Who Are The mythic sons?
- Tammy Koehler Smith

- Jun 6
- 3 min read
The following are recently found archived sheets from Bard Beat Magazine, Issue #47, published at the absolute peak of Mythic Sons' fame, when every teenager in Vadura had at least one picture hanging on a bedroom wall.

Meet the Iconic group called the Mythic Sons!
The hottest band in Vadura opens up about music, fame, favorite foods, embarrassing moments, and who takes the longest to get ready before a show.

🎵 XAC
Lead Vocals • Lyre • Professional Heartbreaker
Full Name: Xacarius Azrak Nicodemus Javehr
Race: Half-Satyr
Age: Fabulous!
Role in the Band: Lead singer, occasional songwriter, always seeking a new challenge.
Favorite Food: Honey-glazed apples with ample amounts of cinnamon and anything served after midnight.
Favorite Color: Black, dark gray, or charcoal.
Biggest Fear: Waking up and discovering nobody remembers the songs.
Dream Vacation: Somewhere with sunshine, wildlife, music, and absolutely no responsibilities.
Secret Talent: Can play nearly any instrument he picks up.
Worst Habit: Believing every problem can be solved with a charming smile.
Bandmate Most Likely to Save the Day: Gunther.
Bandmate Most Likely to Cause Trouble: "Why is everyone looking at me? The answer is of course, Brad!"
Relationship Status: "Complicated."
Fan Question: What's the first thing you notice about someone?
"Their laugh. If they have a great laugh, I'm probably already in trouble."

🔥 BRAD
Gitternist • Vocalist • Resident Heartthrob
Race: Tiefling
Role in the Band: Gitternnist, harmony vocals, owner of approximately seventy percent of the band's fan mail, and main source of chaos.
Favorite Food: Firepepper noodles.
Favorite Color: Crimson.
Biggest Fear: Fences.
Dream Job If Not a Musician: Fire eater or bomb detonator.
Secret Talent: Writes poetry and burns most of it.
Worst Habit: Overthinking literally everything.
Bandmate Most Likely to Be Late: Xac.
Bandmate Most Likely to Become King: Becket.
Relationship Status: "Next question."
Fan Question: What is your ideal date?
"Somewhere quiet. Good food. Great conversation. No one trying to hand me a lute to sign."

🥁 GUNTHER
Drums • Percussion • The Responsible One
Race: Minotaur
Role in the Band: Drummer and unofficial babysitter.
Favorite Food: An earthy steak salad with an herbed dressing, served with a crusty hunk of rosemary and olive oil ciabatta.
Favorite Color: Forest green.
Biggest Fear: Flying.
Dream Vacation: A cabin in the mountains where nobody knows who he is.
Secret Talent: Excellent baker.
Worst Habit: Worrying about everyone else.
Bandmate Most Likely to Get Lost: Odo.
Bandmate Most Likely to Survive the Apocalypse: Also Odo.
Relationship Status: "Sort of Single. Apparently intimidating."
Fan Question: What makes you happy?
"Watching everyone I care about succeed."

🌌 ODO
Pixie Vocals • Flutes • Mischief Specialist
Race: Pixie
Role in the Band: Falsetto vocals, the Odosonic Chime Rack (™) — still being perfected, and general mayhem.
Favorite Food: Sugarplums.
Favorite Color: Whatever color annoys Brad most.
Biggest Fear: Being bored.
Dream Vacation: Somewhere forbidden.
Secret Talent: Can imitate almost any voice.
Worst Habit: Starting rumors.
Bandmate Most Likely to End Up in Jail: Brad.
Bandmate Most Likely to Break Him Out: Xac.
Relationship Status: "Emotionally unavailable. Spiritually fabulous."
Fan Question: What's your greatest achievement?
"I've convinced three kingdoms that Gunther invented soup."

📜🪶 BECKET
Strings • Vocals • Gentle Giant
Race: Half-Orc
Role in the Band: Instrumentalist and grounding influence.
Favorite Food: Curry.
Favorite Color: Copper Ochre.
Biggest Fear: Letting people down.
Dream Vacation: Visiting every small town in Vadura.
Secret Talent: Incredible crafter.
Worst Habit: Apologizing for things that aren't his fault.
Bandmate Most Likely to Start a Bar Fight: Brad.
Bandmate Most Likely to End a Bar Fight: Gunther.
Relationship Status: Single.
Fan Question: What's the nicest thing a fan has ever done?
"A little girl gave me a drawing of the band. I still keep it in my luggage."

📣 Marmadeus, THE MYTHIC SONS MANAGER
Businessman • Promoter • Mastermind
Race: Halfling
Occupation: Turning talented idiots into international superstars.
Favorite Food: Whatever is being served in the VIP section.
Favorite Color: All of them.
Favorite Clothing: Loud suits.
Biggest Fear: Broken Contracts.
Secret Talent: Can negotiate absolutely anything.
Worst Habit: Referring to himself in the third person during important meetings at very high decibels.
Most Expensive Thing He Owns: His wardrobe.
Favorite Mythic Sons Song: Depends on which one is selling best this week.
Fan Question: How did you discover the Mythic Sons?
"I heard Xac hold a note at a festival and immediately thought two things. First, that's a star. Second, dear gods, he's going to be a lot of work."
One Word For Each Band Member:
Xac — "Explosive."
Brad — "Secretive."
Gunther — "Reliable."
Odo — "Dangerous."
Becket — "Heart."
Final Question: What's the secret to managing the Mythic Sons?
"Never let them make decisions when they're hungry. Or tired. Or famous. Or awake."


