1. Voices From The Past

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Welcome! After leaving the land of Kail I have now decided to take you on another journey, to
the land of Sweden, more than four hundred years back in time. What you are about to witness is a
horrible story, which left marks that even in our time have not been healed: the witch hunts. So if
you're ready then come with me through the dark tunnel of time.

2. A Seed Of Lies

The witch processes in Sweden started in the year of 1668 and claimed about 300 victims to the
year of 1676. What started this tragedy is still unknown. Many claimed that the church were afraid
of losing their power and authority to the common man, who helped their fellow men without taking a
large sum of money. Some even claimed that the church itself had secret gatherings experimenting
with medicine and healing orbs to gain more power and knowledge. So why start those rumors about
witches and their alliance with the Devil? Well, I can't think of a better way to get rid of the
competition than eliminating them all, can you? Spread fear among the people, and they will believe
and do everything that you say. That is what happened, and it worked perfectly. And all that was
needed was a seed of lies.

As they follow the road of insanity
They have all been mislead
Convinced that the ones that possess the skill to heal
Are disciples of Satan

All but lies, spread by men with desires
Not willing to share all the power and wealth that they had
Dark schemes they planned, and started a plague in the land
A hunt for the witches and warlocks which all must die

And now they're lost in the storm
On a quest to kill the unknown
But all they found were pain and sorrow
A deed that can't be undone

And now they're lost in the storm
On a quest to kill the unknown
But all they found were pain and sorrow
A deed that can't be undone

Fear and death in their hands, the judge from God
Determined to serve his will, but what was his will?

They've all been misled and deceived
Cause the bloody hours in time were created by man

And now they're lost in the storm...

3. Conviction

At the trials the accused ones were allowed to speak in defense, but they most often claimed
their innocence in vain. The court had already decided to find the accused ones guilty, and what
then followed was only a game to please the crowd.

You've been accused of the crime of witchery
And to conspiring with powers of the dark
But they did not get an answer

Do you believe in the powers of the cross?
Or do you condemn it? Do you confess?
Still they did not hear no answer, no

If you do not answer then we judge you as we please
And we'll make you burn for your crimes
We will make you talk by purification of pain
But the prisoner said with a smile:

No I am not afraid my friend
And I know that's no crime were I'm going
Cause time has chose my destiny
And I know that's no crime were I go

Do you deny that you have the skill to heal?
And that you don't have the church authority?
But they did not get an answer

All this is treason against our mighty God.
And it's for sure that your soul is gonna burn
Still they did not hear no answer, no

If you do not answer then we judge you as we please
And we'll make you burn for your crimes
We will make you talk by purification of pain
But the prisoner said with a smile:

No I am not afraid my friend...

Liberate me ex inferis...

No I am not afraid my friend...

Liberate me ex inferis!

4. A Holy Quest

In the year of 1672 a man named Christophri Hornaeus finished his studies and was about to start
working as a priest. His first mission was given to him by the bishop of Torsaker, and he was
ordered to seek out any witches in the area, and so he did with great pleasure. He and another
priest named Wattrangius were convinced that there was a great war going on between God and the
Devil and his witches. The priests major goals were to make the witches confess and redeem
themselves from sin, so that their souls could be saved from the fires of hell... and torture were
often used to "help" them.

When we had our vision, we started to work as priests
And then the bishop, gave us a mission to fill
To seek and to find, all the fallen and the evil
And to cure all that's rotten in this town

We started to gather, all the people we needed to work with us
People we trusted, to do anything that we asked of them
Cause this quest will be cruel, and filled with blood
It's a price we must pay to our lord

Hear our holy voices
Cause we speak out for our God
And we follow his desires
Hear our holy voices
Cause we speak out for our God
And we follow his desires

The days were many, as we went on the crusade of ours
Without hesitation, we sentenced them all to die
Cause we knew that our deeds, were blessed by our God
We were sent from heaven above

Hear our holy voices...

Hear our holy voices...

5. Words Out Of Greed

As advisors on their way across the land, the priests were accompanied by a group of young boys.
They claimed that they had received a gift from God; to see through the souls of man to determine
who was a witch and who was not. The church paid these boys large amounts of money for this work,
but obviously everything was just a great lie. The boys were just as any other children, except
that most of them were homeless, and this was an easy way for them to make some money.

