Hrm - noticing some bugs already ;) Need to update the armour section with
the new Bard-quest armour for newbies.
Also, some questions about instruments... there are a bunch of instruments
I've seen that aren't on here (you people have been lax!). Yeah yeah, I'm
playing again - Karana server this time, though I've got better toys on Brell.
Anyway, does anyone know how Torin's Horn stacks up? How about Combine
instruments? Trying to get a feel for percentages here. Also, any other
instruments I don't have listed?
Talies
At 01:14 PM 10/4/02 -0500, I wrote:
>Q: Are there any magical or "Unique" instruments for Bards?
>A: Yes, there are several known "special" instruments in the world.
>Arranged by Strings, Percussion, Brass, Wind, in apparent order of value.
>
>Lisera Lute (Unknown) Stringed instrument, used in quests. Not known if it
>has any bonuses.
>The Lute of the Gypsy Princess (also found on Mynthi Davissi in Mistmoore)
>which has about a 5% improvement on stringed songs (only really noticeable
>after 47th level).
>The Gypsy Lute (different from the Lute of the Gypsy Princess, in that it
>is for a specific quest), which has about a 5% improvement on stringed
>songs (only really noticeable after 47th level), and +5% Magic Resistance.
>It's found in the same area as the Lute of the Gypsy Princess (above), but
>on the generic Gypsy Musicians.
>Lyendlln's Lute (Found in the Siren's Grotto on an unknown mob) Stringed
>instrument that adds +10 AC, +25 HP, and enhances stringed songs by about 20%.
>Kelin's Seven Stringed Lute (Found in the Plane of Hate on Maestro of
>Rancor) which adds +9 DEX, +15 CHAR, +9 AGI. It also seems to add about 20%
>to stringed songs. Also called the "Maestro's Lute."
>Lyran's Mystical Lute (Found in Veeshan's Peak on Silverwing) Stringed
>instrument that adds +10 STR, +10 DEX, +10 INT, +15 CHA. It is unknown what
>bonus, if any, it gives to Stringed songs.
>Lute of the Howler (Found in Velketor's Labyrinth on Khelkar Icepaw)
>Stringed instrument that can be held in the primary, while a weapon is
>wielded in the off-hand. Appears to give about a 15% increase to stringed
>songs. Has Effect: Illusion Werewolf (+100 attack, +30 STR, +40% Haste)
>
>Drums of the Beast (Found in Siren's Grotto on a Shimmering Spirit)
>Percussion instrument which appears to have a permanent Enduring Breath
>effect while held. It is unknown what bonus these drums give to percussion
>songs (although it's rumoured to be VERY high). It can only be held in the
>primary slot.
>Mahlin's Mystical Bongo's (Given by Baenar Swiftsong in South Karana)
>Percussion instrument - gives no statistic enhancements, but does appear to
>give an 8% improvement for drummed songs. This is part of the Bard Epic
>Quest, resulting in the Singing Short Sword.
>The Mistmoore Battle Drum (found on Mynthi Davissi in Mistmoore) Percussion
>instrument - which increases the effects of most drummed songs by about 15%.
>Walrus Skin Drum (Found in Siren's Grotto on unknown mob) Percussion
>instrument, which increases the effects of most drummed songs by about 23%.
>Sharkskin Drums (Found in Kedge Keep on Coralyn Kelpmaiden) Percussion
>instrument - which appear to increase effects of drummed songs by about 25%.
>Nostrolo's Tambourine (Earned via Quest in Firiona Vie) Percussion
>instrument - which gives +5 INT, as well as adding 20% to drummed songs.
>And, hey - it's NO DROP! (This is a good thing)
>Selo's Drums of the March (Found on Nagafen in Nagafen's Lair) Percussion
>instrument - which increases the effects of most drummed songs by 35%.
>
>Alluring Horn (Found on Quag Maelstrom in the Ocean of Tears) Brass
>instrument - it appears to negatively impact songs. Don't use it! It's part
>of the Bard Epic Quest, resulting in the Singing Short Sword.
>Conch Shell Horn (Found in Velious, in the Siren's Grotto and Cobalt Scar
>on Sirens) Brass instrument, appears to give about a 5% bonus to brass songs.
>Immaculate Shell Horn (Found in Velious, in the Siren's Grotto and Cobalt
>Scar on unknown mobs) Brass instrument which adds +15 CHA, but has a
>penalty of -8 STR. It appears to have about a 15% bonus to Brass songs.
>Denon's Horn of Dissonnance (Obtained through a Plane of Air quest - Bard
>Test of Brass) Brass instrument, which adds +5 STR, +5 INT, +10 CHA, +50
>HP. It does not appear to give any increase to Brass songs, however, unlike
>most instruments, you can wield a weapon while holding this one.
>McVaxius' Horn of War (Found on Lady Vox in Permafrost) Brass instrument,
>which adds +9 INT, +9 DEX, +15 CHA and increases Brass song effects by 15%.
>
>Lianna's Flute (From Regis the Reverent, used in a Cleric quest) Wind
>instrument - no known special effects.
>Lyssa's Darkwood Piccolo (Found on Cazic Thule) is a wind instrument. Not
>sure if it has any added effect.
>The Unicorn Horn (found on Equestrielle in Lesser Faydark), acts as a
>Greater Lightstone while held, as well as a wind instrument. It also has 5
>charges of Purge. It may have up to a 10% bonus on wind songs.
>Faun Flute - (From Fauns and Faun Stewards in the Wakening Lands) Wind
>Instrument that gives +6 CHA, but no other known bonuses.
>Aglimente's Flute of Flight (Formerly obtained through a Plane of Air
>quest) Wind Instrument that gives +4 STR and +2 INT, but it is unknown if
>it adds any to wind instruments.
>Flute of the Sacred Glade (Found on Prince Thirneg on the Plane of Growth)
>Wind instrument that adds +4 WIS, +8 CHA and +10 vs Disease. It does not
>appear to add any bonus to wind songs.
>Minotaur Horns (Found on Minotaurs in Steamfont and the Gorge of King
>Xorbb) *wind instruments* (not Brass) which appear to add about 15% to wind
>songs. They are also easily found, and lighter than flutes.
>Brahhm's Horn (Found in the Gorge of King Xorbb on a named Minotaur) Wind
>Instrument - which is exactly like a minotaur horn, and adds 15% to wind
>songs.
>Scorpion Pincer (Found on scorpions in the Field of Bone), which adds 15%
>to wind songs, and has the appearance of a Minotaur Horn.
>Broken Minotaur's Horn (from the Minotaur Lord in Steamfont) is a wind
>instrument like regular minotaur horns, however, it is heavier and adds +10
>to SV. vs Poison, and it's No Drop!
>Ervaj's Flute of Flight (Obtained through a Plane of Air Quest - Bard Test
>of Pitch) Wind instrument which adds +8 STR, +10 STA, +5 INT, +10 CHA, and
>enhances wind songs by 60%.
>
>* * * Note: The Lizard Scout Fifes (Found on Lizard Scouts in the Feerrot)
>and the Froglok Escort Fifes (found on Froglok Couriers in the Swamp of No
>Hope) are quest items, and not playable instruments.
>
>There are new instruments still being discovered, so if you find any
>information, or have a correction to this list, PLEASE let me know!