Note that domain bards are not divine spellcasters.
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They make a connection to a traditional domain, but they connect to a legend represented by the domain, not to a divine patron.
  
 
=== Domain ===
 
=== Domain ===
At 3rd level, you select a cleric domain appropriate to your faith. You gain abilities based on this domain.  
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At 3rd level, you select a cleric domain. You gain abilities based on this domain.  
 
* At 3rd level when you select your domain, you gain the 1st level ability of that domain.
 
* At 3rd level when you select your domain, you gain the 1st level ability of that domain.
* At 6th level, you gain the level 6th level ability of your chosen domain.
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* Also at level 3, you can spend one use of Bardic Inspiration to use your domain's Channel Divinity ability. You gain access to channel divinity abilities at the levels given in your dominion, which means you may not get any channel domain ability until higher levels.
* At 14th level, you can spend one use of Bardic Inspiration to use your domain's Channel Divinity ability.
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* At 6th level, you gain the 6th level ability of your chosen domain.
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* At 14th level, you gain the 17th level ability of your chosen domain.
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You never get the level 8 feature of your domain.
 
When a domain feature mentions your cleric level, use your bard level instead.
 
When a domain feature mentions your cleric level, use your bard level instead.
When a domain feature mentions heavy armor, replace that mention by medium armor.
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When a domain feature mentions heavy armor, replace that mention with medium armor.
When a domain feature mentions your Wisdom ability bonus, use your Charisma ability bonus instead.
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When a domain feature mentions your Wisdom, use your Charisma instead.
 
When a domain feature allows a saving throw, use your spell saving throw DC.
 
When a domain feature allows a saving throw, use your spell saving throw DC.
You never get the level 8 and level 17 domain features.
 
  
=== Domain Spells ===
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==== Domain Spells ====
Each domain has a list of spells-its domain spells that you gain at the bard levels noted in the domain description, except that you gain both the 1st and 3rd level domain spells when you join this college at 3rd level. Domain spells are known spells to you but don't count against your limit on known spells.
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Starting at 3rd level when you join this bardic college, you learn additional spells when you reach certain levels as a bard, as shown in the description of your domain. You gain both the 1st and 3rd level domain spells when you join this college at 3rd level.
If you have a domain spell that doesn't appear on the bard spell list, the spell is nonetheless a bard spell for you.
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Each of these spells counts as a bard spell for you, but it doesn't count against the number of bard spells you know.
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You cannot replace these spells as you advance in level.
  
 
== Designer's Notes ==
 
== Designer's Notes ==
Moved from Chanter to allow that subclass to be re-developed.
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Moved from [[Chanting_(5A)|Chanting]] to allow that subclass to be re-developed.
A divine magic variant of the bard that uses cleric domains.
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A bard that uses cleric domains.
 
The most important ability is domain spells added to added known spells.
 
The most important ability is domain spells added to added known spells.
The domain abilities are a so-so fit for a bard, not as good as they are for the rogue's Saint of Sinners subclass.
 
The sorcerer's divine soul subclass could be a model for a domain bard that does not use domains, but has to be reworked completely for bards.
 
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
 
* [[Cantor (Apath)]]
 
* [[Cantor (Apath)]]

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This is a Bard subclass for 5A. A way to make a bard with a focus chosen from the wide variety of domains

Domain bards focus on a domain, an area of interest much like a cleric domain. Not necessarily related to religion, to the bard this can be more a field of study than a faith. This gives specialized magic that can do things bards generally cannot use, including spells with powerful physical effects, but only in the domain's narrow area of specialization. Philosophically or skeptically inclined people, like dragonborn and gnomes, often turn to the College of Domains as a part of their study of the world instead of going to religion.

Greyhawk: Domain bards are popular in Baklunish lands, where they are seen as religious mystics. In Cosmopolitan culture, this is seen as scientific study and also greatly appreciated, but these two movements don't recognize their mutual kinship. Neither tradition is seen as bards in the traditional sense, but rather as geniuses whose talents span a wide range of topics.

Subclass Features

Note that domain bards are not divine spellcasters. They make a connection to a traditional domain, but they connect to a legend represented by the domain, not to a divine patron.

Domain

Cleric Domains
  1. Animist5A
  2. Arcana
  3. Cold5A
  4. Darkness5A
  5. Death
  6. Earth5A
  7. Forge
  8. Grave
  9. Insidious5A
  10. Knowledge
  11. LabyrinthEN
  12. Liberation5A
  13. Life
  14. Light
  15. Luck5A
  16. Masks5A
  17. Nature
  18. Order
  19. Peace
  20. Prophecy5A
  21. ProtectionEN
  22. Relic Weapon5A
  23. Spiritualism5A
  24. Tempest
  25. Travel5A
  26. Trickery
  27. Twilight
  28. War
  29. Water5A

At 3rd level, you select a cleric domain. You gain abilities based on this domain.

  • At 3rd level when you select your domain, you gain the 1st level ability of that domain.
  • Also at level 3, you can spend one use of Bardic Inspiration to use your domain's Channel Divinity ability. You gain access to channel divinity abilities at the levels given in your dominion, which means you may not get any channel domain ability until higher levels.
  • At 6th level, you gain the 6th level ability of your chosen domain.
  • At 14th level, you gain the 17th level ability of your chosen domain.

You never get the level 8 feature of your domain. When a domain feature mentions your cleric level, use your bard level instead. When a domain feature mentions heavy armor, replace that mention with medium armor. When a domain feature mentions your Wisdom, use your Charisma instead. When a domain feature allows a saving throw, use your spell saving throw DC.

Domain Spells

Starting at 3rd level when you join this bardic college, you learn additional spells when you reach certain levels as a bard, as shown in the description of your domain. You gain both the 1st and 3rd level domain spells when you join this college at 3rd level. Each of these spells counts as a bard spell for you, but it doesn't count against the number of bard spells you know. You cannot replace these spells as you advance in level.

Designer's Notes

Moved from Chanting to allow that subclass to be re-developed. A bard that uses cleric domains. The most important ability is domain spells added to added known spells.

See Also