Part 1 — deliveries and performance
Deliver performance tickets, collect the returns, and complete the introductory performance.
Minimum level 1
Bard Starter Quest (Faelindral)
A three-stage Lambent Wanderer initiation involving ticket delivery, performance, a prank, diplomacy with Mistress Naelira, and restoration of an enchanted lute.
Starts with Pine Brightreed · Evershade Weald · Bard
Rewards
Part 2 — the trickster
Gather ingredients for Sylphrena's prank and earn the Lambent Lute.
Part 3 — Naelira and the enchanted lute
Prepare for a water-faerie meeting, survive Mistress Naelira's attention, and restore the damaged lute.
Gaming view
Walkthrough
1
Accept Pine's ticket errand
Bring your Perfumed Letter to Pine beside the Willows Whisper stage. Collect the ticket satchel and vouchers.
SAY
Speak with Pine Brightreed.
Enter command
/say Hmm.. Ok, I will do you a favor.
· Pine Brightreed · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (19 entries)
Ah, a new performer! Caught Naerith's eye, did you? Or perhaps her ears.
Either way, we always welcome young talent into the Willow. Hopefully you're eager to get started, as one of our top performers just informed us that she isn't able to make the stage tonight.
Pine Brightreed lets out a whimsical sigh.
This is an opportunity to get acquainted with some of our more esteemed patrons... albeit not under the best circumstances.
Pine Brightreed takes a satchel from his belt and offers it to you with a wry grin.
Pine Brightreed says, Say, so you think you could do me a little favor?
You say
You enter
/say Hmm.. Ok, I will do you a favor.
A lot of people were looking forward to hearing Naerith
perform tonight, but unfortunately she's been caught up in some ... other obligations.
I need you to gift these vouchers to all the patrons who bought a
ticket to Naerith's performance tonight. Take this as a chance to get acquainted with the city!
Since she won't be available, the vouchers are good for one other
free performance of their choice.
You'll be looking for Sylvosa Pineweld, Wyrdguard Mithrilvine,
Listener Maplebloom, Lorinthal Skybranch, and Sersil Tangleroot,
Bring back their original tickets along with any remaining
vouchers, and I'll make sure that you get some time in the spotlight!
And if you need more information on any individual patron, just
ask. I should be able to point you in their general direction, at least.
2
Exchange Pineweld's voucher
Find Sylvosa in the Traders Terrace smelting area.
RECEIVE
You receive Pineweld's Ticket from Sylvosa Pineweld.
1 × Pineweld's Ticket
· Sylvosa Pineweld · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (4 entries)
You
Hail, Sylvosa Pineweld.
Sylvosa Pineweld wipes the sweat from his brow and grumbles, begrudgingly accepting the voucher in exchange for his ticket.
A real shame, that is. Naerith's voice seems to somehow soothe both my mind and aching body, but there's no helping it.
I'll just have to bear through it until she's next available. Here's my ticket, and thanks for letting me know.
3
Exchange Mithrilvine's voucher
Find Mithrilvine at the bottom of Keeper's Lift.
HAIL
Target the NPC and press H.
Hail, Wyrdguard Mithrilvine.
· Wyrdguard Mithrilvine · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Mithrilvine's Ticket from Wyrdguard Mithrilvine.
1 × Mithrilvine's Ticket
· Wyrdguard Mithrilvine · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive your items back from Wyrdguard Mithrivine.
· Wyrdguard Mithrilvine · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (4 entries)
You
Hail, Wyrdguard Mithrilvine.
Roots and ash! I was really looking forward to this performance after my shift was over!
Sorry that you have to be the bearer of this bad news, friend. Hopefully I can listen in on another good show some time soon.
Wyrdguard Mithrilvine reluctantly produces an unused ticket and hands it to you.
4
Exchange Maplebloom's voucher
Find Maplebloom beside the Balanced Branch campfire.
RECEIVE
You receive Maplebloom's Ticket from Listener Maplebloom.
1 × Maplebloom's Ticket
· Listener Maplebloom · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive your items back from Listener Maplebloom.
· Listener Maplebloom · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (4 entries)
You
Hail, Listener Maplebloom.
Listener Maplebloom seems to snap out of a reverie as you offer her the voucher.
Listener Maplebloom tucks the voucher away and returns the ticket with a sad smile.
Listener Maplebloom nods in acceptance, then takes a deep breath and resumes her meditation.
5
Persuade Tangleroot to surrender his ticket
Find Tangleroot across from the Pixie Lift and follow his conversation.
SAY
Speak with Sersil Tangleroot.
Enter command
/say I will hear a simple message
· Sersil Tangleroot · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Tangleroot's Ticket from Sersil Tangleroot.
1 × Tangleroot's Ticket
· Sersil Tangleroot · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (10 entries)
Listen to the wisdom of the fae! Heed the call of those who truly watch over us!
Sersil Tangleroot sighs whimsically at the news, meeting your offer with a slow smile. He accepts the voucher, but seems to withhold his ticket for now.
