Millicent draws you aside. "Be aware, Bandochel, that there is more than courtly opportunity waiting afore you. Westfenster Palace is surrounded by the City of Hondelet, which as you can imagine encompasses the largest concentration of Bardbrood members of anywhere in the land. It's likely that even The Muse dwells there, at least part of the time."
Your ears perk up. With respect to the Port Covens Bardbrood:
It sounds as if the artistic community of Brenton's capital is several orders of magnitude more compelling. Something to consider exploring; or is it folly to think you'll have even more time at liberty in a more illustrious court?
"If you're so inclined, look for the Bardic Elder Raphael, and say that Millicent sent you."