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	[[Performing\|Performance Skill]]		[[Performing\|Performance Skill]]

			[[Cythra/Spells\|Transcendent Bard Cythra's Discussion of Bard Enchantes]]

	===General Magic===		===General Magic===

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	If this is your first time attempting to use magic in Elanthia, it is a good idea to play around with this first spell a bit, and get a feel of the timing and nature of your newfound magical abilities. To do so, all you need do is '''PREPARE CARE''', wait until you feel fully prepared to cast your spell, then '''CAST'''.		If this is your first time attempting to use magic in Elanthia, it is a good idea to play around with this first spell a bit, and get a feel of the timing and nature of your newfound magical abilities. To do so, all you need do is '''PREPARE CARE''', wait until you feel fully prepared to cast your spell, then '''CAST'''.

	It should be noted that there are several types of spells that you will encounter as you progress: standard, ritual, battle, targeted, and cyclic. Caress of the Sun is a cyclic spell, which means that once you cast it, it will last until you either '''RELEASE''' it, or run out of mana to fuel it. You can learn more about the various spell types through the [[magic\|General Magic Page]].		It should be noted that there are several types of spells that you will encounter as you progress: standard, ritual, battle, targeted, and cyclic. <s>Caress of the Sun is a cyclic spell, which means that once you cast it, it will last until you either '''RELEASE''' it, or run out of mana to fuel it.</s> You can learn more about the various spell types through the [[magic\|General Magic Page]].

	As you move around with this spell active, you may notice that it will drain more or less of your mana depending upon your present location. You can use the '''PERCEIVE''' or '''CONCENTRATE''' command to take stock of how much mana is available to you in any given room. The higher the mana in that area, the easier the casting will be on your [[Attunement]].		<s>As you move around with this spell active, you may notice that it will drain more or less of your mana depending upon your present location.</s> You can use the '''PERCEIVE''' or '''CONCENTRATE''' command to take stock of how much mana is available to you in any given room. The higher the mana in that area, the easier the casting will be on your [[Attunement]].

	'''''Okay, I get it, I can cast spells. Now what?'''''		'''''Okay, I get it, I can cast spells. Now what?'''''

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Non-Combat

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	[[Performance]] will be the most important skill for a Bard to train thoroughly outside of combat. You can type '''PLAY HELP''' for assistance with understanding how to create sweet, sweet music from your instruments. When you first begin, you will want to '''PLAY SCALES OFF-KEY ON''' <instrument>. This is the easiest type of song to perform, and the best for those who are just starting out. As your performance skill progresses, you will be able to move along to more advanced melodies. For optimal training, you will want to try to find songs that you can play "with only the slightest hint of difficulty." If the style of song is too easy or too complex for your skill range, you will not learn as well, and you may find that some instruments prove to be more challenging than others.		[[Performance]] will be the most important skill for a Bard to train thoroughly outside of combat. You can type '''PLAY HELP''' for assistance with understanding how to create sweet, sweet music from your instruments. When you first begin, you will want to '''PLAY SCALES OFF-KEY ON''' <instrument>. This is the easiest type of song to perform, and the best for those who are just starting out. As your performance skill progresses, you will be able to move along to more advanced melodies. For optimal training, you will want to try to find songs that you can play "with only the slightest hint of difficulty." If the style of song is too easy or too complex for your skill range, you will not learn as well, and you may find that some instruments prove to be more challenging than others.

