Hi everyone. This is my first post in a while even though I'm a long time
reader. You'll be hearing alot more from me.

Books - Haven't really ready any bard specific novels, but if you're
thinking of dabbling in the fantasy genre, you MUST read the Wheel of Time
series by Robert Jordan. This guy is described as a cross between J.R.R.
Tolkien and Stephen King. He is an amazing writer and hands down my fav.
It's currently an 8 book series (most recent was released September 98) and
he plans on writing more until they bury him. (Also, there is an EverQuest
type RPG planned to come out sometime this year based on this game. It's not
going to be mass-multiplayer, but it looks to be pretty kick-ass
www.wheeloftime.com )

Soerbaird - I understand we have a member participating in this chain. I
love the idea behind your guild and I was actually considering applying,
however I don't understand why so much money is required to be a member.
Correct me if I'm wrong, isn't it somewhere along the lines of 100pp to join
and a monthly fee besides? I am an officer in the largest and arguably
oldest online gaming guild (The Syndicate www.thesyndicate.org ) and we
don;t charge our members any fees. Understandably if Verant implements Guild
housing we will require fees to help fund a guild house, but currently there
is no reason to collect from our members, unless of course you're doing it
for "future necessities".

As far as this chain goes, I gotta say you guys and gals are the best. I
have quite a few characters (sue me, I can't seem to pick a favorite) and I
belong to a few mailing lists, and everyone can't hold a candle to this bard
list. I honestly do think it's a certain type of person that plays a bard.
That said, here's the man behind my mask:

-Dan Bouchard (pronounced BOO-SHARD with emphasis on SHARD) - yes, I am
related to NHL Hall of Fame goaltender Dan Bouchard
-Age: 24
-Systems Analyst (CNE, MCSE + I) for Butler International
-Percussionist of 16 years/Aspiring singer
-Currently resides in North Jersey close enough to NYC to participate in the
lunacy, yet far enough away where I have the quiet of the country.

--Danner Bramblethorn
"Bard Extraordinaire, Norrath's Life-Taking, Heart-Breaking, Sweet-Talking
Most Eligible Bachelor"
"Lieutenant of Dragon Fire Squad"
"Member of Arx Draconis Guards"
"Casual Survivor"
"More Titles Than You"
--The Syndicate--