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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Richards" data-source="post: 8835998" data-attributes="member: 508">INTERLUDE: HARLAN'S SONGTo the Esteemed Bard, Holyrood Carp,Greetings!  I trust you are in good health and fine voice.  I have completed the first of the songs I had in mind when I presented my proposal to write lyrics you might find useful in your bardic travels; I can only hope you will find the following submission worthy enough to add to your musical repertoire.  As far as remuneration goes, I leave that up to you, as I admittedly have no idea of the proper value of written lyrics; I shall of course trust a man of your standing to put a fair value upon my efforts should they prove to be of use to you.  Alas, I have no training in music, so I shall leave it to you to devise the tune most appropriate to the following verses.In any case, this first song is the tale of my good friend and the leader of our band of Trained Professional Adventurers, Harlan Starblade.The lyrics follow:   He's got gorgeous blond locks and a friendly, knowing grin    He's the epitome of a paladin    He's the wistful dream of every lovely barmaid    He's none other than the half elven Harlan Starblade    It wasn't long ago when he first felt the call    And he didn't need to give it very much thought at all    Dedicated his life to helping others    Sees the world's people as his sisters and brothers    He went to the Temple of Pelor for training    Soaked up the lessons that others found draining    Mastered the longsword, wields it with ease    His foes often find themselves weak at the knees    Now he travels the world, going where he's needed    Nobody's pleas for his aid go unheeded    The undead see him and they turn and run    For his blade burns bright with the flames of the sun    He smites evil foes with the power of his faith    Even foul monstrosities, be they zombie or wraith    And the Blood Mirror helps those around him stabilize    For he values all life, you can see it in his eyes    So let it be said: evil-doers, you've been warned    Harlan will bring you down, and he'll leave you unmourned    He won't back from a challenge, be it dragon or balor    There is just no stopping this bold paladin of PelorI shall eagerly await your response as to the potential value of this first offering, and in the meantime I shall begin work on a few other songs that have come to mind.With Fond Regards,Alistair Mandelberen Pastlethwaite - - - My good Lordling Pastlethwaite,I've bent the strings of my lute to the tale you've spun and believe we can indeed spin it in to a golden notoriety yielding coin, conversation and, for Harlan, admirers that will flock to his banner (or whatever else he may wave).I will include it as part of my repertoire during my next performance.I’m good, the song is good, and we will all be a bit richer (honestly, I’ll be a bit of a bit more richer).  Your friend and partner,Carp</blockquote>

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