The Invisible Bard

A tribute to Altorin, my most beloved D&D character and the star of my first campaign as a player! This rollicking anthem, filled with lute and bardic influence celebrates his wit, charm, and countless achievements—from the scourge of Strahd to the Sovereign Jokester. Created with love for the character who stole my heart (and many shows). 🎶 ---------------------------------------------------------- [Intro - Lute, Hurdy-Gurdy] [Verse 1 - Male Quartet] Altorin’s comin’, from the Wolf-Pine Woods Half-elf legend, where the gnome clans stood With lute in hand and a grin so sly No one can stop him, it’s do or die! Diplomat by day, jokester by the night Bog Lord risin’, ready for the fight He walks the line 'tween magic and song Invisible Bard, you can't go wrong! [Pre-Chorus - Harmonized Vocals] Raise your hands now, yeah, come alive! The wild card's here, and he’s gonna thrive! Val-la-ki knows him, Strahd’s running out of time— He's comin' in hot, with rhythm and rhyme! [Chorus - Driving Percussion, Male Quartet] Invisible Bard! He’s gonna steal the show, you’ll never see him come! Invisible Bard! He’s got a song, a sword, and you’re about to run! The scourge of Strahd, the Devil’s own fear, The Sovereign Jokester’s bringin' cheer! Invisible Bard! Yeah, Altorin’s the name, now feel the spark! [Short Instrumental Break - Lute, Percussion] [Verse 2 - Male Quartet] Saviors of Val-la-ki, rally to his side A Goliath, a Sorceress, and a Paladin ride From Hillfall’s peace to Barovia’s pain The Bane of Strahd’s gonna end his reign! He leads the Hydra with wit and charm But beware, beneath, there's danger in his arm Devil’s Father? Maybe so, With a smile that hides his darkest glow! [Pre-Chorus - Harmonized Vocals] Toss him a bone? Nah, toss the Bard! He's got that flair, and he’s hitting hard Strasni’s fear, Astral Ballad-Maker The stage is set—now watch him take her! [Chorus - Driving Percussion, Male Quartet] Invisible Bard! He’s gonna steal the show, you’ll never see him come! Invisible Bard! He’s got a song, a sword, and you’re about to run! The scourge of Strahd, the Devil’s own fear, The Sovereign Jokester’s bringin' cheer! Invisible Bard! Yeah, Altorin’s the name, time to make ‘em bow! [Bridge - Hurdy-Gurdy, Lute] From his stepmother’s love in the forest so deep, To Zinra’s callin’ across cursed lands to keep With Aelyn’s throne waiting, he’ll forge his own way But first, Strahd’s debts, he’ll make sure they pay! [Pre-Chorus - Harmonized Vocals] Raise your hands now, yeah, come alive! The wild card's here, and he’s gonna thrive! Val-la-ki knows him, Strahd’s running out of time— He's comin' in hot, with rhythm and rhyme! [Chorus - Driving Percussion, Male Quartet] Invisible Bard! He’s gonna steal the show, you’ll never see him come! Invisible Bard! He’s got a song, a sword, and you’re about to run! The scourge of Strahd, the Devil’s own fear, The Sovereign Jokester’s bringin' cheer! Invisible Bard! Yeah, Altorin’s the name, now let's toast to his fame! [Outro - Lute, Hurdy-Gurdy] The Bog Lord, the Bane, the Father of Devils— His tale’s been sung, but he’s breaking all levels! Invisible Bard! He’s the one you can’t see, but you’ll sure hear his words! Yeah, Altorin’s name will echo through the world! [End]