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[title] => Song of Tarath I: Tiras
[time] => 2004-05-26 18:01:59
[hometext] => Here is the beginning of an old epic, in an age when heroes truly did shape the course of the world...
[bodytext] => A tale I tell of times that were
Of olden days and olden heroes
The story that time has told.
In beginning-time was Tiras
Lord of the Tarath’s race
When yet they lived in lands afar
In the south-wind’s wide domain.
A wild land and warlike
Was this in times that were
And torn was peace with striving
‘Gainst terror-wielding warlords.
War-torn were the folk of Tiras
The fight had foully wrought on them
The women wept for husbands lost
Lonely in hidden forest-holds.
Abandoned they their former land
Their fields and folds they left behind
Fleeing from the wrath of war
But Tiras warded them from fear.
He led them on a journey long
Through lands far lost from Man’s memory
Through misty wood and wild hills
And at last to wild windswept coast.
Beyond the sea they saw the sheen
Of sunlight strong on verdant hills
Their hearts were struck with wonder
And love of a land unknown.
Thus they came to a fair island
In the country of the north-wind
That bore the breaking waves to shore
‘Pon beaches wide and bright.
Halls they raised upon a plain
Beneath the last of lordly hills
On it they lifted a lofty house
Taeg Vànmar, Tiras’ mighty hall.
Lord of a land unknown to men
Floating Far in the north-wind’s realm
Beautiful, beset with elden enchantments
This was Tiras now become.
Then he wedded a woman fair
Ceima of hair flowing and dark
Adorned with slender shining gold
That glowed in firelit hall.
Three sons had Tiras and his queen
Dark-haired Deol first
And Valad the Daring, his twin
After came Ardael, deft of harp-strings.
Tiras’ people prospered then
By the wide sea protected
Plowing new fields
Fair shone the sun upon them.
But from afar a darkness came
On sea-wings a fell fleet sailed
Sun glinted on rapacious spearheads
As evil men leapt to shore.
They attacked the town of Tiras’ folk
Terrible evil they wrought there
For they were many and fell
And their spears were swift.
The warriors of Tiras went against them
And Tiras with his war-keen sword
Long and weary wore that fight
But at last the raiders were routed.
Fled they from the wrath of the warriors
Into the wild hills they went
Their ships were burned upon the beach
And bright blades pursued them.
Now were the snows of Winter come
Cold and white was the wilderland
Far into the hills the foemen hid
And the warriors of Tiras waited.
The heart of Deol burned,
Truehearted son of Tiras
He went unto his smithy
While Winter’s winds cried.
With him were other craftsmen
Wrought they then many things
Mighty weapons for the war
And armament of fine working.
By the hand of Deol were made
Three great helms of iron
Three hauberks hard as adamant
And three swords, keen and cold.
These he gave, sword, helm and hauberk
One each to his father
And to Valad his brother
And one each he kept.
So the warriors of Tiras waited
For Winter to withdraw his hand
When the time came for war
They arrayed themselves on the plain.
Then came their foes from their hiding
Fierce and desperate they fought
From dearth they sought to escape
And death they met screaming in fury.
For long that fight raged
More men died than drew breath
A sea of foes broke upon spears
Of Tiras’ men standing like islands.
The king his cry resounded
Springing forth into the fight
Sweeping through the horde of foes
He was lost from his comrades.
The battle bore down upon him
Alone he sought to stay the swords
Slaying as swift as thought
But at last he was overwhelmed.
Deol and Ardael saw this
As nearby they fought together
Forward they strove to the place
Driving the foe from their father.
Destroyed were the raiders that day
Every man died upon the field
Not one saw their home again
Nor profited by their plunder taken.
Bright swords burned
On a dark day
When the warriors of Tiras fought
As their lord was struck down in battle.
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Song of Tarath I: Tiras
Contributed by
fionndruinne
on
Wednesday, 26th May 2004 @ 06:01:59 PM in AEST
Topic:
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A tale I tell of times that were
Of olden days and olden heroes
The story that time has told.
