Direct solutions

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The best way to get the musicians of Veilgarden on your side is to get them stinking drunk. As to the instruments - well, that's what money is for.

Game Instructions: These items are found in the Bazaar Sidestreets. You will need to be a Person of Some Importance to acquire them.

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[…] best to start the performance before they sober up. Most of them are well used to playing while soused. […]

[…] Tristram Bagley is coming. The Manager of the Royal Beth is sitting […]. The eyes of the Singing Mandrake turn to you. Let us begin.

Player summary:
You get all the musicians drunk and commission the needed glass instruments. It's time to start the show.

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An occurrence! Your 'Ambition: Heart's Desire - the Topsy King' Quality is now 23!
You've lost 1 x Night on the Town
You've lost 1 x Bejewelled Lens
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