The Bard class, introduced in the year 350 AF, is the most aesthetic of all classes; its members mastering the skills of Swashbuckling, Voicecraft, and Harmonics. Original members of the class were also affiliated with the Bards Guild, created at the same time by Ralph Mercadia under the direction of Lord Scarlatti. With the introduction of auto-class and houses, the influence of bards spread out beyond Cyrene, the city where the guild was based. Despite this freedom, many bards still join House Ty Beirdd where they eagerly pursue an artistic lifestyle.