Is it possible to combine Flagbearer and Inspire Courage using Mage Hand?

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I want to do the following thing (as a bard):

Bardic performance (standard action) (-> Inspire Courage +1)
Hold bardic performance (swift action) + casting mage hand (standard action) (grab the flag (flagbearer) with the mage hand)
Hold bardic performance (swift) + hold concentration for mage hand (standard) + move

Is this even possible and would get my allies +2 on Attack, Damage and Saving throughs?

Side note: Maintaining Bardic Performance is a free action, not a swift action. — MrLemon, Commented Mar 11, 2016 at 14:13
I see no need for mage hand in this. Bardic performance requires no hands by default. — MrLemon, Commented Mar 11, 2016 at 14:14

Oblivious Sage · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-11 15:42:04Z

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... You must hold the flag in one hand in order to grant this bonus. ...

Based on that I don't think you can gain the bonus by holding it with your mage hand, at least by RAW. You might ask your DM, though.

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answered Mar 11, 2016 at 13:32

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Duncan · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-12 15:48:33Z

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In addition to what has already been said you should also note

Mage Hand : "Target one non-magical, unattended object weighing up to 5 lbs."

So you cannot hold a magical banner in it anyway.

answered Mar 12, 2016 at 15:48

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\$\begingroup\$ The flag in question looks like a nonmagical item weighing 3 lbs. \$\endgroup\$
– Hey I Can Chan
Commented Mar 12, 2016 at 15:53
\$\begingroup\$ Doh, looks like you are right, shoul dhave checked it out properly \$\endgroup\$
– Duncan
Commented Mar 13, 2016 at 13:04

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