Hey all. To back this up with some information: I'm creating my first 2e character but I'm very familiar with Pathfinder 1e. I'm trying to create a bard who is mute; she cannot talk due to vocal chord damage, but can whisper. However, she is going to be utilizing an Ocarina for a musical instrument.
I'm searching for rules on whether or not a musical instrument can be utilized for verbal components for spells. However, with the bard class there are also composition spells that use musical instruments to cast.
Can a musical instrument be utilized for spell casting in relation to the verbal components? If not, can she whisper the verbal components? If neither work, will this character concept not work? I really hope I can make this character because I've already put a lot of time, work, and love into it.