Picked by the priests, for a holy deed, to purify the land
They traveled far and wide, to visit every town
Cause they say that that they are blessed
And have received the gift
To see the witches and the ones who's not

All but lies it's only words out of greed
Money, power, all were given to them

They do not care at all, about the ones they judge
Got no remorse for those, they sentence to death
Cause they say that that they are blessed
And have received the gift
To see the witches and the ones who's not

All but lies it's only words out of greed
Money, power, all were given to them

Time was on their side
But that soon would be changed
Time was on their side...

All but lies it's only words out of greed
Money, power, all were given to them

All but lies...

6. Chamber Of Torture

When prisoners did not confess their "crimes" there were quite a few tricks to help them along
the way. After being guided through the torture chambers, not many prisoners had the strength to
give any kind of resistance, but instead decided to pledge guilty. But for those who still claimed
their innocence, unbearable pain was waiting.

Terrible screams comes out from these rooms
Screams out of torture and pain
The need of confessions to save all their souls
Without it their souls are condemned

Now confess to me
And the pain shall pass from thee
Now confess to me
And I shall set your soul free

Cause now you have entered the hall of the doomed
And you are mine to claim
And if you are smart you will do as I say
And I shall spare you the pain
Now you have entered the hall of the doomed
And you are mine to claim
And if you are smart you will do as I say
And I shall spare you the pain

Many are those who have entered these rooms
And all of them begged to get free
But I can assure you that free you won't be
Reveal your sins to me

Now confess to me
And the pain shall pass from thee
Now confess to me
And I shall set your soul free

Cause now you have entered...

Burning iron sticks, sharpened spikes and bricks
Tools to save your souls
Needles oh so thin, deep down in your skin
Salvation is close
Don't try to fight back, time is all I have
There's no rush at all
When my work is done, you've confessed your crimes
And redeemed your soul

Yes, terrible screams comes out from these rooms
Screams out of torture and pain
Cause I need the confessions to save all your souls
Without it your souls are condemned

Now confess to me
And the pain shall pass from thee
Now confess to me
And I shall set your soul free

Cause now you have entered...

7. The Mass

At church the people received pure brainwash. Every Sunday at the mass they were told that those
who believed in God and followed his commands would have their place in the heavenly kingdom. But
if they didn't believe and failed to do the will of God, then Satan and his demons would take their
souls to hell and punish them forevermore. But let's think of this for a moment: What is Gods will?
Didn't the priests do everything in their power to make the people follow their commands, not Gods,
and used a mixture of joy and fear to get them where they wanted? Perhaps some of them even
believed that what they were doing was right and that there was nothing wrong with their behaviour?
No one can tell for sure. Whatever they preached at that time, it was not the words of God, but the
lying tongue of man.

Blessed are the ones that serves our God
"Blessed are the ones"
"Blessed are the ones"
Cause doing His deeds gives you entrance above
Rewarded with paradise

He gave us his life to rescue our souls
"Glory to Him"
"Glory to Him"
So that's why we all must follow His word
And redeem ourselves from sin

All must follow His will
And spread His word to all they shall meet
And make them all see that there's only one
The one and only, mighty God

But woe to them all that breaks His commands
"Hell shall await"
"Hell shall await"
Cause witches belong in the fires of hell
And burn for eternity

Those who worship the demon below
Forever they'll be banished by Him
So in His name we'll slaughter them all
And send them to the abyss

No one will be spared
There's no mercy for the children of hell
If they are not stopped they will take your souls
And torment you forevermore

So if you all want entrance above
You must believe, you must believe
And swear that you're loyal and follow His will
Then to heaven you'll get a key
The bringer of light will shine on us all
Shine on us all, shine on us all
And we shall receive all heavenly joys
For serving our lord

So, hear what I say
Repent yourself, and follow His way
And I can assure you this choice from this time
Will give you a beautiful life
So, hear what I say
Repent yourself, and follow His way
And I can assure you this choice from this time
Will give you a beautiful life

8. Blinded Eyes

The frustration of being accused of witchery naturally spread great anger among the victims.
They could not believe all the lies that were spoken at the trials. But what could they expect when
all in the jury were paid for every convicted prisoner, and the others, who were witnesses, were
"true" believers who without any doubts believed in anything that was said by a man of the church.
How can mankind be so blind?

