Mardolian Flute

The flute has beautiful carvings on it, illustrating flowers believed to be that of hyacinth surrounded with olive. When played, the music is sweet and soft, filling the air with beautiful sounds. No matter what the skill, the music sounds angelic. The stories have told of this magical instrument being a tool for the saving of worlds, though there is no evidence of this being true.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

No one knows what it is that makes this instrument magical, but is said to have been infused with the soul of Mardolian, it’s original owner. When Mardolian died, it is said that he was clutching it in his hands, and with his final breath he never left the earth, eternally trapped in his own creation.

Manufacturing process

The process is unknown. It is, however, believed that Mardolian created the Flute himself.

Significance

This is one of eight musical instruments of it’s kind. It is said to have belonged to great bard that died while saving the world.

If used as item in a game:

This item must be attuned by a bard, and any creature who attempts to play it without being attuned to it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 2d4 psychic damage

List of Spells:

Fly, invisibility, levitate, protection from evil and good, charm person, Tasha’s hideous laughter and find familiar

Item type

Musical Instrument

Current Location

Morventhal Cave

Rarity

There is only one, but it’s brothers are easier to find as they have been passed from owner to owner for many generations.

Weight

~.6 lbs/272 grams

Dimensions

~26x1.5 inches/67x3.75cm

Base Price

Unknown

Raw materials & Components

The flute is made out of silver, though it’s stability and lightness is caused by magic.

Tools

The tools used to create this instrument have been lost to time, but it is believed that it was created with standard tools for flute making of the time.