Doh. I'm sorry you didn't get a lute, but patience will out. Try again and
you will. I remember the first time I invised and went up to the castle. I
was every bit as "EQ scared" as you were. However, there are only a couple
of infrequent mobs that see invis inside. Once I was exploring the castle
invisible; I was in the Music Room (which is different from the Ballroom
where the musicians spawn) and saw the little garden outside.
"Oh cool, check this out. Wonder what's out here?"
Creeeeek...
"Do not underestimate the might of Mistmoore!"
A Hemo Enologist hits YOU for 48 points damage!"
Blah, blah, blah. I died about 6 paces from the zone. The Hemo Enologist
can definitely see invis. BTW, a Hemo Enologist is one that studies the
science of making wine from blood. I love this game (and yes, I had to look
enology up :)
Also, something I've been meaning to mention on the list. I was in MM at 40
with a 50 Druid and we were trying to pick up MM drums for trade items. I
was flabergasted when we looted MM drums (at night) from a werewolf that
spawned in Mynthi Davissi's spot. All I can say is one green werewolf was a
whole heck of a lot easier to deal with than a charming blue caster with an
animation.
Crier Sharpsong
> From: "Reece, Tom - 25IDL G4" <g4mntofcr@...>
>
> Over the holidays I went to Mistmoore to try and get a gypsy lute. When I
> got there, a 50th level wizard was in the castle camping the gypsies so he
> could farm battle drums for his friends. I asked him if I could
> purchase a
> gypsy lute from him if one got dropped. He said I could have it for free
> assuming I got there before it decayed. I started up the invis song and
> made my way to the piano room. I would have to say that was the
> most scared
> I have ever been in my whole EQ life. No one was camping the courtyard so
> as I made my way to the castle I walked past numerous ancilles, deathly
> ushers, gargoyles etc. There must have been at least 20 mobs from the
> graveyard gate and castle gate. Fortunately, my invis song stayed up the
> entire time. Made my way where the wizard was sitting and
> started waiting.
> I ended up sitting there for over an hour watching the wizard take out
> numerous gypsies and other mobs. To my misfortune, not once did a gypsy
> drop a lute. While fighting a werewolf, a wandering mob joined in and the
> wiz had to gate out. He then decided to go somewhere else. I made my way
> back down to safety. I wasted an hour I could have been doing something
> else but it was still fun due to the risk involved.
>
> Galtin of E'ci
> 29 bard