You knock me off my feet with your sweet sensations! Oh, sensations!— Chorus of Sweet Sensations sung by Miraric of Appley
Miraric of Appley is a fairly well known bard. When you mention the name, Miraric, many residents of Appley often recognise it. If he weren't locked up in the Appley Jail, you would likely see him perform his music at the Hungry Angel. He is mostly known for mixing his vocals with sections of his Bagpipe.
However, there is some controversy with this bard as he currently locked up in the jail of
Appley. Apparently, he has connections to the
Circuit.
Background
While he was enjoying his freedom, Miraric would boast about his local upbringing in Appley. He would share tales of his youth on the streets of Appley. He doesn't mention much about his family. As far as anyone knows, he doesn't have any.
He does express, almost at every performance, his love for music. He can play many instruments, however, his instrument of choice is the Bagpipe. In fact, Miraric has carried and played the same bagpipe since it was gifted to him at a young age.
The Bagpipe
Miraric's Bagpipe is of high quality elven design. The bag is made of two layers, the inner is made out of cured deer hide (leather) with the outer fabric being made of red-dyed silk velvet. In other words, there are two bags. The inner leather bag is to trap as much air as it can efficiently, with the velvet outer layer being used for comfort. The Pipes are made out of large
Bloombell Reeds.
Songography
Days of your Smile
Choice of my Life
Roll for a Whisper
Sweet Sensations
Golden Games
Best Day of the Good Life
Sweetie, Come With Me
Gift Of The Morning
Birthday Machine
Magic Kisses
He Knows She's A Troublemaker
Cling To My Sunshine
Winter Angel
Full Moon Chance
Money For My Shadows
Twisted Smiles
Life in Music
Miraric is a crowd-pleaser. He loves it when the taverns are packed with dancing merry drunkards. Even though he would consider himself a small-time Bard, he has won the hearts of many during his time playing music at the Hungry Angel. However, Miraric had always needed to share his music with more people.
Every year in the Golden Apple, a competition is held; the Battle of the Bards. Musicians from across the island try to win, as the prize is the entry of the prestigious college, the Arts College of Highvalley. Students and graduates of this college will get opportunities most bards won't get, as the college would give the best bards of Highvalley entry into the noble courts. This was what Miraric dreamed of since he was a young boy.
Crime
His dreams were put on hold or perhaps cancelled, as Miraric faces judgement by Appley's guard. Appley has a problem with theft. It is rumoured that the
Circuit has many fences across the town, smuggling and peddling stolen goods.
Oh yay! Oh yay! Miraric the Bard jailed for ties with the Circuit! Investigations underway!
Miraric was caught, among others, during an underground deal with the Circuit. The guards are still investigating this crime, though Miraric has been in jail for a few days, and the Battle of the Bards looms.
Great article! Concise and fun to read, I really could imagine how the opening song would sound like :p Liking the rockstar vibe that he gives off, gives a funny contrast with the bagpipes :p
That would also have been fun xp let's hope they add a hurdy gurdy at some point :p