That is truly a shame. Naerith has a mesmerizing tone that elicits sensations bordering on faerie fascination. I suppose I will return this ticket to you, but in exchange, will you hear a simple message?
You say
You enter
/say I will hear a simple message
Sersil Tangleroot spreads his arms in a gesture that encompasses everything around him.
All of Evershade Weald would not be as it is without the benevolence of our fae benefactors. It was not through the grace of any gods that our forest has thrived over the course of many cataclysms.
It is only through the intervention of the Fae Realms that we survive here at all, so why should we imprison ourselves in a world which has so often sought to cast us out?
We Faelewyn should disassociate ourselves with the other races of this land, and embrace the teachings and comforts of the Seven Courts. Only then can our people finally be at peace.
Sersil Tangleroot says, Spread this message to any kin who would hear it, so that they too can revel in the wisdom of the fae.
Thank you for listening, young bard, and please keep my words in mind. Here is my ticket. I do hope that Naerith is able to reschedule soon.
6
Collect Skybranch's ticket and pack the satchel
Find Skybranch in the tree trunk south of Traveler's Lift. Combine all five tickets in the satchel.
RECEIVE
You receive Skybranch's Ticket from Lorinthal Skybranch.
1 × Skybranch's Ticket
· Lorinthal Skybranch · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive your items back from Lorinthal Skybranch.
· Lorinthal Skybranch · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Full Ticket Satchel.
1 × Full Ticket Satchel
· Lorinthal Skybranch · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (4 entries)
You
Hail, Lorinthal Skybranch.
What do you mean she had to cancel?! I waited until dawn for this ticket, and now you're telling me it's useless?! Blasted ash... root-rot... fel-fae... giant droppings!
Lorinthal Skybranch continues his tirade of accusatory curses and slang as he flings his ticket at your chest, then shifts his focus to an imprisoned poacher, berating him without end.
Game
(Combine all the Tickets in the Ticket Satchel).
7
Prepare your first performance
Return the Full Ticket Satchel and collect a Donation Basket.
GIVE
Give Full Ticket Satchel to Pine Brightreed.
1 × Full Ticket Satchel
· Pine Brightreed · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Donation Basket from Pine Brightreed.
1 × Donation Basket
· Pine Brightreed · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (10 entries)
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You gain experience!!
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Your faction standing with Lambent Wanderers got better.
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Your faction standing with Fellstone Orcs got worse.
Hey, great, you're back! I hope no one was too disappointed with the news.
On the bright side, while you were off running around, I managed to land you a chance to show your stuff right here on stage!
You'll want this basket for any donations you get. What do you say? Would you be willing show us your talents by means of a small performance?
Pine Brightreed gestures toward a nearby shelf of used instruments, shooting you a playful grin.
Take a look at our assortment of public instruments on the shelf next to Ilyra, then pick out one that you like! A lot of them have seen better days, but I'm sure you can find something that's at least playable.
Once you have something suitable, all you need to go is go out and take the stage to start your performance! Then return to me once you have a basket full of donations along with the instrument that you borrowed.
And I really do mean take the stage, <player>! Look for the rug on stage and stand there. This will be your first appearance at the Whisper, so you'll want to make it memorable.
8
Find the odd recorder
Inspect the instrument shelf and take the recorder.
Show dialogue (4 entries)
Game
Worn and well-used instruments are stored here, many of which are in need of repair or replacement. A casual glance leaves much to be desired in the selection, but there may be something salvageable buried here should one choose to give the shelf a more thorough inspection.
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Unsurprisingly, there is little of good quality found among the public instruments; however, you spot a wooden recorder behind some of the more worn pieces that looks to be in good shape. It may be worth taking.
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You shift the used instruments aside and reach out to take the recorder.
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It seems to be in respectable shape, and by taking the stage with such a piece, you are sure you can deliver a memorable performance,
9
Perform on the stage
Equip the recorder and take the stage. Follow the changing prompts and collect four Generous Donations.
The performance dialogue varies; the displayed commands are the documented example, not a guaranteed fixed sequence.
Show dialogue (22 entries)
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Equip the recorder
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(Throughout your "performance", a Generous Donation will be thrown onto the stage. You will need 4 of them).
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(Dialog varies, so just follow the prompts).
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You take the stage for the first time and offer a bow to the patrons of the Willows Whisper. Pine shouts out a brief introduction as you ready the odd recorder in your grip. For a brief moment, it feels as though it wants to slide out of your hands, but you shrug it off as mere nerves.
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You bring the recorder to your lips. All you need to do now is take a breath.
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You take a deep breath and blow into the recorder. A sudden slip of a finger across one of the tone holes causes a sharp, ear-piercing whistle to ring out across the stage!
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That was some rotten luck, as you know you can do better. Before carrying on with your performance, you should take a moment, just enough to calm your nerves.
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You take a moment to center yourself, fingers now poised with precision. You blow, but no sound escapes, as though the instrument were blocked or silenced by an unseen force!
a citizen looks shocked.
a tipsy citizen
Ugh... Where did they find this so-called talent? Surely not in Faelindral.
a tipsy citizen
Someone from the crowd throws a donation onto the stage, which thunks wetly near your feet.
a tipsy citizen
You peer down the body of the recorder but see no blockage. What is going on here? If you wish to continue your performance, you may need to give the odd recorder a thorough inspection.
