Holding Song (1001) has been updated!
1001 (Song of Holding) now allows the song to affect an additional target per 7 bard ranks over 1 (it affects 2 creatures with 8 songs known, 3 creatures with 15 songs, etc.) An additional mana cost is incurred for each extra creature affected. The song can be cast targeted (SING ORC) or unfocused (SING).
1001 Holding Song
Duration: Special (Manual Renew)
Type: Attack
Using the forces of air and vibration, this song will lower a single foe's ability to defend by 10 percent. Holding song affects one creature, plus an additional creature for every 7 bard song ranks over 1 (i.e. 2 at 8 ranks, 3 at 15, etc.).
The song can be sung at a target (SING THIRD ORC) or unfocused (SING). The unfocused version affects the first creature in the room, then the next, until the bard's limit is reached. The targeted version starts at the creature specified, and adds additional creatures until the bard's limit is reached or the last creature in the room is affected. This song can affect characters not in the bard's group, but will cycle through the available creatures first.
Holding Song is more effective when the Bard plays an instrument and sings the song at the same time, reducing the target's Defense Strength (DS) by an additional 5-15 points. This bonus applies only to the first creature/primary target.
Mana cost is 1 + 2 per extra creature when first sung, or 1 + 1 per extra on renewal. Renewals on this song are not automatic, the bard must manually renew it (RENEW 1001).
