Becoming a Bard is the first level of training to be a Druid. This is equivalent to the Philosophus Degree in Hermeticism.
At this level of training, the student is expected to memorize large amounts of knowledge, from History to Lore. One means committing such things to memory is to compose songs and poems. Bards can also be great entertainers.
As a Bard, the individual should have working knowledge of the metaphysical and medicinal properties of herbs and stones. In our order, a bard should also have thorough knowledge of the
Alternative Medicine Religion.
Metaphysical practices of a Bard in our Order should include some form of Meditation and various means of expressing Individual Creativity. Also, due to the memorizing requirements, various practices that enhance Memory might also be good. Scientology Techniques and Contemplation Exercises are both examples of this.
To get to the next degree, Ovate, the individual must learn Alternative Medicine and sharpen his or her Rationalizing abilities and Intuition.