Encyclopedia - Bard: Encyclopedia - Bard
A bard is a poet or singer, in religious or feudal contexts. Bard - Etymology. The word is a loanword from Proto-Celtic *bardos, ultimat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard College: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard College - Politics
Bard is widely regarded as one of the most left-leaning colleges in the country. In 2005, the Princeton Review ranked it as the second-mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard College: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard College - History
The college was originally founded under the name St. Stephen's, in association with the Episcopal church of New York City, and changed i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale 1985: Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale 1985
The Bard's Tale (Tales of the Unknown: Volume I) is a computer fantasy role-playing game created by Interplay Productions in 1985 and dis...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Quotes: Though No One Can Go Back And Make A Brand New Start, Anyone Can Start From Now And Make A Brand New Ending.
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.   - Carl Bard &nbs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alexander Bard: Encyclopedia - Alexander Bard
Alexander Bard (born March 17, 1961 in Motala) is a Swedish author, songwriter, producer, singer and actor. He began his music career in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brobdingnagian Bards: Encyclopedia - Brobdingnagian Bards
The Brobdingnagian Bards are a Celtic music group from Austin, Texas. They derived their name from the kingdom of coarse giants described...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard On The Beach: Encyclopedia - Bard On The Beach
Bard on the Beach is Western Canada's largest professional Shakespeare festival, which is held every year in Vanier Park, in Vancouver, B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale Iii: Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale Iii
The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate is a computer fantasy role-playing game created by Interplay Productions in 1988. (It is the second se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard Soviet Union: Encyclopedia - Bard Soviet Union
The term bard (барды) came to be used in the Soviet Union in the early 1960s (and continues to be used in Russia today) for popular ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aois-dàna: Encyclopedia - Aois-dàna
The Aois-dàna (Gaelic, meaning lit. "people of the arts"; often translated as "bards") served as advisers to nobles and chiefs of clans ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pundit India: Encyclopedia - Pundit India
A pandit or pundit (Devanagari: पन्दित) is a Hindu Brahmin who has memorized a substantial portion of the Vedas, along with t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celtic Polytheism: Encyclopedia - Celtic Polytheism
Celtic polytheism (also called Druidic polytheism) is the term for the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts. Celtic polyt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gorsedd: Encyclopedia - Gorsedd
A gorsedd (IPA /'gɔrsɛð/), occasionally spelled gorseth, plural gorseddau, is a community of bards. The word means "throne" in Welsh. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brian Fargo: Encyclopedia - Brian Fargo
Brian Fargo is a computer game developer and notable game industry figure. In 1983 Fargo co-founded Interplay Entertainment, where he wor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vacuum Band: Encyclopedia - Vacuum Band
Vacuum is a Swedish synth pop musical group formed in 1996 by Alexander Bard. The history of the group can be divided into two distinct p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Awen: Encyclopedia - Awen
Awen is a Welsh word historically used to describe the divine inspiration of gifted bards in Welsh legend, and sometimes ascribed to musi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 555: Encyclopedia - 555
555 - Events. Beginning of the Nan Liang Dynasty. First ruler is Nan Liang Xuan Di. Chinese Liang Dynasty: Liang Yuan Di succeeded by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bardic Name: Encyclopedia - Bardic Name
A bardic name is a pseudonym used, in Wales, by poets and other artists, especially those involved in the eisteddfod movement. The term b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blackguard: Encyclopedia - Blackguard
Barbarian Bard Cleric Druid Fighter Monk Paladin Ranger Rogue Sorcerer Wizard In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Blackguard...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cleric Dungeons & Dragons: Encyclopedia - Cleric Dungeons & Dragons
Barbarian Bard Cleric Druid Fighter Monk Paladin Ranger Rogue Sorcerer Wizard In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, cleric is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Taliesin: Encyclopedia - Taliesin
For the studio established by Frank Lloyd Wright, see Taliesin (studio). Taliesin or Taliessin (c. 534–c.599) is the earliest poet of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard College: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard College - Programs And Associated Institutes
Bard has developed several innovative graduate programs and research institutes, including the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brian Boru: Encyclopedia - Brian Boru
Brian Bóruma mac Cennétig (941 - 1014) ( known as Brian Boru in English) was High King of Ireland (1002-1014) . Although the exact deta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Volsung: Encyclopedia - Volsung
Volsung Cycle In Norse mythology, Volsung was murdered by the Geatish king Siggeir and avenged by one of his sons, was Sigmund. Volsung w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale 1985: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale 1985 - Sequels
The Bard's Tale was both a best-seller and a critical success, and produced three official sequels: The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knig...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard On The Beach: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard On The Beach - History