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You give the recorder a quick inspection, but nothing about it appears overtly broken or out of place. Determined, you grip it with frustration and force a note through!
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Notes flow from the recorder at last; however, they are all reversed! This leads to a cacophony of untrained sounds that billow among the patrons, prompting yet another donation of fruit to be tossed onto the stage,
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Reversed tones? This must be some fae prank, Is there a pixie hiding inside the recorder? You should open it and find out.
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You open the recorder and remove the mouthpiece, peering inside. There does not appear to be a pixie inside, and the act draws a chuckle from the crowd.
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After replacing the mouthpiece, you decide to take a calm and delicate approach, blowing faintly into the instrument in hopes of eliciting a soft note. What follows is a horrendous, ear-piercing screech that nearly deafens the crowd! This results in yet another donation splattering across the stage.
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This cannot be how your first performance goes. Determined to show your actual talent, you must try to push forward!
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Fed up with the instrument, you inhale deeply and blow into it with all your might... but the recorder wrenches free from your hands and clatters to the stage floor! You fumble to snatch it back, heart racing.
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Suddenly, a generous donation splats against you, coating you in a fruity residue. Things are getting out of hand, quite literally. You could take a breath to center yourself and continue, or simply end this farce by taking a bow.
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You decide you have had enough of this mockery, having received plenty of so-called donations from the patrons of the Willows Whisper, Despite the crushing performance, you take an awkward bow.
Pine Brightreed seems to be beside himself with joy as be beckons you over.
10
Return your donations and recorder
Combine the four donations in the basket and give Pine the full basket and Odd Recorder.
GIVE
Give Full Donation Basket and Odd Recorder to Pine Brightreed
1 × Donation Basket
1 × Full Donation Basket
1 × Odd Recorder
· Pine Brightreed · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Fruit-Stained Washcloth from Pine Brightreed.
1 × Fruit-Stained Washcloth
· Pine Brightreed · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Pine Brightreed.
Enter command
/say I forgive you
· Pine Brightreed · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (23 entries)
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You begin crafting Full Donation Basket.
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Donation Basket is consumed while crafting
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You gain experience!!
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You have leveled up! You are now level 2!
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You can now engage in combat against other players.
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You gain experience!!
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Your faction standing with Lambent Wanderers got better.
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Your faction standing with Fellstone Orcs got worse.
Pine Brightreed laughs heartily as you turn over your basket full of donations. Wiping a tear from his eye, he claps you on the shoulder while struggling to regain his breath.
You should have seen your face, you looked positively baffled! That playing could have awoken the Sleepers themselves! Oh stars above, let me help you clean all this up.
Pine Brightreed continues to chuckle as he pulls out a small washcloth and wipes away the remnants of the generous donations you received from the crowd, before stuffing it into your pocket.
I must confess, I was just having a bit of fun. I have no doubt that you're talented, seeing as you did manage to pick out the one instrument in the pile that remained intact.
What you didn't know, however, was the only viable instrument in that lot was afflicted with a terrible curse!
You say
You enter
/say A curse?
The worst curse an instrument could have, of course... a curse of cacophonia! Anything played on that recorder sounds terrible, no matter your skill!
On the bright side, you forced many patrons to buy another round of drinks. Not to mention, we won't be going hungry anytime soon.
Pine Brightreed trails off as he tests the weight of your donation basket, shooting you a playful grin.
Just some innocent fun for an introduction, right? Do you forgive me?
You say
You enter
/say I forgive you
Pine Brightreed beams a bright smile as he claps you on the shoulder once more. You can smell the sweet scent of wine on his breath.
Wonderful! I can already see the beginnings of a beautiful friendship. Though, I feel it's about time that you get acquainted with the rest of our little troupe here.
Go show Laenyth that washcloth and she'll know exactly who sent you. She's our resident Tale Keeper, so she might even record this event as the harrowing beginning to your own legendary adventures!
She should be just up the ascent to the Lambent Lantern, which you can spot from the front of the stage.
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Seek Laenyth's help
Take the Fruit-Stained Washcloth to Laenyth on the Lambent Lantern's first floor.
GIVE
Give Fruit-Stained Washcloth to Laenyth Windharp
1 × Fruit-Stained Washcloth
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (12 entries)
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You gain experience!!
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Your faction standing with Lambent Wanderers got better.
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Your faction standing with Fellstone Orcs got worse.
Laenyth Windharp takes the washcloth and exhales a short sigh, offering you a politely apologetic smile.
You really don't need to introduce yourself after that performance you had to put on. I do apologize for Pine. He's often as whimsical as the fae if he's not drowning in his cups.
I'm Laenyth Windharp, the Tale Keeper for the Lambent Wanderers. I'm gladdened by your arrival today, despite the... unfortunate introduction.
Many of Aêthoril's greatest tales are manifested through trial and tribulation. Perhaps this is simply the beginning of your own great epic.
