Harpers
The Harpers, or Those Who Harp, were a semi-secret organization dedicated to preserving historical lore, maintaining the balance between nature and civilization, and defending the innocent from the forces of evil across the Realms. The Harpers involved themselves in many world-changing events that helped shape the course of Faerûn's destiny. Their power and influence waxed and waned over the years, as their order underwent a series of collapses and reformations. Their reputation amongst the people of the Realms varied just as wildly. They were often seen as wild-eyed idealists, but also just as often seen as insufferable meddlers who could not keep their business to themselves.
Bards in the North and the Dalelands benefit from the existence of the Harpers, that legendary society recruiting bards and other independent
agents to struggle against the forces of evil. Even though most bards in the region aren’t Harpers (and many who are don’t advertise that fact),
common folk in the North often behave as if all bards are legendary wandering heroes, and are as likely to ask a bard for the solution to a problem
troubling their community as they are a wandering fighter or wizard. This reputation cuts both ways, however, as some enemies of the Harpers
suspiciously assume any humble minstrel might secretly be a Harper agent.
I shall do no less
Type
Political, Faction / Party
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