The sylphs set up a wailing

as I crossed the magic line

The elven keep is strongly charmed

They retreated in the pines

The guardian gatemen were silent

A nod to acknowledge my rank

I made my way across the square

At sight of him, my heart sank

The great arched window framed his form

It was him and no mistake

Elandon knew that I was here

Suffered me for my mother's sake

Generations of my house 

Have called and answered call

My father's father's father

Elandon knew them all

My father would be outraged

If he had but wit to know

I have come to seek the elven king

before the enemies grow

He lies upon his deathbed

the man who gave me his sword

He bid me protect his kingdom

I solemnly gave my word

But Elandon and he had fallen out

No one will tell me why

I've seen the orc camps by looking glass

We need warrior elves, I must try

(to be continued)
©Kiku Koibito