You should take this note to Sylphrena Starfall next. She's our lead envoy and may have a task for you that, hopefully, doesn't involve fruit.
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Sylphrena,
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Pine has made yet another introduction using the cursed recorder.
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Can you please see to it that he keeps it locked up this time, while also compensating the performer in some way? This is not how anyone wishes to begin their tale.
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- Laenyth
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Meet Sylphrena
Give the Note for Sylphrena to her upstairs and receive Ring of Introduction.
GIVE
Give Note for Sylphrena to Sylphrena Starfall, who is just upstairs from Laenyth Windharp.
1 × Note for Sylphrena
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Ring of Introduction from Sylphrena Starfall.
1 × Ring of Introduction
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Sylphrena Starfall.
Enter command
/say I am willing to hear you out.
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (8 entries)
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You gain experience!!
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Your faction standing with Lambent Wanderers got better.
Ah, I see! So you're the one Pine was just hazing out on the stage? Goodness, that oaf... and now, of all times?
Listen, I hope he didn't put a sour taste in your mouth, because we really could use the help of performers such as yourself!
Please, take this ring as a means of recompense. Also... would you be willing to hear me out?
You say
You enter
/say I am willing to hear you out.
I'll just need a little time to sort out a plan, then we'll make sure you don't regret your decision to join us! In the meantime, I'm sure you can find a way to make a, erm... more positive name for yourself here in Faelindral.
Once you're more familiar with Evershade, show me your Ring of Introduction. By then, I should have something fun for you!
13
Prepare Sylphrena's ingredients
At level 5, show your ring. Combine two Royal Jelly, two Pixie Glitter, and two Wasp Worker Wax in the Ingredient Bag; return it.
Requires level 5.
GIVE
Give Ring of Introduction to Sylphrena Starfall.
1 × Ring of Introduction
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Ring of Introduction from Sylphrena Starfall.
1 × Ring of Introduction
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Ingredient Bag from Sylphrena Starfall.
1 × Ingredient Bag
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
GIVE
Give Full Ingredient Bag to Sylphrena Starfall.
1 × Ingredient Bag
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (12 entries)
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Sylphrena Startall claps her hands together and beams you a bright smile before handing you the ring along with a small bag.
Ah, it seems you've already started making a name for yourself! Pine really ought to be more forgiving toward those with such promising talent.
He actually has his own show coming up shortly. How would you feel about turning his own performance into a bit of a comedy routine?
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You need to collect and then combine:
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2 Royal Jelly
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2 Pixie glitter
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2 Wasp Worker Wax
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You begin crafting Full Ingredient Bag.
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Ingredient Bag is consumed while crafting.
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You craft Full Ingredient Bag.
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You gain experience!!
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Your faction standing with Lambent Wanderers got better.
14
Fill the laced wineglass
Take the laced glass to the barrels behind the bar, pour wine, then give the Laced Wine to Pine.
RECEIVE
You receive Laced Wineglass from Sylphrena Starfall.
1 × Laced Wineglass
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (10 entries)
Oh, how devious! I hope gathering these ingredients wasn't too difficult a task. I promise that the show will be worth it, though!
Sylphrena Starfall proceeds to combine the ingredients into a syrupy mixture, then slowly pours it into the bottom of a wineglass laced with the mysterious concoction. She offers the glass to you with a smirk.
All that's left is to offer Pine a free glass of Cilindrine Red. Trust me, he won't be able to resist.
I'll signal the bartender to allow you behind the bar. You'll be free to look around for the barrel of wine back there.
Then, all you have to do is pour enough wine into the glass so that Pine doesn't notice or taste the little addition we made when you offer it to him.
Well? Go on, get to it! Pine's act is coming up shortly, so he's bound to parched! Bring me back the empty glass when you're done.
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You tilt the barrel just enough to coax a stream of Cilindrine red into your keeping. The act feels like simple theft, yet it carries a playful thrill without real consequence.
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You fill the laced wineglass nearly to the rim, the syrupy mixture Sylphrena added blending seamlessly with the rich crimson color of the wine. As you glance over your shoulder, you catch the bartender's knowing wink, and a quick smirk passes between you.
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You gain experience!!
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Your faction standing with Lambent Wanderers got better.
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Watch Pine's performance
Keep the Empty Wineglass while Pine experiences his own performance mishap.
RECEIVE
You receive Empty Wineglass from Pine Brightreed.
1 × Empty Wineglass
· Pine Brightreed · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (20 entries)
Pine Brightreed blinks in surprise as you offer him the wineglass, though his hesitation is short lived as he accepts it with a wide grin.
Hey, now this is a surprise! Who told you this was my favorite drink? Ahh, no matter. I'm glad that there aren't any hard feelings between us!
Great timing, too, as I'm just about to put on one of my great acts! Stick around and maybe you'll learn a thing or two from a master bard!
Pine Brightreed proceeds to down the entire glass of wine in a rather uncouth display. He hands you back the empty glass and shoots you a wink before making his way to the stage.