	You will need to train at least 3 additional [[Lore_skillset\|Lore]] skills to satisfy your Guildleaders' requests, and while Performance and Bardic Lore will not count towards these, [[Tactics]], [[Scholarship]], [[Appraisal]], and all of the [[crafting\|general crafting skills]] will. It is a good idea to '''APPRAISE''' almost anything to begin learning the skill, though you will find that items of high value, bundles of skins, and gem pouches will tend to grant the most experience. [[Scholarship]] is easily learned at low ranks by either teaching or listening to classes. Where groups of adventurers are gathered, there is almost always a class already going, or somebody who is willing to listen to one. If you wish to see if there are any teaching sessions active in the room you are in, you can '''ASSESS TEACH''', or you can also use '''TEACH HELP''' to learn how to start your own class. Please refer to the [[crafting\|General Crafting Page]] for further information pertaining to the various disciplines and methods of training for [[Forging]], [[Engineering]], [[outfitting_skill\|Outfitting]], [[alchemy_skill\|Alchemy]], and [[enchanting_skill\|Enchanting]]. You may also wish to '''FORAGE GRASS''' or '''FORAGE VINE''' and attempt to '''BRAID''' them to train the [[~~Mechanical Lore skill~~]] (~~Note: this method of training will only be available until the crafting split~~ ~~has~~ ~~been~~ ~~fully~~ ~~completed~~). If you wish to work your [[Bardic Lore]] outside of combat, the most reliable methods include either '''WHISTLE PIERCING''', or utilizing one of our special '''[[Practice_command\|PRACTICE]]''' techniques once you have been deemed worthy to learn these abilities.		You will need to train at least 3 additional [[Lore_skillset\|Lore]] skills to satisfy your Guildleaders' requests, and while Performance and Bardic Lore will not count towards these, [[Tactics]], [[Scholarship]], [[Appraisal]], and all of the [[crafting\|general crafting skills]] will. It is a good idea to '''APPRAISE''' almost anything to begin learning the skill, though you will find that items of high value, bundles of skins, and gem pouches will tend to grant the most experience. [[Scholarship]] is easily learned at low ranks by either teaching or listening to classes. Where groups of adventurers are gathered, there is almost always a class already going, or somebody who is willing to listen to one. If you wish to see if there are any teaching sessions active in the room you are in, you can '''ASSESS TEACH''', or you can also use '''TEACH HELP''' to learn how to start your own class. Please refer to the [[crafting\|General Crafting Page]] for further information pertaining to the various disciplines and methods of training for [[Forging]], [[Engineering]], [[outfitting_skill\|Outfitting]], [[alchemy_skill\|Alchemy]], and [[enchanting_skill\|Enchanting]]. You may also wish to '''FORAGE GRASS''' or '''FORAGE VINE''' and attempt to '''BRAID''' them to train the [[Engineering]] skill (and some Appraisal as well!). If you wish to work your [[Bardic Lore]] outside of combat, the most reliable methods include either '''WHISTLE PIERCING''', or utilizing one of our special '''[[Practice_command\|PRACTICE]]''' techniques once you have been deemed worthy to learn these abilities.

	[[Survival_Skillset\|Survival]] skills should not be overlooked, as your Guildleaders will require that you have some proficiency with at least 4 skills from within this category. While you can cover evasion, skinning, stealth, and perception in combat, you may wish to utilize others outside of combat as well. You can '''FORAGE''' or '''COLLECT''' items to train both the [[Outdoorsmanship_skill\|Outdoorsmanship]] and [[Perception]] skills simultaneously. Common forageables include rocks if you are outdoors, or dust bunnies if you are indoors (though remember to use the singular subject in your syntax, e.g. '''FORAGE ROCK''' or '''COLLECT DUST BUNNY'''). You can train [[Locksmithing]] by attempting to '''DISARM''' and '''PICK''' boxes that you may find when you '''LOOT''' the bodies of creatures you have killed. Remember that you will need a lockpick to do this, and there is a chance that you may sustain injury if they are booby trapped and you fail to disarm them properly. [[First Aid]] can be trained by '''TEND'''ing bleeding wounds on yourself or others, and also by '''STUDY'''ing various [[Anatomy Charts]]. You can train [[Athletics]] by either '''CLIMB'''ing or using '''CLIMB PRACTICE''' to attempt to scale challenging obstacles, or by simply moving directionally through bodies of water. Lastly, you can attempt to train [[stealing_skill\|Thievery]] if you are willing to risk the consequences. Be aware though, stealing from others is a good way to get yourself arrested, killed, or both. You have been warned!		[[Survival_Skillset\|Survival]] skills should not be overlooked, as your Guildleaders will require that you have some proficiency with at least 4 skills from within this category. While you can cover evasion, skinning, stealth, and perception in combat, you may wish to utilize others outside of combat as well. You can '''FORAGE''' or '''COLLECT''' items to train both the [[Outdoorsmanship_skill\|Outdoorsmanship]] and [[Perception]] skills simultaneously. Common forageables include rocks if you are outdoors, or dust bunnies if you are indoors (though remember to use the singular subject in your syntax, e.g. '''FORAGE ROCK''' or '''COLLECT DUST BUNNY'''). You can train [[Locksmithing]] by attempting to '''DISARM''' and '''PICK''' boxes that you may find when you '''LOOT''' the bodies of creatures you have killed. Remember that you will need a lockpick to do this, and there is a chance that you may sustain injury if they are booby trapped and you fail to disarm them properly. [[First Aid]] can be trained by '''TEND'''ing bleeding wounds on yourself or others, and also by '''STUDY'''ing various [[Anatomy Charts]]. You can train [[Athletics]] by either '''CLIMB'''ing or using '''CLIMB PRACTICE''' to attempt to scale challenging obstacles, or by simply moving directionally through bodies of water. Lastly, you can attempt to train [[stealing_skill\|Thievery]] if you are willing to risk the consequences. Be aware though, stealing from others is a good way to get yourself arrested, killed, or both. You have been warned!

