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Mandolins were small pear-shaped string instruments.[1]

Description[]

When played as accompanying instruments, mandolins provided a delicate fluttering sound. They were also performed as solo instruments.[1]

Mandolins produced in Calimshan were available for purchase through Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue.[1]

Notable mandolins[]

Canaith mandolin
One of the seven Instruments of the Bards. Magical mandolins that had healing powers and provided protection from lightning, among other magical powers.[3]

Notable Users[]

  • Adagio Jones, a member of the bardic group Adagio Jones and The Goodwinds, had a mandolin that he played for ballads and songs that involved the group's string ensemble.[4]

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Referenced only
Swan Song

External Links[]

Smallwikipedialogo Mandolin article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 22. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  2. Robert A. Nelson (January 1987). “Dungeoneer's Shopping Guide”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #117 (TSR, Inc.), p. 22.
  3. 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. 176. ISBN 978-0-7869-6562-5.
  4. Tim Beach (July 1990). “The New Rogues Gallery: Adagio Jones and The Goodwinds”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #54 (TSR, Inc.), p. 8.
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