I've been convicted, for something that I have not done
There is no meaning, this whole scenario is unreal
Sometimes it's hard, to read the signs
And see what is good, and what is not
Fear of the unknown, ignore what is real

All the signs of witchery have been given to you
Blinded eyes so you can't see, what's reality
All the signs of witchery have been given to you
Blinded eyes so you can't see, what's reality

Avoiding answers, for the questions that I seek
A given answer, from those who say that they believe
Sometimes it's hard, to read the signs
And see what is good, and what is not
Fear of the unknown, ignore what is real

All the signs of witchery...

No sense of pledging, cause the decision has been made
I shall await the sentence, that is soon to end my life

All the signs of witchery...

9. When All Hope Has Faded

I wonder what went through the heads of the prisoners when they awaited their final punishment?
I can't imagine the fear and agony they must have felt. But one more group that had a living hell
was the friends and families of the accused ones. They were very much aware of what was going to
happen with their loved ones, and by fear of being wrongly accused they did not have the courage to
visit them one last time. But if they did take the chance to visit them, then maybe they said
something like this.

When the light has sunk into dark
And you feel forsaken by all
When words of lies have covered the truth
Then remember my words to you

When hope of freedom seems so far
And evil seeks wherever you are
When fear torments and gives you no peace
Then remember my words to thee

Show them that your heart's full of joy
They can hurt your body but can't take your soul
When the hour strikes and it's time to go
Then you won't be afraid anymore

Oh, the hours seem so long
And you feel that you just can't take anymore
Just remember that I'm with you my love
And I'll love you forevermore

Show them that your heart's full of joy
They can hurt your body but can't take your soul
When the hour strikes and it's time to go
Then you won't be afraid anymore

10. Trails Of Blood

Two dates that should never be forgotten are the 28th of March, and the 1st of June in the year
of 1675. During those days, 65 women, two men and four boys were decapitated and burned at the
stake on a hill in Torsaker, which later were named the Witch Hill. Can you imagine the fear of
those poor people walking on a straight line to their death? The smell of blood, body fluids and
burned flesh... the screams of the prisoners, the cheers of the blood thirsty crowd? Legends say
that even in our days, at nights, on the Witch Hill of Torsaker, you can hear the terrible screams
of the 70 people that lost their lives during those two days. This was a huge scenario of madness,
a tragedy of mankind, and what for? Power, greed and the will to dominate other people. Even now,
several hundred years later in time, these things still happen in our world, so what did mankind
learn from this? Nothing.

Darkness has covered the sky
And there is something in the air
There's something about to take place
That will change many human fates

Time to walk the lonely path to shadows
Fear is starting to creep deep inside
Is this real or just imagination
All will be answered in time

In silence they started to walk
Guided by men that's wearing arms
With violence they're leading the way
That will lead to their final end

Time to walk the lonely path to shadows
Fear is starting to creep deep inside
Is this real or just imagination
All will be answered in time

So it is time, can not deny
It's not a dream, but deadly real

There comes a time, when all questions will be clear
There comes a time, when we don't feel no fear
There comes a time, when we meet the ones we love
There comes a time, when all answers will be shown
Far from the shadows, far from the pain
Far from all misery, when you meet your destiny

Feels like it's all but a dream
Hoping they soon will wake up
It's crazy it cannot be real
Stop this madness and set them free

But no one could hear their silent prayers
This wickedness have gone to far
A lonely cry echoes inside
Their agonizing hearts

There comes a time...

As they were reaching the hill
What they saw was to much to cope
They fell to their knees and cried
Aware that it's time to die

The smell of blood and burned flesh
Nearly drove them insane
One by one they were slaughtered
Cheered by the bloodthirsty crowd

BURN! BURN! BURN!
Please, Lord, welcome their souls

So it is time, can not deny
It's not a dream, but deadly real

There comes a time...

11. ...And Still They Speak

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So, this is where our journey ends. Come with me and let us leave this godforsaken story. Let
the tunnel lead you back where you will be safe again. You don't want to stay here do you?