1. INTRO

(fireplace burning)
LENNART: "An army of barbarians, threatening our people. An enclave of barons, unwilling to unite, even if faced with certain doom. The tears of many, the will of few. I am Lennart, former king of Helmsmere, and this is my story."

(flashback: the royal hall, footsteps echoing)
URICH: "My lord, our scouts have just returned. The army of the Chain will be upon us in less than two weeks: we should begin to evacuate Darwaer Keep."
LENNART: "You are my mentor, and my friend, Lord Urich, yet I shan't follow your advice. I won't desert my castle and my people. Issue the call for the Alliance."
URICH: "The Barons will not follow your lead, my Liege, hence they shall not heed the call."
LENNART: "I know, and this is why you'll send my elite guard to confront the enemy."
URICH: "But My Lord, they won't stand a chance!"
LENNART: "Precisely. And thus they'll give our barons a valid reason to unite, for a while at least. Now go, and do your King's bidding."
URICH: "As my lord commands."


2. GOD OF MOUNTAINS

We are the kingdom, the power of steel
The battle arises again
To Conquerors, warriors, sorcerers, kings
The sound of destruction we bring
Their feeble hearts will be struck by fear
As our armies draw near
None will be saved, not one life spared
They all shall die by sword and spear

The glorious, the mighty
Kingdom of steel
That lives in the hearts of men
The sword of power
Was given to me
Now we'll make our last stand

Ride like lightning, blaze the sky
Strike like thunder, feel the might
We may die, but we won't run or hide
Tonight is the night, 'cause we fight for our lives
God of Mountains, we hail you, we won't fail.

The armies of darkness fell before us
We are the Defenders of Faith
We're gathered together as brothers and equals
We share the Sacred Name
We are one and all, we know the secret of steel
We heed the Dragon Call
Sworn to avenge, never to fall
Forged by the Hammer of Thor

The glorious, the mighty
Kingdom of steel
That lives in the hearts of men
The sword of power
Was given to me
Now we'll make our last stand

Ride like lightning, blaze the sky
Strike like thunder, feel the might
We may die, but we won't run or hide
Tonight is the night, 'cause we fight for our lives
God of Mountains, we hail you, we won't fail.
Forever proud and brave!

The battlefields ablaze, and fire's on the earth
Lightning in the sky, soldiers fight and die
As we bring havoc and despair, some will live to tell
We're unharmed by their steel, impervious to their spells
We pledged our lives to the Mountain God

Ride like lightning, blaze the sky
Strike like thunder, feel the might
We may die, but we won't run or hide
Tonight is the night, 'cause we fight for our lives
God of Mountains, we hail you, we will
Ride like lightning, blaze the sky
Strike like thunder, feel the might
We may die, but we won't run or hide
Tonight is the night, 'cause we fight for our lives
God of Mountains, we hail you, we will
Ride like lightning, blaze the sky
Strike like thunder, feel the might
We may die, but we won't run or hide
Tonight is the night, 'cause we fight for our lives
God of Mountains, we hail you, we won't fail.
God of Mountains, we hail you, we won't fail.
Warriors to the grave.


3. REST OF MY SOUL

In soothing dreams, when darkness falls
Though nothing’s worthwhile I behold the night and feel at home
Pouring blood right through my soul
And still the end is just a distant goal and hope is just too far away…

Please bring me back to my destiny
Give me the rest of my soul
Lay me to rest and meet my love
And be as one forever more

Now you’re gone, and I’m as well
No second chance, no wishing well, I’ve lept into a void
Let me scream my will to die
I don’t care I will deny my faith right away

Please bring me back to my destiny
Give me the rest of my soul
Lay me to rest and meet my love
And be as one forever more

Bring on the night – please end my pain
Bring on the light – kill me again


4. URICH

URICH: "The elite guard counted two thousand of our finest warriors. Not even one survived the battle. That night, I didn't get back to the castle. I joined the mourning of all the ones left with only vengeance as a purpose. As the morning came, I returned to my king. I knew he had one last great battle left for us, and that was all I needed, after all. In the end, that which matters most is how you get to die."


5. ALLIANCE

Forces of darkness / Gathering north of the glade
Legions of evil / come to pillage and prey
Heroes and peasants alike / take charge of the Land
For their children and wives / they will fight and defend

From the north to the south
From the east to the west
We have gathered an army
We will stand

The Alliance is forged
Out of courage and steel
Either fall or prevail
We won’t kneel

Black smoke rises / Dust clouds filling the air
Hammers striking / arrows pounding like hail
I ride into the storm / My fate is here
Be this my final hour / I have no fear

From the north to the south
From the east to the west
We have gathered an army
We will stand
The Alliance is forged
Out of courage and steel
Either fall or prevail
We won’t kneel

Now an Alliance / Much more than men
Rising once again / once again
Now an Alliance / Much more than men
Rising once again / once again
for you / and me

My Brothers in battle / Fight to the last / Hold the ranks / Charge once again
This isn’t over
Leather-Clad Warriors / Archers and Knights / Fight for our freedom / and rights
We’ll live forever on

I ride into the storm / My fate is here
Be this my final hour / I have no fear

From the north to the south
From the east to the west
We have gathered an army
We will stand
The Alliance is forged
Out of courage and steel
Either fall or prevail
We won’t kneel

Now an Alliance / Much more than men
Rising once again / once again
for you / and me


6. LENNART

LENNART: "With the barons united under my flag and a new army marching to defend us, I could have hoped in victory, but I knew better. If we were to overcome this enemy, we needed more than a bunch of well armed peasants. I knew I had to go to Faerie, to enlist the aid of a powerful entity, a Demon known as the Sword of the Slain. The Sidhe granted me my wish... for a price. My life, that is. Fairies: people think they're fair, but they're not."


