15.5 The Guild of Bards.

Listen.

The many-varied tunes of the Divine Lyre drift lovingly over Mercinae, each carefully studied Song entertaining, protecting, caressing. All instruments are heard within the Lyre, all power bestowed upon the singer. When a choir of Bards raises their voices, all will turn to listen.

Watch.

Gathered within the Cathedral are Bards at their most joyful work. Dramatics hold their audience enraptured, breathless. Each flowing movement is followed intently by all eyes, yet each flickering smile of the Bard shows amusement for something the mere audience could never know.

Become.

At the entrance of the Guild, doors fly open, welcoming. Songs burst to fill the quiet air, Voices of command bellow in practice. All mixing to form a beautiful whole.

Our guild is one of unity. As each note must be in harmony with another, each Bard will need to add his strength to the whole.

As one of the most difficult professions, certain qualities are demanded of Bards. Confidence, in yourself and in the guild. A measure of strength comes with confidence, strength that will aid each Bard in walking their chosen path. Cleverness, to use all skills at their utmost potential, and to always learn even better ways. Beyond these could be listed, courage, diligence, intelligence, and more. Each individual is unique. All are welcome to try their hands at pulling the strings of Avalon.

Whether of the Bards or not, be warned. Only a very few master the skills complexity of our skills. These few have the world at their command.