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The Ballad of $Dwarf — roaring folk-metal with galloping electric guitars, pounding double-kick drums, deep bass, and rowdy tavern-choir harmonies, layered with fiddle, flute, and mandolin. The song begins with cinematic sound effects — wind through the void, the groan of a breaking warship, alarms wailing, the heavy rattle of coins in a leather bag. Distorted guitar and fiddle crash in as the bard begins the tale. [Verse 1] From the black of the void came a burning star, A ship torn apart in a war from afar. With an axe in his hand and gold in his keep, He fell to the mountains, the snow running deep. [Chorus] Hoist your horns and pound the floor, For Dwarf returned from the astral war! Ale shall flow and the anvils sing, When his glory makes the mountains ring! [Verse 2] Through the smoke and the ash the small one rose, Beard lit with embers, eyes fierce as those. He carried his coin to the wandering bands, And bought himself steel from the farthest lands. [Bridge – half-time, bard’s call] Axes high, ye brothers bold, Forge the crown in iron cold! Gold for the strong, steel for the true, War for the halls he’s building anew! [Verse 3 – double-time gallop] He’ll carve his crest where the eagles fly, Raise his hall to the edge of sky. Storm the ledger, claim the throne, Hammer the vault with a will of stone. [Final Chorus – faster, tavern choir] Hoist your horns and pound the floor, Dwarf shall reign in the Stellar core! Gold will flow and the anvils sing, While the mountain halls with glory ring! Between verses, the bard’s band breaks into epic instrumental duels — first a soaring electric guitar solo, answered by a fierce fiddle lead, then joined by flute in wild harmony. The song ends with the bard’s voice over fading coins and a warhorn, promising the crowd that “this is but the first chapter of Dwarf’s reign.”
The image depicts a dwarf standing on a stump, holding a large axe and surrounded by a fantasy environment. The dwarf appears to be a warrior, ready to defend his territory. The scene is set against a backdrop of mountains, adding to the adventurous atmosphere. The dwarf's beard is long and red, further emphasizing his fierce and determined appearance. The overall mood of the image is one of action and adventure, with the dwarf poised to take on any challenge that may come his way.
Title: The Ballad of $Dwarf
Tags: Folk Metal, Heavy Metal, Storytelling, Theatrical, Power
[Intro Sound FX] Wind through the void… A warship creaks… Coins rattle… Alarms howl in the dark… [Guitar and Fiddle Crash] [Verse 1] From the black of the void came a burning star, A ship torn apart in a war from afar. With an axe in his hand and gold in his keep, He fell to the mountains, the snow running deep. [Chorus] Hoist your horns and pound the floor, For Dwarf returned from the astral war! Ale shall flow and the anvils sing, When his glory makes the mountains ring! [Verse 2] Through the smoke and the ash the small one rose, Beard lit with embers, eyes fierce as those. He carried his coin to the wandering bands, And bought himself steel from the farthest lands. [Bridge – Half-Time, Bard’s Call] Axes high, ye brothers bold, Forge the crown in iron cold! Gold for the strong, steel for the true, War for the halls he’s building anew! [Verse 3 – Double-Time Gallop] He’ll carve his crest where the eagles fly, Raise his hall to the edge of sky. Storm the ledger, claim the throne, Hammer the vault with a will of stone. [Final Chorus – Faster, Tavern Choir] Hoist your horns and pound the floor, Dwarf shall reign in the Stellar core! Gold will flow and the anvils sing, While the mountain halls with glory ring! [Instrumental Duels] [Guitar Solo – Fiddle Lead – Flute Harmony] [Outro – Bard's Voice Over FX] (Coinfall... distant warhorn...) This is but the first chapter of Dwarf’s reign… [End]