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The Bard epic quest for the Singing Short Sword starts in the Dreadlands on the island of Kunark. To begin, you must speak to Baldric Slezaf. He is located in the combine temple in the Lost Valley part of the zone. Be careful to avoid the undead that are in the area.
You say, 'Hail, Baldric Slezaf'
Baldric Slezaf says 'Hello, Zarai. Don't you think this would be a wonderful place to perform a symphony?'
You say, 'what symphony?'
Baldric Slezaf says 'It has been my dream for years to perform a symphony that would be remembered for ages to come.I have run into a few minor snags, however.'
You say, 'what snags?'
Baldric Slezaf says 'Several years ago I bought sheets of the most beautiful sounding music from a traveling merchant. He did not know the author of the work as it was simply signed 'the Maestro'. The melody I played from them was wondrous and invoked feelings in me I have never felt before.However, as I reached the middle of the music, I discovered it was missing two pages!'
You say, 'what pages?'
Baldric Slezaf says 'The pages that were missing were pages 24 and 25.I have been searching the world for a spot to hold my symphony and I have finally found it.Without the music and a new lute crafted by the famous instrument maker Forpar Fizfla, I do not think I can pull it off.'
You say, 'what lute?'
Baldric Slezaf says 'Forpar Fizfla is an eccentric instrument maker from Ak'Anon.He makes enchanted instruments that enhance the sound of the music. If I am to perform the concert of all concerts, I must have one of his instruments. I went to Ak'Anon, seeking to purchase an instrument from him but he wouldn't even speak to me.'
You say, 'what music?'
Baldric Slezaf says 'It makes me sad to know that the pages of this music may be spread across the world or destroyed. If you find and bring me the two missing sheets as well as a new lute, I would be happy to repay you in some way.'
You say, 'how would you repay me?'
Baldric Slezaf pulls a fantastic looking sword from its scabbard and says, 'I might be willing to part with this wonderful sword if I were able to perform this symphony. You would also gain recognition at the opening of the symphony.' Baldric sheathes his sword and begins to hum a haunting melody.

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