Lloyd Loar's Mandolin

Lloyd Loar's Mandolin


Origin	Lloyd Loar
Type	Mandolin
Effects	Causes those who play it to permanently lose grasp on reality.
Downsides	Effects
Activation	Playing
Collected by	Warehouse 13 Agents
Section	Dark Vault
Aisle	Podium 50
Date of Collection	September 16, 1943
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Origin[]

Lloyd Allayre Loar (January 9, 1886 - September 14, 1943) was a Gibson sound engineer and a master luthier. He is a well-regarded musician on the mandolin, viola, and musical saw. See here for Loar's full life story

Effects[]

Anyone who plays the Mandolin will permanently lose grasp on reality. The effects become permanent within a few minutes of playing. Hearing the music played has no effect on the listeners.

Agents have noted that the artifact sometimes plays softly when neared, as if attempting to hide its true nature.

Storage and Handling[]

Stored on a normal Dark Vault podium.

Neutralizer gloves are mandatory. High emotions can trigger the Mandolin to play. Neutralize quickly if this occurs, as the effects can affect surrounding agents if left alone.