College of Wordplay

Bards from the college of wordplay don't follow the traditional song mannerisms of other bards, their power comes not from an instrument but from their pen and ink and the words on their page, they are wordsmiths and poets, able to shape peoples mind with their words. Bards in this college cast spells differently to other bards, spells are cast differently for the way your GM sees fit, for example, dissonant whispers may instead became you showing a creature a page of incoherent existential ramblings, minor illusion might become you describing a new object on paper and conjuring it up, but whatever it is, it is your own words that hold the power.

Bonus Proficiencies

When you join the College of Wordplay at 3rd level, you gain proficiency with two skills of your choice and Calligrapher's Supplies.

Riveting Words

Also at 3rd level, you learn how to use your wit to amaze, marvel, and otherwise strengthen the confidence and competence of others. As a bonus action once per short rest, you can recite a short verse and give 3 creatures of your choice +1d6 to add to one of their melee attack damage rolls.

Rapid Verse

At 6th level, once per short rest, as a bonus action, you can cast two spells that only require verbal components (vicious mockery, dissonant whispers, healing word, etc) while only using one action.

Write Like Your Running Out Of Time

Starting at 14th level, Once per short rest, you can spend your bonus action to replenish both Riveting Words and Rapid Verse along with all your uses of bardic inspiration.