*Hic*
Pine Brightreed stumbles out onto the stage, looking as though he is about to lose his balance.
Hellooo, everyone! Let's give a big round of applause to our next performer! You all know and love them! It's Pine! That's me!
When I hear Naerith sing, I know it's just for me. She's so enchanting...
I have to warn you, my head is really throbbing today. It's getting to be a little Pine-ful!
Maybe it has something to do with this altitude. We're so far up in the sky, it's a wonder we aren't called High Elves!
Pine Brightreed looks out expectantly at the crowd, who regard him with unimpressed skepticism.
I've been wondering if we've spent enough time up in the elderspires. Maybe it's about time we branched out a little more!
Ahh, who am I kidding? I love this community/ We're all rooted in culture and history!
Pine Brightreed beckons to the crowd for a reaction, but all he receives in response is a series of disturbed groans.
Oh come on, that was a good one! If you think you can outdo me, I dare you to come up here and be a better treant-ertainer!
Anyway... did any of you catch that thick fog that rolled in the other night? I tried to, but I mist!
Pine Brightreed sways so far to one side that he nearly topples over, struggling to catch his footing and right himself.
Enough groaning! I might as well go join the Circle of Spores... since I'm a real fun-guy!
Pine Brightreed outstretches his arms, expecting applause. Instead, he receives a torrent of generous, fruity donations that knock him off his unsteady feet.
Alright, alright! I'm going! You'll hate to see me go, but you'll love to watch me leaf!
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Claim the Lambent Lute
Return the empty glass to Sylphrena.
GIVE
Give Empty Wineglass to Sylphrena Starfall.
1 × Empty Wineglass
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Lambent Lute from Sylphrena Starfall.
1 × Lambent Lute
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (7 entries)
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You gain experience!!
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Your faction standing with Lambent Wanderers got better.
Sylphrena Starfall doubles over in laughter as the boos and jeers of the crowd fill the air from the nearby stage.
Oh Pine, that'll teach you to treat our new members with a little more respect!
He can normally handle a glass of wine without issue, but those extra ingredients are more than likely making him feel as though he's performing for the fae courts themselves.
Here, you deserve a little something for going out and doing all that work.
Sylphrena Starfall unstraps a lute from her back and holds it out for you.
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Begin the naiad investigation
At level 8, show your Lambent Lute and take Sylphrena's Note to Laenyth.
Requires level 8.
GIVE
Give Lambent Lute to Sylphrena Starfall.
1 × Lambent Lute
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Lambent Lute from Sylphrena Starfall.
1 × Lambent Lute
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Sylphrena Starfall.
Enter command
/say I can do diplomacy.
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Sylphrena Starfall.
Enter command
/say I am interested.
· Sylphrena Starfall · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (22 entries)
Ah, look at that! Calloused fingertips and a voice that could compel someone off the edge of Faelindral. I think you're ready to do some real Lambent Wanderer work!
Sylphrena Starfall strums her fingers across your lute before turning it around and offering it back to you with a smile.
Here, you'll need your lute as well as this letter. Tell me, <character>, have you ever done much in the way of diplomacy?
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Laenyth,
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This performer may have the talent we need to determine why and how the naiads have become so confrontational of late.
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You have the most experience of us all in dealing with the water nymphs, but I still respect your decision to retire as a tale keeper.
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Instead, please impart your wisdom upon this young bard and see that they are prepared for the mission ahead.
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Sylphrena
You say
You enter
/say I can do diplomacy.
It's what the Wanderers excel at, I must say! Who better to spread the arts and words of our people than performers such as ourselves? Even if a little magic tends to get mixed into our lyrics from time to time.
The job I have for you involves a dispute with the residents of the Whispering Pools. Do you know the place?
They're the caves behind the eastern waterfall where the naiads dwell. Supposedly they're led by a powerful water nymph who they refer to as Mistress Naelira.
I've heard from reliable sources that the naiads are trying to spread their influence outside the pools, which goes against their pact with Queen Sylneira.
This is obviously upsetting to a number of Faelindral's groups, one in particular being the Ardent Keepers.
So, we're going to go in there as a happy neutral party and see if we can determine what's got them so eager to get out, and what we might be able to do to appease them.
Are you interested?
You say
You enter
/say I am interested.
Sylphrena Starfall claps her hands together excitedly!
Oh, how lovely! Now, before you go diving head first into their caves, you should be warned... the naiads are notoriously ruthless to their guests!
There's a good chance that even dipping a toe into one of their pools will have a hoard of angry faeries trying to tear your mind apart from the inside out.
That's why we're going to have to put together a little disguise before you can wander safely through the Whispering Pools and negotiate with their leader.
Bring the letter I gave you downstairs to Laenyth. She has the most experience with those water faeries, and also knows a trick or two about illusions. She'll get you sorted for the job!
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Prepare River's Allure
Follow Laenyth's recipe: two Selstie Kelp, five River Essence, two crude fish oil, a Siren's Tear, and a Tempered Vial in an alchemist's cauldron. Follow the documented whitefish note.
GIVE
Give Sylphrena's Note to Laenyth Windharp.
