Ember's Lute (A Music Performance Mod)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #85 of 107 Spells mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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00:18 - Lute of Musical Sprites 02:11 - Perform "The Weeping Dawn" 03:31 - Lute of Vicious Rockery 04:59 - The Really Annoying Lute 05:55 - Mild Mockery cantrip 07:20 - Just a bit of pointless mischief and silliness 08:39 - Hidden item example
This mod video is quite out of date now (over a year old!!) but it still gives the general idea of what the mod is about, and will do until I get around to creating a new video...
Ember's Lute
Perform music with sprites, companions or ensembles. Toggle performers in and out of the performance by instrument type. And new in version 3: more performance reactions and rewards for entertaining crowds across Faerûn.
What's Included
Each instrument in this mod enhance music performances in the following ways:
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[]grant musical proficiency
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]enable auto-join of your music performances on supporting instrument types (musical sprites, band summons or companions)[]unlock passives that let you toggle instrument-specific music on and off mid-performance
[]add custom VFX
[]additional crowd reactions to musical performances (and possible rewards)
[]5 performable songs
Themed Instruments
All of the features in this mod are enabled through equipping one of its themed instruments.
Ember's Lute of Musical Sprites
This lute is themed around playing with musical sprites or spirits.
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[]Musical sprites automatically appear and join music when a performance is started
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]There is a unique sprites VFX for each song (6 if you have the DLC), with sprites dancing around the lead performer[]Performing "The Weeping Dawn" has your player joined by the Spirit of a Tiefling bard, who will sing along with you
[](New in version 3) Find and read sheet music to learn new performable songs
Ember's Lute of Vicious Rockery
This lute is themed around performing with the spirits of a long-forgotten Rock Gnome ensemble, The Vicious Rockery.
[*]Summon the members of the Vicious
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[]Musical sprites automatically appear and join music when a performance is started
Ember's Lute transforms the Skyrim modding scene by turning the 'The Weeping Dawn' into a performable song, complete with musical sprites and the spirit of a tiefling bard. Inspired by Lohse from Divinity Original Sin 2, this spell mod adds a unique performance experience. With 647 endorsements and 38,416 downloads, it's a well-received addition for role-players and music lovers.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 647 endorsements and 38k downloads
- Unique concept—turns a song into a spell, perfect for bards
- Inspired by a beloved character (Lohse) adds flavor for fans
⚠️ Cons
- May require compatibility patches for other spell or music mods
- Limited to one song—might feel thin if you want variety
For Skyrim players who love role-playing as bards and want a unique performance mechanic. Also for fans of Divinity Original Sin 2 who appreciate the Lohse reference. Skip if you're looking for combat spells or extensive music options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires the latest Skyrim patch—if not, use a mod manager to ensure proper load order.
- If you're using other spell mods, test in a new save to avoid conflicts.
- Look for the spell in your magic menu after installation; it might be under a new category.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Ariefel
- Version
- v3.1.2.11
- Downloads
- 38,416
- Endorsements
- 647
- Category
- Spells
- Created
- 5/23/2024
- Updated
- 7/20/2026
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