Bard on the Beach was started in 1990 by current artistic director, Christopher Gaze. The self-stated goal of the festival was to provide...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard On The Beach: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard On The Beach - The Site
Bard is located in Vanier Park just below the Burrard Street Bridge in Vancouver. It consists of two Stages, The Mainstage and The Dougla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard - Uses
In modern Wales the Gorsedd of Bards is a society whose honorary membership is those who have done great things for Wales. In the 20th ce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale 1985: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale 1985 - Trivia
According to Bill Heineman (programmer of The Bard's Tale III) the name of the overall series was to be Tales of the Unknown, and the thr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale 1985: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale 1985 - Gameplay
The Bard's Tale is a straightforward "dungeon crawl". The objective is to gain experience and advance your characters' skills through ran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale 1985: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale 1985 - Novels
A series of novels based on The Bard's Tale were published by Baen Books during the 1990s. Although the books had little in common with t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale 1985: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale 1985 - Legacy
The Bard's Tale inspired countless imitations, and is featured on many "top ten RPG games of all time" lists. Despite its age, the origin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale Ii - Trivia
Bill Heineman (programmer of The Bard's Tale III) has said that the original name of this game was to be Tales of the Unknown - Volume II...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale Iii: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale Iii - Trivia
Michael Cranford, who designed and programmed the first two Bard's Tale games, was not involved in this third game due to returning to un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale 1985: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale 1985 - Story
The following text from the box cover summarizes the premise: Long ago, when magic still prevailed, the evil wizard Mangar the Dark threa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard - Etymology
The word is a loanword from Proto-Celtic *bardos, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *gwerh2: "to raise the voice; praise". The word ent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Bard's Tale 2004: Encyclopedia Ii - The Bard's Tale 2004 - Story
The plot involves "a sardonic and opportunistic musician and adventurer, driven by carnal rather than noble pursuits. The Bard is not int...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale Ii - Story
A wizard named Saradon, having heard the news of your victory over the evil wizard Mangar, contacts you with dire news: lawless mercenari...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale Iii: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale Iii - Story
You receive a letter from a dying man who informs you that, during a celebration of your defeat of the evil wizard Mangar, his true maste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale Construction Set: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale Construction Set - Created Games
The following games are known to have been created using The Bard's Tale Construction Set: The Bard's Lore: The Warrior and The Dragon, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Bard's Tale 2004: Encyclopedia Ii - The Bard's Tale 2004 - Gameplay
Completely unlike the classic Bard's Tale games, this game is in a 3D environment with the player watching his single controllable charac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard's Tale Construction Set: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard's Tale Construction Set - Sample Scenario
Included with the software was a sample scenario which you could play and learn from, entitled Star Light Festival. Set in the small rund...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bard Soviet Union: Encyclopedia Ii - Bard Soviet Union - Types Of Songs
Bard Soviet Union - Tourist song. During the Brezhnev era of stagnation in the history of the Soviet Union, camping, especially its ext...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Hill Hewitt: Encyclopedia Ii - John Hill Hewitt - Bard Of The Confederacy
In 1825, Hewitt wrote "The Minstrels Return from the War" and published it through his brother in Boston. The song eventually became a su...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Hill Hewitt: Encyclopedia Ii - John Hill Hewitt - Early Life And Career
Hewitt was born in Maiden Lane, New York, into a musical family. His father was an influential music publisher, composer, and musician; h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Hill Hewitt: Encyclopedia Ii - John Hill Hewitt - Hewitt In The South
Hewitt moved to Augusta, Georgia, in 1823 to join his father's theatrical troupe. Their theatre burned down soon after his arrival, but H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mercedes Lackey: Encyclopedia Ii - Mercedes Lackey - Related Writers
Mercedes Lackey is a protegee of Marion Zimmer Bradley, and got her start writing short stories in Bradley's story collections. In her us...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holly Lisle: Encyclopedia Ii - Holly Lisle - Books
Unless otherwise noted, books on this list are fantasy. Holly Lisle - Arhel. 1992 Fire in the Mist (Available to download from Baen Fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tales From The Public Domain: Encyclopedia Ii - Tales From The Public Domain - Synopsis
Homer is told that he has an overdue book from the library, which he checked out when Bart was a baby. Before he returns it, he reads fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celtic Polytheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Celtic Polytheism - Worship
According to Poseidonius and later classical authors Gaulish religion and culture were the concern of three professional classes—the dr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celtic Polytheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Celtic Polytheism - Research
