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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. Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins, James Wyatt (2014). Dungeon Master's Guide 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 176. ISBN 978-0786965622.
  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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