In beginning-time was Tiras
Lord of the Tarath’s race
When yet they lived in lands afar
In the south-wind’s wide domain.
A wild land and warlike
Was this in times that were
And torn was peace with striving
‘Gainst terror-wielding warlords.
War-torn were the folk of Tiras
The fight had foully wrought on them
The women wept for husbands lost
Lonely in hidden forest-holds.
Abandoned they their former land
Their fields and folds they left behind
Fleeing from the wrath of war
But Tiras warded them from fear.
He led them on a journey long
Through lands far lost from Man’s memory
Through misty wood and wild hills
And at last to wild windswept coast.
Beyond the sea they saw the sheen
Of sunlight strong on verdant hills
Their hearts were struck with wonder
And love of a land unknown.
Thus they came to a fair island
In the country of the north-wind
That bore the breaking waves to shore
‘Pon beaches wide and bright.
Halls they raised upon a plain
Beneath the last of lordly hills
On it they lifted a lofty house
Taeg Vànmar, Tiras’ mighty hall.
Lord of a land unknown to men
Floating Far in the north-wind’s realm
Beautiful, beset with elden enchantments
This was Tiras now become.
Then he wedded a woman fair
Ceima of hair flowing and dark
Adorned with slender shining gold
That glowed in firelit hall.
Three sons had Tiras and his queen
Dark-haired Deol first
And Valad the Daring, his twin
After came Ardael, deft of harp-strings.
Tiras’ people prospered then
By the wide sea protected
Plowing new fields
Fair shone the sun upon them.
But from afar a darkness came
On sea-wings a fell fleet sailed
Sun glinted on rapacious spearheads
As evil men leapt to shore.
They attacked the town of Tiras’ folk
Terrible evil they wrought there
For they were many and fell
And their spears were swift.
The warriors of Tiras went against them
And Tiras with his war-keen sword
Long and weary wore that fight
But at last the raiders were routed.
Fled they from the wrath of the warriors
Into the wild hills they went
Their ships were burned upon the beach
And bright blades pursued them.
Now were the snows of Winter come
Cold and white was the wilderland
Far into the hills the foemen hid
And the warriors of Tiras waited.
The heart of Deol burned,
Truehearted son of Tiras
He went unto his smithy
While Winter’s winds cried.
With him were other craftsmen
Wrought they then many things
Mighty weapons for the war
And armament of fine working.
By the hand of Deol were made
Three great helms of iron
Three hauberks hard as adamant
And three swords, keen and cold.
These he gave, sword, helm and hauberk
One each to his father
And to Valad his brother
And one each he kept.
So the warriors of Tiras waited
For Winter to withdraw his hand
When the time came for war
They arrayed themselves on the plain.
Then came their foes from their hiding
Fierce and desperate they fought
From dearth they sought to escape
And death they met screaming in fury.
For long that fight raged
More men died than drew breath
A sea of foes broke upon spears
Of Tiras’ men standing like islands.
The king his cry resounded
Springing forth into the fight
Sweeping through the horde of foes
He was lost from his comrades.
The battle bore down upon him
Alone he sought to stay the swords
Slaying as swift as thought
But at last he was overwhelmed.
Deol and Ardael saw this
As nearby they fought together
Forward they strove to the place
Driving the foe from their father.
Destroyed were the raiders that day
Every man died upon the field
Not one saw their home again
Nor profited by their plunder taken.
Bright swords burned
On a dark day
When the warriors of Tiras fought
As their lord was struck down in battle.
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Re: Song of Tarath I: Tiras
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by Merry on
Wednesday, 26th May 2004 @ 06:33:30 PM AEST
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BRAVO!!!!!!! This is fantastic - I can't wait to read more - told in true epic fashion, I enjoyed every word!
Merry |
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 26th May 2004 @ 06:34:06 PM AEST
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"A sea of foes broke upon spears
Of Tiras’ men standing like islands."
How exacting and tumultuous this image was, as it needed to be, being the climax of this wholeheartedly immersive work.
I commend your persistence and dedication, Fionndruinne - it certainly is an admirable work. I like the way you spanned geographies and histories too- an essential ingredient in an expansive story for my liking. I much enjoyed the introduction too, it built the suspense adequately for me to get a little excited.
