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**Bardic Info**
Vocal Technique Anyone can sing, but a Bard is fully trained in using his or her voice, lending to it a refined vocal range (Examples: Tenor, Soprano, etc.). This vocal range stands out when or chanting, or with enough skill while leading a chorus of fellow Guildmates.


 * Instrumental Technique** Bards who keep their focus on their instruments can maintain a higher inspirational state, affording them a greater performing skill that can affect all aspects of their music.


 * Instrument Bonding** Bards spend a great amount of time and effort in the study of their instruments, and in doing so can develop a deep connection with them to the point of forming a bond. Little is known about the full extent of this ability, and any historical records of what might have existed have never been recovered...or so the Scholars say.
 * Playact** An advanced performance ability, allows a Bard to perform with greater effect and clarity for their audience. This is allowed in Tavern rooms where drink and foodstuffs are sold, or in other special performance rooms (dance floors, theaters). Your Guild Leader will let you know when you can learn this.


 * Bardic ** Bards are the tellers of stories and the keepers of knowledge; they know countless stories of legends and folklore, and they remember. This allows them to be adept at learning information about the areas they visit through numerous means -- local gossip, rumor, legends, folklore, superstitions. With the right training, a Bard can tune into the lands and what was.


 * Enchantes** Bards use their skill with sound -- through their music skills -- to weave Elemental mana into magic songs called Enchantes.

Hodierna's Lilt Faenella's Grace Naming of Tears Redeemer's Pride Drums of the Snake Demrris' Resolve Rage of the Clans Nexus Eye of Kertigen Meraud's Blessing Eli's Cry
 * Ballads and Romances**
 * Allegros and Capriccios**
 * Concertos and Sonatas**
 * Nocturnes and Requiems**


 * Whistling** Over the years Bards have developed several special techniques with whistling, from just being more expressive to being able to distract enemies with a piercing whistle. Rumor has it some Bards have also learned to effectively communicate via whistling.


 * Bardic Screams** Many a story has been told of Bards who have mastered the control of their voice to a degree where it can be used as a weapon in battle. While many of these legendary techniques have been lost, there persist to this day stories of Bards vanquishing their foes with a defiant scream.


 * Showmanship** Over the course of their career, Bards learn many techniques to aid them in performance. Among them are the ability to convincingly bluff their audience, or slip in some dazzling sleight of hand tricks. Bards have also been known to learn the art of ventriloquism, throwing their voice onto props, and, if stories are to be believed, even other people.