Hhmm they are officially criminals so i could say that elf can become thief in ferelden is opportunity... so bards are outlawed but as law and authorities tolerate corruption in orlais is another matter but still being bard isn't something that admit publicly same as thief so yep bards are criminals that are secretly approved among nobility and corrupted system same as blood mages in tevinter but there they can be more open about blood magic...
Not rly ferelden law doesn't fuction that at all so you are making that up loghain and howe were trying pull that off but this way no way approved by law or nobility they could succeed as darkseid would do same pulling such thing in any society.And nope as i said ferelden may have corrupted element hah it have because it would naive think that any organisation doesn't have but in any way ferelden doesn't promote corruption like orlais.
Where are bards illegal or outlawed? Talk about making something up.
BTW, my source for laws in Ferelden-Wiki
Ferelden is a relatively temperate nation in the far southeast of Thedas, historically populated by a simple militaristic culture that has only begun to "civilize" in the last few centuries. The Andrastian Chantry is now revered by the 90% of the population.[2]Fereldan cities are considered virtually anarchic by the standards of most outsiders. The Fereldan desire for freedom has engendered a cultural mistrust of law enforcement, and 'laissez-faire' attitudes in general. While the worst offenses are quickly put down, many others are ignored and citizens are often left to make their own justice. Petty theft is common, as guardsmen will only go out of their way to deal with serious disruptions. Commerce is given little official scrutiny as long as taxes are paid; businesses such as brothels and gambling halls are not only tolerated, but expected.[21]
But nice argument to try and say I just made it up.