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Drum

A double barreled drum against a black background. The drum barrels are slightly wider at the top and are made of a light brown material and held together by two brown attachments at center. The drumskins are white and triangular sections stretch down about an inch from the top.
Sprite of a drum.

A drum is a musical instrument in Betrayal in Antara. It is used to scatter Field Worms.

Overview

Drums are a common musical instrument in the Antaran Empire, particularly among the Grrrlf, who use traditional drums for culturally significant festivals and performances. Drums occupy one Inventory space, are nonstackable, and have up to 20 uses.

Once the party has learned the Drum Skill from the worm charmer in the Midova marketplace, one use of a Drum in battle causes Field Worms to sway in response, soothed by the rhythmic vibrations tickling their nerves, and flee the combat area at their first opportunity.

Outside combat, a drum can be struck with a fumbling beat, but has no noticeable effect.

Description

[Character] struck the drum tentatively, producing a pleasantly deep resonance from the aged wood and cured sheepskin instrument.

Trivia

  • The party can receive a drum by bringing animal pelts to Trey Matchi, a drummer and drum-maker, in Imazi.
  • The Museum of Antiquities in Ravenne includes a Grrrlf drum in its collection.
  • In Darvi, the party can chastise a group of human musicians butchering the Maffurrr on traditional Grrrlf drums.