1 × Sylphrena's Note
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Laenyth's Potion Recipe from Laenyth Windharp.
1 × Laenyth's Potion Recipe
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Siren's Tear from Laenyth Windharp,
1 × Siren's Tear
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Laenyth Windharp.
Enter command
/say Where can I find Selstie kelp?
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Laenyth Windharp.
Enter command
/say What is river essence?
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Laenyth Windharp.
Enter command
/say What about Crude Fish Oil?
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Laenyth Windharp.
Enter command
/say Where can I get the vial?
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (28 entries)
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You gain experience!!
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Your faction standing with Lambent Wanderers got better.
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Your faction standing with Fellstone Ores got worse.
Laenyth Windharp offers you a pleasant smile as she dips her gaze to read over the letter, her brow aising a touch.
Sleeper's dream! You're heading into the Whispering Pools? You have quite the task ahead of you, my friend. The naiads can be a terrifying foe if you're on their bad side.
.. Which I suppose is why Sylphrena has sent you to me. I have, in the past, managed to spend time among the naiads by appealing to their connection to water.
I learned much while I mingled with the water nymphs, though I dared not approach their Mistress Naelira.
She's quite powerful, and I had a suspicion that she saw straight through my magics... yet she did not raise an alarm simply for her own amusement.
That's neither here nor there, however! I'm to help you create a potion that allows you to take on an aspect of water, so that you may safely traverse the Whispering Pools.
Here's a recipe that you can follow, along with a special tear that you'll need for this particular potion. If you see anything that you don't recognize, you need only ask me.
Show me your completed potion once you've finished assembling it. Don't worry if you haven't worked with alchemy before, Simply combine these materials in a cauldron and I'll handle the rest.
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To craft a potion of River's Allure, you must gather the following reagents and mix them within an alchemist's cauldron:
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A dyad of Selstie kelp,
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A pentad of river essence,
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A dyad of fish oil-crude, not fine,
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A single Siren's Tear,
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A Tempered Vial.
You say
You enter
/say Where can I find Selstie kelp?
Selstie kelp is typically found at the bottom of rivers. There should be some located here in the Weald, though you may need strong lungs in order to harvest it.
You say
You enter
/say What is river essence?
You'll need to collect some of the river's essence from the manifested elementals that live in the river itself.
Though do be careful, as some of them seem rather... confused of late. It may be related to a plot of the naiads.
You say
You enter
/say What about Crude Fish Oil?
Fish oil comes from, well, fish! If you cannot find any for sale, you could always take up a bit of fishing.
You'll need to find at least four fish to get any meaningful amount of oil, then extract it into a makeshift vial using an alchemist's cauldron. Do this enough to fill two vials and you should have what's needed for the potion.
You say
You enter
/say Where can I get the vial?
Tempered vials should be sold directly from the alchemists shop. The Well of Order is where you'd find them here in Faelindral; it's just across from the bank.
Note: Cauldron recipe only takes Whitefish
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Have Laenyth finish the potion
Give her the completed mixture and collect Potion of River's Allure.
GIVE
Give Completed Mixture to Laenyth Windharp.
1 × Completed Mixture
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Potion of River's Allure from Laenyth Windharp,
1 × Potion of River's Allure
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (7 entries)
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You gain experience!!
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Your faction standing with Lambent Wanderers got better.
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Your faction standing with Fellstone Ores got worse.
Ah, well done! You've made plenty here, enough for more than one potion. Let me just apply the finishing touches...
Laenyth Windharp pours a small amount of the mixture into a separate flask as she sings an enthralling melody, her voice causing the mixture to glow with a magical blue aura. Once finished, she offers the potion to you.
You'll need to drink this potion while you're under the waterfall concealing the naiad's home. It should temper any of their immediate hostility toward you. If you run out and require any more, bring me the empty potion and I'll refill it for you.
Hopefully this helps you in your task, <character>. The Whispering Pools are beautiful, but dangerous. Do take care, especially around Mistress Naelira.
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Meet Mistress Naelira
Drink the potion to approach the naiads, then present your Lambent Lute.
SAY
Speak with Mistress Naelira.
Enter command
/say Yes, I am a performer
· Mistress Naelira · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Broken Lambent Lute from Mistress Naelira.
1 × Broken Lambent Lute
· Mistress Naelira · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Mistress Naelira.
Enter command
/say My.. my lute!
· Mistress Naelira · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Mistress Naelira.
Enter command
/say What improvement?
· Mistress Naelira · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (20 entries)
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Drink potion
You
Hail, Mistress Naelira.
Mistress Naelira regards you with an icy gaze that could freeze the very blood in your veins.
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Despite her cold demeanor, her words sing upon your ears like the gentle lapping of waves agai a shore.
Quite rare and even bold for one such as yourself to seek an audience with me. I see through that feeble magic of yours, though I admit it's rather entertaining." Mistress Naelira dips her gaze to the lute you bought, her eyes briefly lighting up with interest.
Are you a performer?
