The Bard | |
Real Name | Harry Holmes |
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Material Type | Flesh |
Weight | 160 lbs |
Strength | Strong |
Speed | Fast |
Agility | Extremely Nimble |
Endurance | Very Hardy |
Energy | Extremely Powerful |
Voice Actor | Alexx Kay |
The Bard is a playable character from the video game Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich.
Official Bio[]
When Harry Holmes' obsession with the works of William Shakespeare cost him the love of his life, he hurls away his lute in frustration, unwittingly striking a nearby cannister of Energy X. The resultant explosion imbues him with the power of the muse, transforming him into the Bard.
- Cost: 6904 PR
Attributes[]
- Nimble: The Bard gets a +3 Agility bonus, but has -10% HP.
- Jumper: Allows the Bard to leap to tremendous heights.
- Beautiful: Enemies attempting melee attacks on the Bard must make a successful resistance check against hypnosis.
Powers[]
Act One[]
- Prancing Punch: A standard melee attack.
- Mighty Pen: A blinding shot of ink from the author's quill.
- Crispin's Cry: Temporarily gives nearby heroes a damage bonus, increases mental resistance, cures panic.
- Alas Poor Yorick: Hurls an exploding skull for moderate damage.
Act Two[]
- Titania's Charm: Active defense against most mystical and magical attacks.
- Lullaby: Direct attack that dulls the mind of the victim, making them wander aimlessly.
- Music of Love: A lovely melody that hypnotizes those who hear it.
- Ghostly Gambol: A dance that briefly revives the unconscious to fight by his side.
Trivia[]
The Bard was the winning entry by Richard Iacono in the "Calling All Heroes" contest and was included in Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich as a bonus hero.