Bard 1st Level Spells

The spells below are presented in a uniform format, comprising key details that outline each spell's limitations. These particulars include the spell's range, specifying the maximum distance it can affect; its duration, indicating how long the spell's effects persist; the area of effect, defining the dimensions of its influence post-casting; the casting time, which tells how quickly the spell can be prepared and unleashed, or "discharged"; any potential saving throws, which denote whether targets can resist the spell's effects and the consequences thereof; and a brief description summarizing the spell's magical attributes.

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Spell	Range	Duration	Area of Effect	Casting	Save	Description
alarm	10 ft.	until tripped	20 ft. diam./level	1 round	none	creates a magic alarm as a warning
animal friendship	10 ft.	10 rounds/level	1 animal	1 round	negates	compels an animal to obey
animal trance	25 ft. +5 ft./level	3 rounds/level	3 hit dice/level	1 round	negates	enthralls animals through music
audible glamer	60 ft. +10 ft./level	10 rounds/level	equals spell range	1 round	none	creates the sound of multiple creatures
change self	self	10-60 +5 rounds/level	self	1 round	none	transforms the caster's appearance
command	60 ft.	2 rounds	1 creature	1 AP	negates*	compels a named action
dancing lights	60 ft. +10 ft./level	5 rounds/level	1 to 4 lights*	1 round	none	creates from one to four torch lights
friends	self	5 rounds/level	20 ft. +10 ft./level radius	1 round	negates	increases charisma by 2-8 points
invisibility to animals	touch	special*	1 creature	1 round	none	provides complete invisibility to animals
mending	40 ft.	permanent	1 object	1 round	none	repairs broken or damaged objects
message	240 ft. +40 ft./level	5 rounds/level	receiver	1 round	*	enables the caster to send a message
perceive sound	60 ft. + 5 ft./level	5 rounds/level	1 creature	1 round	none	allows hearing of the faintest sounds
remove fear	touch	permanent*	3 creatures	1 round	none*	restores courage and clarity
tasha's hideous laughter	25 ft.	1 round/level	1 creature/level	1 round	negates	compels craetures to burst into laughter
taunt	self	1 attack*	1 creature/level*	1 round	negates	spurs enemies into attacking unwisely
vanity	30 ft.	2 rounds/level	2 creatures/level	1 round	negates	gains the attention of other creatures
ventriloquism	10 ft./level	4 rounds +1 round/level	1 location	1 round	none	enables the voice to be thrown

See also,
Bard (class)
Bardic Spell Acquisition
Bardic Spell Tables