Cordelia was born into a family of bards and inherited their love of music. She began playing the lute at a young age and quickly mastered the instrument. As she grew older, she began to write her own songs and perform them for audiences. She quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented bards in the realm. Cordelia's songs often told stories of heroes and heroines who overcame great odds to achieve impossible feats. She was particularly skilled at stirring emotions in her listeners, making them laugh or cry depending on the mood of the song. Cordelia had a gift for making people feel what she herself was feeling through her music. While Cordelia was performing at a local tavern, s...