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It is very similar to DnD, but in this world there are both Minstrels and Bards. Bards weave epic yarns, poems, and songs through a ritual similar to that of enchanting runes (eg. through the use of magic) whereas minstrels are regular traveling musicians. Bards use incantations to lace certain words or phrases with magic (typically through an enchanted quill). This process takes a good amount of concentration and is typically done on down time (though bards of legend have been known to weave new songs in the field of combat). They can also enchant their instruments, and can try to subtly manipulate those around them.