Ghostharp

This spell enables a caster to silently and unobtrusively make harp music performed much earlier-performed or heard by himself-be heard again. The volume and apparent origin of the music are under the caster's control. Sung or spoken words cannot be conveyed by means of this spell, but messages, recognition motifs, and even magical triggers can all be carried by the right tune performed in the proper manner.

The spell can be used to play several tunes, in any order and sounding as if they come from various directions and distances, so long as all of this music was audible while the spell was memorized and the spell duration is not exceeded. Silences can be placed between tunes or between repetitions of the same tune by the spellcaster.

The casting of this spell requires only that the caster's flesh directly touch a tiny model of a harp (which can be inside a pocket or under clothing), as the will is bent on unleashing the music. The model harp vanishes as the spell takes effect. This spell is usually used to distract foes or captors, to impress folk with the caster's powers, or to trick people into thinking the caster is a harpist or that a harpist is somewhere close by.

Notes: Restricted to the Seven Sisters, their apprentices, and select Harpers; uncommon. Optionally available to bards and song mages; uncommon.