Three main types of sources provide information on Celtic polytheism: the minted coins of Gaul, the sculptural monuments associated with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celtic Polytheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Celtic Polytheism - Syncretism With Other Forms Of Polytheism
The locus classicus for the Celtic gods of Gaul is the passage in Julius Caesar's Commentarii de Bello Gallico (52–51 BC; The Gallic Wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celtic Polytheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Celtic Polytheism - Religious Castes
Celtic polytheism - Druids. A Druid (often cited as being from the Celtic: "Knowing [or Finding] the Oak Tree") was a member of the lea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celtic Polytheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Celtic Polytheism - Festivals
Insular sources provide important information about Celtic religious festivals. In Ireland the year was divided into two periods of six m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celtic Polytheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Celtic Polytheism - Cults Within Celtic Polytheism
The notion of the Celtic pantheon as merely a proliferation of local gods is contradicted by the several well-attested deities whose cult...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celtic Polytheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Celtic Polytheism - Extent Of Celtic Polytheism
As the religion of the ancient Celts, the shifts in the fortunes of Celtic Polytheism coincided with those of its people. The Celts, like...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celtic Polytheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Celtic Polytheism - Cosmology And Eschatology
Little is known about the religious beliefs of the Celts of Gaul. They believed in a life after death, for they buried food, weapons, and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dark Ages Computer Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Dark Ages Computer Game - Politics
One of the other prizes given to Dark Ages by Dave Kennerly is the political system. At the time of this writing, only two towns have a p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dark Ages Computer Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Dark Ages Computer Game - Classes
Dark Ages computer game - Peasant. The Peasant is what you are before you are anything. The Peasant is the newborn Aisling, who must le...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dark Ages Computer Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Dark Ages Computer Game - Medenia Classes
A Medenia class player can learn new skills and spell and use new equipment. For a player to upgrade from their current class to its resp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dark Ages Computer Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Dark Ages Computer Game - Legend
"The golden cities I once loved lay fathoms deep beneath grey seas" - The Silver Arm, Jim Fitzpatrick There were no ill-stars during t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dark Ages Computer Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Dark Ages Computer Game - Storyline
The backstory essentially is that a long time past, the people called Tuatha de Danaan ("Children of Danaan") arrived in the lands of Tem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dark Ages Computer Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Dark Ages Computer Game - Calendar
Dark Ages time is approximately eight times faster than Earth time. It is measured in the following ways: 1 Temuair Day = 3 Hours 1 Temu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dark Ages Computer Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Dark Ages Computer Game - Religion
Dark Ages was given two unique gifts amongst the "Legend of Darkness"-based games by David Kennerly. The first is religion. The game spor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Literature: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Literature - History
Polish literature - Middle Ages. The earliest monuments of Polish literature date back to the Middle Ages. Inspired by Christian tradit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Literature: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Literature - List Of Names
Polish literature - Writers and novelists. Main article: List of Polish language authors Writers in chronological order of birth: Igna...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edward Chris Von Muir: Encyclopedia Ii - Edward Chris Von Muir - Skills
Edward Chris von Muir - Hide. Edward runs off of the screen, Hiding from the battle. Though he receives no damage, he can no longer att...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ruslan And Lyudmila: Encyclopedia Ii - Ruslan And Lyudmila - Characters And Setting
… Svetozar, Grand Prince of Kiev: bass Lyudmila, his daughter: soprano Ruslan, a Kievan knight, Lyudmila’s betrothed: baritone Ratmi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Azerbaijan: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Azerbaijan - Ashiqs
Main article: Ashiq Ashiqs are travelling bards who sing and play the saz, a form of lute. Their songs are semi-improvised around a commo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crowd Control Mmorpg: Encyclopedia Ii - Crowd Control Mmorpg - Everquest
In the EverQuest game, crowd control is usually handled by the Enchanter and Bard classes, who can mesmerize ("mez") opponents through sp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Skyrim: Encyclopedia Ii - Skyrim - Notable Places
Skyrim - Haafingar Solitude. The home of the famous Bards' College, Haafingar is also one of Skyrim's chief ports, and ships from up an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Rock: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Rock - History
Russian rock - The early 60's. Prior to the late sixties, music in the Soviet Union was divided into two groups: music published by the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maelgwn Hir Ap Cadwallon: Encyclopedia Ii - Maelgwn Hir Ap Cadwallon - Maelgwn In Legend
