- This page is about the house of Bards. For other uses, please see Bards (disambiguation).
| Ty Beirdd | |
| Leader | Sancero Beaumains Velprece |
| Patron | Valnurana |
| Leadership Style | Elected Autocracy |
| Founder | Ralph Mercadia |
| City | Cyrene |
| Classes Permitted | Bard, Serpent, Priest, Paladin, Runewarden, Magi, Sylvan, Druid, Sentinel, Monk, Jester, and Shaman |
| House Tutor | Una Brau |
| Heraldric Arms | Argent, a canton Azure and three harps in pale Gules |
| Icon | None |
Located in the heart of the Vashnars within the Garden of the Arts in Cyrene, members of the House of Ty Beirdd dedicate their lives to their art, no matter if that art is created with paint and canvas or rapiers and song. The House has expanded upon the initial paths offered by the Guild so that all members are encouraged to develop their own unique, artistic passion.
History
Ralph Mercadia (born 5 Sarapin, 264 AF) was a singer and performer. During a casual festival of the arts, he learned the songs of Scarlatti. The God of the Arts encouraged him to continue to develop the lyrical ballads and melodic skills of the Bard. Ralph's labour led to the formation of both the Bard class and Bards Guild. The guild was founded on the 21st day of Mayan, in the year 350 AF. Its arrival had been long anticipated by the world and was received with much enthusiasm and fanfare, befitting of the Guild's nature as the performers and artists of the realms.
House Leadership
Bard Lords
The following held the title of Bard Lord, as Guildmasters of the Bards Guild.
- Ralph Mercadia
- 21 Mayan, 350 AF - 19 Chronos, 365 AF
- After the creation of the Bard class, Ralph formed the Bards Guild. It was his dream for the Guild to be like an Academie of Music, seeking potential and talent in new members: "Great artists of today who seek to become better, and the great bards of tomorrow who may someday supercede them."
- Riashain a'Bertal
- 19 Chronos, 365 AF - 1 Glacian, 372 AF
- Syrah Ta'sa
- 1 Glacian, 372 AF - Valnuary, 378 AF
- Riashain a'Bertal
- Valnuary, 378 AF - Valnuary, 381 AF
- Dumas s'Lessen
- Valnuary, 381 AF - 16 Glacian, 395 AF
Provosts of Aestheticism
The following held the title of the Provost of Aestheticism, as House leaders of Ty Beirdd.
- Dumas s'Lessen
- 16 Glacian, 395 AF - 9 Lupar, 399 AF
- Corwin al'Dejan
- 9 Lupar, 399 AF - Valnuary, 427 AF
- Peladoris
- Valnuary, 427 AF - 7 Glacian, 451 AF
- Sancero Beaumains Velprece
- 9 Glacian, 451 AF - Present
Patrons
- Lord Scarlatti
- Scarlatti was the only Patron of the Bards Guild and the initial Patron of Ty Beirdd.
- Lady Selene
- On 5 Daedalan, 371 AF, after Scarlatti fell into a deep slumber, Ty Beirdd embraced Selene as their new Patron.
- Lady Valnurana
- At the close of the year 458 AF, the Lady of Sleep and Dreams became the new Patron of Ty Beirdd.
Culture
Members of Ty Beirdd are often hired to perform at both public and private events. Bard-classed associates of the House often join House members in grouping together to perform chorales as well, benefiting the audience with an experience like no other.
At the stroke of midnight each 1st of Sarapin, members of the House can be found in Cyrene's Dancing Boar Inn, performing for anyone wishing to attend the annual New Year's Concert.
Another concert, called simply the Ero Concert, was initially held each year during the month for which it was named, in the Garden of the Arts to honour Lady Selene. In more recent times, the locations and themes of the event were altered at the discretion of the host to allow performers more freedom in choosing subject matter for their pieces.