[Nytingale's Instruments, Showroom]
The traveling caravan is well stocked with supplies for the most discriminating music lover. Pegs line the walls, holding tools and completed items, while a half-finished lyre is held in place by clamps on a workbench near the door. A shifting bead curtain covers the back wall of the room. You also see a hanging sign, the caravan door, a peg-board with some stuff on it, a wooden counter with some stuff on it, a battered folding table with some stuff on it, a curving wicker basket, and a slanted wooden rack with some stuff on it.
Obvious exits: none.

Nytingale al'Danae, Lutier

Before you buy, some information about my merchandise.
All sales are final, so best to know before you spend your coin.

Jackets are not pocketed, however they are cut loosely,
and may be worn over armor.

The shagreen instrument cases are of medium size, and
will hold a lute or mandolin easily. The leather long pouches
are of a size to hold a flute or whistle or anything about that
big that you care to put in. The drum pouch is just what it
sounds like - of a good size to hold a bodhran or tambourine.
Temple drums are much deeper than a bodhran, and won't
fit in a drum pouch.

Instruments are sold as is, and will not be altered by
me - removing the inlay would weaken the instrument,
and carving just plain can't be undone.

On the peg-board you see a drum stick, a supple black leather flute pouch, a lacquered scarlet instrument case painted with golden wrens, a pale blue shagreen drum pouch with a gilded phoenix latch, a deep blue woolen jacket with carved rowan buttons and an ebony violin bow.

a drum stick is 180 Dokoras

You are certain that the drum stick weighs exactly 5 stones.
You are certain that the drum stick is worth exactly 180 dokoras.

a supple black leather flute pouch is 3157 Dokoras
Long and narrow, the pouch is cinched by a blue-white crystal phoenix on a suede thong. A tiny nightingale perched on the branch of a linden tree is embossed along the bottom of the case, the mark of the maker, Nytingale al'Danae.

The flute pouch is a container, and can be opened and closed.
The flute pouch is fairly soft.
It appears that the flute pouch can be worn attached to a belt.
You are certain that the flute pouch weighs exactly 15 stones.
You are certain that the flute pouch is worth exactly 3157 dokoras.

a pale blue shagreen drum pouch with a gilded phoenix latch is 4059 Dokoras
Red-gold citrines glint along the tips of the phoenix's upraised wings like flickering flames. A circle of dancing herons is embossed in low relief along the top of the pouch.

The drum pouch is a container, and can be opened and closed.
The drum pouch is fairly hard.
It appears that the drum pouch can be slung over one shoulder.
You are certain that the instrument case weighs exactly 15 stones.
You are certain that the drum pouch is worth exactly 4059 dokoras.

a lacquered scarlet instrument case painted with golden wrens is 4961 Dokoras
Tiny birds swirl and turn along the sides of the case. The clasp is formed in the shape of the Bards' Guild crest -- a wren perched atop a fisted gauntlet over a golden lute. A discreet brass tag on the bottom of the case bears the mark of its maker, a gilded nightingale perched on the branch of a linden tree.

A lacquered instrument case reads:
"Crafted by Nytingale al'Danae"

The instrument case is a container, and can be opened and closed.
The instrument case is a bit flexible.
It appears that the instrument case can be slung over one shoulder.
You are certain that the drum pouch weighs exactly 15 stones.
You are certain that the instrument case is worth exactly 4961 dokoras.

a deep blue woolen jacket with carved rowan buttons is 1804 Dokoras
An embroidered badge bearing the crest of the Bards' Guild is sewn near the shoulder-line on the right sleeve. The deep cuffs are turned back and buttoned to mid-arm, allowing freedom of movement while playing.

The woolen jacket is incredibly pliant.
It appears that the woolen jacket can be worn.
You are certain that the woolen jacket weighs exactly 35 stones.
You are certain that the woolen jacket is worth exactly 1804 dokoras.

an ebony violin bow is 631 Dokoras
A gilded nightingale is inlaid along the bow's handle.

You are certain that the violin bow weighs exactly 5 stones.
You are certain that the violin bow is worth exactly 631 dokoras.

On the wooden counter you see a pear-shaped bloodwood rebec with an amber-inlaid soundhole, a polished flamewood lap harp, an elegant tiger maple cittern with an inlaid compass rose on the soundbox, a polished mahogany psaltery inlaid with a fragile band of jade vines, an oiled fishtail oak cistre with an elaborately carved fretwork rose and a delicate silverwillow lyre embellished with carved mermaids and seashells.

a pear-shaped bloodwood rebec with an amber-inlaid soundhole is 7035 Dokoras
Fernleaf agate tips the tuning pegs, the translucent green-flecked white stone contrasting nicely with the instrument's intricate grain.

