This is a brief synopsis into some ideas I've had concerning emotional
essence and instruments. It focuses more on the instruments.

There are many different types of instruments, so one can only assume
that the effects these instruments have on people vary. They differ in
tone, volume, pitch, and even obviously in shape. All these things
contribute towards the song one is playing on them.

Starting with a drum, one immediately gets the feeling of combat. The
pounding of the drum is sometimes the starting signal for many a battle.
The sound starts the blood boiling, the heart pounding, and the mind
racing. There is not much difference in tone and pitch to drums, though
they can certainly designed to do so.

Harps and Mandolins: Two string instruments that differ in tone and
pitch both, to produce their own desirable effects. The harp, its light
volume and higher tone bring a relaxing feeling to those who here it,
and many find themselves entranced by its music. The mandolin has a
lower, but more pronounced tone, giving comfort to the weary traveler or
the wounded soldier.

Flutes: And other wind instruments of the sort are high in pitch and
provide many a melody. Music from these instruments sets one's mind
arace, lifting it sometimes to the clouds.

Horns: These powerfully toned instruments are valued for their ability
to capture people's attention. Whether it be for signalling orders, or
by announcing the arrival of someone important, the horn is the perfect
choice for such a purpose.

Using these instruments, a Bard would have a method for shaping the
essence he has gained into a useable form, as well as a harnesser of the
aforesaid essence. What sets instruments apart from the simple singing
of a song is that many a times the music is remembered subconsciously,
while the words are only vaguely recalled. As such, the effects of songs
played with instruments would tend to last longer with those they
affect.

Again, by no means am I claiming this as gospel, nor as all that could
be said about such subject. Meerly my continuing thoughts on the
subject. As always I welcome questions and effective criticism.

Penned by my hand on the 5th of Daedalan, in the year 346 AF.