Note: These rules are pending approval from Their Excellencies, Sacred Stone.
The rules for this year's Baronial Bard Competition are as follows:There are two rounds, if needed.
Round 1: Tell a story, sing a song or otherwise perform a prepared piece about who you are in your persona. The piece must be something that you would have experienced in your specific time/place.
Round 2: This will require a SCAdian tale, long or short, spoken, sung or played. It can be a firsthand experience, or a long cherished tale. This would include filk, and 'no lie, there I was' stories.
You will need to submit a letter to the Coronets stating your interest in the Baronial Bard position. The Coronets will have an interview with each candidate.
Please know that this competition will be be judged and the Baronial Bard chosen by Their Excellencies, Oshi and Sine, Sacred Stone. As with all Baronial Notables the choice is at the whim of the Baron and Baroness.