Hidden away in a dense thicket
Long since overgrown and forgotten
Enshrouded by a fog of mystery and the brambles of passing time
Lies behind glass; a world imprisoned
A world unlike our own
Raising the death toll
Rebuilding an empire once shattered
Purveying loss to grant serenity
Wartime sorrows spread like fire
Can we prevent these monsters from wasting this kingdom
Would we care enough to try our hand at triumph
Or shall we fall
Violent screams of the slain
Hidden between Autumn's decay
An image twisted in the mirror
Stare a bit longer to see clearer
Beasts of burden line the wall
Prepared to conquer at nightfall
This reign has had its chance
To fail is imminent
Becoming real again to take control
From a bastard son laying claim to rule
credits
from Split,
released October 31, 2013
All Instruments performed and recorded by Diem Exuro
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