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Combat

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	One of the other most important combat skills that will be required for your training is the [[Tactics skill]]. You can '''BOB''', '''WEAVE''', '''CIRCLE''', or '''SHOVE''' your opponents to increase your knowledge of this technique.		One of the other most important combat skills that will be required for your training is the [[Tactics skill]]. You can '''BOB''', '''WEAVE''', '''CIRCLE''', or '''SHOVE''' your opponents to increase your knowledge of this technique.

	Beyond training just your weapon and defensive techniques, there are many other skills that you can potentially be learning while in combat. Depending on what you're hunting, you may be able to '''SKIN''' the creature after it has died if you have an edged blade handy, thereby teaching you [[Skinning]]. Remember to always '''LOOT''' your fallen foes as well -- though this will not train any skills, you may find valuable treasure hidden among their remains. You can '''HIDE''' and '''STALK''' the critters if you wish to enhance your [[Stealth_skill\|Stealth skills]]. Once you have gained 10 ranks in [[Appraisal]], you can begin to '''APPRAISE''' <creature> to gain a better understanding of how you may fare against it. The '''HUNT''' command will help provide details of who or what else is in your immediate vicinity, while granting [[Perception]] experience. You may also wish to utilize your [[Bardic Lore]] skill by using '''SCREAM HAVOC''', '''SCREAM CONCUSSIVE''', and '''WHISTLE PIERCING''' once these abilities are available to you.		Beyond training just your weapon and defensive techniques, there are many other skills that you can potentially be learning while in combat. Depending on what you're hunting, you may be able to '''SKIN''' the creature after it has died if you have an edged blade handy, thereby teaching you [[Skinning]]. Remember to always '''LOOT''' your fallen foes as well -- though this will not train any skills, you may find valuable treasure hidden among their remains. You can '''HIDE''' and '''STALK''' the critters if you wish to enhance your [[Stealth_skill\|Stealth skills]]. Once you have gained 10 ranks in [[Appraisal]], you can begin to '''APPRAISE''' <creature> to gain a better understanding of how you may fare against it. The '''HUNT''' command will help provide details of who or what else is in your immediate vicinity, while granting [[Perception]] experience. You may also wish to utilize your [[Bardic Lore]] skill by using '''SCREAM HAVOC''', '''SCREAM CONCUSSIVE''', and '''WHISTLE PIERCING''' once these abilities are available to you.

			'''Note that upon joining the guild you will be taught [[Bardic Screams\|Scream Havoc, Scream Concussive]] and {{com\|practice\|practice breathing}}'''.

	You can also work your magical skills while you hunt as well. It can be a good idea to give yourself an edge in combat by buffing up with such spells as [[Rage of the Clans]], [[Harmony]], and [[Manifest Force]] once you have access to them, though any spells can be cast while you hunt for general training purposes. The hunting grounds are also where you will have the opportunity to train your [[Debilitation]] and [[Targeted Magic]] skills. Please refer to the [[magic\|General Magic Page]] for a more detailed explanation of how to utilize these types of spells in combat.		You can also work your magical skills while you hunt as well. It can be a good idea to give yourself an edge in combat by buffing up with such spells as [[Rage of the Clans]], [[Harmony]], and [[Manifest Force]] once you have access to them, though any spells can be cast while you hunt for general training purposes. The hunting grounds are also where you will have the opportunity to train your [[Debilitation]] and [[Targeted Magic]] skills. Please refer to the [[magic\|General Magic Page]] for a more detailed explanation of how to utilize these types of spells in combat.

