Title: "I Ran (From the Archmage)" [Intro] (A soaring, echoed harpsichord-synth riff kicks in, fast and pulsing) (Spoken breathlessly): "Look, I can explain... the lighting was bad, his robes were very scary, and that orb just... jumped into my pocket!" [Verse 1] I crept along the cold stone floor, I peeked behind the wizard’s door. I saw the staff, I saw the light, A purple glow within the night. I reached out for a floating sphere, And then he turned... and saw me clear. His beard was long, his eyes were red, I thought of all the things you said! [Chorus] And I ran! I ran so far away! I just ran! I ran all night and day! I couldn't get away! [Verse 2] I’m just a thief, a man of stealth, I’m only here to build our wealth. I’m not a knight in plate and mail, My 'stabbing' skills are doomed to fail! If I had stayed, I’d be in the way, A toasted snack for his 'Disintegrate'! I’m scared of sparks! I’m scared of hex! I’d rather keep my head and neck! [Chorus] And I ran! I ran so far away! I just ran! I ran all night and day! I couldn't get away! [Bridge] (Music slows down, becomes atmospheric and spacey with a pulsing bass) A cloud of smoke... a flash of blue... I didn't mean to abandon you! But he had scrolls! And he had spells! And honestly, the wizard smells! (Beat drops back in with intensity) It might have been the crystal ball, That let out such a ringing call! It was so shiny... it was so round... I had to take it from the ground! [Guitar/Lute Solo] (High-energy, echoed melody mimicking the synth riff) [Verse 3] I saw his fingers start to weave, I knew it was my time to leave! A 'backstab' felt... a bit too close, To a guy who summons garden gnomes! So while you fought his summoned beast, I headed roughly... to the East! Don't look at me with those judging eyes, At least I brought the glowing prize! [Chorus] And I ran! I ran so far away! I just ran! I ran all night and day! I couldn't get away! [Final Chorus] And I ran! I ran so far away! (I told you I’m not a tank!) I just ran! I ran all night and day! (The magic gave me the 'ick'!) I couldn't get away! [Outro] (The synth riff begins to fade out with heavy echo) It was a tactical... retreat. I was drawing his fire... from a distance. A very... very long distance. Can we see what the orb does now? (Final lingering synth chord)
