As in Racaraide? It is an old forgotten word for an honored bard whose verses either uplift with praise those that they deem worthy or tear down the reputation of those who aren't. I chose it because it is really old and almost forgotten and I don't see many other users with it here.
Yeah, it's not even in the dictionary I think, it's a subclass in AD&D I'm pretty syre though, that's all I could find until I scrolled way down and found that it's sort of a synonym for rhapsodist.
Back in AD&D each level had an associated title. Racaraide And Skald were titles attached to various levels of the Bard (which was a subclass of Rogues back then).
With the number of posts I have under my belt it’s no question whether or not I got them all, so I didn’t feel the need to advertise it. Besides, “perfect” sounded to stuck up. I couldn’t go without a title, the system wouldn’t let me. So I picked the most basic title that was available. And besides, aren’t we all “adventurers” in our own way through this epic journey we call “life?”
I went with perfect, because I love the irony that “perfect” is a typo.
For those of you not as old as the hills, the titles are from 1e when every class had titles associated with their level. It was meant to be a way to introduce yourself in game, like I’m Bob the priest meant you were a level 3 cleric. Level 5 cleric was supposed to be prefect, but the typo went through instead. I’m pretty sure that’s why it’s in parentheses here. To show they are accurately quoting what they know is a mistake.
As in Racaraide? It is an old forgotten word for an honored bard whose verses either uplift with praise those that they deem worthy or tear down the reputation of those who aren't. I chose it because it is really old and almost forgotten and I don't see many other users with it here.
Yeah, it's not even in the dictionary I think, it's a subclass in AD&D I'm pretty syre though, that's all I could find until I scrolled way down and found that it's sort of a synonym for rhapsodist.
There is amongst the Irish, a certain kind of people called Bardes, which are to them instead of Poets, whose profession is to set forth the praises or dispraises of men in their poems or rithmes; the which are had in so high regard and estimation amongst them, that none dare displease them, for fear to run into reproach through their offence, and to be made infamous in the mouths of all men. For their verses are taken up with a general applause, and usually sung at all feasts and meetings by certain persons [Author's note: Called Racaraide. OCONOR'S Diss. on Hist. of Irel. p. 74], whose proper function that is, who also receive for the same, great rewards and reputation amongst them.
I went with perfect, because I love the irony that “perfect” is a typo.
For those of you not as old as the hills, the titles are from 1e when every class had titles associated with their level. It was meant to be a way to introduce yourself in game, like I’m Bob the priest meant you were a level 3 cleric. Level 5 cleric was supposed to be prefect, but the typo went through instead. I’m pretty sure that’s why it’s in parentheses here. To show they are accurately quoting what they know is a mistake.
Santa Claus seems like he'd be a paladin of devotion, and I gave him Beast Master to give him a reflavored riding horse named Rudolph. If I had Tasha's I'd have given him Tinkerer Artificer, but I don't so I settled for what I had. He's Level 20, as we all know that only the most powerful of beings can deliver presents to almost every house on Earth in one night.
As in Racaraide? It is an old forgotten word for an honored bard whose verses either uplift with praise those that they deem worthy or tear down the reputation of those who aren't. I chose it because it is really old and almost forgotten and I don't see many other users with it here.
Yeah, it's not even in the dictionary I think, it's a subclass in AD&D I'm pretty syre though, that's all I could find until I scrolled way down and found that it's sort of a synonym for rhapsodist.
Dictionaries are only really useful for words that are used to a certain degree of commonality today, and only ever reflect how they are used today. Use an encyclopedia, instead.
THe word in question is an old English term borrowed from a mangled latin term meaning one who rhapsodizes, as part of the ritual stuff. Essentially, a choral singer like you see in certain fatih's church serves today -- but for a pagan belief system, lol.
It was never a subclass in D&D, lol.
That whole thing about "I'm a level 6 member of X class" -- in 1e, you used a title that was part of the experience tables to describe yourself, and that is where they got all the titles for the forums from.
it was the creation of subclasses and expansion for classes by players that ultimately killed -- people took a lot of those and created homebrews for them. Then, in late 2e and through 3.5e they used a lot of them as the names for subclasses and feature groups and more crap.
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PRetty sure any Red Wizard of Thay would be a good personification of FR.
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As in Racaraide? It is an old forgotten word for an honored bard whose verses either uplift with praise those that they deem worthy or tear down the reputation of those who aren't. I chose it because it is really old and almost forgotten and I don't see many other users with it here.
