[Style:- Folk, Atmospheric, New Age, Prog Rock] [Lyrics by Greenwolf] [Pipes and fiddle opening] [Chorus] In the heart of the forest A dryad stands waiting Offering blessings to the creatures within A guardian of balance A protector of nature An elegant spirit free of sin [Verse 1] An owl flies up to her His feathers pure white A wonder of creation A majestic sight [Verse 2] The dryad blesses him With wisdom from the ancients A mighty bird wise and proud A hunter of skill and patience [Short symphonic instrumental] [Verse 3] A fox approaches her Russet red and white A wonder of creation A majestic sight [Verse 4] The dryad blesses her With cunning and grace A vixen sly and proud A huntress ready for the chase [Chorus] In the heart of the forest A dryad stands waiting Offering blessings to the creatures within A guardian of balance A protector of nature An elegant spirit free of sin In the heart of the forest A dryad stands waiting Offering blessings to the creatures within A guardian of balance A protector of nature An elegant spirit free of sin [short melodic guitar solo] [verse 5] A mouse crawls up to her Eyes gleaming in moonlight A wonder of creation A majestic sight [Verse 6] The dryad blesses him With speed and splendor Small and elusive To evade every predator [Short symphonic instrumental] [Verse 7] A wolf boldly walks to her An empress of the night A wonder of creation A majestic sight [Verse 8] The dryad blesses her With strength and stature And a call so magnificent A true symbol of nature [Chorus] In the heart of the forest A dryad stands waiting Offering blessings to the creatures within A guardian of balance A protector of nature An elegant spirit free of sin In the heart of the forest A dryad stands waiting Offering blessings to the creatures within A guardian of balance A protector of nature An elegant spirit free of sin [Symphonic instrumental break with orchestra, guitars and bombastic drums} [Orchestral solo with syncopated drums] [Melodic guitar solo] [Orchestral solo with piano] [Chorus] In the heart of the forest A dryad stands waiting Offering blessings to the creatures within A guardian of balance A protector of nature An elegant spirit free of sin In the heart of the forest A dryad stands waiting Offering blessings to the creatures within A guardian of balance A protector of nature An elegant spirit free of sin [Bridge 1] And on this night All gather in this sanctuary All instincts put on hold Together in harmony Listening in awe To the dryad's regale Of the spirits of the forest A most curious tale [Symphonic instrumental break] [Bridge 2] They hoped the night wouldn't end But end it must And tomorrow the fragile balance resumes again [Short guitar solo] [Ending]