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Germany, Early Spring, mid-1200’s A.D.

As the young musical apprentice Piper Strauss plays a dirge over his grandfather’s grave, a Fae warrior approaches and says he has secrets to share about Piper’s family and his talent.

“Powerful magic exists in music, charms you can weave into your melodies and wield in fantastic ways.”

But Fair Folk are known as tricksters who lure people away with promises of obtaining what they desire most, and legends say that those who go with them are never seen again. Piper hesitates.

The Fae entices, “Search your heart for the answer, Piper. It will guide you far better than your eyes or your ears if you trust it.” (113 words)

Before he becomes the most infamous musician in history, Piper is a boy discovering who he is and how to conjure the deeper magic found in music. Orphaned at the death of his grandfather, the Grand Master of the Music Guild, Piper turns to his flute for solace. As he plays a tune over his grandfather’s grave, a Fae warrior approaches. He says he has powerful secrets to share about Piper’s family and his musical talent.