Created 27 Dec 2023, Published 09 Jan 2026, Last modified 09 Jan 2026 09:51
The Book of Songs contains the ancient and ever-evolving repertoire of Bardic performances passed down through generations. These songs are not spells in the traditional sense, but powerful emotional tools that shape how people feel, act, and remember. Through voice, rhythm, and instrument, a Bard can inspire courage, sow doubt, calm unrest, or stir hearts to greatness. Each song carries its own difficulty and physical toll, reflecting the skill and endurance required to perform it, and reminding all that in Primoria, emotion itself can be a force as potent as steel or sorcery.
| Song | Difficulty | Fatigue Cost | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballad of the Unbroken | -12 | 2 | Inspires courage and resolve, reducing fear and hesitation among listeners. |
| The Laughing Road | -10 | 1 | Light-hearted tune that lifts spirits, easing tension and anxiety. |
| Song of Gentle Hands | -14 | 2 | Creates feelings of calm and trust, easing hostility and aggression. |
| The Wanderer’s Refrain | -12 | 2 | Soothes homesickness and emotional fatigue during long journeys. |
| The Mocking Tune | -15 | 2 | Undermines confidence and pride, making targets feel foolish or exposed. |
| Lament of Fallen Stars | -18 | 3 | Evokes sorrow and reflection, causing hesitation and emotional heaviness. |
| Song of the Rising Dawn | -18 | 3 | Fills listeners with hope and optimism, easing despair. |
| March of the Iron Heart | -22 | 4 | Instils unity and determination, making groups feel disciplined and resolute. |
| Whispered Promise | -16 | 3 | Subtly nudges emotions, encouraging openness without direct coercion. |
| Lay of Endless Applause | -22 | 4 | Enhances admiration for the Bard, improving audience reception and generosity. |
| Dirge of the Last Stand | -26 | 5 | Encourages bravery in desperate situations, suppressing thoughts of retreat. |
| Elegy of Silent Fields | -24 | 4 | Conveys grief and remembrance, often used after loss or battle. |
| Hymn of Shared Blood | -28 | 5 | Creates a powerful sense of loyalty and shared purpose among listeners. |
| The Golden Chorus | -20 | 4 | Elevates self-belief and confidence in those who hear it. |
| The Veiled Verse | -30 | 6 | Clouds judgement and emotional clarity, fostering uncertainty and doubt. |
| Anthem of the Crowned Soul | -34 | 6 | Causes a chosen individual to be viewed as admirable and worthy. |
| The Broken Chord | -36 | 7 | Stirs guilt, inner conflict, and emotional turmoil; taxing to perform. |
| Silence Between Notes | -40 | 8 | Creates an oppressive emotional stillness, discouraging action or speech. |
| Vitriol of the Black Tongue | -45 | 9 | A cutting, reputation-damaging song that seeds lasting scorn and contempt. |
| Echoes of the Hearth | -8 | 1 | Creates feelings of warmth, safety, and belonging. |
| Tune of Steady Hands | -10 | 1 | Reduces nervousness, improving fine motor confidence. |
| Roadside Jig | -9 | 1 | Boosts travel morale and lightens long marches. |
| Murmur of Old Stones | -14 | 2 | Encourages reflection and patience in listeners. |
| Song of Open Roads | -16 | 2 | Instils wanderlust and eagerness to travel onward. |
| Alehouse Chorus | -12 | 2 | Encourages camaraderie and friendly social behaviour. |
| Weaver’s Rhythm | -15 | 2 | Improves focus and persistence during repetitive tasks. |
| Fisher’s Lullaby | -11 | 1 | Calms agitation, easing tempers and restlessness. |
| The Kindly Lie | -18 | 3 | Makes listeners more accepting of comforting falsehoods. |
| Song of the Watchfire | -14 | 2 | Reduces fear during night watches or encampments. |
| Ballad of Quiet Feet | -20 | 3 | Encourages cautious movement and awareness. |
| The Long Memory | -22 | 3 | Brings past events vividly to mind, stirring nostalgia. |
| Chant of Shared Burden | -24 | 4 | Makes hardship feel more tolerable when shared. |
| Rhythm of the Hammer | -16 | 2 | Enhances endurance and rhythm during labour. |
| Song of Borrowed Courage | -26 | 4 | Allows fearful listeners to act despite inner doubt. |
| The Gentle Rebuke | -18 | 3 | Encourages shame without anger, prompting reflection. |
| Lullaby of Falling Leaves | -14 | 2 | Induces calm, easing rest and sleep. |
| The Narrow Path | -28 | 5 | Encourages restraint and careful decision-making. |
| Song of the Hidden Smile | -20 | 3 | Masks pain or sorrow behind outward composure. |
| The Waking Dream | -30 | 5 | Creates vivid imagination and emotional immersion. |
| March of Many Voices | -32 | 5 | Strengthens unity in large groups or crowds. |
| Ballad of the Last Light | -34 | 6 | Sustains hope in bleak or failing situations. |
| Chorus of Unseen Bonds | -36 | 6 | Reinforces loyalty between companions. |
| The Empty Chair | -24 | 4 | Evokes absence and loss, sharpening emotional weight. |
| Song of Measured Breath | -16 | 2 | Calms panic and restores emotional control. |
| The Weight of Names | -38 | 7 | Forces listeners to confront guilt tied to past actions. |
| Refrain of Turning Tides | -22 | 4 | Encourages acceptance of change and uncertainty. |
| The Unsaid Word | -28 | 5 | Makes silence feel heavy and meaningful. |
| Anthem of the Crowd | -30 | 5 | Amplifies collective emotion within large audiences. |
| Song of Thin Ice | -34 | 6 | Heightens caution and awareness of danger. |
| The Laugh After Tears | -26 | 4 | Allows emotional release following grief or stress. |
| Ballad of the Nameless | -40 | 7 | Evokes fear of obscurity and forgotten legacy. |
| The Slow Drum | -18 | 3 | Imposes patience, slowing impulsive reactions. |
| Song of the Bent Knee | -32 | 6 | Encourages submission and deference to authority. |
| Chorus of Rising Heat | -24 | 4 | Builds emotional intensity and aggression. |
| The Fractured Refrain | -36 | 7 | Creates emotional instability and inner conflict. |
| Song of False Calm | -20 | 3 | Masks brewing tension beneath surface serenity. |
| Ballad of Shattered Oaths | -42 | 8 | Reopens betrayal wounds and broken promises. |
| The Hollow Victory | -38 | 7 | Makes success feel undeserved or bittersweet. |
| Song of Heavy Crowns | -34 | 6 | Emphasises the burden of leadership and duty. |
| The Quiet Accusation | -30 | 5 | Causes listeners to feel judged without words. |
| Chorus of Burning Blood | -40 | 8 | Incites reckless bravery and aggression. |
| The Fading Applause | -28 | 5 | Makes praise feel fleeting and hollow. |
| Song of the Last Bridge | -44 | 8 | Forces emotional commitment to irreversible action. |
| Ballad of Ashen Fields | -36 | 7 | Evokes devastation and irreversible loss. |
| The Lingering Note | -22 | 4 | Causes emotions to persist long after the song ends. |
| Song of Crooked Mirrors | -34 | 6 | Distorts self-perception and self-worth. |
| Chorus of the Unseen Crowd | -38 | 7 | Creates paranoia of constant observation. |
| The Breaking Voice | -42 | 8 | Pushes listeners toward emotional collapse. |
| Anthem of No Return | -45 | 9 | Removes hesitation, forcing grim resolve. |
| The Black Reprise | -48 | 9 | A forbidden cadence that erodes empathy and mercy. |