Editing The Bard

{{Freedom Force character
| name = The Bard
| image = [[Image:bard.png|250px]]
| realname = Harry Holmes
| materialtype = Flesh
| weight = 160 lbs
| strength = Strong
| speed = Fast
| agility = Extremely Nimble
| endurance = Very Hardy
| energy = Extremely Powerful
| voiceactor = 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.
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