Long ago, they were recognized throughout the world as those who possessed special abilities...
 

Some knew them as travelers and minstrels, passing between civilized outposts bringing sounds said to invoke feelings of well-being and excitement...
 

Some said their mere presence brought those in their company good luck in whatever ventures they sought to undertake...
 

Others sometimes claimed they had the gift of Second-Sight, though no one knew for sure...
 

And, tales of their artistry with the ladies were told both far & wide...