Bard, the Wandering Caretaker

A Superb Villain·2/24/2015, 7:48:43 PM·29 votes·10,272 views

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i91rTzaapD0/VOzMtT1QM5I/AAAAAAAAkcw/9bfKkSY-O2U/s1600/Bard_Splash_WP.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3CBWDJlZb0

http://www.surrenderat20.net/2015/02/bard-wandering-caretaker-revealed.html

So, he's a wandering, cosmic being with curious spirits that flock to his presence, places shrines where he wanders and is a support, suggesting a benevolent demeanor.

Honestly, it's like Soraka's great uncle that embarrasses the family every reunion with his mischief. What do you think of him? Faction association? Lore? Appearance?

83 Comments

LANWhale2/24/2015, 8:09:04 PM9 votes

I am now convinced that Jax is a spiritual being. Jax , but then what does he represent? If Bard is benevolent being, is Jax the opposite? Or does he represent the will power in all of us? Hm....So many possibilities rushing threw my head....

But besides that, hm probably no faction (unless you count the people who name their race after him). Lore? I say wait for his preview since they always have something to show at the end. Perhaps there will be the thing we might be asking for.

Doctor Leon2/24/2015, 8:04:37 PM7 votes

I can't wait to see what his personality is like on PBE

Woodsy25752/24/2015, 9:14:10 PM5 votes

I don't care if Riot calls him a support, I'm jungling with him

Gunpoint2/24/2015, 9:17:15 PM5 votes

"The celestial vagabond known only as Bard dwells beyond the physical universe in realms unknown to man. Manifesting when others threaten the cosmic equilibrium, the ancient caretaker acts with speed and intent, only returning to his endless watch once he has steered Runeterra from catastrophe." Seems like a summary, but pretty sure this is Riot's lore for him. Sad isn't it.

HunieHunie2/24/2015, 8:57:52 PM5 votes

I am too excited for this champion.

Doctor Leon2/24/2015, 8:01:38 PM4 votes

Maybe it's just how Celestials dress. Celestial faction in new lore? Dunno. Maybe he actually is Soraka's grandpa.

RavenKouhai2/25/2015, 6:17:09 AM4 votes

I feel like he and Soraka should be best buddies and drink tea together.

Doctor Leon2/24/2015, 7:51:23 PM2 votes

I'm guessing Ionia if anything. My friend immediately texted me "Is that grandpa udyr"

MrBuffington2/24/2015, 8:17:10 PM2 votes

Definitely feels like a relative of Soraka; their particle effects are very very similar as well, they both have the healing/caretaker vibe too. I'm really excited, I love roaming as support (Janna is my main just because of all the MS).

meohmichael2/24/2015, 9:32:44 PM2 votes

Will he be available for testing on the PBE today?

Gati2/24/2015, 11:15:38 PM2 votes

Just an opinion, you guys can open up the thuth to me if I'm wrong, but

Bard's E and R seem useless, Whats the purpose of E of enemy's can go through? And R does no dmg, and if you do land it, you can't do any dmg to them since their in a "stasis"... It's like Lissandra ult, or a free item 3157 for them...

Please don't downvote, explain it...

KING OF MASKS2/25/2015, 12:18:32 AM2 votes

He reminds me of Dawngate. Bard, Shaper of Caretaking.

TheTyeGuy2/25/2015, 1:01:26 AM2 votes

He looks like something inspired by Waystone. . .

Rip DG. . .

hartar2/24/2015, 8:00:59 PM1 votes

It does have a Asian Style, like Ionia. The first thing that came to my head when i saw him was Miyazaki.

Willowran2/25/2015, 5:47:40 PM1 votes

How will Bard make money, anyone know? If he's spending half his time roaming the map to find his chimes, won't that mean that he's missing out on gold from support items, which require you to stay in lane?

Civil Dawn2/25/2015, 9:22:53 PM1 votes

I hope Bard's voice is fun-loving, friendly, warm, and welcoming kinda like how Braum's personality is :)

I imagine Bard to be like that traveling grandpa that tells great stories :)