Sometimes a bard finds himself in a situation that requires self-defense at a few seconds' notice. That's when an instrument-mounted bayonet comes in handy. A bayonet (a long, thin dagger1 affixed to the neck of a lute or other instrument can be used to fend off an attacker, or even to inflict respectable damage if set to receive a charge. However, some risk of damage to the instrument exists from the sudden impact.