The Bard's Guild

[Republic of Salvus 118]

*Confidants, and existing guild members, litter about any establishment with eyes nearby and ,with a thud of a palm, plaster on the upper rim of a gold embroidered parchment. It is headed with a trusting Salvian Crest.*

 

The Salvian Bards’ Guild

 

“Quill supra laminae”

 

Cera 1505

 

“Trees are amongst us: some of nations, some of families, and some of.. nature. In common, they all blossom and fruit and shed and rest.

 

 They house creatures, of some sort, and sanguine nectar in the core of their well intent. For the nation, their coffers be the nectar. For the family, it be their blood. For the nature, its nectar is pure.

 The branches reach out, in our dear trees. The nation has its guilds and groups, with the family its ancestry, and the tree? Mere sticks.

 

The fruit.. is where our trees diverge. One willow may weep its bitter ichor, and another sycamore its sour cherries. Yet, as of late, nations have bore little fruit of culture. The families refuse to let what fruit their branches hold fall. And nature?

Well, it’s not apples this be writ for.

 

Nay, friends. It be our culture.

 

We are all of the same thicket.. and, as nature, in want of growth. Yet, there has been little fertile ground for our nimble tendrils to reach out and embrace Enlightenment! That very light which not only will see joy through, but our existence in itself. For too long has the darkness blighted the people: short wonder it has only been the glint of a crown’s ruby, or a blade’s gleam that had caught their attention.”

 

It is our livelihood, and pleasure, as Bards of Enlightenment, to reach our branches further - enough to bask in the glory of open day, beyond what has been a dark age. It be Sol, and its nightly friends, which direct our path - by the faith of the Republic we reside within. The parallel shared is so close, it is more simpler to see us Bards as one to the Republic.

 

Do not mistake this for blind loyalty, however.

 

Us Bards only have our Curator as our superior: not even the Chancellor of the Republic may dictate what is writ of them, or anyone, or anything - for that matter. It is the constitution we embody, and which allows us our rights - of arts, be they dramatic or fine, and literature. Music completes a ‘trinity’ of activity the Bards are expected to partake and progress upon. It is oft one strand of this trinity which a typical Bard would specialise upon (Arts, literature, or music). It is our Curator who assigns our overall vision, which Giliath Haldar currently holds the septum for.

 

As with any guild, our leading representative - the Curator - is elected, during the time of the Salvian Elections, every sixteen years.

 

The route for Enlightenment is open for all, who reside in our realm - yet, those who’ve bound themselves to it find themselves funded by the very government they mean to sculpt the ways of (Salvian Citizens). The Intelligentsia of Athera, us Bards are not just the orators of tales and opera, but of the people themselves.

 

For Foreigners truly seeking a ground of fertility of thought and truth, a sum of 200 Minae every other year (two Elven weeks) - as membership tribute - is but a paltry price for the masonry of culture, and oft paid back in purchase of works of art and productions. Even if that be of discomfort, fellow Bards oft finance those in need of continuing their pursuit of Enlightenment.

 

To whom it may concern,

the guild means to accept those well-versed in the ways of the Republic they serve under, and those who abide by its laws. Thus, may their knowledge be prodded, in addition to receiving a collation of their general profile. The Intelligentsia are distinguished as a group of their own, for reason - of merit and respect - and this calls for individuals capable of being the greatest thinkers and visionaries Athera has seen.

 

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Deliver, by bird or otherwise, the following credentials and responses: those accepted will receive response from either the Consulate or the Curator themselves.

 

If ye may not even wish to do this, how may ye muster the burdens of entire novels or play productions.. or even a single great work of sculpting?

 

Salvian Information (Link)

 

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Application

 

I) Full Name:

 

II) Any existing ties, worth notice:

 

III) Place of origin:

 

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism:

 

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise):

 

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards:

 

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do:

 

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war?

 

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently?

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment?

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic?

 

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with?

 

OOC Section:

 

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name?

 

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence?

 

 

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To those who have shown the will to become Bards, it is not only the velvet pouch of Mina (as all works receive compensation) they are to expect - but to be among the first to witness and pursue what wars have been fought for, and empires risen and fallen. The peace of a book. The joy of a tale. The advancement of a Republic. You are now of the masons of culture, pride and Enlightenment.. and chisel away at governments, people and mortar all the same. From all three of them emerge great works, and it is your name bound in the scrolls of history (which even you writ!) which is the greatest reward for what service you will have.

 

Do not forget: Quill supra laminae.

[moali125 19]

Menithrian chuckles to himself as he finds the parchment slapped onto a totem of a distant inn in the Farlands. "Managed to even get 'ere," he mumbled to himself, eyes widened. A low, steady whistle has his new pet hawk dig his claws on the Consul's wrist, and he breathes in through in his teeth in discomfort. "Still got to train ye, Hawkie," he comments, stroking the birds neck in grace. Menithrian draws a quill and dabs it to his powder pouch then dabs the nib with his spit. He begins to churn out his interest on a torn parchment:

I) Full Name: Menithrian

II) Any existing ties, worth notice: Consul of the Republic and Chairman of its Hawkers' Club

III) Place of origin: The Farlands

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Literature

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Salvian

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards: It takes true understanding of your aims to lead with them, and an inherent love for anything cultured.