The bloodwood rebec appears to be a stringed instrument.
You are certain that the bloodwood rebec is crafted from wood.
You are certain that the bloodwood rebec is of good quality.
You are certain that the bloodwood rebec is strung with a set of four gut strings.
You are certain that the bloodwood rebec is in perfect tune.
You are certain that the bloodwood rebec needs a bow to be played.
You are certain that the bloodwood rebec weighs exactly 10 stones.
You are certain that the bloodwood rebec is worth exactly 7035 dokoras.

a polished flamewood lap harp is 27060 Dokoras
No paint or stain obscures the wood's red and gold grain-lines. Carving is minimal -- a delicate rose at the end of the graceful curved arm. Instead, the maker has chosen to highlight the beauty of the wood, with its spiral grain and glorious, intense coloration. A simple gold plaque is affixed to the bottom of the soundboard, positioned to rest against the musician's heart as he plays.

A flamewood lap harp reads:
Nytingale al'Danae

The lap harp appears to be a stringed instrument.
You are certain that the lap harp is crafted from wood.
You are certain that the lap harp is finely made.
You are certain that the lap harp is strung with a set of eight gut strings.
You are certain that the lap harp is in perfect tune.
You are certain that the lap harp weighs exactly 30 stones.
You are certain that the lap harp is worth exactly 27060 dokoras.

an elegant tiger maple cittern with an inlaid compass rose on the soundbox is 8118 Dokoras
Slivers of blue-green malachite form the primary points of the compass, the color emphasizing the red-gold veining of the wood. Aligned in a circle around it, the secondary points are made of slightly bubbled honey amber, with tiny pieces of ivory in an outer ring forming the tertiary directions. While the compass rose will never prevent the Bard from getting lost in the first place, the sweet tone and sheer beauty of the instrument will keep him company wherever his feet may take him.

The tiger maple cittern appears to be a stringed instrument.
You are certain that the tiger maple cittern is crafted from wood.
You are certain that the tiger maple cittern is of good quality.
You are certain that the tiger maple cittern is strung with a set of six gut strings.
You are certain that the tiger maple cittern is in perfect tune.
You are certain that the tiger maple cittern needs a pick to be played.
You are certain that the tiger maple cittern weighs exactly 15 stones.
You are certain that the tiger maple cittern is worth exactly 8118 dokoras.

a polished mahogany psaltery inlaid with a fragile band of jade vines is 12628 Dokoras
Tiny jeweled birds perch within the vine thicket, some chasing each other in a madcap dance, others singing gaily, and still others caring for nestlings. Over it all, twenty-four strings await the musician's skill to bring the pictured avian serenade to life.

The mahogany psaltery appears to be a stringed instrument.
You are certain that the mahogany psaltery is crafted from wood.
You are certain that the mahogany psaltery is of good quality.
You are certain that the mahogany psaltery is strung with a set of twenty-four gut strings.
You are certain that the mahogany psaltery is in perfect tune.
You are certain that the mahogany psaltery needs a pick to be played.
You are certain that the mahogany psaltery weighs exactly 20 stones.
You are certain that the mahogany psaltery is worth exactly 12628 dokoras.

an oiled fishtail oak cistre with an elaborately carved fretwork rose is 7576 Dokoras
As on a lute, the cistre's rose takes the place of the open soundhole in a traditional gittern. In this instrument, eight bands of wood intersect to form a star, around which a riot of flowering vines twine in lush profusion. A drone fixed within the instrument's bent neck vibrates with each plucked string to produce the characteristic echo that distinguishes the cistre from the lute.

The fishtail oak cistre appears to be a stringed instrument.
You are certain that the fishtail oak cistre is crafted from wood.
You are certain that the fishtail oak cistre is of good quality.
You are certain that the fishtail oak cistre is slightly dusty.
You are certain that the fishtail oak cistre is strung with a set of seven gut strings.
You are certain that the fishtail oak cistre is in perfect tune.
You are certain that the fishtail oak cistre needs a pick to be played.
You are certain that the fishtail oak cistre weighs exactly 15 stones.
You are certain that the fishtail oak cistre is worth exactly 7576 dokoras.

a delicate silverwillow lyre embellished with carved mermaids and seashells is 2255 Dokoras
Graceful silverwillow mermaids swim back to back, their tails meeting at the base of the lyre. Tuning pegs carved in the shape of tiny seashells hold the strings in place.

The silverwillow lyre appears to be a stringed instrument.
You are certain that the silverwillow lyre is crafted from wood.
You are certain that the silverwillow lyre is of good quality.
You are certain that the silverwillow lyre is strung with a set of four gut strings.
You are certain that the silverwillow lyre is in perfect tune.
You are certain that the silverwillow lyre weighs exactly 15 stones.
You are certain that the silverwillow lyre is worth exactly 2255 dokoras.

