Skald

Though they are musicians, Skalds do not use musical instruments to power their abilities. Instead, they rely simply upon their words, amplified with certain magical accoutrements. With their Viking training, they are also the most adept at using weapons of any of the bard-like classes in the Realms. They also grow more powerful as the battle rages, trying to keep their emotions under control…most of the time.

History
TBA

Key Features
Divine Intervention

Glory to the Brave The user and their nearby group members gain a temporary physical buff that reduces ability preparation and recovery time, and also increases damage with weapon abilities. The power of the buff is based on the number of nearby enemies greater than the number of group members present.

Death Curse

Deafening Warcry A stream of words escapes the user’s mouth and encircles all nearby enemies, who take high damage and are affected by a physical debuff that reduces their hearing for a moderate duration.

Banes and Boons

 * Main Article: Banes and Boons

Trivia

 * Historically the Skald were typically court poets, whom recorded the heroic deeds of their lords.
 * The english word scold, is derived from the Skald.
 * The works of the famous Skalds like Bragi Boddason and Snorri Struluson are responsible for Norse lore that we know today.

Revision History

 * November 13th, 2015 - Skalds were revealed during the 7th week of the Fall Class reveals.