A Lute is a musical instrument that can be either found or heard in many of the Fable games.

Description

A musical instrument which brings joy to all around.

Fable

In Fable, Fable: The Lost Chapters and Fable Anniversary, there is a Bard that can sing you songs about the many deeds which you have done in Albion for a handful of gold coins. Despite never actually holding one in his hands, whenever the Bard sings these songs, a small strum of a Lute can be heard.

Fable II

In Fable II, it can be used as an expression to increase good points when played successfully. It is also very useful for making people like you, as it gives a great bonus to their perception of you. It is possible for the Lute expression to be extended.

Fable III

In Fable III you are able to play the lute in a job called Lute Hero, but cannot use it at any other time. There is an achievement called Lute Hero Tour for playing in all towns as a five star lute player.

Notes

• A lute is needed for the Bloodstone Demon Door.
• Two lutes can be traded in the Box of Secrets on Knothole Island for the Axe of Disharmony.
• The Lute is generally inexpensive with a purchase price around a hundred gold depending on the economy, Hero opinion, and any active sales or shortages.
• They can be found in general stores, gift stalls and gift traders.
• Playing it hints that the Hero may be ambidextrous, since, while he wields his weapons in his right hand, he plays the lute using his left. However, Roland the Bard, along with several gypsy bards, also seem to play with their left hand, so this may simply be to make it easier for the animators.
• When posing for a sculptor and you use this item, the statue will look like you have an air guitar pose.
• Using a lute can, if successfully extended long enough, cause almost everyone in that area to fall in love. The easiest way to do this is to pay the bard to sing his song, and play the lute along with him.

Trivia

• According to Lead Scriptor, Ben Board, the instrument played when the bard sings in Fable is actually a recording of himself playing the Mandolin.
• In Fable and Fable: The Lost Chapters, there is evidence of a Lute weapon that was cut from the game, which may have been called "The Singing Sword".
• In Fable Anniversary, there was DLC released for the game which included the "Lute" as a completely different weapon.