Aatuylvan Anthem
Here's another old and long one for you peeps!
This is an anthem, so it has a chorus, and is/was written for an account I have on NationStates and some offsite forums and such related to it, for use as some background flavor for the nation I built :3
ICly it's the third or fourth iteration of the national anthem of the Aatuylvan Empire (formerly the Accallian Empire, formerly the Kingdom of Accallia.)
The names in here reference the war-gods of the Aatuylvans, and I'll probably use the world I built for this to write some stories in, I don't know. Some friends thought this was good and that I should share it with you all. It has a bit of a rhythm to it, I think, and is quite bombastic. Yes there is a proper melody for it, and it's stuck in my head, but I do not have the skills nor resources to put this to music and sing it, yet :P
Edit: Bombastic, militaristic, and probably a touch crazy, given the nature of the nation it's based around x3
Through burning skies and crimson fields, With crossed blades and blazing shields, We'll never fall, we'll never fail, We, the keepers of the sacred veil Who walk amongst the Living Light, Keepers of the darkest might.
Shifting earth and cannon's blast, Towering wave and broken mast, Shall not stop our Praetor's quest. We, the survivors of Tsuvkagh'tn's test, Have come to fulfill the sacred vow Kjolan has willed it, every knee will bow!
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On the backs of deadly phantoms, Through the fires of Kjolan's wrath The Land of the Light and Lady, Shall never be undone. We are eternal, though our foes be gruesome, With Ulfante's shield and Chyara's path, We stand unbound, Like rays of the setting sun.
Smiths unmasking deadly irons, As Akalan draws his staff. The dusk is slowly fading Into the final kingdom come. No trial or tribulation, Shall strike us from the path! Heed our warning! Heed the thunder from our guns!
Sifus howls at midnight, To the beating of the drums. Warrior's call, wiseman's folly, The shades of hell have come. To arms, to arms if you'd keep your soul, The war is never-ending! Yet here we stand unbound and willing, Like the rays of the rising sun.
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Through burning skies and crimson fields, With charging rifles and kiloton yields, We've never failed and will never fall, Virros' blessing has touched us all! We, the bringers of the Sacred Light, Have released the darkest might!
Poisoned air and sniper's shot, Rockets' glare and traitor's plot, Shall not stop our nation's quest. We, the keepers of the Praetor's best! Who rise eternal in everlasting song, Are ready to face even the largest throngs.
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On the backs of deadly phantoms, Through the fires of Kjolan's wrath, The Land of the Light and Lady Shall never be undone. We are eternal, though our foes be gruesome, With Ulfante's shield and Chyara's path, We stand unbound, Like rays of the setting sun.
Smiths unmasking deadly irons, As Akalan draws his staff. The dusk is slowly fading Into the final kingdom come. No trial or tribulation, Shall strike us from the path! Heed our warning! Heed the thunder from our guns!
Sifus howls at midnight, To the beating of the drums. Warrior's call, wiseman's folly, The shades of hell have come. To arms, to arms if you'd keep your soul, The war is never-ending! Yet here we stand unbound and willing, Like the rays of the rising sun.
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Within our forts of living stone, Built by the trials of blood and bone, We face all foes until the end! No surrender, 'n never give in! Resounding thunder from on high Our artillery blots the sky.
Armored chariots run them down! Soldiers, break them without a sound. Fools have come to war today, Send them to hell and earn your pay. Our helis rise with machine thunder, To blast with rockets and tear them asunder!
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On the backs of deadly phantoms, Through the fires of Kjolan's wrath, The Land of the Light and Lady Shall never be undone. We are eternal, though our foes be gruesome, With Ulfante's shield and Chyara's path, We stand unbound, Like rays of the setting sun.
Smiths unmasking deadly irons, As Akalan draws his staff. The dusk is slowly fading Into the final kingdom come. No trial or tribulation, Shall strike us from the path! Heed our warning! Heed the thunder from our guns!
Sifus howls at midnight, To the beating of the drums. Warrior's call, wiseman's folly, The shades of hell have come. To arms, to arms if you'd keep your soul, The war is never-ending! Yet here we stand unbound and willing, Like the rays of the rising sun.
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The time has come to pay your dues, Your family's already been told the news. Good fight, good luck, and Praetor's blessing, Here's a coin for the river crossing. When ye approach the golden shore, You'll find your prize and so much more.
The halls are open and the wine is free, Dance away the night with glee! We, the keepers of the sacred vow, Toast to you, the one who would not bow. Enjoy your rest while you will, The final battle will happen still!
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On the backs of deadly phantoms, Through the fires of Kjolan's wrath, The Land of the Light and Lady Shall never be undone. We are eternal, though our foes be gruesome With Ulfante's shield and Chyara's path, We stand unbound, Like rays of the setting sun.
Smiths unmasking deadly irons, As Akalan draws his staff. The dusk is slowly fading, Into the final kingdom come. No trial or tribulation, Shall strike us from the path! Heed our warning! Heed the thunder from our guns!
Sifus howls at midnight, To the beating of the drums. Warrior's call, wiseman's folly, The shades of hell have come. To arms, to arms if you'd keep your soul, The war is never-ending! Yet here we stand unbound and willing, Like the rays of the rising sun.
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The Night Wolf has found his quarry, So keep your bright eyes wary. The time has come, take up your guns, We'll not be stopped by shade or demon. All who kneel to the darkest throne, Shall meet our fire on the journey home.
Through rising smoke and boiling sea, Don't worry men, rejoice and see, The Praetor's come with his best. It's time to put the tanks to their test! By the will of the sacred vow, Every one of their damned knees will bow!