[The Bardic Conservatory] Lute to Suit [Guomundr and fetch]

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[Time stamp ~following the events in the library]

Arm in arm Guo and Melamin walked out of the frog free library into the bright sunshine of early spring. The little town was redolent with the scents of flowers and blossom bird song provided a back ground to their stroll only spoiled by the constant bass line of frog calls ….

Melamin did not say much at first content to hold his arm waiting for her companion to start up a conversation …She giggled as blossom born on the mild breeze swept over them and reached up to flip a single bloom off the gypsy boys nose with a soft finger…

They walked out of Natura and into the woodlands , Melamin led him unfaltering down twisting paths until they reached the Bardic conservatory

Melamin slipped her arm out of Guo’s and with hands on her hips smiled …. Well what do you think of that Guo, it’s not bad for a little place like Natura come on lets find Master Dhasone and she picked up her skirts and ran towards the imposing building.

[Guomundr]

The young man wished not to spoil the mood with the mention of the fact, he knew where the Bardic Conservatory was. In truth, he had just been there recently, it was this reason that he was researching the crafting of a lute, as that was the boy's entry requirement to become a member. However, this was far in the back of his mind, as he held the arm of a beautiful young lady within his, though young was no doubt a relative term... The elven youth might be older then the boy or his father! Another thing, that was in the back of his mind. What was in the forefront of his thoughts, was not what one would think, but the nonsense of the frogs and this supposed charming business...

This thought was disturbed by a light giggle, and the light intrusion of a blossom upon his nose. Blowing a light puff of air over his lips to send the blossom on it's way, he turned his gaze to his companion for the time being and smiled. "So my Lady, Natura seems a simple place of simple pleasures, what drew you to the library? Surely there must have been some dream in one's head before starting there? Or was that always your passion?" It was a simple enough question, and one that would undoubtedly allow her ample time to talk.

As they walked down the forest pathway, the boy noted on how close they were, and his thought was confirmed as she slipped her hand away from his. However, being a man of charm, but respect, he let his fingers trace along her forearm gently as she pulled away, and smiled softly before turning his gaze to the structure and let out a light whistle. "Very impressive, I must say." Before he could say much else, he was quickly following after her at a brisk jog, matching her step for step.

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The elf giggled slightly Yes indeed Guo it’s a place of simple pleasures we are protected by a magic pool that deters anyone who wishes us harm and also it calms the more hot-headed amongst our community .Arcana runs free and full in Natura that may be one of the most magical places on Telath. The weather behaves itself and does what it should during the seasons , we are well fed by our own hands and the efforts of the farmers. So we all find things to fill our brightenings , the library might be a dry stuffy sort of place but there is magic in the words of others wisdom and thoughts of great men and women captured for posterity in simple pen strokes. That Guo is open to me during my time at the library but that does not mean that I am stuck in that library all the time. I am free to roam the woods and talk with my friends what more would anyone want?



Melamin had been talking for a while and probably Guo was listening to her words with interest and thus when she had finished his attention might be drawn to the silence. It is one of the amazing abilities of sentient races to be able to filter sounds out and concentrate on a single voice. Perhaps the incessant croaking of myriad frog was such a sound, for nigh on a cycle the cacophony of frog had been a feature of the life of the village but here on the delicately tree arched path to the conservatory all was silent, blessedly silent! They were alone if Guo scanned the area he would see no sign of frogs, no sight of croaking, hopping, big green frogs all he could hear was his own breathing and the wonderful song of the birds.

Mayhap if they had been allowed to stand at the pool in the centre of the druids glade they would have seen an exodus of frogs, a departure of amphibians, a disappearance , the balance had been restored, the flies no longer feasted on fruit and the frogs were drawn away to some other place ….The chapter was over, unexplained but gratefully accepted by the denizens of Natura

listen said Melamin it’s quiet

She revelled in the peace the return to normality and skipped a few steps ahead before returning on dancing feet to slip her arm through Guo’s….. Tell me about the lute Guo why do you wish to play the instrument and what made you think our library would be the place to find the answers?

OOCc ~ the frogs have gone from Natura the protective shield is restored ……For now!