Falcon Wings

Falcon Wings
Written by the Volchitrava Stzena
Commissioned by Thanmir Hrafnar

This song was commissioned in Winter 379 by the retiring senator for Skarsind, Thanmir Hrafnar, following their successful campaign to have the territory given up by the Wintermark nation, so that the Imperial Orcs might have a homeland.

The song combines a traditional melody from Skarsind with the rhythmic chanting found in Imperial Orc music. The lyrics celebrate the outstanding Loyalty shown by both the people of Wintermark and the Imperial Orcs, whilst not demeaning the sacrifices made by both as the Orcs earned their new homeland.

Music: Arranged by Katy Cooper and Daisy Abbott from the traditional Swedish song, "Var det du eller var set jag"
Lyrics: Rhi Swann Price
A .pdf of the sheet music and lyrics for IC use is here.

Long way home, it's a long way home Far from the land we have known Long way home, it's a long way home The birds of Skarsind have flown

The skeins of our Nation, the strongest foundation For shouldering the burden that Loyalty brings The skeins of our Nation, the strongest foundation Sing now and raise the people upon falcon wings

Long way home, it's a long way home Far from the land we have known Long way home, it's a long way home The birds of Skarsind have flown

These scars that we gather, they carve a new chapter Ten nations in the Empire united as one These scars that we gather, they carve a new chapter 'Til sleep in Kallavesa when our work is done