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The Price of Peace

Memorial day is for the fallen. Veteran’s day is for the survivors and the weight they carry. Mend the shield and hone the sword Pray for peace as its own reward. Watch the light at break of day and stand your watch, come what may. Bloodied fields cry with ghosts While battle lines take their… Read More The Price of Peace

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Hearth Rekindled

A dwarven song about rebuilding. Long the water under stone Low the road to the lonely home Lost the door into the deep Where secrets lie an dangers sleep. Wake and come to op’ning door. Wake and hear the ancient lore. Wake and rise to burning day And watch the ashes drift away. Stone remembers… Read More Hearth Rekindled

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A Star to Travel By

Even the tiniest light keeps the darkness from being complete. Catch a star in your hand Hold it like a burning brand Like a sword against the night Leading with its shining light. Take a step and then one more Though you fear they’ve locked the door Hold the blazing banner high Against the darkness… Read More A Star to Travel By

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Into the Light

Another Goblin song, but it seemed appropriate for the day after All Saint’s day. Not everything ends in darkness. Even for Goblins. Twisted forms and battered souls, Empty eyes, and strength’s dire toll, Shattered limbs as spirits break, How much more can a soul take? A solace found in soaring words Joy sung soft for… Read More Into the Light