Obraca
Item type Musical Instrument
Rarity The Obraca is a traditional Elephant Selkie instrument that is only made from the horns of the first Bergo hunted each year. While many exist within the Selkie tribes, it is rare indeed to see one outside of them.
Weight 3-5lbs
Dimensions 3-5ft long, 6-12 inches at the bell, 2-4 inches at the mouthpiece.
Base Price 40gp
Raw materials & Components The Obraca is made from the horn of a Bergo as well as some added leather or other soft material to guard the musician's lip from the filed edge of the mouthpiece.
Mechanics & Inner Workings
The Obraca is made from the horn of a Bergo which is hollow to begin with. The tip of the horn is shaved away until it makes a hole big enough to be used as a mouthpiece. Often the lip of the mouthpiece is polished and rimmed with a thin layer of leather to protect the musician's lips. No further damage is done to the horn, however due to the already complex inner workings of the horn a competent musician can produce around three octaves of music.
Significance
The Obraca is considered by the Selkie to be a representation of their connection with the natural world. The haunting melodies produced by the Obraca are set to songs that tell stories of the animals of the land and sea.
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