The source is quite reliable. Check the official eq page.

Naeeldar

-----Original Message-----
From: SteelWolf <steelwolf@...>
To: eqbards@onelist.com <eqbards@onelist.com>
Date: Friday, December 03, 1999 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: [eqbards] From EQCasters (and added to the FAQ)

>From: SteelWolf <steelwolf@...>
>
>What is the source of this answer? I believe the reason there is no icon
>is to allow the song to stack with the song of another bard. Testing
>conducted by many Bards&Caster pairs clearly indicates this song has a
>3-pulse duration.
>
>Ariell Thudnerwolf, Karana
>
>> From: "Snicker Furfoot, Esq." <snicker@...>
>>
>> Q: Why is there no Icon for the Bard Mana Song (Cassindra's Chorus of
>> Clarity)?
>>
>> A: There are different types of Bard Songs. Most Bard Songs leave an icon
>> on your character because the song has a duration - usually 5 to 15
>> seconds. Each time the Bard sings the song she renews the duration - this
>> means that a Bard who continues to sing the song can potentially keep the
>> song effect going indefinitely.
>>
>> Some Bard songs do not have durations - you receive the effect when the
>> Bard sings it, but will not get another "dose" until she sings it again.
>> Cassindra's Chorus of Clarity (the mana song) is one of these songs - it
>> does not have an actual duration, so you don't get an icon on your

screen.

>
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