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do: Many, including a book on the ideology behind our Republic, bard tales, and prints on independent economism.

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war?

Peace

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently?

The skirts of Embermoore, and the Forests of Adrallan: to the South.

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment? Anti-Enlightenment

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic?

Inner Chamber (Council) of the Salvian Authorities.

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with?

Every sixteen years, along with the overall Salvian Election period.

OOC Section:

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name?

Yes. moali125

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence?

Nope. Had a big hand in envisioning and creating it. I'm more here to answer absolutely anything to do with the Bards and the Republic, in fact.

Let's make this awesome!

[Razorshawl 13]

 

I) Full Name: Menithrian

 

II) Any existing ties, worth notice: Consul of the Republic and Chairman of its Hawkers' Club

 

III) Place of origin: The Farlands

 

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Literature

 

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Salvian

 

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards: It takes true understanding of your aims to lead with them, and an inherent love for anything cultured.

 

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do: Many, including a book on the ideology behind our Republic, bard tales, and prints on independent economism.

 

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war?

Peace

 

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently?

The skirts of Embermoore, and the Forests of Adrallan: to the South.

 

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment? Anti-Enlightenment

 

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic?

 

Inner Chamber (Council) of the Salvian Authorities.

 

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with?

 

Every sixteen years, along with the overall Salvian Election period. 

 

OOC Section:

 

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name?

 

Yes. moali125

 

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence?

 

Nope. Had a big hand in envisioning and creating it. I'm more here to answer absolutely anything to do with the Bards and the Republic, in fact. 

 

Let's make this awesome! 

 

 

I look forward to all your hardwork!

[Birdnerdy 1538]

Pimpernel's ears perk up.

[BathRugMan 559]

Beltran blinks, just once.

[Ayevia 141]

I) Full Name:   Luxeanna 'Lux' Du Couteau

 

II) Any existing ties, worth notice:  None.

 

III) Place of origin:  The Du Couteau Estates

 

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Music, but with the side dish of literature and arts.

 

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Salvian

 

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards:   From when I was young, I had a love for music - and i wish to share it with everyone. 

 

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do:

 

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war?: peace

 

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently?: to the south. 

 

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment?:  Anti-enlightenment

 

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic? The inner chambers.

 

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with? Every 16 years. 

 

OOC Section:

 

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name?  You guys already know ^~^

 

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence? Nay! Let's get this party started! 

[Razorshawl 13]

 

I) Full Name:   Luxeanna 'Lux' Du Couteau

 

II) Any existing ties, worth notice:  None.

 

III) Place of origin:  The Du Couteau Estates

 

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Music, but with the side dish of literature and arts.

 

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Salvian

 

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards:   From when I was young, I had a love for music - and i wish to share it with everyone. 

 

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do:

 

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war?: peace

 

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently?: to the south. 

 

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment?:  Anti-enlightenment

 

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic? The inner chambers.

 

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with? Every 16 years. 

 

OOC Section:

 

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name?  You guys already know ^~^

 

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence? Nay! Let's get this party started! 

 

 

I will let your future projects stay blank because you are currently working with me on a few. Welcome to the Bards Guild! I can't wait to see what more you have in store!

[Solenoden 3]

I) Full Name: Solenoden Azirus

II) Any existing ties, worth notice: Salvus Peacekeepers, Valdeg Lumber company, Salvus Alchemist's common, The Enchanted                                                            book valiase

III) Place of origin: Malinor, Anthos

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Literature

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Salvian

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards: To further my enlightenment 

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do: Help build the Salvian Library and write a few of my own books

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war? Peace

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently? In the South

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment? Anti-Enlightenment

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic? The inner chamber

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with? Every 16 Years

OOC Section:

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name? Yes, Gavin De Bruyn

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence? Nope

[Razorshawl 13]

 

I) Full Name: Solenoden Azirus

 

II) Any existing ties, worth notice: Salvus Peacekeepers, Valdeg Lumber company, Salvus Alchemist's common, The Enchanted                                                            book valiase

 

III) Place of origin: Malinor, Anthos

 

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Literature

 

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Salvian

 

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards: To further my enlightenment 

 

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do: Help build the Salvian Library and write a few of my own books

 

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war? Peace

 

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently? In the South

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment? Anti-Enlightenment

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic? The inner chamber

 

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with? Every 16 Years

 

OOC Section:

 

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name? Yes, Gavin De Bruyn

 

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence? Nope

 

 

Wondrous! I can't wait to see what kind of work you will help the Bards Guild to achieve! Come and let us have a grand time!

