Sublime Singer (3.5e Optimized Character Build)

Introduction
Summary::The bardic singer who can outcast many spellcasters and outsing most bards.

Progression
Starting Ability Scores (Before Racial Adjustments): (Assuming 32 Point Buy) 10 10 14 16 10 16

Race: Half-Elf]]

At level 20: Final Class Progression::Bard 8 / Virtuoso 10 / Sublime Chord 2

Items of Note

 * Badge of Valor
 * Vest of Legends
 * Wand of Inspirational Boost
 * +1 Harmonizing weapon

Highlights

 * Inspire Courage bonus: 4 (Base with Vest of Legends) x2 (Words of Creation) + 1 (Song of the Heart) + 1 (Inspirational Boost) + 1 (Badge of Valor) = +11d6 Sonic damage, x2 (Creaking Cacophony) = +22d6 damage to every attack any ally under the effect of your Inspire Courage song makes
 * You're able to cast spells from both that Bard and Sorcerer/Wizard list... For example, Greater Dispel Magic as a 5th level spell or Otto's Irresistable Dance as a 6th!
 * Ability to cast spells as a level 9 bard in addition to level 9 spells from Sublime Chord. (After entering Sublime Chord, have all further Virtuoso levels add to its spellcasting.)'''
 * Ability to Calm Emotions with a DC equal to your perform check (Soothing Voice)
 * Dominate enemies who you've Fascinated (Mindbending Melody)
 * Give all allies the benefit of True Seeing (Revealing Melody)
 * Perform and cast spells at the same time (Melodic Casting)

Further Optimization

 * With all your ranks in Use Magic Device, load up your Raven familiar with scrolls, wands, and other goodies to effectively double your actions per round
 * Pick up a mandolin (Complete Adventurer) to raise the damage done by Inspire Courage + Dragonfire Inspiration by another 1d6

Limitations

 * Areas filled with silence can greatly hinder the character

DM Counters

 * Target that low Fort save

Variants

 * Obtain Familiar, Extraordinary Concentration and Captivating Melody are not truly required for the build and may be switched out for other feats should others appeal more. Some of these include...
 * Lingering Song (CA) if you want to switch songs and keep your old song going for the entire encounter
 * Music of Growth (ECS) if you have a druid ally who likes to summon animals and plants