You ask him for a song. He introduces himself as Tywynn and swears he will play the sweetest of songs for you.
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As Tywynn plays for you, you feel more and more sure of the fact that he isn't as good bard as he seems to be! It looks to you that it is the plinkings of the harp that are making his music better... and him more charming. Other noblewomen giggle and stare at him as if he was a shiny trinket, but you're folloed no more!
You invite him somewhere more secluded, and once the youngster falls into your trap, you push him for answers. He takes his hat off, bows like a jester and grins sheepishly.
"I was once an adventurer, and yes, this harp seems to be enchanted. I've been much more successful with maidens and wenches since I've obtained it... Lady Empress being one of few those who haven't befallen to its charm." You scoff at him. How many women he has wooed with the help of the harp? How many families did he disrupt?
"Dungeon or execution, then? After all, you've tried to bewitch a married woman and an Empress of Methiant." The Bard grimaces and hastily falls to his knee, the grimace replaced with unsure smile.
"Anything for you, Lady Empress, even for free, just... spare me that date with your executioner."
You demand that...
A) He becomes your court musician and charms your political opponents into submission.
B) He tours the Empire and uses the harp's magic to soothe your subjects' spirits.
C) He leaves the Empire and never comes back, if he wants to keep his harp and his life intact.