Comedic opera is the order of the day, especially that geared toward mockery of Cheliax. It is said that the enemy of fear is laughter, and by making the Chelish menace risible, common Andorens can conquer their terror of the great darkness that dwells in the west. Other popular forms of music include stirring anthems and ballads of the Revolt: none wish to forget the sacrifices made by their predecessors, and thus the bards ensure that these stories live on. Already some of them are acquiring the patina of legend, and some of the heroes of these stories have given up telling their neighbors that the songs take liberties with the truth—it’s more important that the belief in the People’s Revolt perseveres, and besides, the songs don’t speak of the true horrors the revolutionaries faced… some of which still dwell in the mountains on the border of Cheliax. As the saying goes: “The best among us swallowed their fear and rose to the occasion.”
Costumes of the Andoran Opera
Many of these are simply gross caraicatures of actual Chelish and Taldan fashions. Often accentuating the performers charms for comedic affect or in the lower playhouses, simply designed to be tight and titillating.
In less formal settings, songs tend to be plain, lively, and accompanied by lute or lyre. As with the architecture of Azlant, old and antiquated instruments are making a comeback, and bards are eager to learn these instruments to gain credibility.
Costumes of the Andoran Opera
Many of these are simply gross caraicatures of actual Chelish and Taldan fashions. Often accentuating the performers charms for comedic affect or in the lower playhouses, simply designed to be tight and titillating.
The Heroic Revolutionary
The Brave Musketeer
The Comical Taldan Huntress or sometimes Musketeer
The Dashing Musketeer or Amorous Huntsman
The Chelaxian Spy
The Chelaxian Knave or Thief
The Vapid Taldan Noble
The Wicked Chelaxian Temptress
The Condescending Taldan Snob