Mhmm, from all five countries. Though not all of them are as nice and polite as I am.

[ like the north. that's right, he's also from the north, but he's a southern wizard. funny how that works.

he lightens up at the mention of a "bard", though. ]

Well, if you're the most renowned bard as you say, could you play us a little ditty with your chosen instrument? Might help restore some warmth into my system.