I've begun practicing for the Fiddle of Building that I shall one day enchant. Admittedly, I've got some way to go (as Errol reminds me), but I'm encouraged by what I've read. As the tomes describe it, a Fiddle (or Lyre, rather) will produce "the work of a craftsman toiling for one year, with days of rest according to his station, delivered per the half part of an hour of uninterrupted playing." A good deal of effort that is, especially when one realizes that a master musician might play the instrument for the better part of a day if properly fortified before starting!

So, I have reading to do, fiddling to practice, gnomish architects to track down and last, but not least, I must find a place to build. Deepwater, northwest by our map, catches my eye and from what I've heard, that town lacks the tedious rivalries of Danlo. Besides, it's a port, and therefore much more conducive to trade. It may be much smaller than Danlo, but I believe that is due to its age and general neglect. There's nothing to be done about its age, but as for the neglect, I can soon change that if only I can get the party to head north!