Birdpipes, also known as a shalm, satyr pipes, panpipes,[3] pan flute,[1] or syrinx,[2][4] were a variety of flute instrument.[1][7]
Description[]
Birdpipes were somewhat related to the common longhorn.[5] They consisted of a series of hollow tubes of different lengths,[5][7][8] all vertical,[5] that were fastened together in a row[8][9] from smallest to largest.[8]
This instrument was played by blowing across the tops of its pipes, as well as moving them from side to side to play different notes. They produced a sweet, rippling,[8] rich sound that was said to be capable of charming ferocious animals.[5][8]
Availability[]
A set of birdpipes from Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue.
- Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue was known to sell birdpipes.[5]
Notable Pan Flutes[]
- Pipes of feign imagery, an enchanted variety of birdpipes that allowed the player to detect secret doors and illusionary walls.[10]
- Pipes of haunting, an enchanted variety of birdpipes that produced a sound so eerie they induced a sense of paranoia in listeners.[11]
- Pipes of pain, an enchanted variety of birdpipes that could inflict severe pain upon listeners.[11]
- Pipes of sounding, an enchanted variety of birdpipes that allowed the player to create a wide variety of sounds.[11]
- Pipes of the sewers, a variety of enchanted pan pipes that influenced the behavior of rodents.[11][12]
- Pipes of the Wheezing Dragon, a famed variety of enchanted birdpipes that were crafted from the bones of a red dragon.[13]
Notable Users[]
Individuals[]
- Arilyn Moonblade carried around a silver set of panpipes.[14]
- Arrion Weatherspoon was skilled in playing the panpipes.[15]
- Dragonbait owned a set of birdpipes that he had made himself.[16]
- Drake Bluenote, a member of the bardic group Adagio Jones and The Goodwinds, played birdpipes to produce abstract tunes.[17]
- Joel of Finder carried a set of bird pipes he used to composed music when dealing with stressful situations in the late 14th century DR.[18]
Races & Intelligent Creatures[]
- When it cames to elves, this instrument was quite popular among wild elves and wood elves.[3][19]
- Birdpipes were considered sacred to satyrs,[19] who often carried around a set. Through their pipes a satyr could perform a number of magical effects.[20][21][22] And the alternative name of "satyr pipe" derived from the close association between between satyrs and the instrument.[3]
- Beyond satyrs, these instruments were popular among many fey.[8]
- Panpipes were a common instrument of storm giants.[23][24]
Religions[]
- Birdpipes were sacred to the goddess Lliira.[3][19]
- Panpipes were the holy symbol of the Olympian deity Pan, who was also known for carrying around enchanted panpipes.[2]
Rumors & Legends[]
- On the world the Olympian pantheon originated from, worshipers of the pantheon believed that either Hermes[25] or Pan were responsible for the creation of the pan flute.[7]
- Some sages believed that pan flutes were brought to Faerûn from the Feywild.[26]
Appendix[]
Gallery[]
Birdpipes fall out of a bag of holding.
A set of pan's pipes from Spellfire: Master the Magic.
Appearances[]
Adventures
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Jeremy Crawford (September 2019). “Rulebook”. Dungeons & Dragons Essentials Kit (Wizards of the Coast), p. 43. ISBN 978-0-7869-6683-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Skip Williams, Rich Redman, James Wyatt (April 2002). Deities and Demigods. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 127–128. ISBN 0-7869-2654-6.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 124. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Nicky Rea (1994). Age of Heroes Campaign Sourcebook. Edited by Matt Forbeck. (TSR, Inc.), p. 66. ISBN 1-56076-814-2.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 23. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 154. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Lisa Smedman (February 1994). “Magic to a Different Beat”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #202 (TSR, Inc.), p. 12.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Jesse Decker (January 2005). Complete Adventurer. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 127. ISBN ISBN 0-7869-3651-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (July 1987). “Music of the Forgotten Realms”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #123 (TSR, Inc.), p. 13.
- ↑ DreamForge Intertainment (1993). Designed by Thomas Holmes, Chris Straka. Dungeon Hack. Strategic Simulations.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 David Cook (April 1995). Dungeon Master Guide 2nd edition (revised). (TSR, Inc.), p. 234. ISBN 978-0786903283.
- ↑ Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins, James Wyatt (December 2014). Dungeon Master's Guide 5th edition. Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 185. ISBN 978-0-7869-6562-5.
- ↑ Black Isle Studios (August 2002). Designed by J.E. Sawyer. Icewind Dale II. Interplay.
- ↑ Elaine Cunningham (April 2000). Elfshadow. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 225–226. ISBN 0-7869-1660-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (October 1998). The City of Ravens Bluff. Edited by John D. Rateliff. (TSR, Inc.), p. 35. ISBN 0-7869-1195-6.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb, Kate Novak (October 1988). Azure Bonds. (TSR, Inc.), p. 146. ISBN 0-88038-612-6.
- ↑ Tim Beach (July 1990). “The New Rogues Gallery: Adagio Jones and The Goodwinds”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #54 (TSR, Inc.), pp. 8–9.
- ↑ Kate Novak, Jeff Grubb (December 1997). Tymora's Luck. (TSR, Inc.), p. 203. ISBN 0-7869-0726-6.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 22. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
- ↑ Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 220. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins (2014-09-30). Monster Manual 5th edition. Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 267. ISBN 978-0786965614.
- ↑ Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet and Monte Cook (October 2000). Monster Manual 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 102. ISBN 0-7869-1552-1.
- ↑ Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 125. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
- ↑ Colin McComb (October 1996). On Hallowed Ground. Edited by Ray Vallese. (TSR, Inc.), p. 125. ISBN 0-7869-0430-5.
- ↑ Larian Studios (October 2020). Designed by Swen Vincke, et al. Baldur's Gate III. Larian Studios.