[As far as the other options of vore being implemented into the game system I am all for it, though admittedly my favorites are already all included<img alt=":D" src="./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif" title="Very Happy"/>Soul vore in particular could be interesting to have a go at sometime in the future however :3 ]<br/><br/><br/>His rhythmic strumming would create an ambient and soothing tune, as he continues to warm up, watching those around them calling them over with his powerful voice. "Come one, come all, everyone is invited to partake of my musical splendors, man woman, monster and child...." he attracting the attention of several curious by passerby, where as others would remain skeptical. Xarces smiling warmly to those that approached, greeting them with a friendly gaze. That is when his true performance would begin, he starting out with a very powerful chord as the tempo and mood of the soft soothing tones he had been creating would suddenly shift. A quick and peppy beat chiming out from his lute as Xarces would slip away into thought, having had nothing in particular planned for this outing, he would allow his emotions to dictate the music.<br/><br/>Losing himself to the music, Xarces would be able to think clearly. (At least while performing, I am able to be myself, I rarely have to worry about masking my features, when the onlookers are intrigued as to whether or not it is all part of the show....though of course perhaps this area would be more accepting then those of the humans. This realm of monstrous inhabitants, is truly not as bad as the stories made them out to be. Though bestial in nature, and oft in behavior, they are all quite similar at their core. Music touches their hearts just as it does with any other race, they live and love, struggle, and fight. Why even now they seek the equality of a global scale who's benefits are not unknown to many of the other races. That is after all what lies at the core of the mission we are to take part in. In a sense they are little different then I, making our ways in this world, striving to be accepted, searching for a wider sense of belonging.....an artifact though...that is what we where instructed to retrieve is it not? This shall most certainly be an interesting outing.)<br/><br/><br/>As his thoughts wander on such manners they would be expressed in the chords and notes which his performance took. His thoughts taking form as he plays from the heart, sculpting a mood for all those around him. The song he begins to play would change once more, changing from the joyous upbeat tune he was currently playing to a powerful, epic and inspirational piece. Xarces singing as he thought, singing of an underdogs struggle against insurmountable odds, of the outcasts chance in the spotlight. The words having meaning of their own, though their underlying tone would instill a feeling of understanding, of an underlying bond between all living things, the determination to continue working, to continue fighting for what you believe in.<br/><br/>The harpy he had watched on stage today was good, of that there was little doubt. However what Xarces' performances often offered that was hard, if not impossible to find in many established places of entertainment, was the true heart and soul of a performer. Unrestrained and unrehearsed, free to go wherever the mood takes him. Music moving like the ebb and flow of water, shifting and changing, shaping a  journey, an experience for his listeners. He taking their reactions their mood into account, playing off of the emotions of those nearby to craft a truly organic and personal experience for all. His music touching the hearts, and minds of many as it seemed to act as a true extension of his soul.<br/><br/>As the song winds down, as the unnamed hero faces down his final Obstacle. A single strike of his hand upon his lute's strings causes a discordant wale of sound to ring out into the crowd. The song finishing with one final measure, one uncertain crescendo. A chill running through the air, tension, uncertainty  Xarces pausing, no notes where played as a hush falls over those in attendance. The bard looking to his feet regrettably before his soothing voice would address them all once more, not in song however, but in speech "Alas good men and women of Greywall, the battle is not over, the final chapter has not yet been written. It shall not be written by word you see, but by action, not by I , but by you, and you, and perhaps even you. For the story I tell my friends is all of yours, all of ours." He would say, walking close to the crowd as he talked, reaching out to various members of the masses whilst pointing and smiling to others, maintaining an intimacy with them, with these strangers of all shapes and sizes, some creatures he knew little to nothing about, but all the while  maintaining interaction.<br/><br/>The pattering of coin would fall to his feet, as whispers and offers reach his ears. "Thank you, thank you, your all too kind." he showers them with his praises. Some would move on their way, most of their faces now bearing a smile as all that his song had instilled in them would turn within the back of their minds. Xarces' performance was not quite finished however, no there was one more matter he wished to think on, one final song before he would find what else the night may yet bring him. Xarces working to twist and tune the strings of his lute as he conversed with those that remained, already having inspiration for his next and final song.  "Battles come in many shapes and sizes, to the every day battle to make it in this world, to that of the brave warrior facing off against his foe in combat,....but there is one battle that oft slips under the radar, perhaps the most powerful battle of all.......the battle of love!" With those final words he steps back from the crowd, inciting a tune upon his instrument once more.<br/><br/>(Those companions I shall be traveling with.....they sure are a peculiar group. I do find myself wondering what all they shall bring to the table, should things go south during out mission. Let us see......there was a female elf, the one from the show....though I did not get a chance to see her up close, she did seem to be quite attractive, I shall look forward to getting to know her better in our travels... Then there where two serpent types, a meld between human and snake......naga, or perhaps lamia? I am not entirely certain. The male did seemed rather strong, and the female, I believe she was the reason those guards where in attendance.....I wonder what her story is? Perhaps she is an important figure I have not yet heard of. Either way, I cannot deny the fact that my blood did stir at the sight of skin and scale melded together in a single being.....To fall into the embrace of such a being must be absolute bliss, or perhaps complete terror, depending on the circumstance.)<br/><br/>His song taking form as he thinks of such things, as his blood pumps faster, so too would the baseline of his tune. His voice speaking of a lowly barmaids lust for a noble, an unrequited love as despite her best efforts she goes unnoticed by the object of her desire. This song touching very close to his heart, as he was quite familiar with such manners, often fearing the exposure he may bring himself where he to act on some of his impulses.<br/><br/>(There was another woman there, who was to accompany us. A meld of women and plant as I recall......once again I find myself absolutely fascinated by those whom where picked along side me. I cannot help but wonder what the company of such a spectacular being must be like.......There where two more, if I am not mistake, males. One a human, a scholarly sort by the looks. Surely they would be able to impart great knowledge upon me where I to ask in the proper manner. The last, though certainly not the least by any means. Was as I recall another melding of sorts, of man and equine, a centaur! Why I simply cannot believe my luck, perhaps such beings are common place here within Droaam. But I have not encountered as amazing beings as these in all of my journeys. Now here I am, blessed with the opportunity to be able to accompany them upon the quest that has been bestowed upon us.)<br/><br/>The tone of this song was quite lustful, quite sensual, it likely to cause many of the women around him to grow wet with desire. Xarces would only help to instill this feeling within them as he makes an effort to smile, make eye contact and wink at several of the women who stood watching him. (Those harpies, what I wouldn't give to spend a night in their company, to pour my heart and soul out in different and yet all more rewarding manner, in the pleasuring of a woman......each and every one of them possessed such beauty.) His performance possessing a very whimsical and enchanting air as it would draw to a close, Xarces' song seemingly having just as much an effect on him as it had those around him as his breathing would be quickened as he makes his final bow. "Thank you, thank you all!" He would say as he smiles and steps back from the crowd, working to pack up his things as he was now done performing for the night, at least in the musical manner.<br/><br/>Xarces did love the freedom of mind he received when he gave himself over to the moment like he had, when he allows the music to take him. Though not all of his performances are as raw as this particular one had been, they all possessed a certain unpredictability to them. Xarces gather's the remainder of the money that had been set out so generously at his feet, stowing that away as well. (This should help with any expenses we encounter along our journey.....now then, I wonder what else the night has in store for me.....Perhaps I should explore the city, see what kind of night life the monstrous inhabitants partake in....of course I could always return to the Venomous Voice..... ) he could not help but wonder as he finishes tidying all of his belongings.