You say
You enter
/say Yes, I am a performer
Is that so? Then show me that instrument of yours if you believe you're worthy to perform for the Lady of Sirens.
Mistress Naelira inspects the lute with a enchanting, sapphire gaze. Icy fingers trace down the neck of the lute and across the strings, causing them to tighten and contract due to the chill of her touch.
Mistress Naelira strums her fingers across the chilled chords. The lute offers a final, feeble note before the pressure becomes too much to bear and a string suddenly snaps. It coils up against itself after an abrupt twang.
Mistress Naelira sighs in disappointment and tosses the broken lute back to you.
I'm not impressed with your instrument, bard. Certainly not now with a missing string. I'll only accept entertainment from the finest of amusements. I can't be appeased by such a meager lute that's so obviously in need of.. improvement.
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You sniffle, tears in your eye.
You say
You enter
/say My.. my lute!
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You glare at Mistress Naelira.
You say
You enter
/say What improvement?
Eager to be my plaything, aren't you? If you're that determined to repair your so-called instrument and play for me, then perhaps you can seek out someone capable of weaving better strings.
Your Faelindral is filled with artisans of all kinds, is it not? I'm sure one of them could fashion some new, stronger lute strings for you.
Use that precious voice of yours and ask around for lute strings that aren't so delicate or flimsy.
Now begone, lest I choose to feed you to my other pets.
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Arrange repairs and replenish the potion
Ask Flerri about the broken instrument. Laenyth can replenish River's Allure if needed.
GIVE
Give Potion of River's Allure to Laenyth Windharp.
1 × Potion of River's Allure
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
RECEIVE
You receive Potion of River's Allure from Laenyth Windharp.
1 × Potion of River's Allure
· Laenyth Windharp · Evershade Weald
HAIL
Target the NPC and press H.
Hail, Flerri Dawntender the Tailor.
· Flerri Dawntender the Tailor · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Flerri Dawntender the Tailor.
Enter command
/say Do you have any lute strings?
· Flerri Dawntender the Tailor · Evershade Weald
SAY
Speak with Flerri Dawntender the Tailor.
Enter command
/say Ohh, I like it dangerous!
· Flerri Dawntender the Tailor · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (16 entries)
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To replenish the potion:
Do you require more of the potion? I understand, Petanj. Diplomacy oft takes far longer than one thinks.
Laenyth Windharp proceeds to infuse another potion with an enthralling melody.
Here you are. I'l be here should you need me to refill it for you again.
You
Hail, Flerri Dawntender the Tailor.
We've got the finest silks and weaves around! Take a look and let me know if anything interests you!
You say
You enter
/say Do you have any lute strings?
Lute strings? Well that's an interesting request... very interesting. You know, I've been meaning to try my hand at making something that is both fine and durable.
This would be a good test of that, I imagine. I'd be more than happy to string something together for you!
Flerri Dawntender the Tailor chuckles softly at her own little joke before letting out a sigh.
Sorry, I just got back from one of Pine's performances.
The thing is, I don't really have the materials in stock to make something requiring that much tension. I do have one idea, but that's... no, it's far too dangerous.
You say
You enter
/say Ohh, I like it dangerous!
Well, I'm sure you know that the spiders in Evershade have some fairly common and useful silk. But I've heard there are larger brown recluse spiders that hide out in Keepers Bight!
Supposedly they're as large as a horse with silk of steel! That's not all, though. There's tales of a rare one.. an even larger recluse that must have silk like mithril!
If you could somehow get me some of that silk, I'd surely be able to weave a set of strings that would last you a lifetime! Just... be careful if you do go out there.
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Restring the lute with strong silk
In Keeper's Bight, seek the deadwood matriarch in the hollow log north of the mill. Give Flerri its Bundle of Strong Silk and the Broken Lambent Lute.
RECEIVE
You receive the Silk-Strung Lute
1 × Silk-Strung Lute
· Flerri Dawntender the Tailor · Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (8 entries)
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(Head to Keeper's Bight and find the spiders.)
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They can be found inside a large hollow log north of the mill. A deadwood matriarch will drop Bundle of Strong Silk.
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Once you have the silk, give the Broken Lambent Lute and Bundle of Strong Silk to Flerri Dawntender the Tailor
Flerri Dawntender the Tailor sets to work pulling and shaping the impressively durable silk into long, glimmering threads.
Flerri Dawntender the Tailor uses her shears to cut the rare thread into suitable lengths, then guides them through the bridge of the broken lute.
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She pulls the strings taut up along the neck and wraps them securely around each peg.
There, that should do it! What do you think? It may need a little tuning, but I'm sure these strings will last longer than the lute body will!
I hope you don't mind if I keep some of the spare silk here; I'd love to work on some new projects with it. Of course, I'll also swing by the Willow at some point to hear you play!
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Perform for Naelira and finish the quest
Return with a refilled potion and the Silk-Strung Lute. Follow the performance prompts and complete the documented final exchange.
Performance prompts can vary; follow the in-game messages.
GIVE
Hand the Silk-Strung Lute to Mistress Naelira
1 × Silk-Strung Lute
· Mistress Naelira · Evershade Weald
COMMAND
Just stand amongst the mobs lined up in near her and type /take bow, this will start the performance.