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	===General Crafting===		===General Crafting===
	[[crafting\|Main Crafting Page]]		[[crafting\|Main Crafting Page]]


			==Finding More Help==
			Finding your community and additional IC (in character) and OOC (out of character) help is much more easier now. You can join the DR [[Discord]] at any time and secure an invite to a Guild Discord or you can find any of the following characters below that have volunteered their time to assisting new and returning characters:

			;Volunteers may sign up or remove their names at will.
			* [[Mentor]]
			<!--- Please keep the Mentor on top and add your name alphabetically below. -->


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Bardic Spell Progression

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	For your first twenty circles, you will receive 1 additional [[Spell_slot_progressions\|spell slot]] each time you advance within the guild.		For your first twenty circles, you will receive 1 additional [[Spell_slot_progressions\|spell slot]] each time you advance within the guild.

	Assuming you're still first circle, and have already picked up [[Caress of the Sun]] as your first spell, you should find yourself with 1 spell slot still remaining, and the option to choose between the following spells: [[~~Glythtide's~~ ~~Joy~~]], [[Aura of Tongues]], [[Eillie's Cry]], [[Faenella's Grace]], or [[Breath of Storms]].		Assuming you're still first circle, and have already picked up [[Caress of the Sun]] as your first spell, you should find yourself with 1 spell slot still remaining, and the option to choose between the following spells: [[Aether Wolves]], [[Aura of Tongues]], [[Eillie's Cry]], [[Faenella's Grace]], or [[Breath of Storms]].

	Since all of these spells have a learning cost of only 1 spell slot, you are able to choose whichever one you prefer. As you weigh your options, there are three primary factors to keep in mind:		Since all of these spells have a learning cost of only 1 spell slot, you are able to choose whichever one you prefer. As you weigh your options, there are three primary factors to keep in mind:

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Examples

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	\| [[~~Glythtide~~'s ~~Joy~~]]		\| [[Faenella's Grace]]
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2nd		\| 2nd
	\| [[~~Faenella's~~ ~~Grace~~]]		\| [[Breath of Storms]]
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3rd		\| 3rd
	\| [[~~Breath~~ ~~of Storms~~]]		\| [[Aether Wolves]]
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| 4th		\| 4th
			\| [[Glythtide's Joy]]
⚫	\|
	\|		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| 5th		\| 5th
	\| [[Aether Wolves]]
⚫	\| 2
⚫	\|-
	\| 6th
	\| [[Eillie's Cry]]		\| [[Eillie's Cry]]
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~7th~~		\| 6th
	\|		\|
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~8th~~		\| 7th
	\| [[Hodierna's Lilt]]		\| [[Hodierna's Lilt]]
	\| 2		\| 2
		⚫	\|-
			\| 8th
			\| [[Whispers of the Muse]]
		⚫	\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| 9th		\| 9th
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	\| 7th		\| 7th
	\| [[~~Glythtide~~'s ~~Joy~~]]		\| [[Redeemer's Pride]]
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| 8th		\| 8th
		⚫	\|
	\| [[Redeemer's Pride]]
	\| 1		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| 9th		\| 9th
⚫	\|
⚫	\|
⚫	\|-
⚫	\| 10th
	\| [[Drums of the Snake]]		\| [[Drums of the Snake]]
	\| 2		\| 2
		⚫	\|-
		⚫	\| 10th
		⚫	\|
		⚫	\|
	\|}		\|}

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	\| 2nd		\| 2nd
	\| [[~~Glythtide's~~ ~~Joy~~]]		\| [[Aether Wolves]]
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3rd		\| 3rd
			\| [[Glythtide's Joy]]
	\|
	\|		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| 4th		\| 4th
	\| [[~~Aether~~ ~~Wolves~~]]		\| [[Faenella's Grace]]
	\| 2		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
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	\| 7th		\| 7th
			\| [[Demrris' Resolve]]
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	\|		\| 2
	\|-		\|-
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	\| 9th		\| 9th
	\| [[~~Demrris~~' ~~Resolve~~]]		\| [[Hodierna's Lilt]]
	\| 4		\| 2
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	\|}		\|}


	===Outfitting Your Bard===		===Outfitting Your Bard===

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	{{Cat\|Player guides,New player guides,Guild player guides,Newbie Guide Contest}}		{{Cat\|Bards,Player guides,New player guides,Guild player guides,Newbie Guide Contest}}

