1448 The Bard Respiren "And there are among them composers of verses whom they call Bards; these ...applaud some, while they vituperate others.":: -Diodorus Siculus:: The Bard is the poet and storyteller, the keeper of traditions. The Bard's knowledge and skill with the word, as a creative force, can summon Nature's magic. :: -The Progress of the Bard-:: Principle Beginner [Ollaire]::Apprentice Satirisist [Drisac]:: ::Pillar [Cli] :: Noble Stream [Anruth]:: 'a stream of pleasing praise issues from him, and a stream of wealth to him' ::Doctor of Poetry [Ollamh]:: ':: :: :: :: Composers [Master] and [Mistress]:: "One touch of nature makes the whole world kin." - The Master Bard.:: :: 'Ollahm holds the Gold branch, Anruth, the silver, and before that they carried the bronze tipped branch.'