Heralds of Ceolund
In the world of Gallilir, Bards have a duty that goes beyond bringing joy and merriment to the masses. The bards of Gallilir act as messengers of important events which have come to pass. These bards are known as heralds and are specifically appointed by the Gallilir Bard Union.
Someone who has built great renown for themselves working across the land as a bard can receive a summons from the Union. The bard will be placed under a series of tests and be met with one of the Elven seers of Ceolund. If they pass their tests they'll be granted a masterfully crafted seal enchanted with magic.
Once a bard becomes a herald, they are allowed to be brought to historical events as an official witness to pass the information onto the masses. Members of the College of Lore attend many important diplomatic moments in history, while members of the College of Valour attends battles to report and retell what happened.
The role of the Herald is especially important as their retelling is what is added to the history books, so only the most skilled and trustworthy bards are given the opportunity to become a Herald.
Career
Qualifications
Heralds are required to under go extensive education overseen by the Ceolitian Theocracy and the professors of the Bardic Union College based in Ceolund. This education involves several years of study and adventuring on the school's behalf.
Career Progression
A Herald spends rough 7 years studying at the Bard's College of Ceolund. The first three years are spent learning magic, studying musical theory and prose, and sharpening one's performance skills. Once these three years are complete, students are sent to travel the world for four years under the college's employ. During these travels they are to work with local guilds, assist common folk and follow story threads.
At the completion of these four years, the Herald candidate will be required to submit their adventures to the World Chronicle for review and at least one story from their adventures must have cultural or historical relevance. Once complete, an exam which covers a wide range of topics from official chronicle history, musical theory, prose and magic must be completed. Once successful, the Herald candidate is interviewed by their professors and a representative of the Tir Navian church. During this interview it is decided whether the bard has the temperament to become a Herald and they state their intention of where they wish to focus their efforts. If successful they are officially recognized as a Herald of the World Chronicle and is directly employed by the Ceolitian Theocracy.
Bards who fail any of these steps are welcome to re-attempt the stage they were at.
Payment & Reimbursement
Bards of Ceolund are paid the equivalent of 4gp a day by the Ceolund government. They must travel back to Ceolund and deliver new additions to the World Chronicle to receive compensation for their efforts.
Other Benefits
Heralds are officially recognized as diplomats of Ceolund. They are given a permanent apartment on the higher level of the dorms in Ceolund, an official seal of the college which grants them easy access to any allied country and to nobility. Additionally, they are considered a feature act wherever they play, having the local governments advertise any show they wish to perform.
Perception
Purpose
The Heralds of Ceolund are storytellers who are actively writing the history of the world as it happens, and relaying that information back out into the greater world to improve education and knowledge in Gallilir.
Social Status
Heralds are considered to be a part of the upper echelons of society in Ceolund. They are well respected by Ceolund's allies as well, as they must under go heavy training in order to allowed to become a Herald.
Demographics
Only about 2% of the population of Ceolund would fall under this profession. This is compared to the roughly 15% of the population who'd be known as bards, and 25% who would be recognized as artists.
Alternative Names
Bards, Chroniclers
Type
Public Services
Demand
The role is not heavily in demand, but becoming one is heavily sought after
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