Singing

Attributes: .................Bardic Voice & Constitution

Level: .........................DF: 4 BCS 30%; 600 Exp

The character is experienced in singing in public, performing different types of songs. Anyone can sing to some degree but the skill must be purchased to develop their proficiency. In the noble social circles signing was seen as a mark of courtly manner and social grace. It is off course a required skill for the troubadour, minstrel or bard. The character acquires the ability to:

• Learn and commit song to memory

• Recall songs when needed

• Perform the songs in a dramatic and entertaining manner

• Compose music.

Unless the character has an INT 15+ there may be penalties assigned to the quality / accuracy of memory and performance with some add-lib necessary when memory fails. The characters who has a BV 17-18 adds +1 to his crit die. If he has BV 19+ he has a +10% to his TSC% and +2 crit die.

If accompanying himself on a musical instrument, the singer can add +10% to his singing PSF% as long as the instrument PSF% is not less than his singing skill.

The skill of Poetic Composition is required if the character wishes to compose pleasing lyrics to his own music. If his poetic composition PSF% is more than 10% above his singing PSF% he can add +10% to his singing PSF% to show the benefits of having good quality lyrics while performing his own song.