NK - Pillaging Prose

[Hugh & Belinda Niewoehner]

Scott Fridenberg wrote:
>     Another, less common, activity is known as firewalking.   One or more
> bards wander into a camp, perform a few pieces, if they are welcome, then move
> on to the next camp.  The idea being for the bards to entertain the general
> populace instead of just each other.  Of course some camps don't want bards
> performing.  Usually they will let you know, some politely, some not.  If you
> don't have a thick skin firewalking is probably not for you.

A good example of this is Mikal the Ram.  You feed him booze he
performs.  An equitable trade for such a talented Norseman.  

And don't forget the sing along fires.  Not terribly coomon around here
but they tend to be fun.  Regular performing types are welcome to do do
a piece or two but the major  entertainment is the attendees themselves.
And don't worry if you cannot hold a tune.  As the quote goes..."If you
can't sing well, sing loud."  This kind of fire is what the kingdom
songbooks etc. were created for.

	Damon