Abilities 1 of Bard

You trigger a Spoken ability by speaking. The statement must be at least nine syllables in length and related to the nature of the effect. If you are hit while speaking, the ability is interrupted but not expended. If you are Muted, you cannot use the ability. Once the ability is triggered, you deliver the effect by swinging a weapon at the intended target. If the effect is beneficial, you may also deliver the effect through touch or have it affect yourself.