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	[[Survival_Skillset\|Survival]] skills should not be overlooked, as your Guildleaders will require that you have some proficiency with at least 4 skills from within this category. While you can cover evasion, skinning, stealth, and perception in combat, you may wish to utilize others outside of combat as well. You can '''FORAGE''' or '''COLLECT''' items to train both the [[Outdoorsmanship_skill\|Outdoorsmanship]] and [[Perception]] skills simultaneously. Common forageables include rocks if you are outdoors, or dust bunnies if you are indoors (though remember to use the singular subject in your syntax, e.g. '''FORAGE ROCK''' or '''COLLECT DUST BUNNY'''). You can train [[Locksmithing]] by attempting to '''DISARM''' and '''PICK''' boxes that you may find when you '''LOOT''' the bodies of creatures you have killed. Remember that you will need a lockpick to do this, and there is a chance that you may sustain injury if they are booby trapped and you fail to disarm them properly. [[First Aid]] can be trained by '''TEND'''ing bleeding wounds on yourself or others, and also by '''STUDY'''ing various [[Anatomy Charts]]. You can train [[Athletics]] by either '''CLIMB'''ing or using '''CLIMB PRACTICE''' to attempt to scale challenging obstacles, or by simply moving directionally through bodies of water. Lastly, you can attempt to train [[stealing_skill\|Thievery]] if you are willing to risk the consequences. Be aware though, stealing from others is a good way to get yourself arrested, killed, or both. You have been warned!		[[Survival_Skillset\|Survival]] skills should not be overlooked, as your Guildleaders will require that you have some proficiency with at least 4 skills from within this category. While you can cover evasion, skinning, stealth, and perception in combat, you may wish to utilize others outside of combat as well. You can '''FORAGE''' or '''COLLECT''' items to train both the [[Outdoorsmanship_skill\|Outdoorsmanship]] and [[Perception]] skills simultaneously. Common forageables include rocks if you are outdoors, or dust bunnies if you are indoors (though remember to use the singular subject in your syntax, e.g. '''FORAGE ROCK''' or '''COLLECT DUST BUNNY'''). You can train [[Locksmithing]] by attempting to '''DISARM''' and '''PICK''' boxes that you may find when you '''LOOT''' the bodies of creatures you have killed. Remember that you will need a lockpick to do this, and there is a chance that you may sustain injury if they are booby trapped and you fail to disarm them properly. [[First Aid]] can be trained by '''TEND'''ing bleeding wounds on yourself or others, and also by '''STUDY'''ing various [[Anatomy Charts]]. You can train [[Athletics]] by either '''CLIMB'''ing or using '''CLIMB PRACTICE''' to attempt to scale challenging obstacles, or by simply moving directionally through bodies of water. Lastly, you can attempt to train [[stealing_skill\|Thievery]] if you are willing to risk the consequences. Be aware though, stealing from others is a good way to get yourself arrested, killed, or both. You have been warned!

	Magic training is the final category that you will need to focus on. You will be required to train at least 4 magic skills initially (Elemental Magic not included), and eventually a 5th once you have passed the 30th circle. Though basic casting techniques were touched upon earlier in this guide, it is highly recommended that you reference the [[magic\|General Magic Page]] for all of your specific needs regarding spellcasting. Just be sure to always cast your spells at challenging mana levels, and if you are training with cyclic style spells, remember to '''RELEASE''' them and re-cast them when you notice that they are no longer granting fresh experience gain. Additionally, for Bards especially, [[cambrinth]] usage can be immensely helpful in terms of reducing the strain of [[mana]] usage upon our [[attunement]], so it is highly recommended that you attempt utilize the [[Arcana skill]] in your training.		Magic training is the final category that you will need to focus on. You will be required to train at least 4 magic skills initially (Elemental Magic not included), and eventually a 5th once you have passed the 30th circle. Though basic casting techniques were touched upon earlier in this guide, it is highly recommended that you reference the [[magic\|General Magic Page]] for all of your specific needs regarding spellcasting. Just be sure to always cast your spells at challenging mana levels, and if you are training with cyclic style spells, remember to '''RELEASE''' them and re-cast them when you notice that they are no longer granting fresh experience gain. Additionally, for Bards especially, [[cambrinth]] usage can be immensely helpful in terms of reducing the strain of [[mana]] usage upon our [[attunement]], so it is highly recommended that you attempt to utilize the [[Arcana skill]] in your training.

	==Additional Resources==		==Additional Resources==