Yeah, it's not even in the dictionary I think, it's a subclass in AD&D I'm pretty syre though, that's all I could find until I scrolled way down and found that it's sort of a synonym for rhapsodist.
Dictionaries are only really useful for words that are used to a certain degree of commonality today, and only ever reflect how they are used today. Use an encyclopedia, instead.
THe word in question is an old English term borrowed from a mangled latin term meaning one who rhapsodizes, as part of the ritual stuff. Essentially, a choral singer like you see in certain fatih's church serves today -- but for a pagan belief system, lol.
It was never a subclass in D&D, lol.
That whole thing about "I'm a level 6 member of X class" -- in 1e, you used a title that was part of the experience tables to describe yourself, and that is where they got all the titles for the forums from.
it was the creation of subclasses and expansion for classes by players that ultimately killed -- people took a lot of those and created homebrews for them. Then, in late 2e and through 3.5e they used a lot of them as the names for subclasses and feature groups and more crap.
Thank you, good to know.
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She/They pronouns
The Goddess of the Strings (thanks for the title Drummer!)
With the number of posts I have under my belt it’s no question whether or not I got them all, so I didn’t feel the need to advertise it. Besides, “perfect” sounded to stuck up. I couldn’t go without a title, the system wouldn’t let me. So I picked the most basic title that was available. And besides, aren’t we all “adventurers” in our own way through this epic journey we call “life?”
Can I get new life dice?
I seem to roll a lot of Natural 1s. LOL
No.
I asked, they said no. You must adapt, overcome, and survive.
I then asked about me. They said "you are a mixed race trans woman of color with a gazillion letters after your name -- you sure you want us to take a look at your life rolls now?"
I gave them a first born and said thank yo and left.
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With the number of posts I have under my belt it’s no question whether or not I got them all, so I didn’t feel the need to advertise it. Besides, “perfect” sounded to stuck up. I couldn’t go without a title, the system wouldn’t let me. So I picked the most basic title that was available. And besides, aren’t we all “adventurers” in our own way through this epic journey we call “life?”
Can I get new life dice?
I seem to roll a lot of Natural 1s. LOL
No.
I asked, they said no. You must adapt, overcome, and survive.
I then asked about me. They said "you are a mixed race trans woman of color with a gazillion letters after your name -- you sure you want us to take a look at your life rolls now?"
I gave them a first born and said thank yo and left.
Can I at least reroll parents? I only got one, and she's transphobic, that absolutely breaks my trans woman build.
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Your friendly trans bard!
She/They pronouns
The Goddess of the Strings (thanks for the title Drummer!)
With the number of posts I have under my belt it’s no question whether or not I got them all, so I didn’t feel the need to advertise it. Besides, “perfect” sounded to stuck up. I couldn’t go without a title, the system wouldn’t let me. So I picked the most basic title that was available. And besides, aren’t we all “adventurers” in our own way through this epic journey we call “life?”
Can I get new life dice?
I seem to roll a lot of Natural 1s. LOL
No.
I asked, they said no. You must adapt, overcome, and survive.
I then asked about me. They said "you are a mixed race trans woman of color with a gazillion letters after your name -- you sure you want us to take a look at your life rolls now?"
I gave them a first born and said thank yo and left.
Can I at least reroll parents? I only got one, and she's transphobic, that absolutely breaks my trans woman build.
um, err, sorry, I did not ask for you. *hangs head in shame*
No offense, but I ain't goin back to ask.
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Yeah, that's also what any of my homebrew settings personified would look like😂
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The Goddess of the Strings (thanks for the title Drummer!)
Hehe, true, but I meant as a PC, what would they be?
Hi, I’m DrakenBrine, here’s my Sig and characters
I am The Grand Envisioner!
Back in AD&D each level had an associated title. Racaraide And Skald were titles attached to various levels of the Bard (which was a subclass of Rogues back then).
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I stand by my original answer.
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I think mine would be a wand and wrench crossed with a tower above it.
Hi, I’m DrakenBrine, here’s my Sig and characters
I am The Grand Envisioner!
My homebrew setting(s) would all look like 🚧 ⚙️ 🚧 because no matter how much work goes into one it’s still always under construction.
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That one also applies to my settings
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She/They pronouns
The Goddess of the Strings (thanks for the title Drummer!)
Can I get new life dice?
