# Bardic Hearth (Albion)

**Entity Type:** Building

**Also Known As:** Singer's Hut, Sangerstube

## Properties

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Category | Public Service |
| Region | Albion |
| Required Tier | [Waders](../population-tiers/waders.md) |
| Dimensions | 5x5 (7x7 with roads) |

## Description

Public service building that provides Population and Happiness area effects to nearby Celtic residences. The Bardic Hearth is a cultural gathering place where bards perform traditional Celtic music and stories.

## Costs

**Build Cost:** 250 Gold, 5 Timber

**Maintenance:** -8 gold/min

## Area Effects

| Effect | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Population | +1 |
| Happiness | +1 |

## Placement

| Requirement | Value |
|-------------|-------|
| Road Required | Yes |
| Warehouse Required | Yes |

## Specialists

### Aodhan, Master Lutist of the Scathach

**Rarity:** Epic

**Type:** Civic Specialist

**Effects on Residences in Range:**
- Happiness from Bardic Hearth (if supplied): +1
- Prestige from Bardic Hearth (if supplied): +2

**Improves:** Bardic Hearth, Residences

## Related Buildings

- [Market (Albion)](./market-albion.md)
- [Taberna (Latium)](./taberna-latium.md)
- [Aleatorium (Albion)](./aleatorium-albion.md)
- [Theater (Albion)](./theater-albion.md)