[Roopak 21]

I) Full Name: Roopak Khalin

 

II) Any existing ties, worth notice: Overseer of the Salvian Syndicate, Owner of Khalin Agriculture

 

III) Place of origin: Southern Lands

 

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Literature

 

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Salvian

 

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards: To improve my enlightenment, and study literature.

 

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do: Write my own books, help with the Salvian Library and maybe collect books from ruins and such.

 

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war? Peace, of course!

 

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently? The south

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment? Anti-Enlightenment 

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic? The Inner Chamber

 

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with? Every 16 years an election takes place.

 

OOC Section:

 

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name? I assume you know

 

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence?  Nope, not at the moment.

 

 

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[Republic of Salvus 118]

 

I) Full Name: Roopak Khalin

 

II) Any existing ties, worth notice: Overseer of the Salvian Syndicate, Owner of Khalin Agriculture

 

III) Place of origin: Southern Lands

 

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Literature

 

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Salvian

 

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards: To improve my enlightenment, and study literature.

 

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do: Write my own books, help with the Salvian Library and maybe collect books from ruins and such.

 

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war? Peace, of course!

 

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently? The south

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment? Anti-Enlightenment 

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic? The Inner Chamber

 

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with? Every 16 years an election takes place.

 

OOC Section:

 

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name? I assume you know

 

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence?  Nope, not at the moment.

 

 

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Accepted, welcome to the Bard's Guild, Roopak.

 

[Razorshawl 13]

 

I) Full Name: Roopak Khalin

 

II) Any existing ties, worth notice: Overseer of the Salvian Syndicate, Owner of Khalin Agriculture

 

III) Place of origin: Southern Lands

 

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Literature

 

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Salvian

 

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards: To improve my enlightenment, and study literature.

 

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do: Write my own books, help with the Salvian Library and maybe collect books from ruins and such.

 

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war? Peace, of course!

 

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently? The south

 

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment? Anti-Enlightenment 

 

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic? The Inner Chamber

 

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with? Every 16 years an election takes place.

 

OOC Section:

 

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name? I assume you know

 

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence?  Nope, not at the moment.

 

 

Welcome to the Bards Guild! I hope to see your hardwork paid off in the near future! I can't wait to see what you shall bring to this Guild!

[sambooka 2]

I) Full Name: Caelik Tyelka

 

II) Any existing ties, worth notice: Other than Salvus, Laureh'lin

 

III) Place of origin: Laureh'lin

 

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Music

 

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Salvian

 

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards: I wish to help spread the joys of music

 

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do: Writing songs to reflect on history.

 

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war? Peace

 

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently? In the south of Athera, east of the Elven lands.

 

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment? Anti-Enlightenment

 

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic? The Council ( Inner Chamber)

 

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with? Every 16 years, coinciding with the Salvian election period.

 

OOC Section:

 

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name? You already have my skype.

 

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence? Nope

[Razorshawl 13]

 

I) Full Name: Caelik Tyelka

 

II) Any existing ties, worth notice: Other than Salvus, Laureh'lin

 

III) Place of origin: Laureh'lin

 

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Music

 

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Salvian

 

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards: I wish to help spread the joys of music

 

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do: Writing songs to reflect on history.

 

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war? Peace

 

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently? In the south of Athera, east of the Elven lands.

 

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment? Anti-Enlightenment

 

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic? The Council ( Inner Chamber)

 

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with? Every 16 years, coinciding with the Salvian election period.

 

OOC Section:

 

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name? You already have my skype.

 

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence? Nope

 

 

Welcome to the Guild! I look forward to all your hard work!

[KKKSloot 3]

I) Full Name: Raggnar Grey

II) Any existing ties, worth notice: Gavin Blacksmith co.

III) Place of origin: Eruthos Canyon

IV) Intention of desired strand, of the trinity (Arts, music or literature) for specialism: Music

V) Current status of Citizenship (Salvian, or otherwise): Werdenberg

VI) Reasoning in becoming of the Bards: I enjoy life and music alike. Id like to express myself in both with friendly people as well as keep the realm of Athera peaceful. My culture also supports music very much and I strive to keep my homeland's heritage in line.

VII) Potential projects you may aspire to do: Not sure i will see what the gods bring me. I do plan to write a song based on the hardships of man.

VIII) Does Salvus represent peace, or war?  Peace

IX) Where is the Republic located, currently? The skirts of Embermoore, and the forest of addrallan.

X) Which holds more heavier punishment: Racism or Anti-Enlightenment? Anti-enlightment.

XII) Which body holds highest power within the Republic? Council of salvian authorities.

XII) How often may the Curator of the Bards be changed, and what does this coincide with? Every sixteen years as well as the election period.

OOC Section:

I) Do you have Skype, for contact and general purposes? If so, what is your Skype name? yes I do it is Elijahwatt.

II) Do you have any questions, thoughts or confusions about what the Bards are, or what they do: or even, just wanting to challenge its existence? None at all.

 I look forward to seeing my fellow bard brothers.