Elias Gruffydd preserved the following mythological tradition in a manuscript he wrote in the mid-16th century, although some critics bel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brian Boru: Encyclopedia Ii - Brian Boru - Cultural Heritage
The family descended from him (the O'Briens) subsequently ranked as one of the chief dynastic families of the country (see Chiefs of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brian Boru: Encyclopedia Ii - Brian Boru - Royal Ascent
When Brian's father died, the kingship of Thomond passed to his older brother, Mathgamain, and when Mathgamain was killed in 976, Brian r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gwenc’hlan Le Scouëzec: Encyclopedia Ii - Gwenc’hlan Le Scouëzec - Neo-druidism
He became Grand Druid "Pœllgor" on April, 1 1979, and thereafter he became the Grand Druid of Brittany, at Per Loisel on November, 1 198...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brian Boru: Encyclopedia Ii - Brian Boru - Popular Image
The popular image of Boru as a ruler who managed to unify the regional leaders of Ireland in order to free the land from a 'Danish' (Viki...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brian Boru: Encyclopedia Ii - Brian Boru - The Dal Gcais
Main article: The Dal gCais. Brian Boru was from a group of people so obscure that they adopted a fictitious, but more prestigious name, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brian Boru: Encyclopedia Ii - Brian Boru - History
In 964, Brian Boru's older brother, Mathgamain, claimed control over the entire province of Munster by capturing the Rock of Cashel, capi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brian Boru: Encyclopedia Ii - Brian Boru - Cultural Heritage
The family descended from him (the O'Briens) subsequently ranked as one of the chief dynastic families of the country (see Chiefs of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dark Age Of Camelot: Encyclopedia Ii - Dark Age Of Camelot - Classes
The classes in the game are: Albion: Armsman, Cabalist, Cleric, Friar, Heretic (Catacombs), Infiltrator, Mercenary, Minstrel, Necromancer...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bard: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bard
bard: A singer or reciter of epic poems. (See also: Bard , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Bards: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Bards
BARDS - the bards (bardoi) were a class of Druids who were the poets & singers who kept alive valuable oral traditions through son...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bards: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Bards
Bards (Celtic, bardoi) A class of Druids who were the poets and singers who kept alive oral traditions through song. These songs (call...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bard: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Bard
BARD:  An ancient teacher who taught by the use of poems and song. They were a class of Druid who were the poets and singers that...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bard: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Bard
Bard (from Latin bardus from Gaulish and old Brythonic probably bardos cf Welsh bardd)   Exalted one, initiate, teacher; one of t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bardien: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Bardien
BARDIEN: Welsh plural for Bards.   (See also: BARDIEN , Witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Music Magick: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Music Magick
MUSIC MAGICK: Also known as Bard Magick. This is a spell created in song, a popular method used by the Celts.   (See also: MUS...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Music Magick: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Music Magick
MUSIC MAGICK - also called a Song Spell. This is a spell created in song, a popular Celtic method of spell casting seen used in the my...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ilmatar: Spiritual Dictionary On Ilmatar
Ilmatar: ("ILL-mah-tar"): Finnish goddess; mother of the waters. Creation goddess impregnated by the wind to give birth to t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Eisteddfod: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Eisteddfod
Eisteddfod (Welsh) (from eistedd to sit)   A session; a festival of competitions in music and poetry, presided over and organized...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Katha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Katha
katha: (Sanskrit) "Story; discussion."   Also, the literary form involving the telling of stories. Kathakas are bards,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gorsedd: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Gorsedd
Gorsedd (Welsh) A throne, seat, chair; an assembly of the Bards; now, the Assembly of Bards that directs the National Eisteddfod. Acco...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gorilla: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Gorilla
Gorsedd (Welsh) A throne, seat, chair; an assembly of the Bards; now, the Assembly of Bards that directs the National Eisteddfod. Acco...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fili: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Fili
FILI: The Old Irish word means "poet" or "bard", and is often erroneously used in place of the word "Druid.&q...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Narada: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Narada (naaradha)
Narada: Narada (Naaradha). Sage-bard; traveled the world chanting Narayana. Famous for creating disputes, resulting in solutions fo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Idun: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Idun
Idun (Idunn) (Icelandic, Scandinavian) (from id rejuvenation)   Norse goddess of eternal youth; the oldest of the moon god Ivaldi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alawn: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Alawn
Alawn (Welsh) (from alaw song, harmony)   One of the three primitive Bards, the disciples of Tydain Tad Awen by whom Druidism was...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Barddas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Barddas
Barddas (Welsh) A collection of manuscripts illustrating the teachings of the Druids, awarded the prize at the Llangollen National Eis...   » Read the article