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~Ode to the Paladins~
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VIII

The reaching dawn unfolds below,
Horizon burnished bright,
Sworn duty's blade, oh guiding Star,
Pierce the veiling night.

No wind, nor shadow let us stray,
Celest, we call you home,
Hallowed blessings to our kin,
Strong faith shall never roam.

Daybreak brings the mourning,
Save tears and do not weep,
Take solace in your brief respite,
For hero's endless sleep.

Wandering souls who've come and passed,
Your deeds remembered well,
We walk before you, arm in arm,
Hearts steadfast, brave, and fell.

In solemn oath you may find rest,
look not towards regret,
Sacrifices never vain,
Comrades we shan't forget.

To mercy, love, compassion,
These tenets we believe,
Coiled serpents ought seek out hope,
Be granted no reprieve.

Protect our cherished holy land,
Supernals we ordain,
Mark the five paths to embrace,
Strike down the tainted bane.

Upon the golden thrones above,
They guide with steady hand,
Indignation for the dead,
Which we shall reprimand.

Unbending will, like tempered steel,
Justice kindled white,
All across the Basin's weft,
Glory to the Light.