[Mkguild] Social Gatherings in the Latter Half of 708 CR

[Ryx]

 If they're of Metamor (Keeptowne, most likely, or perhaps Euper - which would explain why they've not been previously mentioned) they could be common in the many inns & keeps.  That would certainly lessen the demand for Malger.

There is a semi-organized group of non-bardic performers, though not exactly a troupe, per say, whom Malger is familiar with.  They gather at a special place deep in the Warrens of Euper (so called because they're run down, packed close, and the streets - more properly, alleys - that run through them are twisting and labyrinthine) called the "Blue Note" - as mentioned in "Dream's Aria: Light Meets Caroline".  None of the performers have Bardic talents and do not make magic with their music.  They're merely hobbyist performers.  This is where Egland was introduced to Intoran.

Other groups, troupes, bands, and hobbyists are probably a commonplace things in both Keeptowne and Euper, as well as any other relatively large township of the Duchy - both within the curse and without (though fewer animal morphs further away).  Your characters can come from pretty much anywhere with little issue.

One of them is very likely a True Bard, of some modest skill.  The others perhaps have the ability to some degree.  When they're performing together it manifests, which would make them *extremely* popular; so much so that if they've some worthwhile skill they could be invited to perform for the Duke.  Malger would approve, as he can no longer fill that roll as Archduke - unless he wishes to, for whatever reason.  None will gainsay him, of course.

But, as stated, he's not at Metamor at this time - which would further prompt Thomas to look for other performers whenever he hosts a banquet or other function - formal or informal.

Nothing, as of yet, has been said of Bryn Hassan's conception or birth anywhere outside of Divine Travails of Rats.  I've only recently added it to the timeline in the Wiki (which no one but Rimme seems to frequent, of late.  No one says enough about the amazing work he's done there.)
    On Friday, September 25, 2020, 08:03:04 PM EDT, Christof M Bradford <christof.bradford at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 On 9/25/20 11:18 AM, Ryx wrote:
> There are all manner of magics - in areas that utilize magic - to
> amplify sound - but you don't want to make it *louder*, that would drive
> the listeners away.  You just want it to be heard clearly from further
> away.  Dream/Malger would downplay them, however, because they seldom
> take into account the architecture in which the music is being played. 
> In an open air venue it's less of an issue, but every tree, column,
> rock, and building affects the music.  To a composer this is extremely
> important, to a traveling minstrel less so.
> 
The birds, croc, and frilled lizard of Diamond Beak haven't had the
opportunity to perform in an amphitheater or open field. They've played
in the Mule, and the Fellowship's meeting hall. They've practiced in
various locations, usually Bruce's home.

> And, in the MK setting 'bards' are a class of minstrel who have actual
> magic in their music.  To call one's self a 'bard' would be met with
> skepticism unless they can actually display magic within their
> performing (non-musicians can be bards, too).  Even Malger has never
> called himself a 'true bard' or bard in general because he is not.  He's
> merely a very skilled musician with a wide repertoire, but he would need
> an actual mage to allow a larger area to fall within the range of his
> music.  It's not about volume, it's about coverage (don't want to deafen
> those actually present, after all).
Bruce and the others making magic via their music. That could be
interesting. It would certainly give me an excuse to pay homage to Alan
Foster's work.

> A coordinated theatre troupe may have enchantments on instruments or
> stage props to extend the range of their audible work.  That would make
> then a notable troupe to afford such magic.  But, as they've never been
> mentioned before, not a 'world famous' group.  You're talking local
> stage band; a hop above garage but no where near national or global. 
> Perhaps one known well in certain areas of the midlands not currently
> used very heavily - the Outer Midlands, perhaps.  If they're using magic
> they may be based out of Marigund or nearby.  Or perhaps Sathmore, as
> the southern midlands is mixed when it comes to magic; they avoid it,
> for the most part.  Nothing from Pyralia, where magic is frowned upon
> (but still practiced quietly).  
> 
They're based in Metamor, what with them being Keepers and all. There
are five members of the band; three birds(Northern mockingbird,
Kookaburra, and Woodpecker), a frilled lizard, and a crocodile.

> Some notable characters will probably not have returned by that point: 
> Malger & Misanthe, Charles Matthias & family, Lindsey, Pharcellus,
> Garigan, Jerome (these latter two will not return, to my knowledge).
> 
> As for 708cr, I do not know actual timelines.  It may be about that time
> for Alberta to announce her pregnancy, though it would not yet be
> visible (Thomas Bryn Hassan will be born Mar 11, 709cr).  This would
> most certainly warrant a grand ball and at least one assassination
> attempt that sneaks past George & Misha, but fails.
> 
Matty mentioned something about that event to me some years ago.

Diamond Beak has a, hmmm, unique sound and style. Here's a YouTube
video, played using period-accurate instruments, that almost perfectly
captures their tone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWIGbHhSsGs


> On Friday, September 25, 2020, 04:49:29 AM EDT, Christof M Bradford
> <christof.bradford at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm trying to get back into writing, and I have an idea that centers
> around the group of bards known as Diamond Beak being invited to play at
> a ball or other large social gathering where musicians are likely to
> find work. This leads me to ask two questions. Are there any such
> gatherings planned for the last half of 708 CR? Do free-floating spells
> or enchantments exist that serve the purpose of amplifying sound?
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