ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bard

So, have you ever heard someone tell a really good story or sing a really cool song? That person might be a bard! A bard is someone who tells stories and plays music for others to enjoy.

Back in the old days, bards didn't have TV or YouTube. They would travel around telling stories and singing songs for people to listen to. Sometimes they would even play music on an instrument like a harp or a lute.

Bards were really important because they helped teach people about history and about different cultures. They would tell stories about famous people or events, and people would listen and learn.

Today, we still have bards, but they might go by different names. Some people might call them storytellers or musicians. But no matter what you call them, their job is the same: to entertain us with their stories and their music.

So if you ever meet a bard, make sure to listen carefully to their stories and songs. You might learn something new and have a lot of fun at the same time!