Bardic College

[Kender Bard]

The Bard Guild and School are collectively known as the Bardic College. It's a place where bards of all types can come hone their skills in song and story or learn a new one. Whether a life-long professional or a novice entertainer, all who have a love of performing their bardic craft are welcome here. A bit of friendly competition and banter between fellow bards is a common occurrence wherever these performers gather, but if things ever come to blows, don't expect to be allowed to stay.

Though the school and guild are connected, it is possible to be associated with one and not the other. A guild member need not have been taught his craft at the school, and those attending the school are not required to seek guild membership.

For a fee of 100 copper per year and 3% of his performance earnings, a guild bard finds more steady income and guaranteed work than a street performer or traveling bard.


The bard school serves first and foremost as a place of teaching for any who wish to learn the bardic arts, whether they plan to become actual bards. Parents who wish their children to learn music and such, as well as those who wish such training for themselves are just as welcome as any who call themselves bards.
The arts taught include singing, string and wind instruments, percussion, oration, dance, and acrobatics, to name a few.

More information on the Bardic Colleges may be found here.

[Kender Bard]

Before you is a large building decked with colourful flags, each representing a different one of the bardic arts: music, drama, dance, storytelling, and more. Sounds of music can be heard coming from within.

Outside is a low set of stairs leading up to a wide porch set with a few chairs, where a person can sit and enjoy the day as they practice or entertain passers-by.

As you approach the door, you notice a sign written in neat script nailed to the doorframe. It reads as follows:

"Greetings, my sisters and bothers in song,
You musicians and tellers of tales.
Whether new to our arts or a master of all,
You are welcome from wherever you hail.

Here stories are told and music is taught,
Drama's acted and dances are led.
For though we all may need food and rest,
It means nothing if our souls are not fed.

So enter and join us in practice and play.
Learn and teach, perform and compete.
But a warning: if ever violence you bring
Your arse will be out on the street!"

[Kender Bard]

Upon entering, bards find themselves in a large room that's a bit similar to a mid to high-end tavern. There's a fireplace on the far side of the room with a few comfortable-looking, if well-used, chairs set up near it. Across from the entrance is a small stage, with a few benches and colourful cushions in front of it. On the same wall, next to the stage, is an open doorway, through which a common dining area can be seen.

A pair of closed doors is on the wall nearest the entrance, and from the sounds coming from behind them, it's likely that they lead to classes and practice rooms.

[Darastrix]

GUILD

Rank	Name	Specialty	Player
Maestro	John Harper	Violin	Dara
Senior Council Member	Randall Warner	Vocals (Bass)	NPC
Senior Council Member	Gideon Berkowicz	Dance	NPC
Senior Council Member	Vera Maes	Percussion	NPC
Senior Council Member	Roxana Petrov	Lute	NPC
Senior Council Member	Jason Braddock	Trumpet	NPC
Full Member	Vision Ceere	Lute	Devon
Full Member	Ceria Mageream	Vocal (Soprano)	Kender
Full Member	Bristle Tindershoot	Dance	TUO

SCHOOL

Rank	Name	Specialty	Player
Maestro	John Harper	Violin	Dara
Instructor	Roxana Petrov	Lute	NPC
Instructor	Jason Braddock	Brass	NPC