7. HAND OF GLORY

Long pathways of silence / Sinners and Saints
Praise evil, repentance / All in my name
Quench darkness, haste now / Treat your queen a Hand of Glory
Now summon the One / Clench the power harnessing the Flame

Fly now, free your soul
Live a dream, never looking back
Smile to your fate, son of the light
Born once again
I am fire, wind and rain
Living forest, elemental fey
Take the vessel, drink the dew
Then once again live through the Land
and let the Land be you

Thou eerie denizens of timeless glades
Awaken, right now! Heed my command!
I mean you no harm, all I seek is means of justice
The power, the will, and the word to blend them into one

Fly now, free your soul
Live a dream, never looking back
Smile to your fate, son of the light
Born once again
I am fire, wind and rain
Living forest, elemental fey
Take the vessel, drink the dew
Then once again live through the Land
and let the Land be you

I slip through the curtains / I prowl in the night
No word of denial / As the trial begins

Fly now, free your soul
Live a dream, never looking back
Smile to your fate, son of the light
Born once again
I am fire, wind and rain
Living forest, elemental fey
Take the vessel, drink the dew
Then once again live through the Land
and let the Land be you


8. COMRADES

Comrades, pour the wine to-night
For the parting is with dawn!
Oh, the clink of cups together,
With the daylight coming on!
Greet the morn
With a double horn,
When strong men drink together!

Comrades, gird your swords to-night,
For the battle is with dawn!
Oh, the clash of shields together,
With the triumph coming on!
Greet the foe,
And lay him low,
When strong men fight together!

Comrades, watch the tides to-night,
For the sailing is with dawn!
Oh, to face the spray together,
With the tempest coming on!
Greet the sea
With a shout of glee,
When strong men roam together!

Comrades, give a cheer to-night,
For the dying is with dawn!
Oh, to meet the stars together,
With the silence coming on!
Greet the end
As a friend a friend,
When strong men die together!


9. RISING HOPE

(instrumental)


10. SWORD OF THE SLAIN

Come back again from your grave, sword of the slain
Against your will, summoned from eternal rest
One concept, one hope, in the hearts of weak
Never forgotten, a ritual of sin

Hand of glory / Primal fear
Final vengeance's coming here

Cloaked in darkness, terror and unspoken fame
From father to son, the secret shall turn into a prayer
A tribute of blood now has to be paid
For an army of demons to come to our aid

Heart of Darkness / Ice and Flame
Final vengeance / Is my name

I Will Fight My War Will Last Forever
My True Name Has Been Called
And I Will Rise And Fight Whenever
The Need Arises

Sword Of The Slain Forever Be My Trusted Steel
On Wings Of Revenge Now Ride
Mighty Guardian, Keeper Of The Flame

With fire and lightning, thunder, earthquake and rain
Comes a whirlwind of power, from the highlands of pain
My voice is upon you, killer of kings
Hail, hail, hail, Sword of the Slain

Hand of glory / Primal fear
Final vengeance's coming here

I Will Fight My War Will Last Forever
My True Name Has Been Called
And I Will Rise And Fight Whenever
The Need Arises

Sword Of The Slain Forever Be My Trusted Steel
On Wings Of Revenge Now Ride
Mighty Guardian, Keeper Of The Flame

I Will Fight My War Will Last Forever
My True Name Has Been Called
And I Will Rise And Fight Whenever
The Need Arises

Sword Of The Slain Forever Be My Trusted Steel
On Wings Of Revenge Now Ride
Mighty Guardian, Keeper Of The Flame
On Wings Of Revenge Now Ride


11. ORGHULL

ORGHULL, THE SWORD OF THE SLAIN: "You have been fearless, merciful and wise today, king Lennart: I shall not collect my prize... I lay my weapons before you: let them rest, and rust, and be forgotten, as I myself hope to blend into the fabric of legends before my name is spoken again. There is one last life to take, Great King. Now, set me free."

LENNART: "Farewell, Sword of the Slain. Rest in peace."
(kills him)


12. OUTRO

LENNART: "The army of the Chain defeated, our barons united, the Sidhe satisfied; it seemed, at last, as everything would smoothly fall into place... and it did, for a while: that is, until the Kingdom was lost, my only heir killed, and all our people brought on the verge of extintion. But this is another story, yet to be written and told."