A bard plays a musical instrument. This card implies expertise, rightly or wrongly applied.
Upright Meaning
- Person. A person (perhaps a bard, a rogue, a ranger, or an artificer) with exactly the right skills for the task at hand.
- Creature or Trap. A creature with abilities similar to those of a bard, ranger, or rogue, such as expertise in one or more skills.
- Place. A place (such as a guild hall) where skilled folk gather to share their expertise.
- Treasure. A treasure with practical use, such as a musical instrument or a tool.
- Situation. A situation that requires and rewards the expert application of practical skills.
Reversed Meaning
- Person. A person who believes themself an expert but isn't actually helpful.
- Creature or Trap. A creature that relies on brute strength instead of skill or stealth.
- Place. A place where children learn the basics of useful skills.
- Treasure. A wildly impractical treasure with no actual use, unwieldy to wear or display.
- Situation. A situation stemming from someone's expertise being overlooked or ignored.