Doss lute

A Doss lute was a magical masterwork lute with multiple magical abilities.

Description
A Doss lute was usually carved from alder wood. Intricate designs were inlaid in the wood in copper.

Powers
A skilled bard was able to use the magic of the lute to slow (or delay ) poison and cast the spells hold person and mirror image. In addition, the lute aided the bard's skills in captivating an audience.

History
It was said that a legendary bard in the Moonshaes named Falataer created the first Doss lute. He used the lute to both test and reward students of his bardic college. Subsequent bards copied the design and continued to keep the same name.

In 1356 DR, the merchant Sali Dalib in Calimport claimed to have a Doss lute for sale "cheap."

Appearances

 * Novels:
 * The Shadowmask


 * Games:
 * Neverwinter Nights 2