diff --git a/bard-whistle.lic b/bard-whistle.lic
index cd86fbc748..55b489ee3b 100644
--- a/bard-whistle.lic
+++ b/bard-whistle.lic
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ no_kill_all
 class Whistle
   def initialize
     @combat_scripts = ['hunting-buddy', 'combat-trainer']
-    exit unless DRStats.guild == 'Bard' && DRSkill.getrank('Bardic Lore') < 1750
+    exit unless DRStats.guild == 'Bard' && DRSkill.getrank('Bardic Lore') < 1750 && DRStats.circle >= 18
     passive_loop
   end