The bards are master storyteller, yes--but they are also masters of information. Most cultures have a version of a bard, but among Humans the bard have no equal.
The most famous among those claiming status of bard is Terrin (a.k.a. "Old Terrin"), head of the Taleweavers.
Few know his real name. though no one speaks it--Terrin lives a secluded life in the Black Market. Sitting by the hearth in the Roadkill Tavern, Terrin weaves his tales and sings songs of praise and adventure to patron--accepting coin and drink where they are offered.
Like myself, Terrin lives in one of Roadkill Taverns upper rooms. I've never thought to ask him about it, but I gather he trades room and board with Wood, the tavern owner, for the constant crowds he draws into the Great Hall. For one whom I've rarely noticed leaving the tavern, he's always up to date on all the latest news, rumors, and conflicts both in the Black Market AND topside.
...and we don't have those damnable pigeons down here.
Author’s Note
Looking for ‘Butter & Rum’? It’s coming. The story has been recorded, but we used a young, less-experienced scribe, and when Terrin saw the notes, he INSISTED that he be given time to go over the notes to, and these are his words, mind you…
‘Take a correct amount of time to walk through the words shared with a loving and attentive audience, so we can be assured the concepts, instructions, and suggestions were interpreted correctly.’
So there’s that.
Bards.
Whatcha gonna do?
It’ll be posted here,…with the other short stories when the diva is done.
*sigh*
~ Höbin
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