Enter command
/take bow
· Evershade Weald
COMMAND
During the performance you will use mud commands such as /push forward, /break rhythm, /take pause when given the prompts. It seems like a few different options will work and then you end it with another /take bow
Enter command
/push forward
· Evershade Weald
COMMAND
During the performance you will use mud commands such as /push forward, /break rhythm, /take pause when given the prompts. It seems like a few different options will work and then you end it with another /take bow
Enter command
/take pause
· Evershade Weald
COMMAND
During the performance you will use mud commands such as /push forward, /break rhythm, /take pause when given the prompts. It seems like a few different options will work and then you end it with another /take bow
Enter command
/take bow
· Evershade Weald
GIVE
Hand her the Silk-Strung Lute and Naelira's Favor
1 × Silk-Strung Lute
· Mistress Naelira · Evershade Weald
TRAVEL
Return to Sylphrena Starfall at the bard guildhall in Faelindral and hand her the Enchanted Lute
· Evershade Weald
Show dialogue (26 entries)
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(Make sure you have a refilled potion and go back to the cave under the waterfall.)
You
Hail Mistress Naelira
Ah, the prospective entertainment returns. Have you procured an instrument worthy of performing for me, bard? Let me see it.
Mistress Naelira purses her lips as she regards the newly strung lute, subjecting it to the same test she performed previously.
Mistress Naelira strums her icy digits along the rare strings, eliciting a beautiful and harmonious note from the instrument.
I suppose this will have to do. Very well, bard. I shall permit you to enthrall us with a dazzling performance. Here's your lute along with a token of my favor.
Enter the line of my ensemble and look out from your next stage, dear bard. When you're ready to begin, be sure to take a bow.
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You end your overwhelming performance with a sweeping, flourished bow. Sweat runs down your brow as you pant for some much-needed breath.
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The naiads all stare incredulously at you, before looking back to their Mistress to gauge her reaction.
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You also turn your gaze up to witness an overly flustered nymph, now sporting cheeks that are far deeper in hue than they once were.
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Naelira's gaze leaps from you to her servants, then back to you again.
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She places a hand on her hip and lets out a petulant huff, casting her gaze to the side. Her other hand extends out toward you expectantly.
Your lute and my favor, bard. Return them to me. You should be rewarded for a... suitably entertaining performance.
Mistress Naelira snatches both the favor and lute from your grasp, offering and indignant huff. The crowd of onlooking naiads softly giggle among themselves following the reaction of their mistress, which earns them a dagger-like stare from the flustered water nymph.
Mistress Naelira proceeds to turn her attention back to your lute and sings a gentle, melodious harmony upon it that infuses it with siren magic. She then offers the instrument back to you, along with an upturned nose.
You performed admirably, bard, and I am...impressed. You've shown me that there's reason yet to linger in these pools, but don't think you're the only reason I'm encouraged to stay!
Now begone from my sight until I'm in need of further entertainment.
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Completion summary
Sylphrena Starfall blinks in surprise as you hand her the enchanted lute.
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Her hand runs down along the neck as she inspects the strings, seeming to notice the magic that has been woven into the instrument.
Insertname, this is magnificent! An instrument blessed by the water nymphs of the Whispering Pools? You must be an incredible negotiatior!
I'm thrilled you managed to appease them, at least for a time. Fae can be terribly fickle and prone to whimsy that can sometimes turn violent.
I had my full trust in you, though, and this outcome only reinforces that decision!
This lute belongs to you, without a doubt. Perhaps you'll try your hand at another show on the Willow's stage...No curses this time, promise!
Well, I'll let you make that choice. I don't have anything more for you, but check back in from time to time. I'm sure I could think of some ways to put that enchanted lute of your to good use for the Lambent Wanderers.
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Reward: Lute of the Charmed
Quest stages
Part 1 — deliveries and performanceRing of Introduction
Deliver performance tickets, collect the returns, and complete the introductory performance.
Turn in to Sylphrena Starfall in Evershade Weald.
Required
Rewards
Part 2 — the tricksterLambent Lute
Gather ingredients for Sylphrena's prank and earn the Lambent Lute.
Turn in to Sylphrena Starfall in Evershade Weald.
Required
Rewards
Part 3 — Naelira and the enchanted luteLute of the Charmed
Prepare for a water-faerie meeting, survive Mistress Naelira's attention, and restore the damaged lute.
Turn in to Sylphrena Starfall in Evershade Weald.
Required
Rewards
Connected world
NPCs
- Flerri Dawntender the Tailor · participant
- Laenyth Windharp · participant
- Listener Maplebloom · participant
- Lorinthal Skybranch · participant
- Mistress Naelira · participant
- Sersil Tangleroot · participant
- Sylvosa Pineweld · participant
- Wyrdguard Mithrilvine · participant
- Pine Brightreed · starter
- Sylphrena Starfall · turn in
Zones
- Evershade Weald · objective
- Evershade Weald · start
- Evershade Weald · turn in
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