The harp is a lie.

[Ferth]

i just wanted to re-quote this just to make sure it really sinks in to everyone.

if it is a bow that transforms, and the mysterious shape looks very much like a LYRE, on to of whatever other evidence it might be Bard..... id say its most likely a bow with a shape reminiscent of a Lyre/Harp which is intended to keep the bows aesthetic cohesive to its other form. which in turn makes it useless while in bow form-its just for looks.

Which would be fine... except it looks retarded.

[Davorok]

It is a lyre shaped crossbow (after transformation) that fires magic "singing arrows/bolts" that enfeeble and debuff the enemy.

Remember that in XI it was crossbow bolts that enfeebled enemies whereas arrows mostly increased accuracy (although some did elemental damage). Archer "Job" could still be Ranger which grants you crossbow enfeeb abilities and if so, you would need to switch weapons easily and quickly.

Or else it's a BowHarp. I'm ok either way.

I just hope I dance a little jig if/when I sing.

[NoctisUmbra]

http://www.bowhunting.com/blog/image...%2F7%2Ftg6.jpg

or

http://oi51.tinypic.com/n2hbtt.jpg

(Hmmm.)