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Fall of the Horned Serpent

by Medhelan

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johnlordswood An album that inspires me a lot and that I continue to listen to every year since its release. This musics has always been able to enchant places in a majestic way when I walk in the nature. Favorite track: A Song for the Exiled.
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Georgios Tsiotsialas Breathtaking Effort !!!
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1.
"The sacred stone has spoken, it roared my name. Men of sword and wisdom, they will bring my shield. By Gods and Fathers I'll proudly ride. My arm will raise the blade forged by eternal flames. Ours is the gift of nature, wealth for Men and beasts. From crystal waters we shall drink. I swear by Land, Sky and Sea. The sacred stone has spoken, it roared my name!"
2.
Clad in a woolen robe I ride, a shadow by the King's side. "Remember! In Mother's womb the serpent will grow strong. In rivers and lakes, by mountains and hills, through the wild of forests and in the depths of sea, Gods and Goddesses favor thee. The Long Gone will sit at the brave warrior's feast. But beware! For cursed is the man who turns his fate from him, and great ruin will bring the one who betrays his oath and kin."
3.
A stranger came to Court, a young man kind and meek but all the smiles suddenly died as he began to speak. "I bring the word of Father Lord, the shining way of Truth, the only voice of Wisdom the savior of mankind. His mark will make you stronger for Man is meant to rise above all earthly creatures and rule them in His name. You'll be reborn from Waters to reign over the Land by Heavens' glory you will stand against His enemies. The pains of flesh burden your soul. Embrace the path of the true Lord."
4.
Four wands of yew by winter fires will speak the truth enshrouded in lies. "Sinister omens are plaguing these days. The Meek has revealed a penchant for prey. Empty words fall, oaths have been broken. Gods are forsaken, the Ancients forgotten. Many have been fooled by a promise bestowed, baleful entailments the Spirits forebode."
5.
"How could a flooding river be stopped? The plague has spread, everything's lost. Gone are the Gods who blessed our Land, their home violated by the fury of men who raise stone walls in the name of the King, drenched in the blood of our slaughtered kin. The serpent's slain inside its den. Nothing sacred's left to them."
6.
"Sound the horns! Light the fires! For all the Heartland Clans to hear our call to arms must rise! Visions of impending doom wet an elder mother's eyes, her fears fell silent to our hearts, now ill words reach our side! Sky's incensed, Land burns bright, the Ancients scream their battle cry."
7.
Voices grow loud, shields clash by the fire. tempers get frayed, fiery blood paws the mire. "To glory or death prepare to ride against the king who threw his pride. For truth and justice we will fight, the Gods stand by our side!"
8.
"The world has changed. They tried to seal our breath but ashes hide the embers' glow. In their robes we clad ourselves til preying eyes turned cold. A Water chant, a voice of Wind my wisdom words have spread. In young and fertile soil these ancient seeds will sleep until the Oak will sprout anew for future sons to keep"
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about

A Celtic fantasy tale.
The events depicted are entirely fictional and open to interpretation.

credits

released July 17, 2016

All music written, recorded and produced by Matteo Brusa 2015-2016

Texts by Chiara Rolla and Matteo Brusa 2016

Mastered by Grimrik 2016
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Artwork by Svart Snø

Layout & new logo by Dan Capp
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Medhelan Milan, Italy

Music inspired by paganism, nature, folklore and fantasy.

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