Item:Polished glitvire serpent

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polished glitvire serpent
Look: Made from polished glitvire, the sinuous curves of the instrument are highlighted by the dark satiny finish and intricate whorled grain of the glitvire. Tiny variegated green flecks enmesh with larger purple ones, giving the instrument the appearance of glittering when light hits it at the right angle.
Weight: Unknown
Metal: Unknown
Appraised Cost: Unknown
Properties:
  • This is a musical instrument (or a tool to play, repair, or clean one).
Dimensions: 9 length x 2 width x 1 height
Sources: Source is Whimsical Winds (3), Whimsical Winds (2)

Appraisal

  • The glitvre serpent appears to be a wind instrument.
  • You are certain that the glitvre serpent is crafted from wood.
  • You are certain that the glitvre serpent is of good quality.

Recall

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The serpent is a bass wind instrument with a cup shaped mouthpiece like a brass instrument, but also with side holes similar to a woodwind. So named because of the long cone is bent into a snakelike 'S' shape, the serpent is generally made of wood with walnut wood being the most popular choice, and then often being covered in leather. The serpent is known for its firm yet mellow timbre.