15.9 The Minstrels Guild.

A soft voice finds its way to your ear, compelling you toward action. A melody sings in your blood, forcing you forward with its intoxicating beat. A Minstrel holds herself motionless, preparing an illusory dramatic to trick the eye.

The power of a single word. The magic in a single note. The enchantment captured in a single breath

These are the weapons of the Minstrel, holding sway over the lesser minds of Avalon.

Wit. Determination. Will

The ability to outsmart, out-do and ultimately bind their foes with their indomitable spirit
(all with amazing flair and style, of course) are the trademarks of their trade.

Minstrels are essentially neutral, known to network with people of all creeds across the land, for the nature of their work often brings them out into the world. They embrace their skills and their friends with a fierce bravado: stunning the multitudes with their antics, filling hushed halls with laughter and drawing a crowd at every tavern in the land. But a Minstrel is not an enemy to be trifled with, for though they may not often choose to exercise their Craft, the resulting defeat will be long reme
mbered by any foe.

Be warned! The Minstrel's path is not an easy one to take. It requires intensive study and impeccable timing. But ultimately a hard road is often the most rewarding. The Minstrel's Craft, though intense, is not without reprieve. The Minstrels are a bawdy bunch and indeed, it is rare to find a Minstrel that takes himself too seriously (or that stays sober). Like many Parrian guilds, they are fiercely passionate and passionately fierce. Then they crack fart jokes. Such is the way of the Minstrel: cunning
, dashing and always the life of the party.