Music and Songs

are the heartbeat of Terra, as every culture and country has its own folk songs.

Bards are often as famous as war heroes. They have their own academy and annual copetition. Singers with stringed instruments are the most popular. Some musicians play an instrument but don’t sing. A few only sing, without instrumental accompaniment. A few play wind instruments.

There are a handful of books, throughout the various libraries of the world, with collections of written musical compositions. Some books have multiple compies. Others are unique. Most bards and musicians don’t write down their music.

Even the elves, dwarves, gnomes, and halfings have their own folk and war songs. Orcs, high ogres, and giants have been known to have music, as well. Some of the other legendary creatures are believed to have their own music.

Each country and culutre has their own dances. Some are simple, others more elaborate. Some are performed in groups, couples, and individuals. Many cultures, rooted in nature, fashon their dances after brid or other animal mating rituals.

Often times, dances are performed during mid-season celebrations. Others are, especially with nobility, a daily occurance. Some villages have their own special celebrations, as with the Festival of Tears.

Even lullabies have a special place in Terran cultures.