It looks like you've got your own interesting ideas for playing a bard, but if you were curious as to the Bard's lore here's a couple links:
-Bard Lore Compilation
-Bard in Lore Book
On a small side note, if you were playing a character who was first an archer before becoming a bard or simply a bard of the Shroud, this tidbit might be interesting for you.
Hope this helps give more ideas! ^^
-Bard Lore Compilation
-Bard in Lore Book
On a small side note, if you were playing a character who was first an archer before becoming a bard or simply a bard of the Shroud, this tidbit might be interesting for you.
Dusting the Knuckles Wrote:While optimal for neutralizing targets from afar, the longbows of Gods' Quiver scouts lose their effectiveness when the enemy draws near. To prepare themselves for the occasional close-range battle, many scouts will equip themselves with hand-to-hand weapons that will not hamper them when notching their bows.
Hope this helps give more ideas! ^^