1. Earthdawn

Once in a time where steel helped to survive and magic existed to see the unspoken – the
essential base of everything – in that time a land was growing which extended from the
Wyrm Woods to the Death's Sea and from the Wastes to the dwarven kingdom Throal. Its
name was Barsaive.

For almost everything magic was used and so the magical level rose up more and more.
Then, as it reached its highest level – the unholy dark came on earth. The shroud of
madness. The prophecy came true. Humanity hid in their Kaers which they built to escape
from eternal hell. The devastating plague crawled over the land and left death and ruins
behind. The horrors invented strange techniques to enter the Kaers. Their thirst for blood
was unquenchable. Often they possessed the mentally weak to lead their fellows to death.

And so it was for 500 years.

When the horrors left earth back to their dimension, mankind began to open the Kaers and
rebuilt the cities. Barsaive thrived in old beautiness. It took about a hundred years to
restore it.

And this is where the story takes place...

...in the age of Earthdawn

2. Lonely On The Serpent River

My head reaches the Blood Woods – the tail reaches Travar
The distance is far
And my arms like veins – are spreading through the land
The Death's Sea lies at my end

I'm crossing the mountains – I'm entering the sea
Lively and free
I'm the serpent – wild and quiet
People pay tribute or feel my might

Helplessly you're floating – darkest destiny
Is ruling thee
But your saviours – they're not far away
Hold on – still you have to stay

Lonely on the Serpent River
Lonely on the raging stream
Lonely on the Serpent River
Lonely Elf, you're embraced by me

Now they've reached you
A T'skrang and a man
Finally they saved you
And gave you hope again

Now that I lost thee – I take on my way
As every day
I'm the serpent – creeping trought the land
The Death's Sea lies at my end

Lonely on the Serpent River
Lonely on the raging stream
Lonely on the Serpent River
Lonely Elf, you're embraced by me

3. Travelling To The Blood Woods

Dawn has come – soon we will be gone
We face the Blood Woods – the work has to be done
The sun is rising – the jungle's deep
Believing in our hopes that we keep

Sitting on her throne made of wood and of blood ruleth the queen
Wither like a rose – skin having thorns of pain – despairing scream

Where we will go no one returns – a place where sorrow dwells
Years of self mutilation – rejected by all – all beauty is gone

Passing darkness getting into light
Frightening corpses are entering our sight
Through he seemed but he opened his eyes
Boiling panic let the murder rise

Sitting on her throne made of wood and of blood ruleth the queen
Wither like a rose – skin having thorns of pain – despairing scream

Where we will go no one returns – a place where sorrow dwells
Years of self mutilation – rejected by all – all beauty is gone

Then we meet you my friend
Blood-brothers until the end
The oath holds us together
Farewell my friend – forever

Where we will go no one returns – a place where sorrow dwells
Years of self mutilation – rejected by all – all beauty is gone

4. Ti'An – A Troubadour's Ballad

My name is Ti'An – I was a troubadour
Listen closely – I'm telling you what I've died for

Ti'An the Troubadour
A well-hearted man plays no more
His sweet voice fading away
Deep in our hearts – a place to stay

The beasts from Thera have forged an evil plan
To oppress Barsaive and enslave every man

Ti'An the Troubadour
A well-hearted man plays no more
His sweet voice fading away
Deep in our hearts – a place to stay

Hush my friends – it's time – I'm leaving you
Get my book – everything is said – I'll guide you through

Ti'An the Troubadour
A well-hearted man plays no more
His sweet voice fading away
Deep in our hearts – a place to stay

5. Demon In The Kaer

There it is – a cave in the ground
Weed is growing out
Seeds of hate are sowed
Death pollutes the air
Dying illusions he must inhabit that Kaer

Dark – dust
In light we trust
Don't you see the darkness you wear
There's a demon in the Kaer

Dark – dust
In light we trust
Don't you see the darkness you wear
There's a demon in the Kaer

Fighting through the hordes of their master
A voice says
Come near faster
Now I feel his unholy breath
Ti'An my friend was tortured till death

Dark – dust
In light we trust
Don't you see the darkness you wear
There's a demon in the Kaer

Dark – dust
In light we trust
Don't you see the darkness you wear
There's a demon in the Kaer

6. Travar – The Golden City

Looking from the Serpent – you can see a town
Here's nothing left of madness – day has wiped out dawn
Gold instead of darkness is shining all around
In protecting walls a healthy mankind can be found

