The Epic Of Astora
Come forth my people
For I present an idea
An idea that will enthrall you all
Listen to my words with wisdom and faith
For this proposition will change our lives for the better
The land we call dear threatens to enslave us all
For our rivers are drying up
And our soil has yet to become stone
The homes we cherish our happiness in
Are crumbling around us
Pushing us to the outside
So let us leave the land we once knew
And venture into the great unknown
To seek wealth,
Wisdom,
And opportunity.
As we march along this path
We must allow determination to take over
For that will get us to our destination
There is no doubt that we will not prevail
But as life moves on,
We are left in hardships
In the unknown, we lack a hearty meal
A filling drink,
Warm skins,
And a shelter to bundle us up in warmth.
On this road, we may be ambushed,
Enslaved,
Or Killed
Understand that I will not let thy rest upon this cursed ground until we have reached a community.
As your leader, I encourage you to believe in my abilities
For as long as you breathe the cleansed air, you will discover the joys of our new kingdom.
Listen to the whistle of the wind.
Take in the melody of the birds.
Soak in the warm sunlight.
I am granting you all ease
Because I have been observing the souls within you.
Even on this tiring expedition,
You remain chipper and patient.
Know that you will be rewarded for your deeds.
Though, keep your resting period brief
Then proceed to walk along the narrow path,
For it is clear that we are almost to salvation.
After exploring for long years of light, we have arrived at paradise.
Venture out into the plains my people
Regard the mystical falls flowing into the enchanted river.
Watch as the jewels in mine radiate with saturance.
Awe at the sight of the mountains that reach the heavens
Skip among the grassy fields
Swing yourself from vine to vine
Take this time to reward yourselves
Harvest the fruits from bushes
Consume the water in raging streams
Throw a feast in celebration of your accomplishments
Collect abundant supplies lumber and moss
Build yourselves a room that will provide nothing but comfort and shelter
Rest your bodies,
And dream of the fields surrounding you,
At the crack of dawn, we work to make this land greater
Everything we hoped for has now come true.
To accommodate the shining stars above,
I declare this land, Astora