Bard College (Whispers)

Not much is known about the Bardic College of Whispers except that the headquarters is located somewhere in Nulala, and even that is rumor. As is the way of the College of Whispers. By joining this college, a person gives up their identity and becomes a part of the network of spies that is the College of Whispers.

The College of Whispers trains in silence, blending in, and secrets. Thusly not much is known about the innerworkings, but it is common knowledge among royalty and military leaders, if you want information, you pay the College of Whispers. Though even paying them is mysterious, as they almost always seem to know when they are needed, and arrive in the most mysterious ways.

A master of secrets often makes their way onto counsels in inner chambers of Kings and powerful men and women. Allowing for direct contact with the college, or at least as direct as one gets.

Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover secrets and turn them against others through extortion and threats.

Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason, members of this college rarely reveal their true nature. They typically claim to follow some other college, or they keep their actual calling secret in order to infiltrate and exploit royal courts and other settings of power.