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November 9, 2025

Bard Tiers

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Bard Tiers define how many stories you can create, how much storage is available, and how collaboration features scale. They ensure a smooth start for newcomers while rewarding experienced creators who publish regularly and uphold Talescape’s standards.

Tiers apply only to Bards (authors). Dreamers (players) are not affected.

1. Apprentice

The first step for every Bard - a welcoming tier for newcomers to learn the ropes and share their first tales.

Tier Type: Free

Includes:

  • 3 stories
  • 250 MB storage per story
  • 2 collaborators
  • Cloud sync included
  • Eligible for contests and public publishing

This tier activates automatically when you create your Talescape account.

2. Journeyman

Granted automatically once a Bard publishes a quality-rated release - recognition for consistency and care.

Tier Type: Auto-unlock

Includes:

  • 10 stories
  • 500 MB storage per story
  • 5 collaborators
  • Enhanced uploads and collaboration features
  • Unlocks automatically via a rated release

Once you reach this tier, your upload capacity and collaboration limits increase automatically.

3. Maestro

A mark of mastery and trust. Reserved for seasoned creators who publish regularly and uphold Talescape’s community and content standards.

Tier Type: Manual upgrade

Includes:

  • Unlimited stories
  • 1 GB storage per story
  • 10 collaborators
  • Early contest invitations and pilot opportunities
  • Eligible for featured placement

This tier is granted manually by the Talescape team based on consistency, quality, and professional engagement.

4. Contest Participation

Contest entries do not count toward your story limit. You can always participate in contests, regardless of your tier or how many active stories you currently have.