Here's hoping you get 'unintentionally' inspired some more ;o) and I get to read more from the lyre of Ardael.
Enchantment Strong! |
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by Stitch on
Wednesday, 26th May 2004 @ 06:56:09 PM AEST
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WOW! Encore, encore, encore. Your mind is such a fertile place. What else can you grow for us?
Stitch |
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Re: Song of Tarath I: Tiras
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by Wachumiri on
Thursday, 27th May 2004 @ 12:41:06 PM AEST
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Well, well written Tolk... Andrew. You are improving greatly. Soon you'll be too perfect....
Write on.
Take care.
David |
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by brigitte7735 on
Thursday, 27th May 2004 @ 02:02:31 PM AEST
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Intoxicatingly beautiful
Vanessa |
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Re: Song of Tarath I: Tiras
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by Drive_By on
Thursday, 27th May 2004 @ 10:46:59 PM AEST
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Hmmmmm........
It's got too many words, and it's a wee bit too long, I admit. And I've seen this kind of thing in the Nibelungenlied before...
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Re: Song of Tarath I: Tiras
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by ShadowDaughter on
Saturday, 29th May 2004 @ 11:54:45 AM AEST
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*jaw drops*
. . . I swear I'm going to get TMJ or something if you continue to write, with all the jaw-dropping it's causing.
Just . . . whoa. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, and I eagerly await the next installment of this tale. Skillful, eloquent (though personally, no offense, I sorta liked "In Golden Mist Fallen" just a biiiit better), and truly a poem crafted by a master poet :).
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Re: Song of Tarath I: Tiras
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by liquidsunshine on
Sunday, 30th May 2004 @ 03:19:32 PM AEST
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I'd love to crawl inside your mind and see the place where things like this run rampant and abundant. It's just... wow.
You're almost TOO good!
Bravo and encore!
Love,
Chelsea |
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by venkat on
Wednesday, 9th June 2004 @ 03:22:54 AM AEST
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| like an epic this story flows very nicely..your talent shines in this excellent work...the style is very good...venkat |
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Re: Song of Tarath I: Tiras
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by Demile on
Wednesday, 9th June 2004 @ 05:06:45 AM AEST
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| I take my hats off you for it's never easy to write mythological poetries. Are the characters and mythology of Tiras self-invented? Sounds like a game. Love it! |
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by xSlashXPrettyXSkinx on
Saturday, 12th June 2004 @ 03:49:03 PM AEST
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Andrew,
What a tale to be told! That was wonderful. I have never been much for Mythological poetry or stories, but you definitely perked my interest with this one. Greatly written, my friend. Bravo.
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by lostinmyself on
Sunday, 13th June 2004 @ 08:17:08 AM AEST
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Wow, just...wow!
That is amazing Andrew,
I now officially love your poetry. lol
Seriously though,
your poems just catch me,
and i cant stop reading.
This was fantastic, and as Lindsey said, i am also not one for mythology..
A truly great piece!
*hugs you*
(then pokes you. lol)
phil xxx
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Re: Song of Tarath I: Tiras
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by Archie on
Sunday, 20th June 2004 @ 04:18:31 PM AEST
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| This is a great story. I am truly impressed. |
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by ladyfawn on
Monday, 5th July 2004 @ 01:12:56 AM AEST
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ohhhhhhh....... this all played out in my mind, excellent; beautiful; and amazing are pale words when speaking of this poem, it is all that and sooo much more, i could have read more of this all night, andrew, love it:) hugs n' love nessa
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Re: Song of Tarath I: Tiras
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 3rd May 2006 @ 08:53:10 PM AEST
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yes I read the part 11 first... I do that when I read, the last page forward makes sense to me when I get to the beginning... hardly does it makes any more sense in here your poem from genesis on, lol...
anyway, you are a master piece writer. and very enjoyable writes I must say.. you do know how to capture your readers.. may your pen never run out of ink, graphite in pencil.... pc.. ink in printer..
RL |
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