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The Tragic Tale of Slezaf
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The tale of Slezaf and the Maestro's symphony.

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Quest reward from [85] The Everlasting Quill of Ashe Boderra (Signature), started by examining Everlasting Quill (dropped in Chardok or Sebilis).

Discovered on 6 Feb 2008 at 15:00:22 PST.
The Tragic Tale of Slezaf
and the Maestro's Symphony
As told by
Ashe Boderra of the Everlasting Quill
Long ago, in the days when both Drinal and Luclin graced our night sky, a bard of little renown, and even less patience, stumbled across a symphony penned by an individual known only as 'the Maestro.' This bard was known as Slezaf, and this is his tale.
Now, nowhere in the furthest corners of his mind could Slezaf recall anything about this composer; it was obvious, however, that he must have been a master, because the quality of the music was without parallel.
The melody was capable of evoking deep feelings within anyone who heard it. Granted, this is the goal of any great piece, but the Maestro's symphony evoked feelings such that the listeners had never felt before, and in measures they didn't think possible.
Now, the only hitch in all of this is that the songbook was missing a few pages, and Slezaf knew the music could only reach its full potency if he could complete it. Being an accomplished adventurer, he managed to track the rest down. How and why is not the meat of this tale... No, what is truly important is what happened when he finally put it together.
Slezaf performed his symphony for a group composed of many great leaders, artists, adventurers, and other famous sorts. Word had spread, you see, of the piece's power, and everyone wanted to be the first to hear it. Survivors later described the experience as if from a deep fog, remembering only snatches and fleeting traces of emotion.
Yes, survivors. You see, when the Slezaf launched into the symphony, the crowd began to turn wild. Some individuals fell into deep despair, crying and screaming and tearing at their hair. Others were driven to uncontrollable rage, going so far as to tear apart those sitting around them with their bare hands.
Slezaf was as surprised as anyone else at the results. He had no idea how much his audience would be overtaken! Some say that out of guilt, or maybe by the lasting influence of the song, he threw himself on the rocks of Kunark. Others say he was murdered by the shattered survivors. One thing, however, is certain. Slezaf died, and with his death, the symphony vanished.