Bards in the world:
Bards have been granted a Writ of Trust by a governing body to relay news and events to the local populace. Most bards begin as local criers and entertainers, but as they gain skill and renown they attract patrons of greater and greater standing. This is turn is reflected in having Writs of Trust from more influential members of society. This is important because no claim to titles, events, land ownership, or acts of heroism are considered legitimate until it is espoused by a bard of suitable standing. In this way, bards are extremely important to society and good bards are sought by all in power.
College of Lore
To join the College of Lore you must attend an event hosted by the College and bring some piece of lore or history unknown to society to prove your worth. This could be an ancient tome, dug from a long-forgotten castle, or perhaps the diary of an goblin princess.
Bonus Proficiencies- will be taught to you by others in the college at the event.
Cutting Words- Must present a short poem or story to an audience including at least 2 other PCs and 10 others in which you poke fun at at least one of them.
Additional Magical Secrets- You must attend an event hosted by the College and bring some kind of magical artifact to present to the audience with a poem or story of decent length told in regards to it.
Peerless Skill- You must host an event for the College attended by at least 10 other members and an audience of at least 200. You must tell a lengthy poem or story about an adventure you have had.
College of Valor
To join the College of Valor you must attend an event hosted by the College and bring some piece of lore or equipment unknown to society to prove your worth. This could be something like the heraldry of an orcish warlord or the armor of a bandit king.
Bonus Proficiencies- will be taught to you by others in the college at the event.
Combat Inspiration- Must present a short poem or story to an audience including at least 2 other PCs and 10 others in which you embellish a combat they have been in that you have seen and paint their exploits in a positive light.
Extra Attack- You must attend an event hosted by the College and bring some kind of weapon that was owned by a fairly well-known entity in a position of power. This could be a knight’s sword or the axe of a great chieftain. You must present it to the audience with a poem or story of decent length.
Battle Magic- You must host an event for the College attended by at least 10 other members and an audience of at least 200. You must tell a lengthy poem or story about an important battle you have had or witnessed first hand.
