Bastion Bards Hot 100

Wondering what the weekly hottest singles are? Come find the Bastion Bards Hot 100 (BBHot 100) charts, the industry record record chart for bardic creations.

The BBHot 100 appears as a billboard when evoked by standing within 10 steps of it's base and singing: " "

Located in the silver docks, the wall where this chat sits has become a popular attraction. The locals have designated an official activator who's responsible for summoning the Chart text every 10 min.

Methodology
The true methodology of the BBHot 100 is a kept a secret. As a matter of fact nobody knows who actually curates the BBHot 100 Mural. Many a curious individual has staked out the wall at the end of each week, but no creature was sighted making any alterations.

That being said it is speculated that the chart algorithm must account for many factors like: Recording Sales, Cover bands, Public Discourse, Freshness, etc. Until now while some of it's ranking have been contested, nobody had ever disputed the presence of any piece's worthiness to appear on the chart.

Mechanics
The mural makes it's update every Sunday at precisely midnight. The Chart also tracks the number of weeks a piece has held a spot on the BBHot 100, as well as positional changes.

The wall itself has been confirmed to be a result of a "Programmed Illusion" Spell. This means whomever created the wall must have been a powerful caster with access to magic of the seventh tier.

Controversy
3 Years ago a rumor spread that it was in fact Oraf the Red, the right hand man for Duke Corrian himself who curated the chart.This was based on the discovery of a handkerchief found at the foot of the chart bearing the insignia of the Duke. Oraf, a well known lover of ballads and guitars.

The duke's office was inundated with ballads calling for Oraf's removal as he clearly had his bias towards country music. Oraf himself vehemently denied allegations, stating: "While I have great respect for whomever is behind the BB Hot 100, I am clearly not the maker. For I'd rather be free to play and search for my own soul rather than muddle in prestige."

Most consider Oraf's defense to be unconvincing. After a full weeks of attention it was discovered that the Chart had updated, all the while Oraf had been under constant supervision. As such his was no longer considered a candidate for the owner of the BBHot 100.