On the folding table you see a yellowed bone syrinx lashed with intricately knotted blood-red laces, a silver-keyed mistwood oboe adorned with cabochon peridots, a translucent white jade whistle carved to resemble a playful squirrel and a gold-banded boxwood recorder.

a yellowed bone syrinx lashed with intricately knotted blood-red laces is 2255 Dokoras
Each hollow bone tube is of a different length than the one next to it, allowing a range of notes to be produced by the musician. The vivid red rawhide thongs lash each tube to a longer bone, split in half lengthwise, to form a rigid frame for the instrument.

The bone syrinx appears to be a wind instrument.
You are certain that the bone syrinx is crafted from wood.
You are certain that the bone syrinx is of good quality.
You are certain that the bone syrinx has accumulated a noticable amount of internal residue.
You are certain that the bone syrinx weighs exactly 15 stones.
You are certain that the bone syrinx is worth exactly 2255 dokoras.

a silver-keyed mistwood oboe adorned with cabochon peridots is 8118 Dokoras
Silver bands edge the bell at the bottom of the instrument, inlaid with pale green gems whose color accentuates the subtle grey-green grain of the wood. The oboe's double reed makes it one of the harder woodwinds for a musician to play, yet the laughing, clown-like music it produces makes it a valued component of any orchestra.

The mistwood oboe appears to be a wind instrument.
You are certain that the mistwood oboe is crafted from wood.
You are certain that the mistwood oboe is of good quality.
You are certain that the mistwood oboe is fitted with a reed.
You are certain that the mistwood oboe weighs exactly 10 stones.
You are certain that the mistwood oboe is worth exactly 8118 dokoras.

a translucent white jade whistle carved to resemble a playful squirrel is 4961 Dokoras
Delicate strands of copper overlay the whistle, emphasizing the animal's fur and whiskers. The slide that controls the pitch, also made of copper, is formed in the shape of a gnarled branch along which the squirrel climbs.

The jade whistle appears to be a wind instrument.
You are certain that the jade whistle is crafted from copper or a copper alloy.
You are certain that the jade whistle is of good quality.
You are certain that the jade whistle weighs exactly 5 stones.
You are certain that the jade whistle is worth exactly 4961 dokoras.

a gold-banded boxwood recorder is 6765 Dokoras
Bands of ivory outline the finger-holes of the recorder, pale against the dark wood. A nightingale silhouetted against a linden leaf has been burnt into the base of the mouthpiece.

You wonder if the boxwood recorder probably weighs a few tens of stones.
You are certain that the boxwood recorder is worth exactly 6765 dokoras.

In the wicker basket you see a set of twenty-four strings and a set of seven strings.

a set of twenty-four strings is 902 Dokoras
a set of seven strings is 586 Dokoras

On the wooden rack you see a pair of lacquered blue-green castanets overlaid with copper filigree, a scarlet gypsy tambourine with fluttering multi-colored ribbons and a shallow shaman's drum decorated with fluttering gold-beaded scarlet feathers.

a pair of lacquered blue-green castanets overlaid with copper filigree is 902 Dokoras
Bronze grosgrain ribbon, long enough to curl around the musician's wrist, connects each half of the castanets.

The blue-green castanets appears to be a percussion instrument.
You are certain that the blue-green castanets are crafted from wood.
You are certain that the blue-green castanets are of good quality.
You are certain that the blue-green castanets weighs exactly 1 stone.
You are certain that the blue-green castanets are worth exactly 902 dokoras.

a scarlet gypsy tambourine with fluttering multi-colored ribbons is 1443 Dokoras

The shaman's drum appears to be a percussion instrument.
You are certain that the shaman's drum is crafted from wood.
You are certain that the shaman's drum is of good quality.
You are certain that the shaman's drum needs a tipper to be played.
You are certain that the shaman's drum weighs exactly 20 stones.
You are certain that the gypsy tambourine is worth exactly 1443 dokoras.

a shallow shaman's drum decorated with fluttering gold-beaded scarlet feathers is 1999 Dokoras
About the size of a bodhran, the shaman's drum is a shallow wooden cylinder with cross-braces on the back, allowing the user to hold it while playing, and padded with bearskin along the sides. Dozens of fluttering scarlet feathers decorated with gold and bone beads dangle from the edge of the drumskin.

The gypsy tambourine appears to be a percussion instrument.
You are certain that the gypsy tambourine is crafted from wood.
You are certain that the gypsy tambourine is of good quality.
You are certain that the gypsy tambourine is fitted with a tambourine hide.
You are certain that the gypsy tambourine is in perfect tune.
You are certain that the gypsy tambourine weighs exactly 10 stones.
You are certain that the shaman's drum is worth exactly 1999 dokoras.


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