I seem to roll a lot of Natural 1s. LOL
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I went with perfect, because I love the irony that “perfect” is a typo.
For those of you not as old as the hills, the titles are from 1e when every class had titles associated with their level. It was meant to be a way to introduce yourself in game, like I’m Bob the priest meant you were a level 3 cleric. Level 5 cleric was supposed to be prefect, but the typo went through instead. I’m pretty sure that’s why it’s in parentheses here. To show they are accurately quoting what they know is a mistake.
You answer:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/class-forums/bard/5745-origin-of-ad-d-bard-title-racaraide?comment=1
There is amongst the Irish, a certain kind of people called Bardes, which are to them instead of Poets, whose profession is to set forth the praises or dispraises of men in their poems or rithmes; the which are had in so high regard and estimation amongst them, that none dare displease them, for fear to run into reproach through their offence, and to be made infamous in the mouths of all men. For their verses are taken up with a general applause, and usually sung at all feasts and meetings by certain persons [Author's note: Called Racaraide. OCONOR'S Diss. on Hist. of Irel. p. 74], whose proper function that is, who also receive for the same, great rewards and reputation amongst them.
Check out my publication on DMs Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Tawmis%20Logue
Check out my comedy web series - Neverending Nights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wr4-u9-zw0&list=PLbRG7dzFI-u3EJd0usasgDrrFO3mZ1lOZ
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Dunno. I guess I just like sandwiches.
I mean, once you have revivify and spirit guardians, you might as well be perfect.
Look at what you've done. You spoiled it. You have nobody to blame but yourself. Go sit and think about your actions.
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Santa Claus seems like he'd be a paladin of devotion, and I gave him Beast Master to give him a reflavored riding horse named Rudolph. If I had Tasha's I'd have given him Tinkerer Artificer, but I don't so I settled for what I had. He's Level 20, as we all know that only the most powerful of beings can deliver presents to almost every house on Earth in one night.
Your friendly trans bard!
She/They pronouns
The Goddess of the Strings (thanks for the title Drummer!)
Dictionaries are only really useful for words that are used to a certain degree of commonality today, and only ever reflect how they are used today. Use an encyclopedia, instead.
THe word in question is an old English term borrowed from a mangled latin term meaning one who rhapsodizes, as part of the ritual stuff. Essentially, a choral singer like you see in certain fatih's church serves today -- but for a pagan belief system, lol.
It was never a subclass in D&D, lol.
That whole thing about "I'm a level 6 member of X class" -- in 1e, you used a title that was part of the experience tables to describe yourself, and that is where they got all the titles for the forums from.
it was the creation of subclasses and expansion for classes by players that ultimately killed -- people took a lot of those and created homebrews for them. Then, in late 2e and through 3.5e they used a lot of them as the names for subclasses and feature groups and more crap.
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PRetty sure any Red Wizard of Thay would be a good personification of FR.
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An original Setting for 5e, a whole solar system of adventure. Ongoing updates, exclusies, more.
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Thank you, good to know.
Your friendly trans bard!
She/They pronouns
The Goddess of the Strings (thanks for the title Drummer!)
No.
I asked, they said no. You must adapt, overcome, and survive.
I then asked about me. They said "you are a mixed race trans woman of color with a gazillion letters after your name -- you sure you want us to take a look at your life rolls now?"
I gave them a first born and said thank yo and left.
Only a DM since 1980 (3000+ Sessions) / PhD, MS, MA / Mixed, Bi, Trans, Woman / No longer welcome in the US, apparently
Wyrlde: Adventures in the Seven Cities
.-=] Lore Book | Patreon | Wyrlde YT [=-.
An original Setting for 5e, a whole solar system of adventure. Ongoing updates, exclusies, more.
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Can I at least reroll parents? I only got one, and she's transphobic, that absolutely breaks my trans woman build.
Your friendly trans bard!
She/They pronouns
The Goddess of the Strings (thanks for the title Drummer!)
I didn't choose my title, my title chose me.
Look at what you've done. You spoiled it. You have nobody to blame but yourself. Go sit and think about your actions.
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um, err, sorry, I did not ask for you. *hangs head in shame*
No offense, but I ain't goin back to ask.
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Wyrlde: Adventures in the Seven Cities
.-=] Lore Book | Patreon | Wyrlde YT [=-.
An original Setting for 5e, a whole solar system of adventure. Ongoing updates, exclusies, more.
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