[...apparently, he does not have a concussion. that's good. however, most of this is going way, way, way over her head. she's never heard of magic that could be learned, either you were born with it or you weren't. but, waitaminute--]

--bards! I know a bard. Travelled with one, actually. She said she'd teach me how, but we never got around to it.

I asked what would be required of the board to convert it to what you seek.