Bard College of Flavor

Many bards study the arts of song, poetry, theater, and even the canvas, but bards of the college of flavor add another, oft-forgotten discipline to this list: the art of food and cooking. These bards travel the world sampling decadent delights and searching for long-forgotten tastes in order to hone their craft. Along the way they also learn to weave magic into their cooking, creating vibrant and unbelievable flavors, or nasty side-effects.

Because of their usefulness in the world of food, bards of the college of flavor tend to be specialists of conjuration, transmutation, and illusionary magic. Learning to conjure flavorful ingredients is one of the first hurdles of this art, but transmutation is often used as a crutch by beginners, as it can turn even the most bland ingredient into a treat for the senses. Once the dish is completed, illusion magic can transform its presentation, however extravagant it began, into a masterpiece fit for only the most prestigious of kings.

Because of their special talents, bards of this college are sometimes called upon to prepare poisons or tricks built into their cuisine. While most find this corruption of their craft to be sacrilege, some take pleasure in experimenting with the magical possibilities of their foods, harmful or otherwise.