deities as lesser known / less popular instruments
arcanist: theremin [this electronic instrument was invented in the 1920s, and is played by the movement of the hands through electrical signals, without touching the apparatus itself; neil armstrong took recordings of theremin music with him to the moon.]
flamecaller: marimba [a percussion instrument with ancient origins in africa and popularized in modern times in mexico; it typically has up to five octaves with keys arranged like a piano’s, and is played using anywhere from 2 to 8 rubber or yarn-tipped mallets.]
windsinger: hammered dulcimer [ancestor of the piano; has many pitched strings which are struck by a hammer to create sound. it is most often trapezoidal in shape, the upper register sounds somewhat like a harp, and variations are found in many cultures across the world.]
lightweaver: euphonium [its name is latin, with ‘eu’ meaning good and ‘phon’ meaning sound, or ‘good sound’. this modern low brass instrument produces a very sweet and melodic sound, akin to a gentler trombone; it is often featured in ballads as a solo instrument.]
stormcatcher: hurdy gurdy [this instrument is played by hand-cranking a wheel that rubs against a string; pitch is modulated with a set of keys. the string sometimes makes a buzzing noise that sounds like an electrical current as it rubs along the wheel.]
shadowbinder: aulos [an ancient greek instrument which consists of two double-reed pipes that are played simultaneously. the resulting sound is rather haunting and similar to that of a bagpipe, though it lacks the characteristic air reservoir. all modern aulos are recreations based on art and descriptions, as no ancient aulos survive.]
tidelord: theater organ [not as well known as its famous church counterpart, these huge instruments were developed in the early 1900s to replace large scale orchestras, and often accompanied silent films. it is also known as a ‘unit orchestra’ and is playable by a single person.]
earthshaker: serpent [this is a precursor to the modern tuba; it uses a mouthpiece similar to that of a brass instrument but has a snake-like body with woodwind-type holes in its wooden body, which creates an almost mournful sound that makes it something of a hybrid between the two classes.]
gladekeeper: bagpipes [typically attributed to scotland and ireland, but actually ubiquitous to many ancient cultures across the globe; emperor nero played a roman variant of this instrument. the sound of bagpipes can carry miles, and thus they were often used as signals in battle.]
plaguebringer: marching cymbals [this instrument’s role in the modern ensemble is mostly supplementary, consisting of elaborate visuals interspersed with crashes. it is typically played in groups of 5 to 6, and accompanies the battery. the most famous brand is zildjian, which has produced cymbals for 400 years.]
icewarden: harmonica [each individual chamber of this 1800s instrument contains at least one reed of its own; they are also known as ‘mouth organs’ because one person can play many notes simultaneously. due to its cultural connotations and its chord abilities, this instrument tends to evoke a feeling of loneliness.]
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