The Ballad of Barend's Folly

In the city of waterdeep the city of might Strode Barend fierce and not so bright A half-orc with a heart of gold Seeking wisdom stories untold With axe in hand and dreams so vast He sought the wise cat legends cast Through valleys deep and tombs so grand He journeyed and searched behind every plant Barend the bold with heart so pure Sought the wise cat wisdom's lure But in a shop of furs and skins The truth was hidden masked in sins A taxidermist sly and keen Saw Barend's quest and plotted mean Behold the wise cat on my shelf It's wisdom can transform oneself! Barend's eyes were wide with glee A wise cat! At last for me! But Keiyra swift and Aeric sly Saw through the taxidermist's lie Saw through the Barend the bold with heart so pure Sought the wise cat wisdom's lure But in a shop of furs and skins The truth was hidden masked in sins Oh Barend dear don't be deceived That cat is stuffed don't be naive! Keiyra cried with urgent might While Aeric pulled the veil of night The taxidermist caught in shame Fled the scene his heart aflame Barend frowned but soon he grinned For true friends' wisdom always wins Barend the bold with heart so pure Sought the wise cat wisdom's lure But in a shop of furs and skins The truth was hidden masked in sins Together they laughed a merry sound For friendship's wisdom they had found The wise cat may be myth or lore But true wisdom's in the hearts they bore With Keiyra's wit and Aeric's guile They journeyed on mile by mile