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Miraric of Appley

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!
    — Cried by the Appley Towncryer
      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.
    Pronouns
    He/Him
    Species
    Ethnicity
    Age
    21
    Date of Birth
    18th of the 7th of 68 9C
    Circumstances of Birth
    Unknown
    Birthplace
    Appley
    Children
    Gender
    Male
    Eyes
    Rounded, and sharp ended; Deep Hazel
    Hair
    Light Brown, often in a ponytail & braided.
    Skin Tone/Pigmentation
    Pale Elven Peach
    Height
    6'

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    Comments

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    Feb 9, 2022 20:31

    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

    Feel free to check my new world Terra Occidentalis if you want to see what I am up to!
    Feb 11, 2022 09:51 by Heffé

    Liking the rockstar vibe that he gives off, gives a funny contrast with the bagpipes :p
      Fun fact; It was originally going to be a Hurdy-Gurdy, but HeroForge doesn't have a Hurdy-Gurdy option. But then I saw the bagpipes. A suitable alternative.   I'm glad you liked the article :)

    Heffé, worldbuilder of The Hefflings
    Feb 17, 2022 14:11

    That would also have been fun xp let's hope they add a hurdy gurdy at some point :p

    Feel free to check my new world Terra Occidentalis if you want to see what I am up to!
    Feb 10, 2022 12:39 by Bart Weergang

    Nice article Heffe! I do hope Miraric gets out of jail in time tho! (even if it's by an escape) Would be ashame to not have him batlle with the other bards. note: the secrets button is empty (next to the metadata button) is this on purpose? I ask because there was one other bardicle that had the same and the author was unaware, and it was supposed to have content there.

    Feb 11, 2022 09:54 by Heffé

    note: the secrets button is empty (next to the metadata button) is this on purpose?
    Yes and no. Yes, there are secrets I'm working on for something after the challenge is done. No, I didn't realise that hidden secrets still show the tab. So it's not supposed to have content there... for now.

    Heffé, worldbuilder of The Hefflings
    Feb 10, 2022 16:40 by Amélie I. S. Debruyne

    Nice article! So basically, he was only caught during a Circuit meeting? Not stealing or doing anything particular? any chance he could argue it's all circumstantial evidence and he was entirely unaware of what was going on? It would be a shame if he cannot participate in the battle :p

    Feb 11, 2022 09:57 by Heffé

    Maybe ... who knows ... ;P   I do plan on doing something extra with this character.   Those are great questions though, so thank you.

    Heffé, worldbuilder of The Hefflings
    Feb 11, 2022 02:22 by Angantyr

    Nice! Loved by the crowds, envied by his enemies (?). Can you say more about the supposed connection with the Circuit, accidentally right before the Battle of the Bards? What were the circumstances of his detention?

    Playing around with words and worlds
    Feb 11, 2022 09:58 by Heffé

    This is all to be told in a story (at some point). I have plans and ideas, and these questions help; so thank you.   Thanks for commenting :)

    Heffé, worldbuilder of The Hefflings
    Feb 13, 2022 13:32 by Laurabones

    Great job! Love the song list. It's good to seem come to life after watching you build him on stream. Two words though: RIP Buzzbee :(

    Feb 15, 2022 17:51 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

    Oh no! I hope he gets out of jail in time to perform in the Battle of the Bards!   Also, yay bagpipes! :D

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