Vector
03-14-2004, 12:41 PM
The place was a bit crowded this evening, Caryn thought as she bustled around clearing tables and refilling mugs. Deftly dodging a would-be bottom grabber, she spun around behind the bar. The show was about to begin, and in her experience behind the bar was the best place to be.<br /><br />First up was a a duo from Western Karanas performing their rendition of Fippy's Demise. They didn't make it through more than 2 verses of this classic ballad before the boos and flying objects drove them from the stage.<br /><br />Next was a very poorly-dressed high elf with an even worse voice. The crowd concluded it must be an enchanter with an illusion spell in place and chased "her" from the bar very quickly.<br /><br />As the hubbub died down, a thin man with a slight build slowly took the stage. His face was hidden from view as he tuned his worn-looking lute. As he looked up and peered out at the crowd, his eyes narrowed and a broad smile crept across his face. His confidence quieted the crowd. Caryn thought this must be the quiet before the storm.<br /><br />The young man ran his fingers across the lute strings. The sound reverberated throughout the bar bringing hushed whispers of anticipation from the patrons.<br /><br />Lifting his voice above the crowd, he began to sing.<br /><br />(Lyrics designed to be placed to the music for Toby Keith's "American Soldier")<br /><br />I'm just tryin' to pull 'em single<br />Bring 'em in one at a time<br /><br />Give some mana and some healing.<br />Crowd control is also mine.<br /><br />Up and out to get another<br />I'm all business with my lute.<br /><br />Yeah I'm dressed up in noob armor,<br />from my head down to my boots.<br /><br />I don't do it for the XP, I can kite this stuff all day.<br />I dont' do it for the glory, I just do it anyway.<br /><br />Providing action for the party is my resonsibilty.<br />Yeah I'm real good under pressure, speed pullin's easy for me.<br /><br />I can't call off the pull I'm stalkin' 'cause the pathing looks all wrong.<br /><br />I just twist right through the med times, with a heal and a mana song.<br /><br />You can bet that I stand ready when the adds come pourin' in.<br />Look, that one there is breaking, I need to go mezz it again.<br /><br />And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price.<br />I've counted up the cost.<br />I know the sacrifice.<br /><br />Oh and I don't want to die for you, but if dyin's asked of me,<br />I'll draw aggro with honor, 'cause phat lewt don't come free...<br /><br />I'm an Antonican Bard, an Antonican!<br />Between the bad guys and the casters, I will proudly make a stand.<br /><br />When the party's bored and needs some plat, I'll always do what's right.<br />I'm out front pullin' mobs for you, now get up here and fight!<br /><br />An Antonican Bard! Oh, an Antonican....bard...<br /><br />I'm an Antonican Bard, an Antonican!<br />Beside the melee and the healers, I will proudly make a stand.<br /><br />When the party is in jeapordy, I'll always do what's right.<br />I'll break out my drum and Selo's, and we'll take off in flight.<br /><br />Antonican Bard, an Antonican.<br /><br />As he finished his tune, he slipped quietly from the stage and, amid quiet applause and some thankfully received donations, left the bar.<br /><br />Next up, a magic show featuring a talking monkey and some dude named Vance.<br /><br />Vector<br />Temerity's Weakest Cleric<br /><br /><br />The person formerly known as Vector