Melody Brightstrings
Creator of “The Ballad of the Burping Brew”
Overview
A renowned dwarven bard who witnessed the Fartbucket-Tavern-Incident firsthand and turned it into one of the most popular songs in Khazad-Morr’s history.
Famous Works
The Ballad of the Burping Brew
When young Thorin took his stand,
Experimental brew in hand,
None could know what was in store,
In the tavern's common floor...
(First verse of many, still sung nightly at the Burping Dragon)
Magical Effects
- Voice occasionally sparkles when performing incident-related songs
- Claims the Giggling Geode enhanced her vocal range
- Can perfectly recreate the sound of magical burping (used in performances)
Regular Performances
- Annual Fartbucket Festival headliner
- Weekly shows at the Burping Dragon
- Special performances for the Guild Masters
Legacy
- Official chronicler of the incident
- Magical brewing safety advocate
- Member of the Tavern Bards trio
- Created new genre of “cautionary brewing ballads”