The Sceptre of Deception

The Coronation Blow your trumpets, let the feast begin. Sing for us minstrels tonight. Let the coronation shimmer and shine in the golden sun so bright. In a velvet mantle he takes the oath: Birger : -I will protect and serve my homeland in the name of our lord. Stand by me and we will prevail. The crowd: -Hail! Remember the words of the old and wise about what's wrong and what's right. Do you know greed's face, the tongue of the snake or the shades of black and white? Receive the crown and wear it with pride. With it comes more than just the glory and gold. Embrace the task to stand by our side. Fight for our freedom with the powers you now hold.

Submitted by Finntroll — Apr 24, 2025

The Trail of Flames Soaked in the silver rain they rode through the woods. Crossed the mountains and crossed the rivers so deep. They came at dawn with fire and steel, left at dusk, a trail of flames. Reach up high to touch the sky, brothers in arms side by side. In defiance we unite for the glory and victory and for the times soon to be. Erik and Valdemar: The trail of flames will be our harbinger. Let the fire mark our words. The trail of flames our messenger on black wings, let our answer be heard. Erik: Ride on for me my friends and fear no more. Ride for freedom and ride for the truth. We'll come at dawn again with fire and steel leaving nothing but ashes behind. Valdemar: Although we're bonded by blood we're divided by the Lord's pride. Dishonouring we will not stand nor will God who stands by our side.

Submitted by MetalElf — Apr 24, 2025

Under the Sword They burst through the gates with swords in hand they made their way cross the hall of the high lord. Erik: -As long as that man lives peace will never propagate between me and my brothers here so yield yourself to your fate! The king stood still in the back, grey in face and without will not knowing wrong from right. Torgil: -You have brought shame and disgrace to soil your fathers' name and heaven will not easily forget the game you've played. The limbs of the lord was chained, he was bound to a horse then they rode away through a cold winter storm. Travelling night and day through a kingdom of snow and finally arriving at the castle of his foes. He was shackled to the wall, in the tower high above the ground he was kept like a common thief. And meanwhile the brothers three feasted into the night and toasted time after time until the morning light. He was sentenced to death by the blade. In the name of high treason he died under the sword. Birger: -We have harvested the crops of the evil seed that grew between you and me but now united we'll lead!

Submitted by Warbringer — Apr 24, 2025

Night of Infamy Birger: Step inside and join us tonight. Don't stand in the cold like strangers. Erik: Thank you brother, we kindly accept. Let us feast tonight to the grace of God The night continued in a high mood but when all had went to bed a darker temper started to intrude. The royal pair, surprised! Birger: This night of infamy I will never forget nor will my brothers, the vengeance I'll get. I'll leave you restless, I'll leave you blind until one night: A stab from behind. Birger: Although my eyes beheld cheap I should not have mistaken the wolves' scent. Märta: Their souls awaits nocturnal domains their sweet taste of victory is only lent. Birger and Märta: Locked behind steel and stone, locked away by infamy. Listening to my reflections of life. Starving us to skin and bone, leaving us to agony. Seeing signs too late of their strife. Erik: Now we are the ones to rule the kingdom like it should, as finally the credulous fool is set aside for all of time.

Submitted by Infernal Flame — Apr 24, 2025

Hooves Over Northland From the western realm they marched Through thunder, storm and rain On a mission to quell the snakes. King Haakon: -You will search every hole And turn every stick and stone. Bring them out to light. The hooves were pounding over the northland While the battle cries rise high, Shaking up the distant skies. The reaper had them close at hand Not losing them out of sight From early morning until the night. From the southern realm they marched To gaze into their eyes Illuminate all the lies King Menved: -No mercy will be shown To stop their reckless minds Burn them out and make them blind King Haakon: -Pace onward you boldest of men Our time will come when we reach the end We will descend King Menved: -In the mist of the twilight tonight When the sky is clear and the stars shine bright Their land we'll smite.

Submitted by Infernal Flame — Apr 24, 2025

Pledge for Freedom Erik: - I hope the future guides you well Through archways paved in gold. I hope tomorrow leads you right. (To the gates of heaven!!) Count on me to stand by your side in storms as well as sunshine. Count on me to hail your name. (As you see the bright light!!) Drop the crown onto my head, I'll mourn your death with tears that needs to be shed. Fall down and bow your heads for me I am the king you all sought me, to be To pledge you freedom There are no dark clouds in the sky So trouble not your mind. There is no reason to rise. (Keep your great halls heated!!) I hope the future guides you well through archways paved in gold. I hope tomorrow leads you right. (To the gates of heaven!!) Drop the crown onto my head, I'll mourn your death with tears that wants to be shed. Fall down and bow your heads for me I am the king you all sought me, to be To pledge you freedom No more lies, deceits or malice Will haunt this family again Linger on to life, and confirm you shelter Mark my words, I tell you the truth

Submitted by Nargaroth — Apr 24, 2025

Ravenhair The Queen: -There you finally are, sister of the winds And mother of my future deeds. I'm in a battle I yet can't win, So help me and tell me what you need. The Witch: -Let's hear what burdens your royal heart bears, Is it a burden of love or of hate? Tell me what obstacle lies in your way And I'll see what can be done to fate. The Queen: -Twice they count, the unfaithful. The infidels of the crown. The dark one's pretenders Trying to bring us down. So let your magic be unleashed And dispose of the false serpents of the night. The Witch: -Poorly my powers will bite, I can not harm royal blood. I am not able to assist you in your fight." The Queen: -Witch, be gone then out of my sight And take your feeble pitiable tricks and hide. The Witch: -I shall be gone soon, though I give you one advice: Take the highest caution your wisdom can provide.

Submitted by SerpentEve — Apr 24, 2025

The Sceptre of Deception Birger: -It is with joy that I greet you. Come inside, taste what is served for you. Food does not lack, neither do wine. Action or fate, let's stir the mighty cauldron. Love versus hate by the sceptre of deception. Erik: -Toast for you and your glorious kingdom, the home of heroes since early days. Toast for us and the newborn friendship. It will now lead us on our way. When the night became morning the fire was no more, just reddest glow. Down from the stairs the guards did descend. Erik: -Storming in upon us in the night, what is this supposed to be. Give me my sword and I'll... Valdemar: -Our swords are useless here and now so give up this pointless fight. Doomed is our luck tonight. Valdemar: -Ease this burden for I can not bare it, when dark shadows upon my soul play. Can't look into the future as my eyes cannot see the light of day. Erik: -Maybe you remember the game you played me and my queen years ago? Now it's my time to play! Ravenhair: -Who is laughing so evil? It's the queen behind the walls of greed! What cruel deed has she now done?

Submitted by Pestilence — Apr 24, 2025

Hear me Pray Erik: -Fly away my homeward mind, out from darkness and touch the sky. Chained and restless yet flying high, on wings of joy leaving my fate behind. I feel the silence, I feel the dawn coming closer for every breath I take. I hear my maker calling my name all day so God, hear me pray. Erik: -Please forgive us for our sins, let not eternity yet begin. Lost and broken for the things we've done. Longing to be caressed by morning's sun. Oh, please wait with paradise. We are but fools in this castle of ice.

Submitted by MetalElf — Apr 24, 2025

Child of Innocence Hold the sceptre to the sky, hold it high to be cleansed. Climb the ancient stone, you child of innocence. Take the sceptre you who didn't crave it, reach to the heaven and let it be blessed. Cherish the throne of blood with your purity. Crowned by us, estates in unity. We chose the boy to be king, there is no blood in his crown. Remember the past and bear it inside. Witness the end of the deceiving ride.

Submitted by Warbringer — Apr 24, 2025