Always on

• Hack and Slash

  When When you attack an enemy in melee.

  Roll+STR. On a 10+ deal damage and avoid attack. On a 7-9 deal damage and enemy makes an attack against you.

• Volley

  When When you take aim and shoot at an enemy at range.

  Roll+DEX. On a 10+ hit. On a 7-9 hit but choose one: reduce ammo, move to a dangerous spot, or deal -1d6 damage.

• Defy Danger

  When When you act despite an imminent threat.

  Roll+Stat. On a 10+ you succeed. On a 7-9 you stumble or take a hard bargain.

• Defend

  When When you stand in defense of a person, item, or location.

  Roll+CON. On a 10+ hold 3. On a 7-9 hold 1. Spend hold to redirect attacks, halve damage, or deal damage back.

• Spout Lore

  When When you consult your accumulated knowledge.

  Roll+INT. On a 10+ the GM tells you something interesting and useful. On a 7-9 the GM tells you something interesting.

• Discern Realities

  When When you closely study a situation or person.

  Roll+WIS. On a 10+ ask 3 questions. On a 7-9 ask 1 question from the list.

• Parley

  When When you have leverage and want something from an NPC.

  Roll+CHA. On a 10+ they do what you ask if you promise what they want. On a 7-9 they need concrete proof of your promise first.

• Arcane Star

  When When you enter a settlement for the first time.

  Someone in the settlement knows of your songs and reputation. Gain +1 forward to Parley with them.

• Arcane Art

  When When you weave magic into a performance.

  Roll+CHA. On a 10+ choose an effect. On a 7-9 also choose a complication. Effects: Heal 1d8 HP, +1d4 forward to damage, or remove a debility.

• Bardic Lore

  When When you first encounter an important person, place, or thing.

  Ask the GM a question about it. Roll+CHA. On a 10+ they give a detailed answer. On a 7-9 the answer is vague or incomplete.

• Charming and Open

  When When you speak frankly with someone.

  You can Parley with Charisma instead of having actual leverage.

• A Port in the Storm

  When When you arrive at a settlement.

  You can spend a day there to learn a secret about it. No roll required.

• Eldritch Tones

  When When you use Arcane Art.

  Your performance echoes. Choose two targets instead of one for your chosen effect.

• Metal Hurlant

  When When you shout with the force of magic.

  Roll+CHA. On a 10+ deal 1d10 damage and push the target back. On a 7-9 deal damage but you draw unwanted attention.

• Bamboozle

  When When you Parley.

  On a 7-9 you can choose to make them believe a lie instead of meeting their demands.

• It Goes to Eleven

  When When you use Arcane Art.

  The healing effect becomes 2d8 and the damage bonus becomes +1d8.

• Cacophony

  When When you unleash a discordant note.

  Roll+CHA. On a 10+ deal your damage to everyone within range. On a 7-9 deal damage but you are dazed.

• Unforgettable Face

  When When you meet someone for the second time.

  They definitely remember you and you gain +1 forward to any social move against them.

• Vicious Blast

  When When you deal damage with a Bard move.

  Your damage gains the Forceful and Messy tags.

• Duelist's Parry

  When When you Hack and Slash with a fencing sword.

  You gain +2 Armor for the duration of the engagement.

• Conquering Hero

  When When you roll a 12+ on any Bard move.

  You may take an additional effect from the move list for free.

• HumanHumanWhen you first enter a civilized settlement, someone who lives there knows of your songs or stories.