Golden city – Travar is its name
In the dark hours in here they came
Bringing death and fear with them inside
Many more were killed in their chanceless fight

But still the sun rises and falls
It's a wall of life again in terrific halls
In peoples' hearts burning a glorious flame
In the city of gold – Travar is its name

I reached the gate – paid and walked in
Rush around – I must find him
The book is the key – the end is written
The bard must help me – time is fadin'

Golden city – Travar it is called
Unholy demons came and made a cruel assault
In this bloody fight many lost their lives
The nights were filled with broken people's cries

Now freedom has returned again
It's warmer and brighter than it was then
Hope has come back – now it will stay
In the city of gold justice has found its way

Finally the elfin bard is telling tales at the bar
As I enter the House of the Sun in golden Travar

Golden city – Travar is its name
In the dark hours in here they came
Bringing death and fear with them inside
Many more were killed in their chanceless fight

But still the sun rises and falls
It's a wall of life again in terrific halls
In peoples' hearts burning a glorious flame
In the city of gold – Travar is its name

7. Home Of The Traders – Barterstown

There's only one street in this city
The golden gate to Throal so pretty
A market where you get everything
Weapons, food and things for spelling

Chaos everywhere
Have you ever been there
Where a hero's heart strikes higher
Take care you could deal with a liar

Gamblers playing for money
Bards singing songs like honey
Ships are flying through the air
Crowds of races everywhere

Only once a year
The greatest swordsmen meet here
To find out who's the best
In Barsaive's biggest fighting contest

The home of the traders is called Barterstown
The door to Throal – home of the crown
All this lying to his feet
Where every man gets everything he needs

Hungry and with tired feet
We're looking for a place to sleep
See the last days in our faces
We only need some warm places

The big blue mountains to Throal
Are the target we're heading for
We have to see the king
Got bad news for him to bring

The home of the traders is called Barterstown
The door to Throal – home of the crown
All this lying to his feet
Where every man gets everything he needs

8. King's Hall

The mountains of Throal are his home
He's the one who reigns
The one who wears the crown

The mighty palace built of stone
We have to bring the book
So let's get to the throne

Hail and glory to you – freedom you will bring
Together standing tall in the hall of the king

Banners hanging off the wall
With strongly beating hearts
We enter the King's hall

There you are our mighty king
In honour we kneel down
To the ruler of everything

Hail and glory to you – freedom you will bring
Together standing tall in the hall of the king

"Now leave me – the passions are with you
Saviours of the land
You all know what to do

The kingdom is right behind your back
Bring it to an end
And break Iostros' neck"

Hail and glory to you – freedom you will bring
Together standing tall in the hall of the king

9. Iostros

There's someone who's despising mankind
There's someone here preaching the dark
But no one cares – they're all so blind
Seeking justice we will set a mark

Magic surrounds us

Now that your time has come
Justice is done
We're sent by the light
To turn the black back to white

Don't hail the wrong
Together we're strong
Soon you'll burn
And then the tides will turn

Revenge for all the lives you took
Now faith is coming over you
All your crimes realized by one look
You're guilty – justice will come true

Magic surrounds us

Now that your time has come
Justice is done
We're sent by the light
To turn the black back to white

Don't hail the wrong
Together we're strong
Soon you'll burn
And then the tides will turn

When the dance begins
Magic flows through thee
We feel our bones breaking
But our strength sets us free

Feel the power – taste the steel
Our agony is what you feel
You turn away in hate
Cowardly fleeing through the gate

Now that your time has come
Justice is done
We're sent by the light
To turn the black back to white

Don't hail the wrong
Together we're strong
Soon you'll burn
And then the tides will turn

10. My Love Still Exists

Now you will see – sadness overwhelms me
Nothing more left to live or to be

Even when you're gone
You will live deep in me
My love still exists
And the wind tells your name

Even when you're gone
The distance is less far
My love still exists
Axandria
I'll miss you
I'll be with you
Forever

How shall I carry on with such a pain inside
Roaming under this wicked sky

Now you will leave – my love will always follow you
Believe me – I know that you do

Even when you're gone
You will live deep in me
My love still exists
And the wind tells your name

Even when you're gone
The distance is less far
My love still exists
Axandria
I'll miss you
I'll be with you
Forever

11. Deja Vu

(outro)