Ireden, Ireden born to the Men
As the first son of the King of Wren.
Ireden, Ireden will conquer the World
The prophecy from the heavens was so loud.
Ireden, Ireden slayer of lion
Killed a dozen by the time He was nine.
Ireden, Ireden trained with the rest
His passion for might and magic made Him the best.
Ireden, Ireden had a great vision
To conquer the World was His mission.
Ireden, Ireden ascended the throne
After the King’s death was sounded by the horn.
Scrolls were sent past the western passage
Surrender or Suffer was Ireden’s message.
One eighty Kings and two thirty lords
Surrendered their lands, fearing Ireden’s hordes.
The Elves of En resisted His power
As Ireden was informed by His brother.
Armies were moved, to the city of En
And the siege began against the elves by men.
The city was sacked and the people slaughtered
Ireden burned the city with all hatred.
His glory spread far and wide
Soon all the Kings were on His side.
Ireden, Ireden the Conqueror of the World
His deeds were evil, with a heart so cold.
Rebellions started far in the south
As armies were dispatched to close every mouth.
But the days of glory turned to nightmares
As Ireden was attacked unaware.
Ireden, Ireden was the Master of signs
And He took the lives of all Assassins.
Death comes to all, proclaimed a priest
Ireden took his head for the court feast.
I conquered the World, I will conquer Death
Vowed Ireden, at the hearth.
In the Land of the Lost lives a wise man
Said His brother, who was very sane.
Ireden, Ireden with the fear of Death
Rode out to the land, far end of the earth
Death comes to all, repeated the wise
It cannot be stopped at any price.
I was born to conquer, I was born to kill
Now death approaches Me against My will.
The wise gave a thought, his eyes blazed
Ireden thought his answer was lost.
None escapes death, none prevail
Evil King, all your deeds will be of no avail.
Yet you insist, yet you are bold
Go to Northern plains and bear the cold.
The temple of the gods sits at the centre
Nector falls from the heights .
Take the thousand steps to the summit
And beware of the guardian, whom you will meet.
Ireden, Ireden filled with hope
Began His journey with an army to north.
Past the deserts, past the forests
The army marched with no rest.
Some fell, some cursed
Many showing great averse.
Men are falling, pleaded His brother
They could go no farther.
End the lives that oppose Me
For I will not stop, you will see.
About two thousand fell along the way
Only a few reached north, in great dismay.
The sky cleaved and the earth rumbled
A giant monster appeared as the Men trembled.
It devoured His men and His brother
As Ireden’s morale began to wither.
Nothing stops Me, nothing kills Me
For I am your Death from beyond the sea.
Ireden, Ireden The Legendary Warrior
For His might, the creature was no barrier.
He aimed His spear and spun on one foot
As elegant as a young coot.
The spear raced to the monster, piercing its eye
Making Ireden feel very wry.
Go back, his dying brother pleaded
Forget the place where you are headed.
But his aim was Immortality
And abandoning the quest was frailty.
Ireden, Ireden renewed His hope
Began to climb the temple to reach its top.
Days passed as the King ascended
Along with him, his greed transcended.
Ireden, Ireden The bold and the brave
Reached the top which many can only crave.
Who dares to reach this sacred temple?
A voice asked, as the ground trembled.
I am Ireden, the conqueror of the World
Came to drink the nectar from the chalice of gold.
Ha, only evil reaches this place
What sacrifices did you make?
I made no sacrifices, O guardian of this place,
I am the only true Champion you will ever face.
Two thousand perished, your own brother died
For their lives could’ve been saved if you haven’t tried.
Centuries ago, a King arrived to become immortal
Sacrificing and killing, his deeds were brutal.
The nectar gave him immortality and power
And he ruled for a thousand years free of any fear.
But soon the boon turned to bane
As his life became his wane.
He lost all the interests, he lost all his beloved
Until even the death mocked at his life so void.
He left his throne and his land
Deciding to guard this temple, till the time’s end.
I am the unfortunate immortal, hear my plea
O mortal, don’t repeat my mistake and flee.
For immortality will ruin your Legend
Without one, your glory will soon end.
Heed my words and serve your subjects
For only your deeds can make you immortal.
Ireden, Ireden The Brave and the Wise
Understood Immortality and learned its price.
Ireden, Ireden made His way home
Cared for His subjects and waged no war.
Ireden, Ireden the Kind, He was called
His reign of peace was soon written in gold.
THE END