Empire Filk

For Dawn

Song for Novarion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGi2Nt-GTF4&list=PLBlfFnbQDh2ofVU5vlYpM_YxdDX8un6nJ&shuffle=344

Warrior of Dawn in Richilde’s reign, she was born

Proving true and brave with a charge so fierce they won at Semmerholm

And with the battles over, the darkness at an end

Novaria stood tall with victory and the Sun Queen called her ‘friend’

With my banners riding so high, my knights all armed in steel

And from my Pride and Courage comes the power that I wield

Once around the labyrinth, I died beneath my tree

Now my scions rise on phoenix wings, for all of Dawn to see

To guard in Applefell, she built her fortress there

But the soul that never ventures far in peace begins to wear

Noone listened to the Weavers, they forgot how to strive

So when flames took hold of my old heart , left me open to the sky.

With my banners riding so high, my knights all armed in steel

And from my Pride and Courage comes the power that I wield

Once around the labyrinth, I died beneath my tree

Now my scions rise on phoenix wings, for all of Dawn to see

My war cry rends the morning skies, yes, I am here

No longer sheltered, kept close, now I stride out without fear

My fruit I cast far and wide, ‘neath the Empire’s blazing sky

I led the way, and I lead the way, to the future and with Pride

Britta's glory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edAxujKev1I

And it’s Charge, Dawn, Charge,

We’ll fight with every breath

And every step we take today is one step nearer death

But we’ll charge

Oh she marched across the Empire and she blazed into each heart

Warrior and general, bright as flame she stood apart

With thunder all around her and with fire upon her brow

To keep our Empire free from harm she made her solemn vow

And it’s Charge, Dawn, Charge,

We’ll fight with every breath

And every step we take today is one step nearer death

But we’ll charge

The Jotun threat had hit them hard, but still the west she won

Out to the East so fast she flew, she shone just like the Sun

Side by side with Dawn she stood, at bloody Summerholm

And crystal clear it was to all our Empress had come home

And it’s Charge, Dawn, Charge,

We’ll fight with every breath

And every step we take today is one step nearer death

But we’ll charge

Her Virtue strong and splendid, made an Empire’s life-blood beat

With fire and steel and fury, all her foes they met defeat

Until one bitter winter when at Skarsind battle found

The Young Empress had perished, lying dead on frozen ground

And it’s Charge, Dawn, Charge,

We’ll fight with every breath

And every step we take today is one step nearer death

But we’ll charge

Now we’re marching out from Anvil underneath a weeping sky

For Glory and for Vengeance with our banners raised up high

We’ll make them fear her memory, cast them down into the mud

For Throne and Crown and Britta, we will make them pay in blood

Stand beside me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlQ27ly1Qnc

Sister, stand beside me -- Sister, lend your arm

Brother, stand beside me -- Brother, lend your arm

An Empire’s heart lies stricken

And this fight has nearly come

Let them sing

They will sing of glory when we've gone

Sister, stand beside me -- Sister, lend your arm

Brother, stand beside me -- Brother, lend your arm

Vigilant against the world,

Virtue keep us strong

Let them sing

They will sing of glory when we've gone

Sister, stand beside me -- Sister, lend your arm

Brother, stand beside me -- Brother, lend your arm

All it takes is one to say

“We can take that ground”

Let them sing

They will sing of glory when we've gone

Sister, stand beside me -- Sister, lend your arm

Brother, stand beside me -- Brother, lend your arm

Let a people stand again and

Learn a new song

Let them sing

They will sing of glory when we've gone

They will sing of glory when we've gone

March for Dawn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCrnF844_ww

Axes flash, broadsword swing,

Shining armour's piercing ring

Horses run with polished shield,

Fight those bastards till they yield

Midnight mare and blood red roan,

Fight to keep the Empire home,

Sound the horn and call the cry,

How many of them can we make die!

Follow orders as you're told,

Make their yellow blood run cold

Fight until you die or drop,

A force like ours is hard to stop

Close your mind to stress and pain,

Fight till you're no longer sane

Let not one damn cur pass by,

How many of them can we make die!

Guard your Nation and Empire well,

Send these bastards back to hell

We'll teach them the ways of war,

They won't come here any more

Use your shield and use your head,

Fight till every one is dead

Raise the banner to the sky,

How many of them can we make die!

Dawn has woke, the time has come,

Move your feet to a marching drum

We'll win the war and pay the toll,

We'll fight as one in heart and soul

Midnight mare and blood red roan,

Fight to keep the Empire home,

Sound the horn and call the cry,

How many of them can we make die!

Axes flash, broadsword swing,

Shining armour's piercing ring

Horses run with polished shield,

Fight those bastards till they yield

Midnight mare and blood red roan,

Fight to keep the Empire home,

Sound the horn and call the cry,

How many of them can we make die!

One Of Us http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFZGATwiGeM

Before I got to fighting, or when fighting got to me

I thought about the Testing, and of my Loyalty

And I saw mighty arms much stronger than my arms could ever be

So I thought perhaps that field was not for me

But still I stayed to watch the fighting 'til one figure stood apart

In armour newly fashioned and a helm more pot than art

But each blow was thrown with Courage and a lightness of the heart

So I took that step which soon became a start

[Chorus]

Cause she was not the biggest fighter, nor one to raise a fuss

But I remember being proud that she was one of us

And we might never stand together in a shield-wall side by side

Because of her, I lift my sword with Pride

She was ladylike and lively, not the type you would expect

With a braver heart than many and a right hook to respect

And I guess she'd once decided this was where she'd like to be

And I thought, if she could do it, why not me?

[Chorus]

So now as I gather armour, bits and pieces here and there

I think about Exemplars, how they act and what they dare

'Cause you never know who's watching, or how far that story goes

Where'er that Lady is, I hope she knows

[Chorus]

For Highuard(Adina's Charge)

Seven Virtues, from Sansa’s song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6AQreUUyVE

Seven Virtues, strive together,

Keep our Empire strong this day.

Sharp our swords and fast our arrows,

Steady in resolve we stay.

Seven Paths to walk in union,

Hold to them throughout this fray.

Bring your wrath and stoke your fury,

Let us make a better day.

Seven Paths and Seven Virtues,

Keep our Empire strong this day.

Raise your sword and loose your arrows,

We will teach the world the Way.

The Highborn, from The Hurlers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI448Nurerg

In the morning,

In the summer time.

From the chapter we guardians climb,

over mountains and valleys deep.

Those bells are ringing

Around our feet.

Come, take this warning

cried the priest.

All you guardians

an Eternals feast.

They will curse where you stand

Mark their circle upon our land

Oh highborn boys come on

make your choice.

And she said

Oh you highborn boys come on

make your choice.

Where you stand

Bold, brave and strong

we ran the day

Til thunder rolled in with silver rain

Through our fingers down our backs

curse is rising

and we were trapped

Oh highborn boys come on

make your choice.

And she said

Oh you highborn boys come on

make your choice.

Where you stand

Tall, straight and stubborn

we face the sky

that lightning pierced us

our voices cried out

bodies silver

our hearts of stone

we make no shadows

we stand alone

Oh highborn boys come on

make your choice.

And she said

Oh you highborn boys come on

make your choice.

Where you stand