Before the Gates of Alahsar - Version - 2 - 25

The shield riders heading over the Dunlaven bridge, They ride as swift as the wind, already their weapons were ready, they did glint, not, in the deepening shadow. Ride to your fate Valkyrie, shield maidens of the red, shield riders of the city, bring glory to your mighty Alahsar. Four hundred and fifty Valkyrie, they stream forth from golden gates, turning to the left and right, three hundred onto Badicha. three hundred to Dunlaven bridge, the final stroke from Alahsar, death is streaming forth, hateful screams fill the air. One hundred and fifty shield riders, they leave the four hundred and fifty, heading for the Raven bridge, Speed is now of the essence. The hundred and fifty, they head to the right, onto the plain of Badicha, Alahsar's forces, taken by surprise there, To glory or death. Shield riders, three hundred, they stream across Dunlaven bridge, so close this bridge to the walls of Alahsar, Go, fiery warriors. Across the river, they stream, the waters coming through a large culvert in the wall, cool, refreshing waters, from the great white mountain, ride on Valkyrie. In the final stage, the battle rages on, dark forces never seem to reduce, They die and yet their numbers seem to be the same. What sorcery is this? Bodies so tightly packed, hardly room to move sword or spear, or axe, the strength soon to lessen more. The ground is being given once more, stride by stride ground seems to be given, the struggle for life is truly on, the posture seems to be more of defencive. Is this a lure for the enemy? could it be that strength is truly depleting? only time shall tell, the posture changes from moment to moment. One hundred and fifty shield riders, they smash into the flank of the enemy, swords and spears striking home, HALT! the retreat stops, a final push, the Arlagh's are halted, "Walk In The Light!" the dark man cries as the dice is rolled. "Walk In The Light!" the battle cry is taken up. Now, my lords and ladies, it is time for our tale to take a rest, I must lubricate my throat, we shall return to Alahsar soon. We shall then see the outcome of the battle, the bloody rain of Badicha's plain, raise your horns to Alahsar's glory, the song of Alahsar, the glory of a dream. To Be Continued.