The keen eyed among you might recognize the backdrop as the Archer’s Guild! I have spent a ton of time there, being a Bard, but did you know there is more to it than arrows and bows? There are also violins and bows! And applause and bows! Don’t worry, it’s not an English lesson! Today we will go over how to become a Performance Bard!

Quick Bard Guide

First, before you will be allowed to perform, you must have a soulstone! This is necessary to become a shooty Bard, anyway, so you should consider grabbing one! From there, you will need to also join one of the Grand Companies! Sorry, no neutrality in the world of music!

You could join the Order of the Twin Adders…

Lopp at the Adders’ Nest

The Immortal Flames….

Lopp at the Immortal Flames HQ

Or the cool and fashionable Maelstrom! It’s up to you! Choose wisely!

Lopp at Maelstrom Command

Next, after signing up with the Maelstrom or some other thing, head back to Gridania, particularly Mih Khetto’s Amphitheatre! Just next to the aetheryte, you’ll find Simpkin (x:10.5, y:8.5)!

Old Gridania map

Be sure to not just gloss over his agreement!

Simpkin holding a harp

After that, you’re all set! Open up your actions and under performance, you’ll find a slew of instruments to try out! Happy Performing!!

Lopp playing harp at Mih Ketto’s Amphitheatre