There is a musical instrument available in Valorn now, called a Zither. It is a stringed instrument that is to be plucked while singing or reciting poetry.
Do to the possible annoyingness of such a device, you must apply to receive one... or, in RP speak,
"Music is a gift handed down by the gods to the people of Valorn so that they might experience a bit of the beauty of the gods realm within the mortal realm. Especially talented musicians and poets may be gifted a Zither at the gods ever-mysterious whim."
If you are a musician or poet (of DARK GRIMOIRE material, of course), and believe you deserve a Zither of your own, send me a PM on the boards here with
1) your character's name who is the poet or musician
2) your character number
3) links to examples of your poetry or music
People who have music written will automatically get a Zither. People who are PROLIFIC poets will also get a Zither. There may be questing involved, or there may not be.
Please do not write me unless you actually have a song or a lot of poetry links to send me. =) Hopefully this will allow the instrument to get to those who will actually use one in RPing a poet/musician, and keep the things out of the hands of those who would start heavy metal bands......
PLEASE NOTE that regardless if I decide to give you a Zither or not, you will NOT receive a response from me because of how busy I am... besides getting an actual Zither if you are chosen, of course. Do not bug me... I assure you I got your message.